When should you consider Panchakarma?

Think of a car that you would like to run for a long time, a well-maintained car needs regular service and tune-ups. The same applies in maintaining your health. An Ayurveda Panchkarma Cleanse is an important tool to have in your toolbox when you’re living a lifestyle according to your dosha (constitution).

While Panchakarma is preventative care that can support your health at any time, it is good to conduct an Ayurveda cleanse when you need extra care and support, especially when you’re feeling run-down physically or emotionally drained. Panchakarma can help to restore the body and mind back to balance. Additionally, Panchakarma is often recommended for those over the age of 40, a time when the body goes through a variety of changes that may cause numerous imbalances. You may just need to reset, rejuvenate, and recharge, or you may need a deeper cleanse—in both cases, it’s Panchakarma to the rescue! 

Seasonal changes may also take a toll on our bodies. Specifically, the transitions between these seasons can leave us unprotected and have compromised immune system health. As the body adapts to a new set of environmental conditions, it struggles to reset itself for the season ahead.  Panchakarma can be very useful during the seasonal transition as it gives the body and mind—and most importantly, the immune system—an extra boost via encouragement to eat lighter and more nourishing foods, customized exercise plans, nurturing oil massages and other Ayurvedic therapies, cleansing processes, and personalized self-care strategies. 

Hence, many individuals—depending on their availability and goals—make Panchakarma an annual or bi-annual practice and conduct gentler at-home seasonal cleanses in hopes of extending their lifespan, improving their quality of life, and bolstering their vitality.