TCM + Ayurveda

Use different language, but they point to a similar pattern: Too much heaviness + not enough digestive strength

This may show up traditionally as:

• Dampness / Phlegm in TCM
• Kapha / Ama in Ayurveda
• Thick tongue coating
• Sluggish digestion
• Heaviness after eating
• Sticky buildup

What Creates “Heaviness”

• Constant snacking
• High amounts of dairy
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Lots of sugar
• Big late-night meals
• Greasy & fried foods
• Eating when you're not hungry
• Too many cold foods & iced drinks

So...

More is coming in than the body can efficiently assimilate.

Undigested food = Ama / Dampness

And circulates through the body and then shows up in places like the mouth as plaque.

What Creates Internal Support

• Meals over snacking
• Digestion breaks between meals
• Digestive spices
• Daily movement
• Sip warm drinks
• Reduce excess heavy foods
• Warm, freshly cooked foods

For Topical Support

• Floss
• Regular cleanings
• Tongue scraping
• Brush until your teeth feel clean
• Occasional deep-cleaning toothpaste
• Oil pulling