Ayurveda is an ancient system of healing in India and is now so well known that there are Ayurvedic practitioners in many countries outside India, including North America. Basically, from an Ayurveda standpoint, your health depends on your food and your lifestyle and food is also used as medicine to balance you.

There are three main body types – called doshas - and you can be one type or a combination of two or even all three types – though the latter is rare.

Vata means the energy of movement and activity and if you are a vata type, you are probably slim with light bones, cold hands and feet, which also means that you love warmth. Vata are restless types, who often walk fast and even think fast. They often love more fatty food, mushy soups and like sweet tastes as well as sour and salty food. In our society, they would probably be fast food fans! So in order to become balanced, Vata types need to keep warm, eat warm and even spicy foods. They also need to keep calm so getting plenty of rest as well as adhering to a regular routine help a lot. Naturally they should avoid raw, cold or frozen food as well as extreme cold temperatures.

Pitta types represent the fire principle so everything needs to be digested and assimilated. These people tend to have a good appetite and their body temperature is higher so they like things cool and fresh. They have a good digestive system, an excellent memory and ask a lot of questions. They may be sensitive to fried food. They tend to urinate a lot as well as sweat profusely. They like cold drinks and sweet foods, tend to have oily skin and a light to medium body frame. They are really good at learning and concentrating and can be highly disciplined. They are stubborn though. Pitta types should avoid extreme heat and eat cooling foods and avoid lots of oil. They should exercise when it is cooler in the day and limit their salt intake so they won’t sweat so much.

Kapha represents the energy of structure and lubrication and such people tend to be a bit overweight with heavy bones and a large compact frame. They have a steady appetite but their digestion is often slow and they walk and talk slowly. This means they can be overweight and it’s difficult for them to lose it. They love spending their day sleeping or just sitting around and they might need coffee to get them going in the morning. Kaphas need exercise for balance. They should also avoid fatty and heavy foods as well as dairy, eating light meals. Iced foods and drinks should also be avoided as well as napping during the day.

So you can see that what is good for a Vata type (warmth) is no good for Pitta types who need to cool down!

You can get advice from Ayurvedic centers, ayurvedic practitioners and doctors.

If you feel your body needs some uplifting and detoxing, yoga offers great exercises that target that. However, overall, yoga exercises are such that you will also find a detox benefit.

If you want to start yoga exercises, here are some tips:

1. Find a yoga class that best fits your abilities. Talk to prospective teachers, and decide whether of not you can handle a program before you sign up. It’s very important to take it one step at a time. Try a few beginner classes before you attempt more vigorous classes. Don’t move ahead too quickly. Allow your body to adjust to your exercises.

2. Why not try private lessons? You can book some one-on-one sessions with a teacher in your area. Most yoga instructors offer private classes or can help you design your own program. This is a good way to get started. You can always take group lessons or practice at home after you’ve had private lessons and learned the basics.

3. If you can’t find a class that meets your needs, you can always practice yoga at home. There are many books, programs, and tapes available to help you get started. Search for the best products on the Internet and read reviews. Talk to others for recommendations.

4. Eat lightly before practice. Wait at least two hours after meals before yoga class or practice. An empty stomach is best, but don’t let yourself get too hungry to think. You won’t be able to focus on the poses or enjoy yourself during the relaxation or meditation exercises.

5. Find a yoga buddy. It’s nice to practice with someone and it will help reduce injuries. It’s also a great way to keep up your enthusiasm and interest.

6. Listen to your body and be aware of your physical abilities. You don’t want to hurt yourself. Make sure the instructor understands your level of experience and any limitations you may have. Don’t allow anyone to push you ahead too quickly. Remember, this is supposed to be fun and relaxing.

7. Talk to your doctor and explain what type of yoga poses you intend to practice. Show your doctor pictures of the poses for illustration. Your doctor may rule out specific poses if you have high blood pressure, glaucoma, a history of retinal detachment, or heart disease. Make sure you follow your doctor’s recommendations.

Practicing yoga for an hour and a half three times a week can make your heart healthier in just six weeks.

