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Month: November 2022

Dinacharya: 5 Easy ways to improve your daily rhythm with Ayurveda

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Ayurveda a 5000 years old Indian ancient system of medicine is the key to achieving long-term health and optimal wellness. It is a process of internal purification to cleanse our body’s constitution and balance our tridoshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha). The aim is to promote and maintain physical and mental health with natural ayurvedic remedies. Creating an Ayurvedic self-care routine over time will contribute to a happier and healthier life. 

We have curated ayurvedic daily practices that can be easily implemented in your daily life. 

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WAKE UP EARLY

The Ayurvedic theory recommends waking up before sunrise (between 4 am to 6 am) because predawn is considered to be the Kapha phase. This promotes positive energy flows in the body and helps you keep focused all day.

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DETOX

  1. Splash your face with cold water and rinse your mouth 
  2. Cleanse your eyes with natural rose water 
  3. Brush your teeth and clean your tongue with a scraper to remove the thick residue on your tongue. 
  4. After brushing your teeth perform Gandusha Kriya also known as oil pulling treatment. Fill your mouth with a tablespoon of sesame oil, swirl it around the oral cavity, and rinse it. This will keep your interdental spaces clean by eliminating bacteria and microorganisms in the cavity. 
  5. Clean your nasal cavity using a neti pot. This is an old ayurvedic tradition to eliminate allergies by removing dust and other particles in your nasal passage. 
  6. Drink warm water with half a lemon squeezed in it. This will flush out your bowels and stimulate your digestive fire (Agni) to increase metabolism.

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ABHYANGA

Abhyanga is an ayurvedic oil massage. You can use warm organic sesame oil. Perform gentle circular strokes from your scalp, followed by your face, neck, limbs, fingers, toes, and soles. Let the oil sit on your skin for 10 minutes. Once the oil is absorbed you can take a warm shower. This is the best time to pamper yourself.

Also read our blog Five Benefits of the Ayurveda Oil Massage – Dr.Mini Nair

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YOGA 

 

A morning yoga session will boost your energy by keeping you focused throughout the day. Yoga has the ability to reduce stress and anxiety, and build positive energy in your body. You can perform Suryanamaskara (Sun salutations) to warm up your entire body and boost your inner energy.  

PRANAYAMA

Pranayama is an ancient breath technique to cleanse your nervous system. There are diferent variations in pranayama. Some popular ones are Bhastrika Pranayama, Kapal Bhati Pranayama, Nadi Shodhana, and Bhramari Pranayama. You can perform these breathing exercises to harmonize your body, mind, and overall well-being. 

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MEDITATION

Meditation is one of the easiest ways to bring calmness and peace to your mind. To practice meditation, you just need a place without any distractions and set your time limit at your convenience. You can either sit on your chair or sit on the floor legs crossed by bending both your knees outwards (Shukhasana). Now place your palms on your lap and relax your body. Now gently close your eyes inhale and exhale deep breaths. Repeat this process for at least 15 minutes to achieve peace and balance in your life.

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BREAKFAST

Begin your day with a proper diet packed with energy and nutrients to fuel your Agni or digestive system. According to Ayurveda, the majority of diseases starts in the digestive tract. Incorporate warm and light Ayurvedic breakfasts into your daily routine to add sustainable energy without overloading the system.

Also read our blog Five Principles Of Eating Food – By Dr.Mini Nair

THE BOTTOM LINE 

Hope you enjoyed reading our blog. Implement our ayurvedic tips in your daily routine to enhance your health and wellness.

7 Natural Ayurvedic Remedies to get rid of Dark Lips(cyanotic lips)

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cyanotic lips can be a major concern in your life. It can be due to underlying conditions like dehydration, medical conditions, exposure to the sun, cigarette smoking, lipsticks, too much caffeine intake, or pollution.

Ayurveda identifies the root cause and offers remedies to lighten your dark lips permanently.

  • SCRUB YOUR LIPS WITH LEMON & SUGAR

This natural scrub has the capacity to remove the accumulation of dead skin and results in results in smooth soft skin. 

HOW TO DO IT?

Take a teaspoon of sugar and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix it well and exfoliate on your lips for a minute. And rinse it with cold water. Repeat this procedure at least 2 to 3 times a week. 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Lemon is a natural bleaching agent that lightens the skin’s dark pigmentation. Sugar granules work as an excellent scrub to remove dead skin. Because sugar molecules contain glycolic acid which removes dead cells and promotes new skin growth.

BEETROOT JUICE

Beetroot juice works wonders to lighten your lips to a beautiful pink shade. It eliminates dry chapped lips to keep your lips soft and supple. 

