Tips To Stay Healthy

Have you ever wondered why our ancestors seemed to have fewer health issues than we do in today’s hectic life? The Ayurvedic lifestyle, rooted in ancient wisdom, offers valuable insights for countering modern health problems. While fully adopting the traditional Ayurvedic lifestyle may seem challenging, here are some practical tips and tricks that anyone can incorporate without disrupting their routine.

1. Early Wakeup:

• Aim to wake up as early as possible, preferably two hours before sunrise. While our fast-paced lifestyles may not always allow for this, cultivating a habit of waking up earlier can enhance mental powers like concentration and memory, providing an energetic start to the day.
• Benefits: Helps maintain digestion, promotes easy defecation, ensures mental peace, and is an ideal time for learning.

2. Toilet (Defecation):

• Focus solely on the act of defecation, neglecting all other thoughts. This practice aids in clearing the body, maintaining proper digestion, and promoting overall health.

3. Teeth Cleaning:

• Clean your teeth twice a day, before consuming any food or water in the morning and before dinner in the evening. Use small barks of bitter-tasting plants like neem, ashok, or karanj for cleaning, or consider using Arogya tooth churn before regular brushing.
• Benefits: Increases appetite, maintains taste sensation, clears the oral cavity with antibiotic effects, removes bad odor, and ensures optimal oral health.

4. Collyrium (Ayurvedic Surma/Anjan/Kajal):

• Apply Anjan (collyrium) on an empty stomach after teeth cleaning to maintain the health of both eyes. Additionally, use rasanjanm once a week to enhance tear flow, remove doshas from the eyes, and improve vision.

5. Body Massage and Nasya:

• Daily massage on an empty stomach is ideal, but practical considerations may limit this. A full-body massage twice a month or shorter daily massages are alternatives. Focus on specific body parts: the sole of the foot, front of both ears, and the head, using oils suitable for individual prakruti.
• Benefits: Reduces vaat dosha, alleviates physical and mental fatigue, maintains skin and body age, increases lifespan, and improves sleep quality.

6. Exercise:

• Regular exercise is essential, making the body light, increasing appetite, and reducing body fat. Exercise should be performed on an empty stomach, with the type selected based on individual prakruti and health conditions.

7. Bath:

• Take a bath on an empty stomach after exercise, applying udvartan churna during the bath to remove excess massage oil. Use hot water below the neck and cold water above the neck to preserve the health of hair and vital sense organs.

8. Yoga and Meditation:

• Practice yoga and meditation to cleanse and calm the mind, fostering mental clarity and happiness. Seek guidance from experts to learn meditation effectively.

9. Breakfast:

• Ensure breakfast is consumed only after bathing to avoid digestion issues. A healthy breakfast tailored to individual prakruti is crucial for overall well-being.

By incorporating these Ayurvedic tips into your daily routine, you can take significant steps towards maintaining good health without disrupting your modern lifestyle. If you have any doubts or questions, feel free to reach out for assistance.