For a change, I thought I’d post a very informative video from Dr. Mercola. If you are not familiar with him, he has an amazing site: www.mercola.com, where he gives lots of information about natural products, as well as offering them.

This video is all about detox tips, so enjoy:

This may seem a bit weird, to say the least, but in Asia millions of these foot pads are sold every month. Due to this success, these pads are now available in North America. They are often referred to as Japanese detox foot pads as they originated in Japan.

Toxins accumulate in our body every day. Unfortunately we live in a polluted world and our air, food and water is subject to harmful chemicals. This is the reason that detox and colon cleansing have become so popular. Often our body can’t cope with this toxic overload and needs extra help.

Japanese detox pads are very simple to use. You just need to put them on the soles of your feet – one per foot – before you go to sleep and wear them whilst you slumber. In the morning remove them and usually you will find they have changed color as they have absorbed the toxins in your body by pulling them out via your feet.

This may seem like a peculiar concept but a foot massage called reflexology, which has been around for thousands of years and again is much more popular in Asia than in North America, uses certain pressure points on your feet to help heal conditions in your body. In Asia people are more aware of the whole body and that putting pressure on your toe, for example, can alleviate your headache.

These Japanese detox foot pads are inexpensive and can be bought all over the internet – just do a search and thousands of websites will come up. Not only can you buy them online but they will be delivered to your door. There are many colon cleansers and detox products available, but detox foot pads are very simple and inexpensive to use.

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Stanley Burroughs invented this in 1941 in Hawaii. He was a naturopathic doctor. Naturally many people have tried this diet or cleanse since then. There are many good reviews about it and also quite a few bad ones.

This diet is really simple and easy to do. These are the ingredients: 10oz water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons maple syrup and just a pinch of cayenne pepper. This recipe is only for one glass - your need six to ten glasses each day you are on the diet (ten days is best). That is all you have. You can enjoy lots of good quality fresh water and also herbal tea, but no actual food. Apparently this drink has all the nutrients you need.

If you can’t manage to do this for ten days, then do it for as long as you can. Just think that every day you are on the diet, your insides get cleaner. Doing it for three or four days is also a good thing. Even if you only do it for one day a week, then that means a cleaner you.

Because this is quite extreme, it would be a good thing on your part to visit your doctor beforehand and seek his advice. Don’t use this diet if you have a problem with intestines or have high blood pressure, gallstones, diabetes or cancer,. This is not for you if you are underweight or have any form of an eating disorder. Of course if you are pregnant or are nursing, keep away from it. I think it goes without saying that kids should stay clear of this diet.

This diet does satisfy you so I didn’t experience hunger pangs but I did miss solid food. It can get boring and you can get sick of the taste of the lemonade.

Go and see you doctor for a consultation if you want to do this diet. When you’re on the diet, headaches and nausea can be experienced but these are often just a symptom of the detox process. You will feel ‘lighter’ and fresher after the Lemonade Diet.

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Ayurveda is an ancient natural healing system that has been used for many centuries in India. Thankfully Ayurveda (or Ayurvedic medicine as it is also known) is now popular all over the world. It is a unique but very down to earth healing art.

When we look at colon health, Ayurveda considers the eating and digestion first. Elimination, of course, is also addressed, but let’s face it, we eat, digest and then eliminate. Therefore diet is a number one consideration, and then colon cleansing herbs.

Many colon cleansers do just that – empty the colon. However, relieving gas and bloating should also be addressed, not just elimination. The Ayurveda ‘herb’ of choice, Triphala, actually consists of three: Haritaki, bibhitaki and amalaki. It is interesting to note that Ayurveda has six flavors.

· Amalaki (also known as an Indian gooseberry) is sour, sweet, pungent, bitter, astringent and cooling. It is high in antioxidants and and 20 times the vitamin C content of an orange.

· Haritaki has five of the six ayurvedic flavors and is particularly bitter.

· Bibhitaki is sweet, pungent, bitter and astringent and warm. The Bibhitaki fruit as 35% oil and 40% protein.

