What’s the deal with a winter detox?

So, we know about Ayurveda and cleansing at the juncture of seasons. Why in mid-winter???

I find climate to be an environmental factor as well as a cultural factor. Culturally, many have undergone a few weeks of holiday enjoying of heavy foods, combining foods in complicated ways, and lots of sweets! While we have discussed in this space tricks for maintaining moderation, this time can mark a beginning of ama. The program I’ve developed for the New Year’s Detox is shorter and more targeted than my seasonal cleansing programs.  It is about processing holiday ama- before it gets a foothold.