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CLOGGED MILK DUCT / BREAST INFECTION (Mastitis)
Table of ContentsAre you prone to a problem with 'Clogged Milk Duct / Breast Infection'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Reproductive System by taking the free reproductive health quiz: AYURVEDA PERSPECTIVE ON CLOGGED MILK DUCT / BREAST INFECTIONMastitis has several roots 1) lymphatic congestion due to sweet, thick blood, 2) Ama (toxins) irritating the milk ducts, and 3) other forms of stagnation due to poor circulation, or lack of nursing. The main treatments in Ayurveda are 1) blood purifiers, 2) blood thinners, 3) frequent nursing or pumping.ARE YOU NEW TO AYURVEDA? GET THE BASICSWHAT HAS ALREADY HELPED YOU HEAL CLOGGED MILK DUCT / BREAST INFECTION?Improve the accuracy of your recommendations by letting us know what is working.DIET REMEDIES FOR 'CLOGGED MILK DUCT / BREAST INFECTION'
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| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | CONDITION IN YOUR BODY |
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CLEAR
Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.
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 Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Clear' guna |
LIQUEFIED
Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Liquefied' guna |
BITTER
Bitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.
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Status UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Bitter' taste |
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
BREAKS-UP
The Sanskrit word for breaking up congealed matter / clogs in the body. Often used for constipation. Be careful with herbs that have Bhedana action.DETOXICANT
An herb that decongests or dislodges toxins from the body and the lymphatic, transforming or altering fluids to a more healthy state.ANTIMICROBIAL
An agent that kills microorganisms or inhibits their growth. Antimicrobial is an umbrella term that can be broken down into specific categories of target microorganism, such as anti-bacterials, fungals, and virals.BLOOD-THINNER
Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.HYPOLIPIDEMIC
Scrapes fats / cleanses blood vessels by 1) purging bile, 2) strengthening the liver's ability to metabolize fats, 3) by increasing uptake of cholesterol in the liver, and 4) by inhibiting fat cells.LOWERS-BLOOD-SUGAR
An herb that lowers blood sugar.
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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2
CLOGGED MILK DUCT / BREAST INFECTION IS IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2 - AFFECTING BLOOD & EMOTIONSAffecting 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 biocharacteristics, 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.
AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS
According to Ayurveda, one or more of the following doshas and biocharacteristics may aggravate 'Clogged Milk Duct / Breast Infection'. If you have an excess of one of these doshas or biocharacteristics below, Ayurveda recommends reducing foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate them. Click on the biocharacteristic to learn what foods and lifestyle habits should be reduced.
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 & biocharacteristics. If you notice a biocharacteristic or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.| BIOCHARACTERISTIC | DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE? |
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| PITTA | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Pitta' dosha. |
| KAPHA | FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Kapha' dosha. |
GOOEY
Gooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Gooey' guna. |
TOXIC
A substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Toxic' guna. |
SWEET
Sweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
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FIND OUTStatus UnknownTake these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Sweet' taste. |
To learn more about the symbols above, click on them. See a complete list of all biocharacteristics.
Are you prone to a problem with 'Clogged Milk Duct / Breast Infection'? Find your imbalances and create a diet for your Reproductive System by taking the free reproductive health quiz:
RELATED SYMPTOMS & HABITS
The following symptoms & habits may be related to 'Clogged Milk Duct / Breast Infection'. See your quiz results for a computerized assessment of your body type. Please click on the symptoms below to learn more about them.Lymph / Blood Plasma
Blood thick / Congested lymph
Tongue Coating
Sticky saliva
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HOW AYURVEDA WORKS
ARE YOU WONDERING HOW AYURVEDA CAN HELP YOU?WHY IS AYURVEDA THE RIGHT SOLUTION?
Ayurveda strengthens the body while opposing disorders. It takes a holistic, systemic approach that looks at the whole body. Ayurveda shows how to interpret signs and symptoms of imbalance, and how to address them using diet, lifestyle adjustments, and herbs. It shows a person how to optimize their health on a continual basis. You can't take the doctor home with you, but you can take Ayurveda home with you. Ayurveda is the most advanced and easy to use home system for self healing.HOW DOES AYURVEDA WORK?
Ayurveda starts by identifying your body type, which identifies certain tendencies in your body to get sick (as well as identifying your strengths). It uses body type to determine the likely root causes of your disorders. Next, Ayurveda analyzes the nature of your disorder. It fits all your signs and symptoms into a pattern, expressed as a combination of biocharaceristics (gunas). For example, you may have a heat disorder, a cold disorder, or an oily disorder, etc. This simple categorical approach shows you how to correct systemic imbalances and strengthen your body as a whole.On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food so you can easily match food to your imbalanced biocharacteristics. By eating an optimal diet that balances your biocharacteristics, your whole body is strengthened and the conditions that created the disorder are removed. Once the root causes of the disease are removed, the disease lessens in strength or disappears altogether. Additional remedies - such as herbs and lifestyle practices - focused on the specific disorder, can greatly enhance your healing.
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To get started on your Ayurvedic journey, we first recommend that your find your body type by taking our free quiz. In Ayurveda, every solution is based on your unique body type, so by taking this quiz, you’ll get the best results.5 WAYS TO HEAL YOUR BODY
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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 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 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.
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