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15 Ayurvedic Practices to Improve Your Health

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15 Ayurvedic Practices to Improve Your Health

A balanced diet and daily exercise routine is essential to a healthy mind and body. But that’s just the beginning when it comes to optimum health. Ayurvedic medicine and ancient teachings have many lesser-known practices that can assist with things like weight-loss, detoxifying the body, and improving your overall mind, body, and spirit connection.

1. Meditation

A study done at UC San Francisco took 47 overweight women and divided them into two groups. Only one group received training in “mindful eating” and meditated 30 minutes a day. During the four-month period, the women who meditated lost more than a pound of belly fat and showed a big decrease in their cortisol levels (linked to stress) while the control group continued to gain weight.

Meditation can include anything from breath awareness to moving meditation or yoga. Choose the ones that resonate with you and stick with them. The more you practice, the easier it will become.

Try this: Sign up for the 21-Day Meditation Experience with Oprah and Deepak Chopra or get started with guided meditations.

2. Pranayama (Breathing Exercises)

Deep diaphragmatic breathing clears the lungs of carbon dioxide, and increases oxygen intake, providing you body with more vital energy. Deep belly breathing also massages your internal organs and promotes digestion by stimulating metabolism and encouraging peristalsis.

Try this: Kapalabhati is a breathing technique that uses your abdominal muscles to pull in your belly along with repeated forceful exhalations. This is said to strengthen the Agni or digestive fire and can actually give your abdomen a nice workout.

3. Tongue Scraping

This oral hygiene practice has been proven to remove toxins on your tongue better than a toothbrush. If your taste buds are covered with bacteria and plaque, it makes it harder to taste your food. This typically leads to going overboard on salt and loading up on sweeteners, and can result in overeating.

Try this: Place the tongue scraper as far back on your tongue as is comfortable. Using firm but gentle pressure, slide the scraper from the back of your tongue to the tip. Rinse and clean off the scraper and repeat until there’s no chalky residue left. Takes about 1 to 2 minutes.

4. Oil Pulling

Just like in tongue scraping, when you remove toxins and bacteria from the mouth it leads to detoxification of the body. Dr. F. Karach, M.D., who is responsible for introducing oil pulling to the modern world, claims it has the ability to treat various illnesses, ranging from digestive disorders to heart disease.

Try this: Take 1 to 2 tablespoons of cold pressed organic sesame or coconut oil and vigorously swish it around in your mouth like you would mouthwash. After about 15 to 20 minutes, spit the saponified oil out and dispose of it.

5. Massage

Numerous studies have shown the amazing health benefits of massage, including lowered blood pressure, increased muscle tone, stress reduction, and increased lymphatic flow (thereby reducing edema). The National Institute of Health did a study in 2009 concluding that abdominal massage successfully reduced constipation and increased bowel movements.

Try this: If you aren’t able to get to a spa, try a self-massage or Abhyanga with any high-quality organic oil. Ayurveda suggests using either sesame or coconut oil.

  • Warm the oil and apply it to the entire body from your scalp to your toes.
  • Take more oil and spend some time on each area of your body, using circular movements over the joints and long strokes over the long areas of your body like the forearms and thighs.
  • Spend some time where there are nerve endings including your scalp, hands, and feet.
  • Massage your abdomen in a clockwise motion for improved digestion.

Put some love into your self-massage and take your time.

6. Sweating (Swedana)

Your skin is the largest organ of detoxification. When pores are exposed to heat they enlarge and allow impurities to be released from the body through the sweat glands. Sweating also increases circulation and helps your body get rid of excess water weight.

Swedana is the name of a blissful Ayurvedic spa treatment that includes a full-body oil massage followed by a steam. It mobilizes the toxins in your body, which then release through your pores.

Try this: Whether it’s hitting up the sauna at the gym or taking a hot bath, get your sweat on. Just be sure to hydrate while doing so.

7. Basti (Enema)

This therapeutic treatment uses herbal oil, which is introduced into the rectum with the purpose of lubricating the intestinal tract and flushing out toxins. This may not be for everyone, but after seeing thousands of people go through Panchakarma (an Ayurvedic cleansing program) and get Basti treatments every day for about a week, the changes and positive results are undeniable.

8. Eat Your Largest Meal at Lunchtime

Ayurveda believes the digestive fire is at its peak when the sun is at its highest point in the sky (from about 12 to 1 p.m.). This is not to say you should start throwing down at an all you can eat buffet for lunch. The point is to make your breakfast and dinner meals smaller and easier to digest.

9. Rest up

A sleep study at Case Western Reserve University, done by Sanjay Patel, M.D., followed 68,183 women for 16 years. The results showed the women who slept for five hours or less per night were almost a third more likely to gain 30 pounds or more compared to those who got at least seven hours per night.

Try this:

  • Make your environment conducive to sleep by getting your bedroom as dark as possible. Even the little glowing lights on your alarm clocks and cellphones can affect the quality of sleep. So, shut it all down.
  • Take a warm bath with some Epsom salts and soothing essential oils—try lavender or chamomile—and give yourself an oil massage afterwards.
  • Keep electronic visual stimulation from computers, cellphones, and television to a minimum, 2 to 3 hours before bedtime.
  • Wake up early, preferably at sunrise, and go to bed at a decent time. Around 9 or 10 p.m. is best.

10. Laugh Out Loud

The Mayo Clinic says that laughter releases endorphins, stimulates blood circulation, and promotes relaxation. Have you ever had a really good belly laugh that made your tummy muscles ache? Enough said. Watch a good comedy movie, tell funny jokes, and don’t forget to laugh at yourself.

Try this: There’s a whole type of yoga called Laughter Yoga that’s dedicated to getting downright silly. Attendees have reported feelings of ecstatic joy and weightlessness.

11. Drink Warm Water and Ginger Tea

Cold water can actually impede your digestive functions. Instead, drink a lot of warm or hot water and ginger tea throughout the day and with meals. Ginger tea also helps to increase Agni (digestive fire) and promote digestion.

Try this: Start off with one cup of ginger tea in the morning, and if it feels right increase your intake to 2 to 4 cups a day.

12. Use the 6 “Tastes” in Every Meal

Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, and astringent are considered the six tastes in Ayurveda. Every fruit, veggie, grain, nut, and legume has a particular “taste” or a combination of a few. Ideally you would include these in every meal.

Try this: Keep it simple and use an Ayurvedic spice blend that includes flavors such as coriander, ginger, mustard, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne, and sprinkle it on your meals.

It also helps to choose whole foods and make sure your meals have a rainbow of colors.

13. Don’t Eat While Feeling Overly Emotional

When you’re preoccupied by intense feelings, chances are you’re not paying attention to the food you’re eating. This can lead to poor diet choices, overeating, poor digestion, and dissatisfaction after a meal. Wait until the storm passes before picking up your fork.

