AYURVEDA, the ancient sister science to Yoga, aligns the physical body with the cycles of the earth. As the seasons begin to change, it is natural to detoxify the body as a passage from Winter to Spring. Begin simply by avoiding heavy, cold, hard to digest foods. Temper or reduce sweet, sour, and salty tastes to enable your digestive system to be more efficient in burning away the accumulated winter toxins or "AMA". To help stimulate the digestion and detoxify your body, add spices such as coriander, cumin, turmeric and fennel. Simple suggestions to bring the body in harmony and balance with the universe.