Ama

Ama means “uncooked” and is associated with toxins. It is the byproduct of the body's inability to metabolize toxins and wastes because of diminished Agni (digestive fire) physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

From a physical standpoint, you might first notice Ama as a stickiness or discoloration on the tongue, which points to a specific doshic imbalance. Small amounts are occasionally normal, but once they spread, they clog cell membranes, weaken immunity, and lead to disease.

Ama can accumulate from overeating, improper food combining, excess heavy and fried foods, cold and raw foods, and sweet or processed foods. Other factors that create mental Ama are stress, anxiety, insomnia, lack of exercise, and depression.

While lifestyle and dietary adjustments can help remove Ama, it's crucial to address it promptly. If left unchecked, it can lead to Amvisha Ama, a more hazardous form that can impede the flow of prana (life force) and progress to hot and acidic inflammatory symptoms.

Garvish Ama arises from external environmental toxins, such as chemicals, pollutants, and synthetics in clothing, drugs, household cleaners, and heavy metals like lead and arsenic.

The last type of Ama is called Indra-varfra-bhilanya-visha (MF), which stems from electromagnetic frequency exposure.  This includes the radiation from devices such as computers and cellphones, which can accumulate in the body and disrupt subtle vibrational channels, potentially affecting the mind, senses, overall physiology, and DNA integrity.