Try this: Breathe deeply and on every exhalation imagine letting the feelings pass. Repeat until you feel clear and centered. Then enjoy some nourishment.

14. Take Your Time Eating

Chewing is the first step in the digestive process. As you chew, digestive enzymes are produced by your salivary glands that assist in breaking down your food. Chewing for a longer period also gives your stomach more time to signal to your brain that you’re full, preventing you from eating more than is necessary.

Try this: Chew your food until it’s as liquefied as possible before swallowing.

15. Eat in Silence

Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing like eating a good meal while chatting it up with friends and family. But try eating in silence sometimes too. When you do, you appreciate your food more, and it’s easier to hear your body signal that you’re full, which helps prevent overeating and leaves you more satisfied after your meal.

Try this: Focus on the aromas of your food and zoom in on the textures and flavors with mindful eating. Take your time, be thankful for what nature provides, and enjoy every bite.

12 Effective Ayurvedic Remedies For Hair Fall And Hair Regrowth

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12 Effective Ayurvedic Remedies For Hair Fall And Hair Regrowth
Hair fall sucks. We’ve all had to deal with it at some point. And with chunks of hair falling out, it is hard not to stress out, which causes more hair loss. It’s a vicious cycle and one that seems never ending. But you’ll be happy to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel and ayurvedic remedies can help you get to that light sooner.

Ayurvedic treatments are a popular choice among many women for hair loss because they incorporate natural ingredients and have been an effective cure for hair fall since ancient times. Following is a list of 12 ayurvedic remedies for hair loss and hair regrowth, but before we get into that let’s look at how Ayurveda can help tackle hair fall.

Ayurveda For Hair Loss

Ayurvedic research on hair growth is extensive and well structured which makes it easy for practitioners to pinpoint the cause of hair fall and treat it accordingly. According to Ayurveda, hair type is directly related to body type and is systematically classified into three categories; Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each hair type has distinct features, and hence there are multiple reasons for hair loss which vary from person to person.

Hair loss is caused because of pitta dosha. Pitta governs our metabolism and digestion. A balanced Pitta leads to a healthy body and mind. It controls our general well being. Once you identify the reasons of pitta dosha, it becomes easier to correct it. Typically, bad eating habits, anxiety, and stress cause pitta dosha, which in turn leads to hair loss. Excessive consumption of tea, coffee, alcohol, meat, fried and spicy food can cause an imbalance in pitta.

Apart from Pitta Dosha, other reasons for hair loss according to Ayurveda are hormonal imbalances in men and women, stress, lack of sleep, improper diet, intoxicating substances, dandruff or fungal infections and diseases like lupus or diabetes amongst others. Ayurvedic hair regrowth solutions address these core issues promoting hair regrowth.

Ayurveda addresses 3 key concepts of care during the treatment, namely; Nidana (diagnostic measures), Ahar (food that can be used as preventive medicine) and Chikitsa (support and self-care).

12 Effective Ayurvedic Remedies For Hair Fall And Hair Regrowth

1. Bhringraj—The King Of Herbs

Translated, Bhringraj means “king of herbs.” True to its name, not only does it help promote hair growth, but it also reverses balding. It can be used to prevent premature graying. The herb is commonly available in powdered form and as an oil. It has a calming effect when applied to the scalp and helps insomniacs sleep better. It regulates pitta and improves metabolism.

You Will Need

A handful of Bhringraj Leaves

OR

5-6 tbsp Dried Bhringraj Powder

Processing Time

20 minutes

Method
  1. Blend the leaves with some water to get a consistent paste. If you cannot find Bhringraj leaves, mix 5-6 tablespoons of dried bhringraj powder with some water to get a thick consistent paste.
  2. Apply the paste to your scalp and hair and leave it in for 20 minutes.
  3. Wash off with shampoo.
How Often?

Thrice a week.

You can also use this in combination with other ayurvedic ingredients such as amla and tulsi. Alternatively, you can give yourself a scalp massage with bhringraj oil thrice a week to promote hair growth.

2. Amla—The Indian Gooseberry

Amla is not only used as an ayurvedic solution for hair fall, but also an effective treatment for purifying blood and treating indigestion. This conditioning ingredient improves scalp health by tackling dandruff and scalp aggravation. When used in combination with shikakai, it acts as a natural dye that imparts a natural brown color.

You Will Need
  • 5-6 tbsp Amla Powder
  • 5-6 tbsp Water
Processing Time

30 minutes

Process
  1. In a bowl, combine the ingredients to get a thick, smooth paste.
  2. Section your hair and start applying this paste to your scalp and hair.
  3. Leave it in for 30 minutes and then wash off with shampoo.
How Often?

Thrice a week.

You can also add shikakai powder to this mix by soaking amla and shikakai powder in warm water overnight. Alternatively, you can also extract amla juice from the fruit and use the liquid for scalp and hair treatment.

3. Neem

For years, neem has been used to treat skin conditions and hair loss. Regular use of neem on the scalp improves blood circulation and strengthens the roots which, in turn, promotes hair growth. Neem is also used to treat dandruff and lice. When the scalp is affected by dryness, scaliness, dandruff, eczema, psoriasis and excessive sebum—the hair roots get damaged. This causes hair loss. Neem helps battle these conditions, soothes the scalp and promotes healthy hair growth.

You Will Need
  • A handful of Neem Leaves
  • 2 cups Water
Processing Time

5 minutes

Process
  1. Boil the neem leaves in water for 15 minutes and then set it aside to cool.
  2. Once the solution is cool, strain the liquid.
  3. Collect the neem infused water in a jug and set it aside.
  4. Wash and condition your hair and pour the neem infused water through it as a final rinse
  5. Do not rinse your hair any further.
How Often?

Thrice a week.

Alternatively, you can make a paste of dried neem powder and water, and leave it in your hair for 30 minutes before shampooing.

4. Ritha (Soap Nuts)

Ritha or soap nuts have been used by women for centuries as a natural shampoo. When used regularly, ritha promotes hair growth, improves texture and volume. Because of how mild it is, the natural ingredient can be used to cleanse your hair every day without it stripping away the natural oils from your scalp.

You Will Need
  • A handful of Soap Nuts
  • 2 cups Water
Processing time

10 minutes

Process
  1. Soak the soap nuts overnight in 2 cups of warm water.
  2. In the morning, boil the soap nuts in the same water for about 15 minutes and then set it aside to cool.
  3. Strain the cooled solution and collect the liquid in a jug.
  4. Rinse your hair with water and then pour half of the soap nut solution through your hair.
  5. Massage your hair for 5 minutes and then rinse with water.
  6. Repeat with the remaining soap nut shampoo. The solution will start to form a slight lather at this point.
How Often?

On alternate days.

