Preven-tea-tive By Chahna Tailor
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Happy May! I hope you have been practicing social distancing and are keeping safe! During this time, it is helpful that we keep ourselves healthy any way that we can. Your immune system is one of your best allies for viruses, the flu, and other infectious diseases. Ayurveda, India’s preventative medicine system, can be used to keep your health in check.
For our immune system to work effectively, our digestive system should be in good shape. That’s because if our digestion is dull, it can create a buildup of undigested food or toxins known as ama (which is when our gastric fluids are secreting more or less than usual) and manifest as symptoms such as bloating, constipation, and gas. If our digestion is sharp, it can
hinder our ability to absorb the nutrients from our food resulting in side effects like diarrhea and acidity. Keeping our digestive fire, agni, in balance can be a great
'' Keeping our digestive fire, agni, in balance can be a great way to combat health issues before they become chronic. A great cleaning tea, called CCF, is a great way to balance your agni.
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