Pancha Karma - is the Ayurvedic method of cleansing the body and restore energy, which was held for the noble Indians, to prolong their life and improve health. This is done by cleansing the body of physical contamination, freeing the mind from all harmful thoughts and problems of the past. Usually Pancha Karma is held every year as disease prevention, as well as spiritual and emotional growth.

The process of cleansing the body Pancha Karma is divided into three stages:

Step 1 - Purva Karma preparation stage

Purva Karma is carried out for preparation of all tissues of the body to cleanse and release of toxic substances. In one - a week before the shooting of the main stage from the diet excludes food which has undergone any treatment, sweets, stimulants, such as coffee, as well as most of the dairy products.

Within seven days, during which lasts preparatory stage, performed the transition to vegetarian dishes and whole grains. This helps to create the kind of food in the body alkaline sphere favorable for further purification.

At this stage, much attention is paid to the inner concentration, which is to avoid the daily routine activities in favor of meditation Meditation and women's health   and nature walks. Participants also need to breathe deeply - focusing on the exhalation phase, together with air to get rid of deep unwholesome ideas, locks and emotions.

Experts are strongly advised to take care of a dietary food in the first two phases of Pancha Karma, because in this way the digestive system will not be overloaded, and follow the natural cleansing of the entire body.

"Ama" - a byproduct of incomplete metabolism, a variety of toxins that clog the channels of our bodies, which get nutrients into cells and waste products excreted .  Since purification is necessary to remove ama from the body, it is recommended to avoid eating foods subjected to such types of processing such as packing, canning, freezing - they are difficult to digest and easy to create ama .  Any food that is grown inorganically by using genetically modified materials treated with pesticides as well as fertilizers and chemical based additives should be excluded from the diet .  Moreover, dairy products such as cheese or yogurt, much fried food, any fatty foods, high-calorie desserts containing white sugar, also hinder digestion and create ama .  Should be avoided and the use of leavened bread products made after the fermentation process and dry products from flour such as crackers .

Food intake, reduces ama

Experts advise to prefer vegetarian food, light, a little cooked foods that are easy to digest. Freshly made cakes, soup and dhal (lentil curry), organically grown vegetables cooked with spices, and grains are the ideal choice.

Some varieties of fruit, vegetables and spices is especially beneficial to the process of cleaning the body, so daily consumption of one of the following combinations is strongly recommended during the preparatory stage and the stage of purification.

Eating a breakfast of figs and prunes in combination with stewed pears or apples, like most sweet and juicy fruit is an excellent means of cleaning the body.

It is also recommended to eat green leafy vegetables in large quantities. They need to chop and cook with turmeric, fennel, ginger, fenugreek and coriander. In this category you can even add zucchini and Brussels sprouts.

Useful wholegrain cereals, does not slow down the bowel, such as barley, quinoa, amaranth and rice in small quantities. Kanji - rice boiled in large quantities of water, is the perfect drink for use in the form of heat, to bring all the toxic substances from the body during urination.

When freshly mixed yogurt with a little water and spices make a great after-dinner drink, promotes good digestion.

Kichdi and mung bean soup - two incredibly simple and healthy dishes that are easily digested and restore energy balance.

This type of cooking stewing, which helps cleanse the body both, and restore it after the purification procedure. There are several recipes for this dish.

Ingredients

• One portion of brown rice (soaked for at least 30 minutes)
• One part of mung beans (soaked for 1 hour)
• One portion of vegetables such as green beans, carrots, spinach
• The six parts of water

Cooking method

1. In an open pan, heat the olive oil or melted butter over medium heat.
2. Add the bay leaf, coriander, cumin seeds, small onion, chopped garlic, ginger and quickly fry until brown hue.
3. Stir a teaspoon of ground turmeric and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.
4. Add mung beans, vegetables, water and rice.
5. Cook for about an hour before until beans are soft, then adding a pinch of salt.
6. Serve with a sauce of melted butter and chopped coriander leaves or cilantro.

Ingredients

• A half cup of mung bean
• Tri cups water
• One teaspoon of refined olive oil
• One teaspoon Churna (Kapha, Pitta, Vata)

Cooking method

1. In a frying pan, heat the mung beans for 3-4 minutes.
2. In another pot, boil the water.
3. Add to it the beans, stir briefly.
4. Cook for about 20 minutes for softening beans
5. Season Churna.
6. Red-hot frying pan in clarified butter, add the seasonings and stir until a strong flavor.
7. Pour this mixture into the beans, stir and cover.
8. Cook, covered for about 5 minutes, so that the soup is completely absorbed all the flavors.