5. Shikakai

Shikakai translates to ‘fruit for hair.’ When combined with water, the fruit forms a slight lather and can be used to cleanse hair effectively. The rich antioxidant content of this ingredient makes it perfect for restoring scalp health and treating hair fall. Shikakai won’t strip your hair of its natural oils. It detangles the hair, reduces dandruff and conditions hair to make it luscious and manageable.

You Will Need
  • 6 tbsp Dried Shikakai Powder
  • 2 cups water.
Processing Time

10 minutes

Process
  1. Combine the ingredients in a jug and then set it aside to be used as shampoo.
  2. Rinse your hair with water and then pour half of the shikakai solution through your hair.
  3. Massage your hair for 5 minutes and then rinse with water.
  4. Repeat with the remaining shikakai shampoo. The solution will start to form a slight lather at this point.
How Often?

On alternate days.

Alternatively, you can make an herbal tea with dry shikakai powder and use that as a final hair rinse. You can also add shikakai powder to your hair oils.

6. Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha or the Indian Winter Cherry is an amazing herb for hair regrowth. It is the most commonly used Ayurvedic medicine for hair fall. The hormone cortisol causes hair loss and slows down hair growth. Ashwagandha, when applied to the scalp controls cortisol levels and curbs hair loss. It also boosts antioxidant activity and helps scalp circulation. It is an excellent remedy for dandruff and stimulates the production of melanin, which is essential for hair growth.

You Will Need
  • 3 tbsp Dried Ashwagandha Powder
  • 3 tbsp Dried Amla Powder
  • 6 tbsp Water
Processing Time

30 minutes

Process
  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until you get a thick consistent paste. In case the paste is too thick, add more water to loosen it up.
  2. Apply the mixture to your scalp and hair.
  3. Let it sit for 30 minutes and then wash off with shampoo.
How Often?

Thrice a week.

Ashwagandha can also be consumed orally.

7. Brahmi

Brahmi helps strengthen hair and promotes hair growth. It provides nourishment to the roots and promotes new follicle growth. Regular use of Brahmi makes hair thick and lustrous. It is also useful in reducing dandruff. Brahmi hair packs help lessen the itchiness of the scalp. When applied regularly, it reduces split ends. It covers the hair follicles with a protective layer which, in turn, makes hair shiny and thick.

You Will Need
  • 2 tbsp Dried Brahmi Powder
  • 2 tbsp Dried Amla Powder
  • 2 tbsp Dried Ashwagandha Powder
  • ½ cup Yogurt
Processing Time

1 hour

Process
  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl until you get a smooth, consistent mixture.
  2. Section your hair and start applying the mixture from the roots to the tips of your hair.
  3. Once all of your hair is covered, leave the mixture on for 1 hour.
  4. Wash off with lukewarm water and shampoo.
How Often?

Thrice a week.

Another way of using Brahmi is to boil some water and to it add the leaves of Brahmi, Tulsi, and neem. After 10 minutes of boiling, turn off the heat and let the solution sit overnight. Strain this water in the morning and use it as a hair rinse after shampooing.

8. The Aromatic Jatamansi

A common name for this herb in ayurvedic medicines for hair growth is Muskroot or the Indian Spikenard. Jatamansi helps purify the blood and improve its circulation. The improved nourishment to your scalp can help boost hair growth.

You Will Need
  • 5-6 drops Jatamansi Essential Oil
  • 2-3 tbsp Carrier Oil
Processing Time

45 minutes

Process
  1. Combine the oils to create a jatamansi oil blend.
  2. Section your hair and start by massaging the oil blend into your scalp for 15 minutes.
  3. Apply the oil to your hair from the roots to the tips and then leave it in for an additional 30 minutes.
  4. Wash off with shampoo and lukewarm water.
How Often?

Thrice a week.

For better results, you can also consume jatamansi in the form of a capsule.

9. Methi (Fenugreek)

Methi is a commonly used herb in most households; it is an excellent remedy for hair fall. It is also one of the best solutions for dandruff and is known for its ability to boost scalp health.

You Will Need
  • 2 tbsp Methi
  • 3 tbsp water
Processing Time

20 minutes

Process
  1. Roast the methi in a pan and then grind it to get a fine powder.
  2. Collect the powder in a bowl and add some water to form a thick paste.
  3. Apply this paste to your scalp and hair and leave it in for 20 minutes.
  4. Wash off with lukewarm water and shampoo.
How Often?

Twice a week.

10. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera has proven usage in Ayurveda, as it helps keep your system clean from within. It is also an excellent ingredient for boosting scalp health, curbing hair fall, and promoting hair growth.

You Will Need
  • ½ cup Pure Aloe Vera Gel
  • 3 tbsp Coconut Oil
  • 2 tbsp Honey
Processing Time

30 minutes

Process
  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl get a consistent mixture.
  2. Apply this to your scalp and hair and let it sit for 30 minutes.
  3. Wash off with lukewarm water and shampoo.
How Often?

1-2 times a week.

11. Hot Oil Massage With Ayurvedic Oils

A hot oil massage using either coconut, maha bhringraj, amla, arnica, sesame seed, almond or Brahmi oil helps improve circulation, rejuvenates your hair follicles, which leads to better blood circulation to the roots. You can expect increased volume and length within a span of 6 months.

You Will Need

3 tbsp Ayurvedic Oil (An oil or blend of oils from the ones mentioned above.)

Processing Time

45 minutes

Process
  1. Heat the oil/oil blend until it is slightly warm.
  2. Section your hair and start by massaging the oil blend into your scalp for 15 minutes.
  3. Apply the oil to your hair from the roots to the tips and then leave it in for an additional 30 minutes.
  4. Wash off with shampoo and lukewarm water.
How Often?

Thrice a week.

12. Amla + Bringraj +Brahmi

A combination of these three herbs is very useful for pacifying pitta and improving metabolism, which helps in absorption of micronutrients.

Take 1 g powder of each herb and swallow with lukewarm water. You can even get these herbs in the capsule form. Take one capsule of each after breakfast and dinner. Consult an Ayurveda physician before doing this.

It is important to remember that topical treatment by itself cannot curb a hair fall problem, these remedies must be used in combination with a healthy lifestyle to achieve the best results. Following are a few tips that you need to follow for unhindered hair growth.

Additional Tips For Hair Growth

  1. Avoid brushing your hair when it is wet. Damp hair is vulnerable and prone to breakage.
  2. The lack of sleep is a common constituting factor that causes hair loss. Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night.
  3. Drinking plenty of water and a healthy diet is essential for proper functioning of the body. What you put in your body is just as important as what you put on your hair.
  4. Avoid excess indulgence in alcohol, cigarettes, and other intoxicants.
  5. A paste of licorice and milk or black pepper and lemon seeds can be applied to bald patches for stimulating hair regrowth.
  6. Consume raw vegetables and salads on a daily basis.
  7. Deal with stress and sleeplessness effectively with yoga and exercise.
  8. Avoid excessive salt intake.
  9. Consume easily digestible foods.
Dealing with hair fall is tough. But with these treatments and tips handy, you can restore your hair to its former glory in no time. Have you considered Ayurveda for hair loss? How did it help you? Tell us about your experience in the comments section below.

