Detox

The Ayurvedic detox is based heavily on long-established precepts of Ayurvedic medicine.

Ayurveda divides the world into five elements — Vayu (air), Prithvi (earth), Teja (fire), Aakash (space), and Jala (water).

Various combinations of each element are believed to form three senses of humor, also known as doshas, which are responsible for different physiological functions in your body. The three doshas are vata, kapha, and pitta.

Some Ayurvedic sources recommend detoxing at the start of each season to rid your body of toxins, or Ama, that may have accumulated during the previous season from food, stress, and other factors.