By Zane Zalite
At the core of ayurvedic healing is the prevention of disease through a transformative rejuvenation of the body’s cells. The aim of an ayurvedic detox is to restore the doshic balance (prakriti) of an individual. It can be taken through the accelerated path, the shodana procedure (pancha karma), or via shamana, which is a slower process and is based on herbal medicine, lifestyle and dietary changes, more suitable for those with a weaker physical or mental state. In order to understand the principles behind an ayurvedic detox, a little insight can be helpful to understand what we mean by good health.