Get an ayurveda treatment for that pre-wedding glow

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Get an ayurveda treatment for that pre-wedding glow

We are in the midst of the wedding season and while there is a rush to get the outfit and shoes right, shopping for jewellery and other accessories and chalk things up with the planner, don’t forget to also focus on yourself. It’s important to have the right diet, get enough exercise and more importantly, have your beauty regimen in place. While there are the usual exotic spa wraps, hot stone massages and seaweed facials, this time, do a return to something that may seem old-fashioned, but is extremely effective. Go back to good ol’ Ayurveda. It aims to detoxify you from the inside out. Says beauty therapist Ashni Mehta, “With our daily lives being so stressful and Mumbai being such a polluted city, there is a toxic buildup under the skin. This leads to acne and inflammation and can manifest into larger issues. Ayurvedic skin treatments use natural substances to restore the skin’s balance and give it a glow.” Try anything from healing oils to massages and face packs.

Abhyanga massage

This ancient treatment leaves skin feeling nourished and soft. It also lubricates the joints and helps moves lymph fluid, aiding in detoxification and overall adds to a calming feeling. It is also said to reduce insomnia. Apply bhringraj oil to the head (shiro abhyanga). You can also prepare a mix at home of sesame (til), fresh basil leaves and fresh ginger and apply this to the body. To start the massage, first warm the oil, apply it first to the forehead, then the scalp, the cheeks, jawline, neck and earlobes, then the body (sarvanga abhyanga) and finally the feet (pad abhyanga). Use the palms for the massage, not the fingertips. The oils help expel the toxins, reduce joint pain, fatigue and dryness. Says Rati Verma, ayurvedic practitioner, “In earlier times, abhyanga was a part of the daily routine. Ask an expert to do this as he or she will use varying pressure techniques. One may also do a dry massage using triphala powder.”

Shirodhara

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Shirodhara, which comes from two Sanskrit words: shiro (head) and dhara (flow), is a form of Ayurveda therapy in which oils are gently poured over the forehead. It is one of the steps involved in Panchakarma (cleansing ritual) and is said to improve the vata dosha (energy pattern in the body). The forehead here is regarded as the ‘third eye’. The expert first determines what is the person’s dosha. It is followed by shoulder massage which loosens the tight joints. The steady drizzle of oil with the Ayurvedic herbs is poured from left to right or as per the dosha. The aim of the treatment is to relieve stress and eliminate negative thoughts by opening the ‘third eye’.


Herbal potli or compress

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Here’s another indulgence that your body will love. Herbal poultice or compress also called upanada sveda, is where hot round muslin bags are placed on the skin to reduce swelling, pain, improve blood circulation and help one relax. The potli massage is done as per tradition; the round bags with fresh or dried ayurvedic herbs are chosen as per your treatment. You can try ashwagandha to relax tight muscles and reduce stress, neem to detox, lemon-mint to reduces stress and headaches and warmed rice to increase blood circulation. Once warmed, the bags produce heat and are placed in specific areas of the body. Follow it up with a cold shower to feel refreshed.

KEY BENEFITS

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Ayurveda, an intricate holistic healing system of India, traces its origins to at least 5,000 years. It is based on the balance of the three bodily doshas: vata (air or wind), pitta (fire and water) and kapha (water and earth). The aim of Ayurveda is to remove toxins and make a clear pathway for energy flow in the body, while balancing the chakras (energy centres). Every individual is also treated as per his or her specific dosha.

3 DIY HERBAL FACE PACKS

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Tomato puree, sandalwood, turmeric and its powder. It is used to clear the dark heads and black skin.

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Moong dal face pack to remove facial hair: Grind moong dal, chandan powder, orange peel powder, with lemon, rose water and curry leaves.

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Ayurvedic face pack of turmeric, lemon, gram flour and milk, which helps clear black heads and lessen skin- related problems.

Herbal Water: Preparation Method, Benefits & List

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Herbal Water: Preparation Method, Benefits & List

Water obtained after boiling 10 grams of herbs in 1280 ml water is called herbal water. Based on herbal ingredients, each type of herbal water has different health benefits. You can make it with a single ingredient or combination of several herbs. Generally, herbal waters are made of single herbal ingredient.

How to Make Herbal Water

Ingredients Ratio Ideal Quantity
Herbs 1 Part 10 grams
Water 128 Parts 1280 grams/ml
  1. Make a coarse powder of herbs that you want to use for making herbal water. If herbs are fresh, then crush the herbs and use them in an amount of 10 grams.
  2. Now, take 10 grams of coarse powder of herbs in 1280 ml water in a pan. Stir it to mix with water.
  3. Put the pan with water and herbs on the stove on medium flame.
  4. Cover the pan with lid.
  5. Wait until it gets the first boil.
  6. Then reduce the flame. After a few seconds (around 10 seconds), again increase the flame. Now, the second boil will come. After getting the second boil, remove the pan from the stove.
  7. Filter the herbal water immediately and discard the herbal residue.
  8. Yes, you have prepared herbal water.

We prepare herbal waters in a similar way as we prepare Shadanga Paniya in ayurveda.

Herbal waters prepared with this method are most suitable, light and tasty and provides maximum health benefits. Everyone including infants, children, old aged people can drink them without any side effect.

If you reduce water further or to half, herbal water becomes heavier. So, they are not suitable for infants, children and old aged people.

Herbal Water Benefits

Each type of herbal water has different health benefits based on its ingredients. Generally, all herbal waters prepared with the above method are light to digest, provides instant results, and suitable for every age.

Herbal Water vs Herbal Distillate

Herbal water often confused with herbal distillate. Herbal waters are prepared with the above method. Herbal distillate has a unique preparation method. Ingredient ratio also varies in both types of formulations.

Herbal Water List

  • Ajwain Water (Carom Water).
  • Fennel water (Saunf Water).
  • Fenugreek water.
  • Ginger water.
  • Jeera Water.
  • Lavender water.
  • Lemongrass water.
  • Mint water.
  • Orange flower water.
  • Oregano water.
  • Rose water.
  • Rosemary water.
  • Shadanga paniya.
  • Thyme water.
  • Triphala water.
  • Tulsi water.

What is Pitta Dosha? Pitta Dosha Characteristics & Qualities

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What is Pitta Dosha? Pitta Dosha Characteristics & Qualities

Ayurveda states that Pitta controls heat, metabolism and transformation in the mind and body. In addition to this, it also controls how to digest foods, how to metabolize sensory perceptions and how to understand the difference between right and wrong. Pitta controls the essential digestive “Agni” or fire of the body.

