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Yams & Mushrooms With Cinnamon & Rosemary

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How to Make Yams & Mushrooms with Cinnamon & Rosemary

SERVINGS: 4
PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 40 MINUTES

STYLE: WESTERN
PREPARATION: BOILED

PREPARATION OF THIS HEALTHY RECIPE

Bring a pot with the yams, salt, spices and 4c water to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cover.

Meanwhile, slice mushrooms thinly and brown them by sauteeing them in the olive. Mushrooms will brown well if they are not touching one another. Add sliced onion and continue sauteeing until the onion turns translucent. Add garlic for another thirty seconds then empty into the pot of boiling yams.

Continue simmering until yams are soft.

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INCREASES
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

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

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HEAVY

ABOUT HEAVY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Heavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.

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EASY

ABOUT EASY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

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

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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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DOSHAS
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The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Kapha aggravating
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Subtaste:
Aromatic

STRONG 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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Resinous

RESINOUS

Resinous substances often contain sap in them, such as rosemary, or herbs such as cedar, frankincense, and guggulu.

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Musky

MUSKY

Have an earthy smell to them, such as mushrooms.

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HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Yams & Mushrooms with Cinnamon & Rosemary
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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.

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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Makes You Tired

MAKES-YOU-TIRED

Induces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.

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Nerve Relaxant Grounding

NERVE-RELAXANT-GROUNDING

Encourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth. Reduces agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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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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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

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

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Irritates Throat

IRRITATES-THROAT

Creates abrasive feeling in the back of the mouth. May stimulate coughing.

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Warms Chest

WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Soothes Throat

SOOTHES-THROAT

Soothes throat discomfort, including from a sore or ticklish 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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Vasodilator

VASODILATOR

A vasodilator is an herb that widens the blood vessels by the relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, thereby increasing circulation systemically or to a local 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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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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Emmenagogue

EMMENAGOGUE

Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

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

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Muscle Relaxant

MUSCLE-RELAXANT

Herbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.

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Constituents:
Saponins

SAPONINS

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

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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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, Polysaccharides, Sulfated Polysaccharides, Sulphur, Carbohydrate,
Rosmarinic Acid

ROSMARINIC-ACID

Inhibits autoantibodies from binding to TSH receptors in the thyroid.

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Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

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

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, Protein, Melatonin,
Coumarin

COUMARIN

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

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Yams & Mushrooms with Cinnamon & Rosemary

Mustard Seed

Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue, Muscle-relaxant, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Stimulates-energy

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue, Muscle-relaxant, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Stimulates-energy

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Stimulates-energy, Diuretic, Irritates-throat, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue, Muscle-relaxant, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses

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Wasabi

Wasabi has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Vasodilator, Cholagogue, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat

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Horseradish

Horseradish has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Vasodilator

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Stomachic, Diuretic, Nutritive, Cholagogue, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy

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Garlic

Garlic has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Irritates-throat, Vasodilator, Diuretic, Makes-you-tired, Cholagogue, Galactagogue, Stomachic

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Stimulates-energy, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Warms-chest, Diuretic, Soothes-throat, Cardiac-stimulant, Emmenagogue

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Emmenagogue, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Muscle-relaxant, Vasodilator, Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Warms-chest

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Garlic (raw)

Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

Cholagogue, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Vasodilator

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Daikon Radish

Daikon Radish has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Warms-chest, Cholagogue, Flushes-sinuses

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Yams & Mushrooms with Cinnamon & Rosemary

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Emmenagogue, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Stomachic, Cardiac-stimulant, Vasodilator, Diaphoretic, Warms-chest, Diuretic

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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Muscle-relaxant, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Cholagogue, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue

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Hot Shower

Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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Hot Bath

Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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Epsom Salt Bath

Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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Blue Cohosh

Blue Cohosh has these Actions in Common

Emmenagogue, Muscle-relaxant, Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Vasodilator, Diaphoretic, Diuretic

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

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

Cardiac-stimulant, Diuretic, Muscle-relaxant, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Warms-chest

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Angelica

Angelica has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Stomachic, Vasodilator

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Nerve-relaxant-grounding, Stimulates-energy, Vasodilator, Cardiac-stimulant, Cholagogue, Diuretic

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Hot Foot Soak

Hot Foot Soak has these Actions in Common

Flushes-sinuses, Muscle-relaxant, Vasodilator, 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 biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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