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72 Panchakarma therapies During the various stages of a Panchakarma detox a variety of treatments will be given. They involve th ...

73 Pizzichilli: A unique relaxation experience – two therapists slowly and gently massage and bath e th e body in gallons of war ...

74 Marma: This is a blissful healing and energy balancing therapy which works by stimulating th e 108 marma (energy points) on t ...

75 The seven dhatus (bodily tissues) Whilst imbalances in the doshas (vata, pitta and kapha) are the cause of disease the dhatus ...

76 Fat (meda): This is another kapha tissue which is composed mainly of water but is more refined type than plasma. It serves to ...

77 Panchakarma - FAQ Why do I need to eat a light vegetarian diet during my detox? A light vegetarian diet allows your body to d ...

78 Why are bastis (enemas) so important to the success of the Panchakarma detox? The ancient Ayurvedic texts state that bastis o ...

79 Other Detox Options - Introduction The purpose of an Ayurvedic detox is to naturally and gently purify, rejuvenate and revita ...

80 Mini Detox The ‘Mini Detox’ is a light vegetarian diet and can be followed for one or two days each week to allow the body to ...

81 Dhal Detox This is more intense form of the Mini Detox and can be followed for two to three days each month. This light d i e ...

82 Lemon Detox This is a purely liquid diet and is excellent for cleansing the kidneys and digestive system, eliminating waste a ...

Combination Detox This is a more intense and deeper detox which combines the Mini Detox, the Dhal Detox and the Lemon Detox. It ...

84 Recommended Detox Options Weekly Detox Option Detox type Duration Min i Detox 1 day Dhal Detox 1 day L e m o n D e t o x 1 d ...

85 Healthy drinks If you wish to follow a healthy daily routine of liquid intake throughout the year th e recommendation below m ...

86 Chapter 4 Ayurvedic herbs & oils ~ a glossary of terms & home remedies for health & longevity ~ "When you plant l ...

87 Classification of herbs used in Ayurveda Herbs used in Ayurveda are classified according to their taste (rasa), their energet ...

88 Anti-parasitical: These destroy worms, bacteria, fungi, yeast infections and ama and are mainly bitter or pungent. Typical he ...

89 Laxative: These are used in cases of constipation and toxins in the colon as they promote bowel movement and peristalsis. Pur ...

90 Ayurvedic herbs (a small selectio n of commonly used herbs and some of their benefits) It should be noted that no herb or oil ...

91 Gotu Kola (Indian Pennywort or Brahmi; Centella asiatica, Hydrcotyle asiatica, Bacoppa monniera): A brain tonic and best take ...