Characteristics of Pitta Dosha:

Qualities of Pitta Dosha

  • Pungent
  • Light
  • Hot
  • Sharp
  • Acidic
  • Intense
  • Penetrating

A Pitta imbalance can occur in the body in many different ways. Here are some of the common disorders that typically show up from heightened state of Pitta in your framework.

Common signs of Pitta imbalance

  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • Vertigo
  • Inflammation
  • Diarrhea
  • Shot temper
  • Excessive hate, jealousy or criticism
  • Workaholic syndrome
  • Egotism, self-absorbed
  • Heartburn/Acid indigestion
  • Arthritis
  • Hot flashes
  • Infections
  • Ulceration
  • Skin diseases such as eczema
  • Rash, hives, urticaria
  • Bleeding disorders
  • Photophobia
  • Perspiration
  • Bloodshot eyes
  • Migraine
  • Sour, acidic or metallic taste in the mouth

How to Balance Pitta Dosha

  1. Avoid hot and spicy food:

    Pitta is generally hot and sharp by nature, so the consumption of hot foods will only build up the fire all the more. The consumption of hot and spicy food will also increase inflammation, ulceration and acidity in the framework. Some hot and spicy foods avoid are peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruit (aside from lime), sour fruits, vinegar, garlic, fermented foods, pungent (hot) flavors (i.e. tabasco sauce, cayenne pepper, dark pepper), over the top salt, fried food and red meat.

  2. Increase consumption of cooling foods:

    When the fire is high, consumption of cooling food foods is an incredible alternative for turning down the heat. Some extraordinary cooling foods include coconut (oil, water and meat), lime, cilantro, parsley, ghee, sweet lassi, organic whole milk, watermelon, cucumber, pomegranate juice, bitter greens, basmati rice, dates, figs, sweet mango and avocado.

  3. Never skip meals:

    In case you are a Pitta type or have a Pitta digestive imbalance (Tikshna Agni), at that point your metabolism is at its highest and missing a meal will prompt to symptoms of low blood sugar, crankiness, irritability, a “short fuse”, unsteadiness, hyperacidity and other Pitta irregular characteristics. In order to avoid this, you need to plan a healthy meal schedule and eat your meals at proper time each day. Make sure lunch is your heavy meal because Pitta is at its strongest during day time specifically between 12pm and 1pm every day.

  4. Perform Pranayama everyday:

    There are some truly extraordinary breathing practices in yoga that are certain to lessen the heat in the body. The best decisions are Sitkari, Shitali and Chandra Bhedhana pranayama. These breathing strategies are on the whole exceptionally cooling and in this manner extraordinary for lessening Pitta dosha imbalances. Practice each of these three cooling breaths each morning for 3-5 rounds each. On the off chance that you encounter an intense heat “surge” such as a hot flash, a lot of sun or intemperate irritability, then you can likewise attempt these breathing practices on the spot to decrease indications. Read more on advantages of yoga.

  5. Bathe in Moonlight:

    Just as the heat of the sun will increase Pitta, the coolness of the moon will undoubtedly diminish it. Lay in the cool grass on a nicer summer night and retain the moon beams. If it is a cooler season, just take a normal walk in the moonlight to absorb this recuperating energy. To increase this impact, wear white attire and walk along the water if accessible.

  6. Rub the feet and forehead with Brahmi oil or Pitta oil:

    Brahmi and Pitta oil are generally known to reduce Pitta symptoms both physical and mental/emotional. By rubbing these oils every night before hitting the bed can help reduce Pitta-type headaches, tension, heat and irritation. If at all there is inflammation in any area of the body, these oils can also be massaged into these areas.

  7. Consume Aloe Vera Juice:

    An incredible option for lessening Pitta imbalances, skin issues and liver issues is taking aloe vera juice every day. Make sure to buy an additive free and organic form to guarantee the highest and healthiest quality. Take 1-2 Tbsp, 3 times daily before meals. Aloe can also be applied to the skin in order to diminish rash, irritation, burns and other Pitta skin conditions

  8. Avoid conflict and arguing:

    Pitta types generally love good and interesting debates. Serious debates and arguments are sure to get the Pitta rising. If your Pitta is high, it is important for you to stay away from serious debates and rather keep themselves among happy and joyful people and converse. Pitta types hate the word “No”, hence should be placed among more agreeable people. If ever you indulge in a conflicting conversation; step away, take a walk and come back to the conversation when your mind is more balanced and debate without taking stress in order to balance your Pitta. Read more on how to reduce pitta immediately.

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What is Kapha Dosha? Kapha Dosha Characteristics & Qualities

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Kapha is essentially composed out of earth and water components. It is heavy, slow, cool, sleek, smooth, delicate, thick, stable, gross, and cloudy. Kapha provides structure and robustness to all things; it gives the cohesiveness needed to maintain a particular form. Kapha additionally hydrates all cells and frameworks, lubricates the joints, saturates the skin, maintains immunity and safeguards the tissues. Kapha is often associated with water energy, and with love and compassion.

The kapha body is physically solid, compact and wide with extensive thighs, hips, bums, and chest and has a tendency to be perpetually overweight. Kapha types ordinarily have large, appealing eyes that are blue or dark in color. Their skin is fair, cool and always glowing. Kapha hair is thick, extravagant, and abundant, typically blond or dark, and wavy. Kapha individuals tend to over-produce mucus and other milky secretions, and their voices are delicate, regularly obstructed by excess mucus. Kapha types are extremely elegant, have a natural, erotic sensuality about them, and are generally very fertile.

Kapha individuals love heat and they suffer in cold, damp climates. Kapha types emanate strength and balance, to such an extent that vata and pitta types are frequently replenished by simply being in their essence. Kapha types are dedicated however they generally prefer to lay low, even to the point of lethargy. Due to their inclination towards laziness, kapha types do best to focus on a non-sedantory life, following a strict schedule that keeps them moving. Among all the doshas, kapha types can persist and advantage from the most intense forms of exercise. Ideally, a kapha type would rise before 6 a.m., take a bath and perform a solid workout before breakfast.

