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CLEANSING DIET -- THE SHORT VERSIONN

For education purposes only.

The ancient ayurvedic physicians recommended a cleansing diet (ama pachan) to rid the arteries of plaque. A cleansing diet was considered to be most effective if used with specific herbs which enhance digestion. The best herb for this process is from http://www.mapi.com called Veda Herb 2363. Modern Ayurvedic physicians recommend two other herbs that are good to use with a cleansing diet -- Veda Herb 2314 and 2315. But since they have slightly different effects, check with someone trained in Ayurveda first before you choose one. According to the ancient Vaidyas, these herbs purify the arteries and they are good for atheroschlerosis and high blood pressure. These herbs are also good for home preparation for panchakarma if you don’t like drinking large amounts of liquified ghee over several days. Those with liver or gall bladder problems should avoid large amounts of ghee. Check with a physician trained in Ayurveda.

One method Vaidays use for strengthening the liver is virechan where you take increasing amounts of ghee over several days (in the early morning) and then castor oil at night after a light meal. Because ghee and castor oil are both liquids, they enhance the circulatory system. Don’t try this at home; I’ll give details in another article.

You can also purchase more affordable herbs from mapi.com. Their Cholesterol Protection enhances liver function, decreases cholesterol, and produces more bile. It improves metabolism so as to reduce LDL cholesterol.

Vaidyas also used other herbal formulas. One of them has been revived as Maharishi Amrit Kalash which has 1,000 times the power to fight free radicals as Vitamin C.

A cleansing diet is a kapha reducing diet (drying and purifying) which allows the body to metabolize fat. If you are vata, you should be on a kapha increasing diet, I know, but we are talking about a temporary diet here to get rid of plaque. Be sure to consult your physician before using any new diet.

Kapha pacifying diet:

smaller, split beans

pungent, astringent, and bitter food

garbanzo beans

dried beans

pulses

split yellow mung dhal

lentils

cabbage

broccoli

apples

pears

cauliflower

chard

spinach

mustard greens

kale

whole, unprocessed oats

barley to help metabolize fat (karshana)

amaranth

quinoa for zinc and fat metabolism

lassi (see recipe and dilution)

Do not eat these:

larger beans

sour food

pickles

mustard

ketchup

salad dressings

lassi (from yogurt -- see recipe in the article "Don't Eat Yogurt")

cheese

tomatoes

vinegar

rice

wheat

pasta

leavened bread

milk

sugar

salt

sweet food of any kind

Do not eat any of the vegetables raw. Cook them and eat with cleansing spices. All food should always be organic, but especially the morning apples, etc.

Lassi is good for lowering cholesterol and is called “ambrosia for pitta”. Learn more about lassi and yogurt in the article "Don't Eat Yogurt".

In the morning have a cooked (organic) apple with cooked prunes and figs. You will notice a change in your digestion right away (examine the stool, which should be lighter in color and buoyant; this indicates a depletion of toxins).

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