MaaDisha's Blog — cleanse

Mood-Killing Kapha Season Have you ever felt especially lazy on a rainy day? Or ready to conquer the world on a sunny crisp morning? That's no surprise. In Ayurveda, it's believed that you're affected by energies floating in and around you. Since these energies, or Doshas, are governed by the elements of Air, Space, Earth, Fire and Water, that puts you perfectly in sync with the patterns of nature. Knowing your Dosha and being in tune with your own energies and these seasonal patterns can lead to a routine that keeps you balanced all through the year! The Dampening Dosha As...

When people recommend you to detox, they’re telling you it’s best to remove all of the harmful and toxic substances from your body. Your body actually naturally neutralizes and gets rid of all the toxins in your body. When you detoxify, you’re trying to improve and optimize your body’s natural detox functions. All these toxins come from around us—food, water, environment, household items, personal care products, stress—and it’s important to cleanse your body of these toxins to stay healthy. Here are some additional benefits you may enjoy from doing so. Boost your energy. In short, you’re happier and more upbeat!...

Savoring Springtime We’re currently in the last stretches of the Kapha season as we barrel towards summer. Whether your Dosha is Kapha, Pitta, or Vata we can all benefit from eating a Ayurvedic Spring diet to cleanse and nourish our bodies as we move through April and May. We've compiled a list of Kapha-reducing foods, and paired them with delicious recipes to help you get started on the path to Ayurvedic health.  Not sure which Dosha you are? Take a look at our easy chart to find out or take our quiz: Eat: Bitter Greens (spinach, arugula, kale, watercress) Benefits: Cleanses your liver, aids digestion, tones digestive tract muscles, and...

Keeping Up with Kapha Season In Ayurveda, everything is rooted in the three life forces and energies, known as Doshas: Kapha,  Pitta, and Vata. Everyone has a dominant dosha that helps shape their physical, mental and spiritual state, and no matter which house you fall under, we’re all affected by seasonal unbalance. Right now we’re in the last stretches of Kapha season, which begins at the back end of winter, and lasts until the true summer months arrive. With the spring season arriving, and the winter months behind us at last, we’ve compiled some Ayurvedic tips to help make your...