The Benefits of a Kitchari Cleanse

According to Ayurveda, a healthy digestive fire (Agni) is the key to our entire health and well-being. Ayurveda believes that the root cause of toxins and disease is improper digestion. Fall is a great time of year to do a cleanse as it marks an important transition in season and prepares us for the winter months to come. Most Common Improper Digestive Symptoms: ConstipationGas, bloating, cramping, and/or gurglingDiarrhea or chronic loose stoolsHeaviness or sleepiness after foodSlow metabolismLack of appetiteCoating on the tongueBad breathTeeth marks around the perimeter of the tongue or other symptoms of malabsorptionAcid reflux or heartburnInflammation in the GI tract (i.e. gastritis, Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, etc)Hyper-metabolism, excessively hungryGeneral feelings of heaviness and lethargyDull, foggy mindAches and pains throughout the bodyPoor circulationWeakened immunityCommon Causes of Digestive Imbalance:Emotional imbalances (anxiety, worry, fear, depression, anger, etc)StressImproper food combiningEating allergenic foods (dairy, wheat, gluten, soy, sugar, etc)Eating too late at nightConstant grazing, excessive snackingPoor dietary choicesSleeping or lying down after foodEating on the goGut flora imbalanceYeast infection or CandidaParasitical InfectionOvereatingImproper lifestyle habitsLack of sleepThe Ayurvedic Cleanse can be safely performed at home, even with a full schedule. This particular cleanse is suitable for all body types as it can be modified to fit everybody’s individual needs. This cleanse is typically done for 5-7 days, depending on your schedule and the amount of cleansing needed and includes pre-cleanse and post-cleanse meetings as well as daily support. The goal is an easy transition into and out of this cleanse.Benefits of a Proper Kitchari CleanseIncreases the digestive capacityRemoves toxins from the systemRemoves heaviness and congestion from the bodyRemoves heaviness and congestion from the mindEnhances the “Satvic” (balanced) state of an individualEnhances energy and feelings of wellness (prior to the cleanse; during the cleanse one may experience lower energy due to the flushing of toxins and mild dietIncreases one’s confidence and motivation level