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.jpg) Q:
At this point
everyone is probably wondering how to determine which type of detox
programme they need?
A:
For this I've
devised a questionnaire. By taking the questionnaire, you can get an idea
where your toxins are located, and whether you can purify them easily with
the Self-Detox Programme offered later in this newsletter, or whether you
should consult an expert trained in Maharishi Ayurveda first.
One simple rule is that a person who has a Kapha imbalance or body type with
simple ama, with no symptoms of stiffness, no irritation, no symptoms of
amavisha and garvisha, is the ideal candidate to do self-detoxification.
People who have ama and only small amounts of amavisha can also do
self-detox safely.
Do I
Have Ama?*
Circle your response
(1 = least; 5 = most)
1. I tend to
feel blocked in my body (constipated, congested in the head, general lack of
clarity, or other).
1 2 3 4 5
2. In the morning when I wake up, I'm groggy; it takes me quite a while to
feel really awake.
1 2 3 4 5
3. I tend to feel weak, physically, for no reason that I can see.
1 2 3 4 5
4. I get colds (or similar conditions) several times each year.
1 2 3 4 5
5. My body tends to have a feeling of heaviness.
1 2 3 4 5
6. I just tend to feel that "something isn't working right" in the body
(digestion, breathing, bowel movements, or something else).
1 2 3 4 5
7. I tend to feel lazy. (My capacity to work seems all right, but I have no
inclination.)
1 2 3 4 5
8. I commonly have indigestion.
1 2 3 4 5
9. I often have to spit.
1 2 3 4 5
10. Often, I just don't have a taste for food. I have no appetite.
1 2 3 4 5
11. I just tend to feel tired, even exhausted in mind or body.
1 2 3 4 5
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Add
up your scores to arrive at a rating of your level of ama.
45-55 Severe
35-45 Moderate
25-35 Mild
11-25 Minimal
If this questionnaire indicates that you have minimal, mild, or moderate
amounts of ama, then you can do a self-detox programme as described below.
If you have severe amounts of ama, then it is best to seek the advice of an
expert trained in Maharishi Ayurveda before embarking on any detox
programme.
Do I
Have Amavisha or Garvisha?
Circle your response (1 = least; 5 = most)
1. I often feel nauseous for no particular reason.
1 2 3 4 5
2. I often have hyperacidity or a burning sensation in my stomach.
1 2 3 4 5
3. My skin often suffers from breakouts.
1 2 3 4 5
4. I often feel dryness in the mouth.
1 2 3 4 5
5. I sometimes feel pain or weakness in my legs or calves.
1 2 3 4 5
6. I have acquired sensitivity and intolerance to new foods, new
flowers, new pets or other new things in my environment.
1 2 3 4 5
7. I often lack mental and emotional energy.
1 2 3 4 5
8. I sometimes feel feverish or whole-body fatigue in the evening.
1 2 3 4 5
Add up your scores
to arrive at a rating of your level of amavisha or garvisha.
32-40 Severe
23-31 Moderate
17-22 Mild
8-16 Minimal
If you have minimal amounts of amavisha or garvisha, then it is still safe
for you to do the self-detox programme recommended in this newsletter. If
you have mild, moderate or serious amounts of amavisha or garvisha, then it
is very important that you consult with an expert trained in Maharishi
Ayurveda to receive individualized recommendations for your detox programme.
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