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Almond Milk Chai With Mint & Fennel


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How to Make Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel

INGREDIENTS

1 c
1/4 tsp
1/4 tsp
2 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Bring almond milk to a low boil. Remove from heat. Stir in spices and steep, covered for 3-4 minutes.

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Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.

Is Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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Metabolic Nature of Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Easy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.

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COLD

ABOUT COLD BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A Phlegmatic has a cold and wet metabolic nature. The coldness implies a slow metabolism, the moisture that you are well-nourished. Phlegmatics tend towards sluggishness and thickened fluids, including mucus.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

A hot and oily nature with a moderate metabolism and a well nourished body makes Sanguine individuals vigorous, vivacious, outgoing and generous, and prone to impulsivity and self indulgence. Bullish and intense when out of balance.

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AGGRAVATES
MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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Other

Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Almond Milk Chai with Mint & Fennel
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Appetizer

APPETIZER

Herbs that cleanse the palate & stimulate hunger or desire to eat.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Brain Tonic

BRAIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the brain and thereby enhances memory or other cognitive functions and improves mental stamina or stability.

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Antidepressant

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Demulcent

DEMULCENT

Herbs that coat or form a soothing film over a mucous membrane, relieving minor pain and inflammation of the membrane.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Bronchodilator

BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

Cough suppressant, particularly for dry coughs or a tickle in your throat.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Promotes Virility

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Encourages virility and potency.

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Promotes Fertility

PROMOTES-FERTILITY

An herb that promotes fertility. Generally used by women who wish to become pregnant. These herbs may also help with menstrual problems of deficiency, such as amenorrhea (lack of a period).

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Builds Semen

BUILDS-SEMEN

Herbs that increase the production of semen, often by rebuilding fluids in general.

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Antispasmodic

ANTISPASMODIC

Herbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, heart palpitations, migraine, or IBS.

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Constituents:
Coumarin

COUMARIN

Moderately toxic, vascular tonic, hypotensive, and anti-inflammatory.

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Nitric Oxide

NITRIC-OXIDE

Improves circulation by dilating blood vessels. Protects blood vessels from damage. Improves athletic performance, libido, immunity, and brain health.

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    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Brain-tonic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Antitussive, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Bronchodilator, Carminative, Digestive, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue

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  • Dill

    Dill has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Appetizer

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Appetizer, Carminative, Digestive, Nervine, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Saffron

    Saffron has these Actions in Common

    Antidepressant, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Livotonic, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Stomachic

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Demulcent, Diuretic, Nervine, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Nutritive, Carminative, Digestive

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  • Cinnamon

    Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Digestive, Galactagogue, Cardiac-stimulant, Demulcent, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Brain-tonic, Carminative, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Nervine, Appetizer, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stimulates-energy

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  • Rosemary

    Rosemary has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Stomachic, Antidepressant, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Carminative, Digestive, Promotes-virility, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Promotes-virility, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antispasmodic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Bronchodilator, Carminative

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Burns-toxins, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Antidepressant, Diuretic, Antispasmodic, Expectorant, Appetizer, Nervine, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Antidepressant, Nervine, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Burns-toxins, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Nervine

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

    Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Nervine

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  • Punarnava

    Punarnava has these Actions in Common

    Builds-semen, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Diuretic, Promotes-virility, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Antitussive, Tonic, Bronchodilator

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  • Ashwagandha

    Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

    Builds-semen, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Nervine, Nutritive, Antidepressant, Promotes-virility, Antispasmodic, Tonic, Brain-tonic

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Burns-toxins, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative

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  • Hyssop Powder

    Hyssop Powder has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nervine, Antidepressant, Stimulates-energy, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Stimulates-energy, Antitussive, Tonic, Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant

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  • Pennyroyal

    Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Nervine, Appetizer

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  • Elecampane

    Elecampane has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Antitussive, Stimulates-energy, Brain-tonic, Bronchodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic

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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs the Joyful Belly College of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's hobbies & specialties include advanced digestive disorders, medieval Catholic philosophy, & botany. He holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John, his wife Natalie and their 7 kids live in Asheville, NC

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