Kapha Dosha Characteristics

  • Large, broad body frame
  • Moderate appetite
  • Deep and sound sleep
  • Pleasant & deep voice
  • Moderate sweating
  • Good Stamina
  • Low Thirst
  • Calm & Polite Nature
  • Tendency to gain weight
  • Smooth & glossy skin

Tips for balancing Kapha

Diet to be consumed

  • Consume low fat milk. Always boil milk before drinking it which makes it easy to digest, try adding turmeric or ginger to the milk before boiling it in order to diminish any Kapha-increasing qualities in the milk.
  • Eat lighter fruits like apples and pears. Avoid heavy and sour fruits like oranges, banana, dates, figs, pineapples, coconuts, melons and avocados. These fruits can increase Kapha in the body.
  • Reduce consuming sugar products since they aggravate kapha in the body. However, honey can be consumed, it is excellent in balancing kapha.
  • Beans can be taken except tofu
  • Avoid eating nuts
  • Grains can be taken especially barley and millet. Avoid consuming too much wheat and rice because it increases kapha
  • All spices can be taken except for salt
  • Avoid tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, sweet potatoes as they increase kapha

How to consume the diet

With regard to pacifying Kapha, how we eat can profoundly affect our level of progress. Kapha does well to stick to three meals each day, and sometimes only two meals are adequate. It’s likewise best to eat your meals at consistent times from one day to the next. You can additionally kindle a sluggish digestive fire around 30 minutes before lunch and dinner by chewing a piece of fresh ginger with a pinch of sea salt, a couple of drops of lime juice, and about ¼ teaspoon nectar. This readies the digestive framework to get the food and to process it viably. Amid meals, it is essential to eat in a quiet and peaceful domain and to give your complete attention to the process of being nourished so that your body shows satisfaction. This will help lessen overeating and emotional eating, which frequently torments kapha. Fast foods, desserts and exorbitant amount of bread and other comfort foods can be particularly kapha provoking. However, it might be difficult to stay away from all kapha-exasperating nourishments. Though, the impeding capability of these nourishments can be limited by ensuring that they are served warm, with the help of heating medicinal plants, and taken in small quantities as recommend by Ayurveda. Lastly, because kapha digestion is generally slow and has a tendency to manage vitality with or without food, occasional fasts or cleanses can be exceptionally useful. A fruit or juice (think apple or pomegranate), or a more extended mono eating routine of kitchari can be exceptionally supportive. Read more on how to improve digestion.

Kapha sleep and energy cycles

Kapha individuals can sleep for long durations, for the most part on their stomachs or in the fetal position. They commonly sleep for eight to twelve hours for every night and can indulge on more sleep than they truly require. Ideally, kapha types require to sleep for around seven hours each night. If a kapha individual sleeps past 6 a.m. when kapha becomes dominating in the environment they may find it quiet hard to get up from the bed, and may encounter an enduring feeling of heaviness and laziness throughout the day. Thus, kapha individuals do really great when they wake up before 6 a.m. Read more on how to remove kapha from body.

What is Vata Dosha? Vata Dosha Characteristics & Qualities

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What is Vata Dosha? Vata Dosha Characteristics & Qualities

The word Vata means to blow or to move like the wind. Containing the elements like air and space, Vata manages all the movements in the mind and body. It controls blood flow, evacuation of wastes, breathing and the movement of thoughts across the brain. Vata is dry, cold, light, moving, changeable, subtle, rough and quick.

Since Pitta dosha and Kapha dosha can’t move without it, Vata is viewed as the pioneer of the three Ayurvedic Body Types . It is very essential to keep Vata in good balance.

Vata Dosha Characteristics

Vata dosha is best understood by its segment parts, its subdoshas, which are the five types of vata or five types of movement. Each subdosha explains a direction of movement and controls specific actions in the body. The five subdoshas are:

PranaVayu: (Forward-moving air)

Primary air or nervous force, reaches out from the stomach to the throat, focused in the cerebrum, administering inhaling and swallowing, and also sneezing, spitting and belching; it is accountable for taking things like food, water and air into the framework. It controls the senses, brain, heart and consciousness. It is our segment of cosmic life energy and coordinates the otherVatas in the body. It decides our motivation or positive spirit in life and connects us with ourinnerself. The term ‘Prana’ is likewise utilized as a part of a more extensive sense to demonstrate Vata in general, as all Vatasderive from it.

SamanaVayu: (Equalizing air)

Extends from the stomach to the navel, centered in the small intestine and the nervous system behind the digestive framework. It is responsible for digestion and assimilation, and helps keep Prana and Apana balanced. Samana vats keeps equilibrium and balance in all the bodily frameworks. Read more on how to improve digestion.

VyanaVayu: (Pervasive air)

Pervades the whole body from its seat in the heart, dissemination of nourishment by making blood and different liquids to circulate, and producing locomotion, extension and contraction, perspiration and other such actions (discharge of impulses and secretions)

UdanaVayu: (Upward moving air)

Extends from the throat to the highest point of the head, situated in the chest and centered in the throat, it controls exhalation and speech, endeavour, enthusiasm, memory, energy, complexion (one of the body’s methods for communicating its inborn condition of wellbeing). Udana decides our desires in life. At death it ascends from the body and guides us towards different unpretentious universes as indicated by the energy of our will and the karma that travel through it. At the point when completely created it gives us the ability to rise above the external world, as well as mystic powers. The practice of Yoga is involved principally with developing Udana. Read more on the various advantages of yoga.

ApanaVayu: (Downward moving air)

Extending from the navel to the anus, centered in the colon. It is responsible for elimination, urination, menstruation, parturition and sexual activities. Apana, the descending air,carries life-force down and brings about the devolution or limitation of consciousness. Apana backs and controls all the other forms of Vata, and disturbances of it are the basis of most Vata issues (as the colon is Vata’s primary seat). As a downward moving force, when it is exasperated it causes decay and disintegration. Thus, the treatment of Apana is the primary consideration in the treatment of Vata.

How to Balance Vata Dosha

1. Stay warm and stay calm:

When you are relaxed, you likewise feel cheerful and well. It helps to have a warm, comfortable place to be, a warm bed, and a hot water shower. Ayurveda additionally prescribes applying oil and massaging the body as the most ideal approach to balance Vata. You can have a conventional Ayurvedic body massage, called Abhyanga, or you can do a self-massage. Following that, different steam and heat treatments help to balance Vata. You can utilize electric warming pads, hot stones, or a steam chamber. During ancient days, they would heat a big stone, and a man would lie down on the stone, which would take away the abundant Vata. So various types of steam and heat treatments are prescribed to the various type of Vataimbalace.

2. Nourish Yourself:

One of the major factors that influence Vata is food. Cold food, frozen food, large beans, dried food and foods with bitter, astringent, and pungent flavours aggravate Vata. However, consuming sweet, sour, salty flavours with sweet, oily and rich foods can help balance Vata. Food with heating affect balances Vata, while food that is cold and frozen disturbs the balance. Therefore, it is essential to understand how various types of food will affect your constitution.

3. Find stability through Meditation:

Meditation helps balance and calm Vata along with the massages, various steams and heat treatments. With these life supporting habits, more or less, Vata can be balanced and the small aches and pains in the body disappear. These positive actions helps balance Vata.

The physical makeup is divided into seven substances: blood, muscular tissue, fat tissue, bones, bone marrow, lymph, and the reproductive fluids. Once we know which part is out of balance, then it is easy to balance the affected area. Read more on how to balance vata.

Green Herbs’ Smoothie

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Green Herbs’ Smoothie

Green herbs’ Smoothie has a special place in the healing diet. It is an essential part of the Stablizing Phase Diet. We also highly recommend it during the Preventing Phase Diet.

