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Saffron Lemonade


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How to Make Saffron Lemonade

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp
1 c
1 whole
1 pinch

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

1. Heat the saffron in a plate over boiling water for five minutes.

2. Pulverize in a mortar and pestle.

3. Add two tbsp of warm water and soak.

4. When brewed (after ten minutes minimum but some wait for twenty four hours), add sugar and stir until it dissolves in a glass.

5. Add lemon and water and serve.

How Does This Ayurvedic Recipe Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Tart with exotic overtones of saffron, this golden hued lemonade is sure to delight guests at your next summer celebration. Saffron softens lemon's tartness, adding depth and character to this classic summer refreshment. Luxurious to your tastebuds, this beverage also delivers some simple, down to earth health benefits. Saffron Lemonade was discovered Ayurvedic practitioner John Edwards.

Cools the Skin

Lemon's popularity in summer comes from its ability to cool you down by opening the pores in your skin, allowing heat to release by way of your sweat (it's a diaphoretic). Saffron, also diaphoretic and cooling aids lemon in keeping you cool.

Eliminates Toxins

Your sweat glands are great way for the body to eliminate toxins. Find relief from the achy heaviness of a humid spring day as Saffron Lemonade aids in your bodies release of toxins in the blood. You will feel light and refreshed.

Cools your Temper

Hot tempers have a tendency to flare on hot days. Saffron keeps you even keeled, restoring equanimity as it purifies your blood. A touch of sweetness restores your strength and stamina after sweating.

AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

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 Saffron Lemonade Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

Find out by taking this free, easy quiz. You'll learn your body type, and whether 'Saffron Lemonade' is a good fit. Complete the basic quiz in 1 minute, or go deeper with additional quizzes at your own leisure to learn more about your body.

Metabolic Nature of Saffron Lemonade

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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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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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SOUR

ABOUT SOUR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Sour refers to anything fermented or acidic.

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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
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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AGGRAVATES
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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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry metabolic nature. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant.

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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 Saffron Lemonade
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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Quenches Thirst

QUENCHES-THIRST

An herb or substance that relieves thirst.

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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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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Sialogogue

SIALOGOGUE

A sialogogue increases saliva. Sour foods are often great sialogogues, and increase output of all exocrine glands. Salty taste is very moistening as well. Bitter, pungent and sweettastes also increase salivary output but to a lesser degree. Astringents.

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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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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Relieves Burning

RELIEVES-BURNING

Herbs that soothe a burn or reduce an internal burning sensation, such as aloe vera.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Stool Softener

STOOL-SOFTENER

Softens hard and difficult to eliminate stool. Stool softeners are the safest and most gentle type of laxative. Examples include warm milk with ghee.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Wakes You Up

WAKES-YOU-UP

Invigorates the body and nervous system, increases energy.

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, Makes Jittery,
Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Relaxes Eyes

RELAXES-EYES

Eases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.

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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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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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Refreshes Skin

REFRESHES-SKIN

Flushes the lymphatic system to cool, awaken, and revive the skin.

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Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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Antitussive

ANTITUSSIVE

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

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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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Flushes Membranes

FLUSHES-MEMBRANES

Herbs in this category stimulate mucus membranes to release fluids, flushing them out.

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Calms Heart

CALMS-HEART

An herb that literally calms the heart. These herbs are helpful in the treatment of anxiety, sadness, depression, or other emotional imbalances in the heart. Related to the Chinese Herbal Category 'calms spirit.'

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Refrigerant

REFRIGERANT

An herb or substance that strongly cools the body. Can be helpful in cases of heat conditions.

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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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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Constituents:
Rutin

RUTIN

Rutin is a flavonoid with anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Commonly used to treat conditions such as varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and high blood pressure.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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, Carbohydrate,
Flavonoids

FLAVONOIDS

Flavonoids are a colorful type of polyphenol. As all polyphenols, they have a strong antioxidant effect. Many flavonoids have an anti-inflammatory, and/or antiallergen effect.

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Polyphenols

POLYPHENOLS

Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants seen in many fruits and vegetables. There are more than 8,000 types.

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Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Saffron Lemonade

  • Lemon

    Lemon has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-membranes, Quenches-thirst, Refrigerant, Stool-softener, Antitussive, Carminative, Digestive, General-laxative, Refreshes-skin, Relaxes-eyes, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Cholagogue, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Sialogogue, Alterative, Calms-heart, Diaphoretic

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  • Lime

    Lime has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Digestive, General-laxative, Refreshing, Stool-softener, Cholagogue, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Refrigerant, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Diaphoretic, Flushes-membranes, Quenches-thirst, Sialogogue

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  • Cilantro

    Cilantro has these Actions in Common

    Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Digestive, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Alterative, Cholagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Mint

    Mint has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Refreshing, Stomachic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Appetizer, Digestive, Refreshes-skin, Stimulates-energy

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  • Dill

    Dill has these Actions in Common

    Appetizer, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Stomachic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic

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  • Fennel Seeds

    Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

    Antitussive, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Diuretic, Nervine, Stomachic, Carminative, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic

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  • Fenugreek

    Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Nervine, Stomachic, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Carminative

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  • Ginger (Fresh)

    Ginger (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Nervine, Spleen-tonic, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Internal-detoxicant, Sialogogue, Stomachic

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  • Cardamom

    Cardamom has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine

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  • Saffron

    Saffron has these Actions in Common

    Stomachic, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Digestive, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Skin-tonic

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Flushes-membranes, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Saffron Lemonade

  • Amalaki

    Amalaki has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Refrigerant, Relaxes-eyes, Alterative, Sialogogue, Carminative, Skin-tonic, Digestive, Stimulates-energy, General-laxative, Stool-softener, Internal-detoxicant, Wakes-you-up, Quenches-thirst

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  • Haritaki

    Haritaki has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant, Appetizer, Nervine, Carminative, Sialogogue, Digestive, Stool-softener, Diuretic

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  • Mugwort

    Mugwort has these Actions in Common

    Carminative, Stomachic, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Appetizer, Refrigerant

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  • Triphala

    Triphala has these Actions in Common

    Internal-detoxicant, Sialogogue, Skin-tonic, Alterative, Stool-softener, Digestive, Diuretic, Flushes-membranes, General-laxative

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  • Wild Ginger

    Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant, Sialogogue, Spleen-tonic, Appetizer, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diaphoretic

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  • Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam

    Chyavanprash Nutritive Jam has these Actions in Common

    Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Stool-softener, Antitussive, Carminative, Digestive, Expectorant, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Breathing Exercises

    Breathing Exercises has these Actions in Common

    Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Expectorant, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Expectorant, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

    Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Alterative, Wakes-you-up, Digestive, Expectorant, General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine

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  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Appetizer, Stomachic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Internal-detoxicant

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  • External Breath (Bahya Pranayama)

    External Breath (Bahya Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    General-laxative, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Wakes-you-up, Alterative, Digestive

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About the Author

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. His wife and family of 7 kids live in Asheville, NC.

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