Is Ama in Ayurveda the Root Cause of My Chronic Fatigue and Indigestion? - #11842
I’ve been feeling constantly tired, sluggish, and mentally foggy. No matter how much I sleep, I wake up exhausted. My digestion has been terrible—bloating, heaviness, and discomfort after every meal. A friend who follows Ayurveda told me that Ama in Ayurveda could be the reason behind all these issues. I had never heard of this before, but the more I read, the more it sounds like what I’m experiencing. From what I understand, Ama in Ayurveda is the accumulation of undigested toxins in the body that slow digestion and create imbalances. I’ve also noticed that my tongue is coated with a white layer in the mornings, which I read is a sign of Ama. My joints feel stiff, and my skin has been breaking out. Could all of this be connected to toxin buildup?? I eat a healthy diet—mostly home-cooked food, no junk, and I drink plenty of water. But I do eat late at night and have been super stressed at work. Could stress and bad eating habits be increasing Ama in Ayurveda inside my body? Another thing is that I feel super heavy after dairy and wheat, but I’ve been consuming them regularly. Could these foods be increasing Ama? I also read that weak Agni (digestive fire) is the main reason for Ama buildup. Does that mean I need to fix my digestion first to remove Ama?? I want to detox my body the Ayurvedic way, but I don’t know where to start. If Ama in Ayurveda is causing these problems, what’s the best way to remove it? Do I need a full Panchakarma detox, or are there simple home remedies? Also, how do I know when my body has fully removed Ama?? Please help me understand how to fix this naturally!
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