Green herbs’ Smoothie promotes green’s intake. Most people feel difficulty taking fresh herbs and green leafy vegetables. It is the best solution for them.

Green Smoothie with herbs provides a huge amount of antioxidants and phytonutrients, which help maintain optimum health. Some herbs like basil have neuroprotective, cognition-enhancing and stress-relieving effects. Mint also acts as a neuroprotective. (1, 2)

The green leafy vegetables provide the strongest protection against major chronic diseases. If you take one serving of these greens, they also reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Recommended Time: 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

Recommended Ingredients

Ingredients Recommended Restricted
Smoothie Base Water, Coconut Water, Cucumber, Celery, homemade plant-based milk Melons, Yogurts (including plant-based yogurts)
Leafy Green & Petiole Vegetables Arugula, Celery leaves, Chicory green, Collard greens, Curry Leaves, Dandelion, Dill Leaves, Drumstick, Endive, Fenugreek Leaves, Kale (black, green, or red), Lettuce (all types), Mustard leaves, Parsley, Radish Greens, Spinach, Sorrel, Swiss chard, Turnip greens, Watercress and Bok Choy (from cruciferous vegetables) Amaranth, Beet green, Chard (Silver beet), Colocasia
Fresh Herbs Mint (all types) and Basil (all types), Curry leaves, Culantro (Mexican coriander), Dill leaves, Fennel (green), Fenugreek leaves, Giloy, Hyssop, Moringa, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Vietnamese cilantro –
Fruits (fresh) Any Melons
Dried Fruits (optional) Currents, Dates, Sultana, Raisin, Apricots, Prunes, figs –
Seeds and Walnuts (optional) Chia Seeds, Flaxseeds, Hemp seeds, Poppy Seeds, Pumpkin seeds or Walnuts All other nuts and seeds

Notes:

  1. In this type of smoothie, smoothie base, leafy greens & petiole vegetables, and fresh herbs are important than other ingredients. Fruits, dried fruits and seeds and walnuts are optional. You can use fruits for adding sweetness to the smoothies.
  2. You should not use spinach, sorrel and swiss chard more than once a week. These are high in oxalic acid, which may increase the risk of oxalic acid’s kidney stones. It is also known for blocking calcium absorption in the body.
  3. Berries (Acai Berries, Barberries, Bilberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Goji Berries, Loganberries, Mulberries, Raspberries (all types), and Strawberries) are the most recommended fruits. You can also make a smoothie without fruits. Fruits are just added for sweetness.
  4. Dried fruits (dates, raisins, etc.) are highly recommended for underweight people. Prunes and figs are recommended for people with constipation.
  5. Seeds and walnuts are highly recommended for children and healthy adults. You can choose any from the listed above in the table, but you should prefer flaxseeds.

How to Make a Green smoothie

Smoothie Base or Water ** ½ cup (120 ml)
Leafy Green & Petiole Vegetables 1 cup (chopped)
Fresh Herbs – Mint or Basil (any type) ¼ cup (chopped)
Fruits (preferably berries) 1 cup (sliced)
Dried Fruits (e.g., Dates, Raisins, etc.) 15 g
Seeds & Walnuts 1 tablespoon

Note: ** If you are using cucumber or celery as a smoothie base, you should take one medium-sized cucumber or two medium stalks of celery. These smoothies are generally thick. We recommend eating with a spoon. If you like normal smoothies, you can increase the amount of smoothie base to 1 cup.

Recommended Method:

  1. Put all ingredients except fruits (and soaked dates, sultana, or raisins) in a blender.
  2. Blend to make the smoothie.
  3. Now, pour the smoothie into a glass.
  4. Add sliced soft fruits (and soaked dates, sultana, or raisins) as the topping.
  5. Eat a smoothie with a spoon.

Alternate Method:

Alternatively, you can blend all ingredients along with fruits. But keep smoothie mild coarse to encourage chewing. For this method, we recommend using a low-speed blender instead of high-speed blenders.

How to Take Smoothie

  1. If you make a smoothie with the recommended method, eat a smoothie with a spoon. Chew it well. Keep each sip in your mouth for a while to mix it well with saliva and anaerobic bacteria.
  2. If you make a smoothie with the alternate method, your smoothie should be mild coarse to encourage chewing. Keep each sip in your mouth for a while. Do not swallow it immediately. Chew it well. Let it mix with anaerobic bacteria that present in your mouth. These bacteria reside in the grooves, crypts and tongue in your mouth. These bacteria reduce nitrates present in leafy greens and petiole vegetables to nitrites in the mouth. These nitrites are converted into nitric oxide in the stomach when mixed with gastric acid. Nitric oxide is the most important molecules and plays an important role in vasodilation and blood flow regulation. It also acts as a strong cellular antioxidant. It is also important for healing benefits. If you gulp the smoothie down into your gut immediately without chewing and mixing it with anaerobic bacteria, you will not get these benefits. Therefore, keep the smoothie mildly coarse and chew smoothie.
  3. Rinse your mouth after eating a smoothie to protect the enamel. Why is rinsing important? Because when you blend, some amount of fructose present in fruits gets separated from the fibre. It may hurt your enamel.

If we need to chew, why do you advise smoothies?

We advise because blending helps to break open the cell walls and increases the bioavailability of nutrients in our body to a maximum extent. All plant cells have a cell wall made of cellulose. Our enzymes are not capable of breaking it down. Chewing helps break down cell walls, but it can only break down around 10-30% of the cells, depending on how well you chew. So, cell walls of 70-90% of cells remain closed and are not broken open. Making a smoothie by blending do this job better than chewing. Chewing is also important and essential to mix it with saliva and anaerobic bacteria, as discussed above.

Why do we advise fruits as a topping?

Because fructose gets separated from the fibre when we make fruit juice or blend fruits, it mainly applies to fruit juice. Some amount of fructose also gets separated from fibre during blending. Blended fruits still have a huge amount of fibre, which still force slow absorption. Fructose absorption from fruit juice is very rapid. Its absorption from a coarse smoothie is slow because fibre content is not fully separated in such smoothies. But from whole fruits, its absorption is extremely slow. That is why we recommend fruits as a topping. Suppose you ask me which is best, better, good and worse. I will answer the whole fruit as the topping is the best. Blending coarse smoothie is better. Normal smoothies are also good. Adding fruit juice in smoothies is worse.

Recommended Daily Amount

If you make a smoothie using the above method and taking the recommended ratio of ingredients, you need to decide the quantity according to your age group as given below:

Age Group Minimum Recommended Amount
1-2 60 ml
2-3 80 ml
4-8 120 ml
9-11 200 ml
12-13 250 ml
14-18 320 ml
19-50 350 ml
51-70 320 ml
70+ 250 ml
Pregnant 350 ml
Lactating 350 ml

Note: You can drink more as per your tolerance. The minimum recommended amount is the required amount to get healing benefits.

