MONDAY'S MEDS: The DOCTOR IS IN (6/17/2013) - 5 Ways to Fight Fat with Ayurveda

Ayurveda? Ever heard of it?  I had not until I read this article (5 Ways to Fight Fat with Ayurveda) on Dr. Oz's website. 

Ayurveda is the ancient medical system of India.  According to the article, this system uses techniques to ignite digestive fire to help rid your body of fat.    Unlike most Western forms of medicine, Ayurveda focus on why your fat cells are getting bigger and provides solutions that work long-term.  The key to ayurvedic medicine is the concept 'ama' - translated "toxins". Toxic impurities accumulate in our bodies over time - poor diet, stress, environmental  pollutants.  Some toxins are water-soluble which are easily removed by diet and exercise; others are fat-soluble, sticking to your fat cells and expanding as they accumulate - leading to weight gain, especially in the stubborn areas of the stomach, hips, and thighs.  The ayurvedic techniques target removing 'ama' from your body, thus shrinking your fat cells. The older we get, the more 'ama' accumulates in our bodies.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  The 5 techniques individually are helpful; but done together, you will experience impressive weight loss. Following the daily habits and detox programs in this article to remove the toxins will lessen them becoming a chronic issue leading to weight gain.