Ayurveda wants us to live in harmony with nature. So Ayurveda shows us how to  remain in balance with the differing qualities of the day, season and stage of life we find ourselves in. This is key when thinking about what medicine we should take, when. 

In the eyes of Ayurveda, taking supplements and medicines at the correct time is important. By doing so, we optimise their efficiency and absorbability. 

For instance: if we have a weak digestive system, bloating and constipation, then we use a medicine that makes our food more digestible, and we will therefore take it with our food.

You Are Not What You Eat, You Are What You Can Absorb...

A key bit of info when taking supplements = absorbability. We need a clear GI tract and digestive system to properly absorb the nutrients we are taking. You are not what you eat, you are what you can absorb. This means we need a body free of toxicity (ama) that often lines and blocks the channels, stopping the necessary nutrients from being absorbed. We get rid of ama by cleansing the body. 

When to take the Pior Living Supplements

Skin Formula: you want this supplement to circulate around the entire body, so it should be taken first thing in the morning with warm water. The skin is the largest organ of the body and it is the shell for our entire being. The skin is the by-product of the muscle tissue (mamsa dhatu) so you are also nourishing your muscles by taking this formula

Hair Formula: as hair is the offshoot (upadhatu) of bone tissue (asthi dhatu), you want this medicine to circulate through your entire body and bone system, this means you should take this first thing in the morning too

Digestive Formula: depending on the state of your digestive fire and system, you can either take this just before you eat, or with the first few bits of your food. Take it with a little warm water to further help enkindle your digestive fire (agni)

Longevity Formula: is a cellular rejuvenator, so once again wants to spread through the whole body, so this too should be taken first thing in the morning 

Mind Formula: can be taken last thing at night, at least 3 hours after your last meal of the day with some warm water, as this is the optimum time for things to act on the mind, and sub-conscience with the most potency

*See the below table with details for practitioners on medicine timings

Details on Specific Timings of taking Dravya / Medicines / Supplements for Practitioners: 

By Selina Van Orden

Selina Van Orden is an Ayurvedic Practitioner living and working in the UK, to find out more or book a consultation atyourbest.one