self-care

digestion and health

There is an important relationship between agni, known in Ayurveda as the “digestive fire,” and ama, the byproduct of improper digestion, circulating toxins, and toxic buildup.  When digestion is balanced, food is digested properly and one dhatu (tissue layer) supports and…

metabolic toxins and allergies

This allergy season, practice simple self care.  Check your tongue for coating.  Coating on the tongue is known as ama, a toxic byproduct of incomplete or improper digestion, poor food combining, unseasonable eating, and stress. (1) To help combat ama, improve digestion, and fight inflammation leading to…