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The mung bean is regarded as highly nutritious and naturally detoxifies the body in Ayurveda. When cooked as a soup per say, they work by cleansing the liver, gall bladder and vascular system of any ama (undigested toxins). Many detox regimens such as a mung bean kitchari cleanse has you eat only kitchari for a few days in a row for weight loss, as well as letting go of any retained water. It allows you to feel lighter, clearer and much more energized- but you need to have a little willpower initially, though it does tend to get easier day...

The Ayurvedic paradigm shows how body, mind, and spirit interactions can be predicted, balanced and improved to enable us to live gracefully, harmoniously.   ~ Dr. Robert Svboda Circadian rhythm makes it possible for organisms to coordinate their behavior with environmental changes in the day-night cycle.   Ayurveda gives us tools to live long, vibrant lives. It provides comprehensive support to balance day-to-day living. It reminds us that the body is a piece of earth. Spiritual people in ancient times walked barefoot and sat on the ground allowing for maximum contact with the earth. We can observe that as soon...

In Sanskrit, ashwagandha means "the smell of a horse", indicating that the herb holds the strength of a stallion, and has traditionally been prescribed in ancient Ayurveda to help people strengthen their immune system after an illness. The herb, also known as Withania somnifera, is native to the dry regions of India and it actually belongs to the same family as the tomato. Ashwagandha is a plump shrub with oval leaves and yellow flowers. It bears red fruit about the size of a raisin. But actually, it is the root, not the fruit, of the plant that is the prize...

Ayurveda is based on individualization and not a generalization. What works for one person may not necessarily work for another. Factors like your inborn constitution, the current state of health and digestion, seasons and emotional state need to be taken into account before having a major dietary change. Juicing is one such major dietary change. Whether you are planning on a 30-day juice fast and cleanse or just planning to include juice every day, some factors need to be considered. The benefits of juicing have been explained and documented so much so, that is has become a food fad now....

Stubborn fats are stored fats that are extremely difficult to lose, like the pockets of fat around the stomach, hips and thighs. Also, as we grow older, it can be extremely challenging to lose fat just through diet and exercise. Extra body facts can put a lot of negative pressure on our vital organs, thus increasing the susceptibility to several diseases like high blood pressure, arthritis, diabetes, gout, etc. By igniting your digestive fire, Ayurveda targets the stubborn fats. Thus according to Ayurveda, you need to make the following lifestyle changes to fight the stubborn fast. Ayurvedic Home Remedies For...