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Like his heart, he keeps him alive, Ayurveda calls his legs the “second heart” of the body for his role in pumping blood to the heart and supporting body detoxification paths.
The true route of body detoxification begins from the ground.
While modern science may have advanced and discovered ways to cure ailments that previously had no cure, Ayurveda contains many significant medications and techniques that scientists have not yet discovered. One of which is about your legs and heart. Just as his heart keeps him alive, the traditional Indian welfare system calls his legs the “second heart” of the body for his role in pumping blood to the heart and supporting the body detoxification paths.
Modern medicine identifies the “soleus muscle”, a powerful calf muscle, such as the natural detoxification system of our body. According to Ayurveda, the true route of detoxification of the body does not begin in the intestine, but begins from the ground.
Wondering how? We will deepen how your legs keep your body naturally detoxified.
What are the soleus muscles?
Soleus is a key calf muscle, located just below gastrocnema. Unlike our other muscles, the soleus muscle does not get tired easily; He plays an essential role to maintain the posture and facilitate walking helping in the plantar flexion of the ankle.
The soleus muscle works continuously, even when you are standing. Every time we move our legs, especially when we walk on the ground, even a soft movement activates it. The soleus muscle pumps and pushes blood and lymphatic fluid towards your heart, avoiding stagnation. This pumping action is vital to increase energy to reduce body fatigue, eliminate toxins, support cardiovascular health and maintain liquid balance in the lower extremities.
How is pumping action activated?
Ayurveda practitioners affirm that the pumping action of the soleus muscles avoids the grouping of blood on the legs and activates the body detoxification paths by eliminating waste more effectively. Some ways in which Ayurveda practitioners claim that they are:
When you walk, you stop or move your feet, the soleus muscles contract and relax.
It works like a bomb, pushing venous blood towards the heart against gravity.
As blood flows, the soleus muscle helps eliminate toxins, metabolic waste and carbon dioxide from tissues.
Finally, it helps oxygen and nutrients to reach cells due to better circulation, improving repair and recovery.
What does Ayurveda say about this concept?
Ayurveda explains this concept through Vyana Vata, one of the five subtypes of Vata Dosha. Extending throughout the body through srootes (channels), Vyana Vata is the energy responsible for circulation, detoxification, heartbeat, muscle activity and nutrient distribution throughout the body. Although it guarantees proper flow of blood and energy, Vyana Vata can cause lethargy, cold limbs, edema and cerebral fog when disturbing due to stress, a sedentary lifestyle or a bad posture.
The blood that crosses our veins determines many things, and good blood circulation means good health in Ayurveda.
How can you regulate the Vyana Vata?
Experts suggest that Vyana Vata's balance is possible through simple practices such as walking barefoot on grass, leg stretching, calves oil massage, yoga postures such as Tadasana and Vrikshasana, and raise the legs to improve circulation.
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