In this solo episode Colette continues her series on the srotas or channels of the body. If you're not familiar with the Ayurvedic wisdom on the srtoas, check out her first episode in this series #272 titled, The Food Channel & The Srotas for an introduction to the to the channels of the body. Colette focuses on purisha vaha srotas which is the channel that is in charge of the storage and excretion of solid waste and other toxins out of the body. This channel also absorbs liquid, minerals, vitamins and electrolytes and plays an important role in nourishing ashti dhatu or bone tissue as the the bones are nourished by the absorbed nutrients through the colon mucus membrane. She discusses the following: The root, passage and opening of purisha vaha srotas. Which subdoshas govern this channel. The importance of paying attention to your bowel movements. Signs and symptoms of aggravation: Excessive gas and bloating Dry, hard stools, pellet-like stools Painful elimination and constipation  Irregular or scanty bowel movements Loose stools, diarrhoea or excessive bowel movements Foul smelling stool Haemorrhoids Anal fissures, fistula, rectal polyps or prolapsed rectum Diverticulitis, colitis, ulcerative colitis, IBS Crohn’s disease Rectal cancer or cancer of the colon Possible causes of aggravation. Ayurvedic treatment for imbalances in the purisha vaha srotas. * Thanks to Kerala Academy for sponsoring this episode. To learn more about Ayurvedagram Bali visit keralaayurveda.us/bali  * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com  Online consultations Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Thanks for listening!