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You display symptoms of Ama
I would say, on average, over 50% of the people who come to see me have Ama in their physiology. So what is it and how do we deal with it? What is Ama?The normal process that should take place in the body is as follows; all the food we eat should be fully digested. Half of it is absorbed into the body as nutrients and the rest of it expelled out of the body as waste products.Sometimes, due to external negative influences (stress, strain, adverse weather, inappropriate food or lifestyle choices) not all the food we eat is fully digested. Perhaps just one third of the food is fully digested and absorbed as nutrients and another third fully digested and expelled as waste products, but this leaves one third remaining in the body in a semi-digested condition. This third cannot be identified by the body as either nutrients or waste, therefore it is neither absorbed nor expelled. This semi-digested, non-metabolised food circulates in the body as toxins. Ayurveda calls these toxins Ama. It is a Sanskrit word which literally translates as ‘undigested’ or ‘uncooked”. The first stage of disease formation in the body is also sometimes called Ama.Ama acts as a barrier between medication given for a symptom and the final destination where the medication needs to act. In the beginning some of this medication may trickle through and show some immediate relief, but long term it will not penetrate this barrier of Ama and, therefore, there will be no long term relief. This explains why many people have chronic conditions that western medication is not helping.Presence of Ama in the body:Ama has been described as a toxic, heavy, sticky, foul smelling substance in the body. Ama can also be formed by bacterial invasion. Bacteria emit toxic substances into the system which can be compared to Ama. The following are some indications of Ama in the body:EczemaPsoriasisCystsSwellingsPainful or swollen jointsHypercholesterolemiaBlocked arteriesMucus conditionsKidney/gall stonesGout, Uric acid depositionObesityDiabetesAcne/skin conditionsRheumatoid arthritisMSCFSIBSBring Yourself into Balance 1) Undertake Ama PachanaThink about undetaking this super gentle Ayurvedic cleanse, using herbs and simple fare. You can do this at any time of the year and the juncture of the Seasons is especially beneficial. Please visit my SHOP to pucrhase your Ama Pachana Kit. You can also join my private Facebook group to get group support and access to extra freebies like recipes and yoga videos. 2) Cut Out the ToxinsIf you don't have the time or inclination for Ama Pachana, then begin to gently clean up your lifestyle. Start with the obvious ones and slowly look at each area. And I'm not just talking about processed food and chemical-laden cleaning products. Think bigger! Set aside some quiet time to reflect on the relationships in your life that might be weighing you down. Check out my blog on Dinacharya to get some ideas on healthy Ayurvedic lifestyle rituals. 3) Start eating Seasonally & for your body 'Type'Ayurveda literally trasnslates as 'The Science of life' - it seems complicated, but it really is the most beautifully simple way of living. Start by understanding the Seasons where you live. What foods are in abundance in which Season? Once you know this, begin eating these foods and stay clear of things which require to be flown in from other continents! If they don't grow where we live, we won't be able to digest them. Think heavy, grounding root veg in Winter and sweet, cooling fruits and veg in Summer in the Northern hemisphere. If you want to go deeper, begin by finding out your dosha or unique body make up and start to adjust your diet accordingly. You can take my simple quiz as a basic starting point and to go deeper, why not book in for a consultation?Hi there my name is Mai, and I'm the founder and owner of The Sacred Space. I weave all my teachings in Ayurveda, Kundalini Yoga, Meditation, Sacred Sound Healing, Essentials oils and Reiki into my small, nurturing business. I work with women from all walks of life to help bring balance and healing back to body, mind and soul. Looking for More Ways to Keep in Touch? Try These Three Resources 1) Read my monthly BLOG, The Ways of The Ancients. Here I share recipes, tips and musings on moving with the seasons and all things Ayurveda!2) Book a One to One Consultation . By booking a personal consultation, we can really deep dive into what YOU need, right now to help you move to a place of more balance in YOUR life. 3) Subscribe to my Monthly Newsletter! I’ll send you a monthly email with everything I'm working on and draeming into at The Sacred Space. There are always recipes, product spotlights and discounts and often a little giveaway gift from my home to yours.
