Human nature is fundamentally flawed. Once the full significance of these flaws has been realized, it creates an opportunity to grieve. The grieving process brings us into loving acceptance of those around us and the reality of human suffering. When we can give ourselves completely to the healing of the human family, we will find new strength to engage the community from a place of compassion.

When the liver is toxic, the body naturally wants to cleanse, including withdrawing from provocative relationships, creating bitterness towards others.

The virtue of piety expresses gratitude to those who gave us life: God, family and country. While we may struggle with each of these things, it is also important to acknowledge that we derive our existence and identity from these as well. Try to remember this throughout your existential struggle with these factors in your life.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'AT ODDS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY'

Fruits

Cantaloupe / Melons

How does Cantaloupe / Melons affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Honey Dew

How does Honey Dew affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Pomegranate

How does Pomegranate affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Spices

Cilantro

How does Cilantro affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Nuts-Seeds

Coconut Water

How does Coconut Water affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Flowers

Rose Petals

How does Rose Petals affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Rose Water

How does Rose Water affect this symptom?
IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'AT ODDS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY'

AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & qualities. If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.

V = VATA, P = PITTA, K = KAPHA

GUNA	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
BITTER ABOUT BITTER GUNA Bitter is disagreeable and stimulating rejection, and a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens. LEARN MORE ABOUT BITTER	AVOID BITTER FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE AT ODDS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' taste.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE CAUSES

ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2

Affecting Blood: Initially, imbalances are localized, often in the digestive tract. As an imbalance grows, it starts to affect your body systemically, via the blood. If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are starting to spread, have entered the bloodstream, and are now systemic. Pay particular attention to the gunas, tastes, and doshas out of balance systemically, so you know how to strengthen your body as a whole, and reduce physical stress on your organs. At this stage of imbalance you will begin to experience generalized discomfort, imbalanced emotions, and may develop sensitivities to temperature. It may take several weeks of strict adherence to a specific remedial diet to clear blood level imbalances. Blood cleansing herbs may reduce symptoms. A several day cleanse may shorten the recovery time.

REDUCE THESE RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS

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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 exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his 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.

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