These three fruits are combined as “Triphala” and this Ayurvedic internal cleanser and has the following benefits:

· Remove toxins, gas, bloating and distention of the stomach

· Detoxify all body systems

· Regulate and vitalize metabolism

· Nourish the nervous system, blood and muscle

· Increase digestion, assimilation and reduce fat

As you can see, Triphala is believed to not only address the colon but other tubes and ducts of the body, cleaning arteries and veins too.

The ancient Ayurvedic healing system is still used in India today and indeed has grown in popularity around the world. This is mainly because it works! Therefore it is something to consider when you consider colon cleansing herbs.

Although you have the choice of many colon cleansing herbs, such as licorice root, slippery elm bark, marshmallow and rhubarb root, ayruvedic medicine comes from India where it has been practiced for centuries and their herb of choice is triphala.

Let’s start at the beginning with Ayurveda. Ayur means life and Veda means science so Ayurveda means basically the science of life. Originally, thousands of years ago, all aspects of ayurvedic medicine was written down in Sanskrit and that not only included detailed information about hundreds of herbs, their description and use but also how to perform various surgeries! Dr. Deepak Chopra has done much in North America to promote Ayurvedic medicine.

According to Ayurveda, there are three main body types, vata, pitta and kapha and we are one or a combination of usually two of these. This is why India’s healing system is very individualized – a cough, for example, in a vata type will be handled differently than a cough in a pitta type.

Triphala is the choice in Ayurveda for colon cleansing herbs because it strengthens and tones the muscle action (peristaltic) of the colon, as well as encouraging the proper function of the whole digestive system , it supports the circulatory, respiratory and genitourinary systems.

This herb consists of three fruits – amalaki, bibhitaki and haritaki which are dried. Although this Ayurvedic herb combination is used for maintaining a healthy digestive system, it is also often used for constipation, flatulence, bloating, stomach pain and indigestion. Triphala removes excess toxins from the colon by enlivening and supporting the digestive process.

It can also be used as part of a weight control program as it encourages proper digestion and elimination. Triphala also helps control food cravings and overeating and by promoting absorption and assimilation of nutrients. If your body absorbs and integrates nutrients in food properly, you will not need or crave for excess food.

Ayurvedic medicine has been used in India for centuries and now if finding foot all over the world because it works! Tripaha is a combination of three colon cleansing herbs that help your body digest and eliminate food and this keep your body clean on the inside.

Your body is made up of many organs and systems and unfortunately most of them have harmful toxins. This is why a complete body detox is important.

Many of us know about colon cleansing and indeed it’s a very important cleanse to do as this is where the body can eliminate toxins from the body. However, the liver and kidneys are also compromised. The job of these two organs is to filter and if the body is in serious need of a detox, you can be sure that the liver and kidneys are ‘clogged’ with excess waste and can only partially do their job. This is why these organs should also be addressed.

The skin is your body’s largest organ and should be fresh and clear all over (not just the face) – is yours? If you have problem skin then at least here you can see the effect of toxins or hormonal imbalance.

The more you eliminate toxins, the less build up there is in your body and the less clogged important organs become. This should be a main priority. To do this, a new dietary approach may be necessary.

Milk and dairy products tend to clog and form mucus so give them a rest for a while. Instead make sure you eat fresh fruit every day – in the morning is the absolute best, but really anytime during the day. When you feel hungry in between meals, eat a piece of fruit. Fruit is the best to flush out those toxins from your system.

Another great help would be a daily dose of flaxseed or psyllium husks. Before you go to bed, soak either one (several tablespoons suffice) in a glass of water. In the morning, preferably on an empty stomach, ‘drink’ or spoon this. I sometimes add natural yoghurt (fermented natural (also no sugar/sweetener) yoghurt helps your system, even though it’s a milk product – but make sure it has no additives) to help this drink taste better. If you do this, you will have bowel movements and you should be having them twice a day and feel ‘empty’ afterwards.

Drinking plenty of good quality water also helps flush out the toxins. If you are taking flaxseed or psyllium husks, this is imperative/very important.

Eat fresh vegetables every day – don’t overcook them.

