When we hear Ayurveda, we
quickly associate Ayurveda with herbs and ‘jaddi-puddi’, don’t we? But it isn’t
all true. In fact, the truth about Ayurveda is that it is governed by the fact
of what we eat, how we live, in which environment we live, and the state of our
mental health. Ayurveda tells us of the framework in which we can modify our
lifestyles to optimize our bodily functions. Ayurveda teaches us how to age
with dignity and grace as Ayurveda emphasizes the role of mental health in
maintaining physical health. Today, we share 15 simple and easy Ayurveda
principles which you can add in your daily routine to help you feel fitter,
healthier and happier.
To enjoy the benefits of
Ayurveda make sure you rise up before dawn, say at around 4.30-5.00 am. This is
the most fresh and pure time of the day. Grasp this freshness that is present
in the air, so that you spend your rest of the day with positive vibes and
energy.
If you want to stay
‘disease-free’ then have a close look at what you eat. Emphasize more on fresh,
seasonal, organic fruits and vegetables. Stay away from oily-junk food, as far as
possible. If you include ayurveda eating in your diet, then your body will
start developing energy and help to clear toxics.
Start your day with “honey
water” using a teaspoonful of good quality honey in half a pint of still water.
This is the best step, to kill all toxics from your body. Besides, it also
possesses various bacteria-killing properties.
Our body needs time to
rejuvenate and to detoxify, and the best time for this process is sleeping.
When we get good sleep, our inner cells work in harmony to strengthen our
immune system and circulate vibrant energy throughout our body. To get good sleep, try taking a warm bath
before bed and use essential oils such as lavender or sandalwood to calm you
down. Complement this with slow and deep breathing.
Go for a morning walk or just
walk to take a break from a very stressful day at work. Walking is one of the
best forms of exercise. It provides mental, physical and emotional peace
without straining your body.
Construct a schedule of all
the things that you will be doing throughout the day and stick to it. Sticking
to a planned schedule will help to avoid disturbance and will create a mental,
physical and emotional balance in your body.
As soon as you get up, try to
clear your bodily toxins in the form of urine or poop. If you delay your
excretion process, then indirectly you will be poisoning yourself which can
further create chronic problems later in life. So maintain a schedule to get
rid of dirt from your body.
Start using healthy herbs and
spices like fresh ginger, turmeric, garlic, cumin seeds and black pepper in
your cooking as far as possible. All
these herbs have properties to reduce bad cholesterol, protect vital organs and
trigger the body’s metabolism.
Drink sufficient amount of
water every day. Water is the best source to flush out toxins from the body and
to ensure smooth running of the digestion system.
Tip 10: Oil massage
Try oil massage every morning
to safeguard yourself from wrinkles and other aging damage. Oil massage in the
morning will prevent drying out of the tissues and nurtures your mind and body.
Besides, it also gives a healthy looking complexion to your skin.
Include exercises like
cycling, yoga or any other aerobic exercise in your daily regime. A good 30
minutes of exercise will help to keep disease away, maintain your weight and
will enhance your body’s blood circulation.
Just disconnect yourself from
the outer world by taking a break. Just sit down and close your eyes for few
minutes. This technique will help to give you inner peace and you will feel
healed after the session.
If you frustrated because you
are tirelessly shifting position because you are not getting sleep, in spite of
a tiring day, then drink a glass of warm milk.
This technique will help you to fall asleep quickly. Milk should be organic and
free of additives, and boiled with a pinch of cardamom before it is drunk in
order to make it easier to digest.
Instead of using artificial
skin products, opt in for totally naturally products on your skin. The best way
to nourish your skin is by making your skin-packs by yourself. Make your
skin-packs using those ingredients which are totally safe to eat like honey,
rose water, cucumber, almonds, milk and yoghurt to moisturize your skin.
When you have a break, instead
of spending time with your gadget spend time with flowers and trees. If you
give up your gadgets for a day and surrender yourself to the nature, then the
sense of connection with Mother Nature will soothe you and make you forget all
your worries, problems and stress.
Source : TOI
Source : TOI
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