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Spring is a time of celebration, but it’s also uniquely challenging for our bodies. It’s the perfect season for a detox, but it’s taxing for our digestive and immune systems due to its predominantly cool and wet qualities. On top of that, spring weather is highly variable. One day it’s clear, dry, and gloriously warm. The next day the rain blows in and the temperature drops.
So the question is: How do we stay healthy, balanced, and strong in such a dynamic season?
According to Ayurveda, the answer lies in the link between our immunity and our digestive/gut health. The stronger and healthier our digestive capacity is, the more resilient our immune system will be (and vise versa).
With that in mind, here are some 5 tips for enhancing both:
There is an excellent recipe for Immune Boost Tea in Divya’s upcoming book, Joy of Balance: An Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients. The cookbook will be released in the fall.
In the meantime, we carry Vaidya Mishra’s Immuno-Support Tea, which takes only 3 minutes to make.
Sometimes it feels like spring can’t make up its mind: Warm, cold, wet, dry. Windy windy windy. Staying healthy this season can be a challenge, so today we’re drawing on Ayurveda’s wisdom to find out how to thrive in spring.
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Strong and spicy. For late winter and spring, or when you’re feeling sluggish and weighed down.
Sometimes it feels like spring can’t make up its mind: Warm, cold, wet, dry. Windy windy windy. Staying healthy this season can be a challenge, so today we’re drawing on Ayurveda’s wisdom to find out how to thrive in spring.
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Spring is coming – and as we transition from the heaviness of winter to the busyness of summer, it’s the perfect time to consider a detox. That’s because spring is when our microchannels naturally expand and soften, making it easier for us to release the toxins that have built up in our system.
It also happens to be the season of bitter greens and other foods that support the liver – our primary detoxifying organ.
Sounds simple. Spring time = detox time, right? Not exactly.
Poke around the internet and you’ll notice that most detox regimens are based on juicing, fasting, colonics, and other highly restrictive diets. According to Ayurveda, these methods are often too harsh for our complex, delicate digestive systems. In fact, Divya compares them to blowing up a bomb in the body.
But we don’t need to blow up anything in order to detox. The body already has its own process for the elimination of toxins – we just need to support it with certain food and lifestyle changes. The nature of those changes depends on your unique body and your specific imbalances, which means we can’t possibly know the perfect protocol for you. But with that in mind, here are some general protocols and guidelines to help you plan your next detox.
This simple, gentle detox program relies on the classic Ayurvedic one-pot meal:
For one to five days, whenever you feel hungry, eat only freshly cooked kitchari and drink only herbal teas and hot water. Refrain from eating or drinking anything else. This simple, gentle fast helps reset your digestive system.
Although it’s a safe and natural process, there are times when it’s best to avoid a detox protocol.
Do NOT detox if you’re experiencing any of the following:
That’s it. We hope this helps you find your perfect way to cleanse and reset. When in doubt, contact an Ayurvedic practitioner who can help you develop a personalized protocol. And remember, the body already knows how to do this work – it just needs a little support.
Spring is a time for new beginnings, both inside and out. In this article, we’ll cover why spring is the perfect time for detox, Ayurveda’s holistic approach to detoxifying the body, some universal tips, and how to find the perfect protocol for you.
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Spring is a time for new beginnings, both inside and out. In this article, we’ll cover why spring is the perfect time for detox, Ayurveda’s holistic approach to detoxifying the body, some universal tips, and how to find the perfect protocol for you.
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Smooth and savory. For any time of year, or when you’re feeling imbalanced.
Spring is a time for new beginnings, both inside and out. In this article, we’ll cover why spring is the perfect time for detox, Ayurveda’s holistic approach to detoxifying the body, some universal tips, and how to find the perfect protocol for you.
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We all crave sweets from time to time. The question is: what do you do when the urge strikes? Do you indulge? Begrudgingly abstain? Or do you enjoy them fully, but in moderation?
Most importantly: How do you feel after each of the above scenarios? Noticing how you feel after eating sweets (or any other kind of food) is essential for maintaining good health. It allows you to understand your ever-shifting needs and to make the right decisions about what to eat.
Most of the time, we turn to sweets when we’re tired, unmotivated or emotionally drained. Unfortunately, these foods are limited in how much they help and overindulgence can lead to further imbalances.
As an alternative, here are some simple tips for transforming sugar cravings (as well as the root feelings of fatigue and emotional heaviness):
Finally, you can find some excellent teas here at divyas.com that help balance blood sugar after eating sweets and reduce sugar cravings: Gymnema Brew, Vaidya’s Cup, Tripti Tea. Drink any of these after a meal and you will feel energized!
Ayurveda tells us that there’s room for sugar in a healthy diet, but it’s important to choose wisely. The key: Enjoy sweets in moderation and seek healthier alternatives when possible.
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Ayurveda tells us that there’s room for sugar in a healthy diet, but it’s important to choose wisely. The key: Enjoy sweets in moderation and seek healthier alternatives when possible.
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