Maharishi Ayurveda Self-Care System

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Digestion
You've heard the saying, "you are what you eat." Actually, "you are what you digest" is more accurate, and more critical because digestion converts food into energy-producing nutrients that support and sustain your body. Poor digestion can lead to gas, a heavy feeling and a build up of digestive impurities. Good digestion begins with a balanced appetite. Some people have no appetite, while others can't fully taste their food. And, again, others never feel satisfied. When a meal is really savored and enjoyed, it helps the body prepare for properly digesting and assimilating the nutrients in the food.

Improve digestion at each step
The Digestion System™ provides daily support for balanced digestion and a regular appetite. It also helps balance cravings and reduce digestive impurities. This raises the quality and quantity of nutrients for healthy tissues, healthy blood, proper elimination and overall vitality.

Digestion System Guidelines

1. Take the Herbal Di-Gest™ herbal formula if you have a poor appetite or you experience bloating or heaviness after meals. It will help balance your cravings and appetite ... improve assimilation ... support elimination. You'll feel lighter and more comfortable after meals. And, you'll enjoy a renewed sense of vitality because you'll be digesting your food, not just ingesting it.
2. Take Aci-Balance™ for excess stomach acid/heart-burn. This blend of 17 cooling herbs will help balance your digestion ... regulate excess acid ... and soothe that burning feeling in the pit of your stomach.
3. If you experience symptoms from step 1 and 2, take both Herbal Di-Gest™ and Aci-Balance.™
4. Add Spice Mix seasonings to your food so that all six tastes are part of every meal for balanced Ayurvedic nutrition.
5. Leave water in the Copper Cup overnight, then drink in the morning to purify digestion and help assimilation of nutrients
6. Follow the Digestion System diet & lifestyle recommendations.
   

DIET & LIFESTYLE RECOMMENDATIONS

To balance digestion:

• Eat your biggest meal at mid-day, when the digestive fire is strongest.
• Favor fresh foods. Don't eat leftovers.
• Eat only when hungry, after the previous meal is digested.
• Maintain regular meal times.
• Take your time, chew slowly, and sit quietly for five minutes after each meal.
• Don't divide your attention by reading, working or watching TV while you are eating. Savor your meals.
• Avoid cold or iced drinks -- they decrease the digestive fire.
• Eat only until you're about three-quarters full.
• Boil milk with ginger or cinnamon. Then, drink it warm or cool.

To balance stomach acid:

• Cut down on dry, spicy and salty foods.
• Drink a little cool milk, but not with meals.
• Eat sweet, juicy fruits, such as plums and pears.
• Minimize alcohol consumption.
• Eat promptly when you're hungry. Don't skip meals.
• Get proper rest. Try to go to bed before 10 p.m. when digestion becomes active again.