To Stay Strong and Healthy:
· During Spring, eat more foods from this list. Simply circle your favorite foods - and those of anyone you cook for -
and eat more of those foods.
*An asterisk means it is best to eat more of this food.
· Eat more foods that are Pungent (Spicy), Bitter, Astringent / Light, Dry, Warm: such as flavorful steamed
veggies, brothy soups, brown rice.
· Eat less foods that are Sweet, Sour, Salty / Heavy, Cold, Oily: such as fried foods, ice cream, heavy dairy.
· Schedule a 3-7 day Panchakarma retreat to detox, or follow our Short Home Cleanse for a 4 day personal cleanse.
· For 6 weeks, take 500 mg of Manjistha, Turmeric Plus and Tulsi twice per day to cleanse your lymphatic system,
heal your digestion, boost immunity and nourish your nervous system.
· Tired? Schedule an Ayurvedic Consult with Dr. Douillard to treat the root cause of your fatigue, which is different
for each person.
Daily Routines (Dinacharya) for Spring:
· Self-massage with warm Lymphatic Massage Oil or raw sesame oil.
· Three or more times per day practice Bellows Breath: breathe quickly and with strength in and out through your nose for 30 seconds while expanding and contracting your diaphragm. Sit in silence for 1 minute.
· Exercise in the morning to increase circulation, mood and immunity.
· Perform Neti by irrigating your nasal passage with warm salt water. Always follow with Nasya.
· Perform Nasya by dipping a q-tip in warm Tri-Doshic Massage Oil or warm sesame oil, swirling it inside your nostrils, and inhaling deeply.
Signs of Excess Kapha During Spring:
· Cold, cough, allergies, congestion, flu, fatigue, depression, weight gain.
· If you experience some of these signs, schedule a consult with Dr. Douillard and follow the above guidelines for a balanced Spring!