Daily detox drink - Ushnaambu (warm water)

Ushnaambu (warm water) is considered as "Amrit" (elixir) as per Ayurveda, and therefore i make it a point to keep sipping it, be it at clinic or while on vacation.

Benefits being

• aids in lymphatic drainage
• removes "ama" (metabolic wastes)
• helps in igniting Agni 🔥 (digestive enzymes)
• relieves morning stiffness & pain in joint aches (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
• melts away excess Kapha (excess secretions that block respiratory tract, sinus)

Why is it better than Charcoal water?

Charcoal water is recommended when there is excess fat or phlegm, ie, when there is Kapha imbalance and not otherwise.

What about lime 🍋 - honey 🍯 water?

Same as above; and not recommended for regular consumption as it can cause tooth enamel and gastric epithelial erosion leading to acidity, mouth ulcer.

How about alkaline water?

Newly in trend alkaline water is recommended to deactivate pepsin, the main enzyme that causes acid reflux and it is recommended in people prone over eating, excess cheese 🧀 & alcohol consumption. Again not recommended for everybody.

But warm - lukewarm water when boiled with the right herb 🌿, it is beneficial for Tri - Doshas :

• Cumin herbed water: for Vata folks
• Fennel, Vetiver herbed water: for Pitta folks
• Dried ginger herbed water: for Kapha folks

What about the popular CCF tea 🍵?

An amazing gut cleanser - but, not for the Kapha folks 🙂

And, do not overdo the herbs. I see many using 1 tablespoon of the mix, which is not recommended as it can dehydrate our intestine beyond the optimal levels.
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What is your favorite detox drink? 🍹
Mine is a combination of cumin and dried ginger powder

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