Eat a daily salad

These simple and inexpensive steps will help a complete body detox enormously.

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The acai berry has been the new kid on the block for many months now. It comes from Brazil where it is harvested. It comes in many forms, including acai berry powder, capsules, supplement form and juice. Make sure when you buy any of these products that they are from the purest forms of the berry. Organic, of course, is best.

If you order on the internet, they will be shipped to your door, otherwise visit your local health food store.

More about the acai berry. It has more antioxidants than blueberries, pomegranates, grapes and also more than exotic fruits such as mangosteen, noni or even gogi. It is high in protein, essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamins, minerals and fiber.

There is so much packed into this little fruit, which is why it is in such high demand. The high antioxidant content of this amazing fruit can help your immune system, may prevent premature aging and importantly is used to detox your body.

After the juice is harvested, it’s processed into puree, then juice. When dried it’s processed into acai berry powder and then also used to fill capsules. The fruit looks similar to that of a grape but 95% of the berry is its seed. This is discarded and the fruit and pulp is made into juice and/or powder. These berries cannot be imported whole which is why juice and powder is available but not the whole fruit.

What is also great is that you can use the juice or powder combined with other fruit to make great fruit juice drinks and smoothies. Including the acai berry means that your juice or smoothie is of the highest nutritional benefit for you.

Acai berry powder is also a favorite with celebrities and athletes as they appreciate its high nutritional value.

Also these people and many more are using the acai berry to cleanse and detox, which seems a match made in heaven – the acai berry powder promotes your metabolic rate and colon cleansing removes toxin as well as increasing your energy and stamina. The fiber content of the acai berry helps to rid your body of toxins as this fiber sticks to the toxins and helps eliminate them from your system. These fibres are wonderful cleansers and help deal with excess stomach fat!

If you decide to go ahead with the acai berry and cleanse your colon to detox your body, then the following foods can help you as well:

•Fruits and veggies like spinach, tomato, apples, grapes and pineapple
• Grains such as barly, oats and rice.
• Flush your system with at least 2 liters a day of good quality water and herbal teas (with no sugar)

Whether you take acai berry powder, juice or supplements for your overhaul health or for specific cleansing and detox, it’s good for your body. You’ll be happy you made the right decision

Despite the huge amount of choice when it comes to cleansers - juice fasts, kidney cleanses, the Master Cleanse lemonade diet), etc. etc. a liver detox diet is one you should consider first.

You’ve no doubt heard it all before - your body is full of toxins (causing excess weight) mostly because of what we consume on a regular basis - this includes coffee (acid forming); fast food, prepared food (has lots of hidden wheat, msg, sugar and salt); heavy metals (think of fish in the ocean), hormones from animal products, even fruit and vegetables are subjected to pecticides that eventually clog up our body.

A lot of people want to cleanse their colon and then get on with their life. This is certainly admirable but our bodies need more than that. A successful cleanse means that the liver, kidneys, bowels and skin are all eliminating on a regular basis but also that the actual cells in your body be able to “dump” their excess waste into the bodies waste removal system easily and regularly. This means that your body would appreciate a deep cleaning at least once every twelve months.

Start with the liver!

Here’s a simple liver detox diet:

Drink fresh raw beetroot juice every day (see paragraph below)
No meat or fish during this time
Eat whole grains (brown rice, millett, barley, buckwheat, quinoa, etc.)
Eat steamed veggies or lightly sauteed in a wok
Eat fresh fruit or fresh fruit juice
Drink plenty of good quality water - at least 2 litres a day
You can also drink herbal tea (without sugar)
Refrain from tea, coffee, dairy (that means milk, eggs, cheese, yoghurt, etc.), sugar and white flour and wheat if you can

Beetroot juice is very powerful so it’s best to start with a small amount (maybe as little as a quarter of a cup) and then increase this every day. Beetroot stimulates the cells of the liver while protecting it and the bile ducts. If you don’t have a juicer, you can grate raw beetroot and then cover it with water for at least 20 minutes. Strain and drink the ‘water’.

Do this for a week and your liver will thank you.

The secret to inner cleansing begins with the liver.

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