Áma
Áma has been discussed throughout this blog.
When áma (undigested food toxin) is present it can
cause many diseases. Thus, one can follow a special
áma-reducing diet that mainly decreases excess
Kapha (because foods that increase Kapha increase
áma). An anti-áma diet is depleting, so the length of
time persons should adhere to this diet depends upon
their physical strength. Kapha doßhas can stay on this
plan for long periods of time. Pitta doßhas eventually
need to introduce rejuvenation therapies. Váyu
doßhas, the weakest of the constitutions, are advised
to stay on this diet for only 1 week before adding
rejuvenating herbs and foods.