25 Home Interior Design Ideas

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25 Home Interior Design Ideas

We’ve all got some sort of idea of how our dream home might look. Whether you want to live in London or Edgehill, we all have a certain location in mind. Some of us have just got to have a pool, while others want a clever modern design, sustainability, or integration with natural elements. Or maybe you’re looking to use the services of Smart Home installers, in the hopes of using home automation systems to improve convenience.

No matter what it is that makes your dream home unique, here are a few examples of homes where people have been able to realize some of their greatest home design fantasies. Companies similar to New Life Home Builders have been known to provide some great home design advice for those looking to achieve their dream homes with custom home building services on offer. Sometimes though, you don’t need to design something brand new. You just have to update what you already have. For example, sometimes just adding some new pictures to your home can really make a difference. If this is something that interests you then you could check out these printed to acrylic glass photographs for a bit more inspiration for your house. If you need something more dramatic, you could look into an aluminum window extension into the garden to open up your kitchen, or literally open up the space with some fresh new doors. If you’re curious on the options, click here for london window suppliers and manufacturers to get the ideas flowing. First, though, get a plan in place before making any big decisions. Maybe you want to look at what others have done to get a feel for what you’d want.

These ingenious home improvements run from pools and aquariums to cleverly-hidden storage spaces, multi-purpose furniture and… cat transit walkways. Maybe you’ll recognize something that you’ve always wanted to see, or maybe the pictures will get your juices flowing and inspire you to come up with or even build something new. There’s surely something here to get your creative juices flowing, whether it be the style, materials, or aesthetic. And for the environmentally conscious, don’t be dissuaded, options are out there for environmentally friendly flooring, green installations, and sustainable alternatives. So you can still have your dream home while minimizing your environmental impact. So without further ado check Out more 25 Home Interior Design Ideas at Feed Inspiration.

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Dinacharya Ayurveda – Ayurvedic Daily Routine

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Dinacharya Ayurveda – Ayurvedic Daily Routine

We all try to live a healthy life by incorporating good habits in our lifestyle. Because who doesn’t want to live fearlessly without worrying about health problems? However, in today’s world, it has become challenging to pay equal attention to health and work. Living an Ayurvedic lifestyle by following Dinacharya, an Ayurvedic daily routine is a simple solution to all the health related worries and key to promoting a harmonious balance between mind, body and soul.

The word Dinacharya is derived from two words; ‘dina’ meaning day and ‘acharya’ meaning activity. Dinacharya, according to Ayurveda , is a daily routine that promotes self-care through different daily activities. Know more on what is Ayurveda . By bringing us in tune with nature, it regularizes our own biological clock and makes us more self-aware. If you follow this routine regularly with intense care and dedication, your health will benefit in several ways.

Dinacharya Daily cycles

Ayurveda Dinacharya consists of two daily cycles:

During these two cycles, there are 4 hour periods of Vata dosha, pitta Dosha and kapha dosha energies also known as Ayurvedic Body Types . These energies are also present in our body with varying intensity and combinations. Thus, you should prevent activities that aggravate the cycle of the three energies.

First cycle: Sunrise to Sunset-(6:00 am – 6:00 pm)

  • 6:00 am – 10:00 am – Kapha
  • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Pitta
  • 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Vata

Second cycle: Sunset to sunrise (6:00 pm – 6:00 am)

  • 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Kapha
  • 10:00 pm – 2:00 am – Pitta
  • 2:00 am – 6:00 am – Vata

Dinacharya Ayurveda

Here are some major practices that Dinacharya promotes for a healthy lifestyle and body:

1. Rise and shine

According to Dinacharya, it is important to wake up before the sun rises. The time between 4:30 – 5:00 am is considered to be an ideal time to wake up. This pre- dawn time is when the Vata dosha is dominant, and the energy present in the environment will make it easy for you to wake up. Moreover, it is that time of the day when there is a certain amount of peace and freshness that is necessary for the body and soul. Before getting out of bed you should say a prayer since it will induce positive energy into your mind and soul.

2. Rinse

Rinse you face with cold water to become alert for the coming day. You should also perform ‘Jalneti’ a technique prescribed by Ayurveda, which involves cleaning your sinus, nasal passage and mouth with the help of a tea pot like vessel called neti pot.

3. Cleansing of your senses

To enhance all your senses in the morning, your sense organs should be cleaned thoroughly. Wash your eyes with rose water and ears with sesame oil. Brush your teeth and clean your tongue to enhance your taste buds and to stimulate digestive responses. Read more on how to improve digestion.

4. Drink warm water

Though most people consume caffeine in the morning, Ayurveda recommends the consumption of warm water. It enhances peristalsis and also flushes the kidney of any harmful toxins and free radicals.

5. Evacuation

Evacuation is one of the most important pillars of health according to Ayurveda. If this does not occur regularly, or is delayed, it slows down digestion and causes constipation. Read more about ayurvedic medicine for constipation. This in turn forms harmful toxins in the body that can give rise to chronic diseases.

6. Oil massage

Massaging your body with essential oils daily will keep your body moisturised and will prevent your tissues from getting dry. This ensures that there is good blood circulation in your body for a calmer and healthier nervous system.

7. Exercise

This can be done in any form, be it Yoga ex. Surya Namaskar or jogging. Exercise will remove stagnation and fat from your body and will strengthen your muscles. Learn about the various benefits of yoga.

8. Bathe

Bathing will remove excess oil from the surface of your skin and will make you feel fresh and energized to take on the tasks for the day.

9. Meditate

Meditation will help you concentrate on your goals, by maintaining a balance between your mind, body and soul. It will also calm your nervous system and will make you feel peaceful and steady.

10. Unwind

After finishing the day’s work, it is important to unwind and relax your body. Shut your eyes, lie down, light some scented candles and listen to soulful music. This will not only make you feel at peace, but will also release all the stress and tension from your body. Another effective way of relaxing after a day’s hard work is spending time with loved ones.

Benefits of Dinacharya

1. Connection with nature

This Ayurveda daily routine helps you connect with nature by making you conscious of your natural surroundings. In fact, it ensures that you live in harmony by aligning your body with the rhythm of nature.

2. Prevention of diseases

It promotes a healthy lifestyle since it strengthens your immunity and protects you from diseases.

3. Release of stress

Meditating and massaging yourself with essential oils, releases all the stress and tension from your body and mind.

4. Digestion and absorption

By following a pattern of meal timings and by regulating the amount of food being eaten, it helps your body to digest and absorb the nutrients from food effectively.

5. Discipline

It also helps in maintaining a certain discipline in the mind and body which is beneficial in several other aspects of life.

6. Peace

Meditating and absorbing the positive vibes in your surroundings helps you achieve a peaceful state of mind.

7. Happiness

Following Dinacharya every day, removes all the stress and worries in your life. This, in turn, brings you happiness.

8. Longevity

It ensures a healthy lifestyle and promotes longevity.

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