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Ayurveda pegs 4 types of IBS, classified according to the QUALITIES of presenting signs + symptoms. These QUALITIES reflect doshic imbalances.
Do you have Vata-IBS? Pitta-IBS? Kapha-IBS? Or a combo of all three?
If you don't know it yet, you can take your Ayurvedic IBS type test. According to Ayurveda, IBS is a disorder of agni.
Understanding your Ayurvedic IBS type will allow you to evaluate the unique combination of factors that is causing IBS in your case. You need to stop the cause to clear the path for healing.
Here is your Ayurvedic IBS Roadmap.
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Ama weakens |
Colon + nervous system |
Liver, spleen + skin |
Fat cells + metabolism |
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Ama + aggravating qualities |
Light, dry, rough |
Hot, sharp, oily |
Cold, heavy, dull |
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Ama + aggravating food |
Raw, cold food, bitter greens, alkalizing foods |
Garlic, onion, chilli, heated oils, roasted nuts |
Cold dairy, vegan cheese, red meat |
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Ama + aggravating food habits |
Insufficient food, calorie deficit, excess fasting |
Eating when emotionally charged |
Over-eating and sleeping Immediately after eating |
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Ama + aggravating emotions or traumas |
Distance, alienation, worry, delusion |
Control, manipulation, deprecation, deceit |
Over-protection, attachment, guilt |
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Mythology of agni |
Thunder (Above / Cosmos) |
Sun (Between / Sky) |
Fire (Below / Earth) |
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Functions of agni |
Harness intuition |
Integrate impressions |
Assimilating food |
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Foods for agni |
Warm wholesome foods (root veg, basmati rice, stewed fruit) |
Fresh, lightly cooked foods |
Warm light foods (steamed, greens), bitter foods + alkalizing greens |
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Food habits for agni |
Small, frequent meals |
Eat in silence, avoid eating when emotional |
Eat in company, skip meals if not hungry, have lunch as the main meal |
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Exercise for agni |
Grounding, exercise, light yoga |
Mixed exercise (to calm + discharge energy) |
Cardio, fast paced exercise + strength training |
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Breath for agni |
Calming |
Cooling |
Warming |
MA // MODERN AYURVEDIC TM
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