What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda (from the Sanskrit words Ayur meaning life and Veda meaning knowledge) is an approach to healthy living based on holistic wisdom of the ancient eastern sciences. Ayurveda is the sister science of yoga and literally means science of life. It is an approach to living in harmony with the universe, the seasons, and nature to achieve optimum health.Through a variety of detoxification and rejuvenation treatments combined with specific diet and lifestyle changes, Ayurveda aims to re-balance body, mind and spirit. Once established in that harmonious state, vibrant health arises spontaneously and naturally. 

Five basic tenets of Ayurveda are:

• Meditation 
• Lifestyle based on individual   constitution (includes exercise and   stress reduction techniques)
• Nutrition based on individual constitution (includes what to eat, how to eat, what not to eat, when to eat and what combinations of foods to eat) 
• Herbs, spices and supplements to augment homeostasis (internal balance)
• Cellular Detoxification and Rejuvenation techniques (Panchakarma and Rasayana therapies) to improve the quality of the extracellular fluid which influences genetic expression (Science of Epigenetics). This is extremely helpful in management of chronic illnesses like Auto-immune diseases, arthritis, gastrointestinal diseases, recovery from cancer and major surgeries, Diabetes, skin conditions and degenerative neurological diseases. It is also one of the best techniques to prevent disease and slow down ageing.

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Ayurveda believes that we accumulate toxins during the normal process of living either because of too much toxins in the environment (Toxic food, water and air and radiation) or because of faulty digestion and elimination because of the lack of digestive fire (called Agni). When the intelligence of the body can’t eliminate these toxins naturally, toxins accumulate in the body in various tissues and organs causing various diseases. Ayurveda calls these toxins as AMA. Superimposed by stress, overeating and unprocessed emotions these AMA become the nidus for chronic diseases.

Ayurvedic Home Detoxification program provides a natural, effective way to gently cleanse toxins from the body. While most internal cleansing programs purify the colon and digestive tract only, this Detoxification Program does much more. It helps purify the liver, supports balanced fat metabolism, helps purify the sweat glands and the organs of elimination… reduces digestive impurities… curbs the buildup of impurities in fat and muscle tissue… promotes natural, effective elimination for greater health and vitality. It improves Agni which is the underlying cause of all impurities.

Every individual is a unique entity in the very personalized system of healing, Ayurveda. Ayurvedic routine, diet, practices, and even cleanses are designed per the individual. The state of a person’s ama, agni, imbalance(s), and constitution, and even the time of the year, are all factors given consideration when tailoring a detox regimen. This individualized approach is either not present, or often overlooked in other non-Ayurvedic cleanses — which results in inefficacy and even undesired side effects of the therapies. Thus, the question, “Is this cleanse really for you?” should always be asked. In Ayurveda, there is not a one-size-fits-all approach, even if there is a similar constitution and imbalance

Ayurvedic Detoxification Routine

Ayurveda recommends a program of internal cleansing at every change of seasons to clear the channels of the body of toxins that may have built up over the previous season. Detox is particularly recommended each spring, because in the spring, your body's natural cleansing and rejuvenating mechanisms kick into high gear in tune with all of nature.

A complete at-home ayurvedic detoxification routine involves three phases — preparation, cleansing and post-cleansing. 

A. Preparation consists of 

• Balancing agni, improve digestion and improve elimination
• Internal and External Oleation

B. Cleansing consists of

• Pitta Detoxification (as Virechna or controlled diarrhea) or 
• Vata detoxification (as Basti or medicated enemas)

C. Post cleansing consists of 

• Appropriate diet according to constitution
• Maintenance of Agni 
• Rasayana therapy for Tonification of tissues

Daily Routine before, during and after Detoxification
Detox Tips for 15 days Detoxification Program

1. As a general ayurvedic rule, the body re-balances fastest with a regular routine.
2. Meditation and Pranayama every morning and evening
3. Complete the detox with some gentle exercise each day.  Yoga and walking help detoxification by improving digestion and elimination. Avoid strenuous exercises.
4. A self-massage with warm sesame oil during the mini detox can help release toxins from the tissues and improve the lymph and blood circulation. 
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6. Have a light breakfast and dinner.
7. Eat your main meal at lunch. This is when your digestive fire is strongest.
8. Sleeping between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. will help burn away impurities.

Detox Diet

1. If you are not already on a very good healthy diet, then take two weeks or more to gradually cut out tea, coffee, alcohol, processed food, junk food, fizzy drinks, sugar and foods containing it, fried and fatty foods, meat, gluten grains and dairy products.
2. Replace these toxic foods with vegetarian foods that are light, warm, and cooked.  Freshly made soups and dahls organic vegetables cooked with spices, and whole grains are ideal.
3. Drink plenty of hot water or Detoxifying Tea through the day to flush toxins out of the body through the urine.
4. Try eating lighter to help your body release toxins.
5. Warm, light, cooked foods such as soup are easy to digest.
6. Favor fresh, organic foods (high in nature’s intelligence).
7. Stay hydrated and drink as much pure (warm) water a day as possible.
8. It’s recommended to avoid heavy, hard-to-digest foods.
9. Prepare the following tea and drink throughout the day: mix ½ teaspoon each whole cumin, coriander and fennel seeds in 5 cups boiling water, simmer 5 minutes and strain into a thermos.
10. Cold foods and cold drinks dampen the digestion and create more toxins.

Good Detox Foods

1. Cooked fruits: prunes, figs, apples, pears, pineapples and papayas.
2. Cooked vegetables: leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, zucchini and other squashes.
3. Grains: flatbreads such as fresh chapati, quinoa, barley, amaranth and rice.

Our home detoxifcation program includes the following:

1.  Initial Consult with Dr. Jain to decide

    a. The protocol specific to your needs

    b. Length of the protocol 7 days, 14 days or 21 days.

    c. Timing of the detoxification

    d. Usually 30 minutes

2.   One 15-minute consult before the actual detoxification

3,   One discharge consult to decide

    a. Rasayana therapy

    b. Follow up schedule

    c. Usually takes 30 minutes

4. All herbs, oils and instructions according to the protocol

5. Khichri ingredients, spices and ghee for the entire length of the program

6. Rasayana and herbs for 3 months after the program ends (maximum $200 in value)

IMPORTANT:   Participation in this program requires a consultation with Dr. Jain either in person or online. 

Contact Dr. Jain at vijay@vijayjainmd.com to schedule your consultation.    After your initial consultation, he will determine which program length is appropriate for you. After your consultation, return to this page to make your secure online payment.