HOW TO DO IT?

Cut a slice of beetroot and blend it to extract the juice. Apply on your lips, leave it for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse it. You can also store it in the refrigerator and repeat the process.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Beetroot is a natural bleaching agent which has red pigments and it also acts as a natural exfoliator to give you perfectly tinted lips. 

  1. SAFFRON

     

Saffron (Kesar) is an ancient ayurvedic herb. It contains crocin, safranal, and crocetin, which are capable of reducing melanin and lightening your dark lips.

HOW TO DO IT?

Soak a few saffron petals in raw milk and leave it for an hour and apply on the affected area. Leave this application for 20 minutes and wash it off. 

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Saffron is anti-oxidant and also has skin-brightening compounds that improve your lip’s complexion. Milk contains lactic acid which acts as a natural aid to reduce dark patches on your lips. 

  • COCONUT OIL

Coconut oil is ideal for dry and chapped lips. The moisturizing properties of coconut oil will prevent your skin from dehydrating and result in a soft supple lips. 

HOW TO DO THIS?

Take a small amount of coconut oil and apply it on your lips allowing it to dry. Follow this process 1 or 2 times a day.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Coconut oil contains lauric acid which helps to lock the moisture of your skin and also acts as a skin-lightening agent to eliminate the dark spots of your skin.

  1. ALMOND OIL

Almond oil helps to rejuvenate and eliminate the pigmentation of the skin. It also prevents your lips from dryness and keeps your lips beautifully soft. 

HOW TO DO IT?

Take a small portion of almond oil on your fingertips and massage it on your lips. It works best if you leave it overnight.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Almond oil contains a rich source of vitamin E which protects you from UV rays. The emollient properties of almond oil will keep your lips soft and pink-tinted.

  1. POTATO JUICE

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Potato juice is the best remedy to treat lip discoloration naturally. 

HOW TO DO IT?

Blend a potato slice and extract its juice. Let the application sit for 20 minutes, then wash it off.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Catecholase, a natural enzyme present in potato juice, reduces dark patches and brightens your lips.

  1. TOMATO PULP

Tomatoes have the ability to protect your lips from sun exposure and also repair pigmentation. 

HOW TO DO IT?

Apply crushed tomato slices to your lips before going to bed and wash them off in the morning to get those beautiful rosy lips.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

   Tomato contains lycopene which acts as a natural antioxidant. 

This property can repair dark lips and resorts lip color.

TAKEAWAY 

There are many natural ayurvedic remedies to treat dark lips but there are some of the best remedies to eliminate dark-pigmented lips. 

So what is your go-to tip for cyanotic lips?

Simple ways to Fight Allergies with Ayurveda

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Allergies are the most common immune disorder where a person reacts to a harmless substance that isn’t a cause for other people. For example pollens, dust, pet dander, food, medications, ticks, and some insect bites. This can result in watery eyes, runny nose, sinuses, inflamed skin, rhinitis (hay fever), and itchy/red eyes.

According to Ayurveda allergy results when there is an imbalance in three main factors Vata, Pita, and Kapha which are the main doshas that affect the immune system. As we all know Ayurveda is a self-care routine that can be practiced in many ways to relieve your symptoms without any complicated process.

So here are the

Five best Ayurvedic Remedies to calm your seasonal allergies.

OIL PULLING TREATMENT

People with sinuses develop Kapha (mucus) in their throats. This may result in the curbing of bacteria and other toxins in your body. Oil pulling is an effective ayurvedic treatment that effectively removes the mucus in the throat and other bacteria in the mouth. By swishing the oil around your teeth and swirling it in your mouth for up to 10 minutes, you will be able to effectively drain mucus and remove bacteria buildup.

NETI POT

Neti pot is the best remedy if you are suffering from nasal congestion. This rinse will help you relieve any allergens and mucus around the nasal cavity. You can do this process once or twice a week. Add distilled or sterilized water, now tilt your head sideways and place the nozzle of the neti pot in the upper nostril. As you breathe with your open mouth, gently pour the solution into your upper nostril, letting it drain into your lower nostril this will remove the dirt in your nasal passages. 

HERBS AND SPICES 

Include ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, honey, amla, and black pepper in your cooking. These ingredients will balance the digestive fire and also repair the respiratory system and relieves your allergy symptoms. 

PANCHAKARMA

Panchakarma releases toxins by balancing the tridosha in your body and enhances your immunity system. At Ayurhealing, we offer the best Pachackarma detoxification treatments like Vamana, Purgation or Virechana, Vasthi/Basti, Nasya nasal, and Rakta Moksha. These are 5 different effective treatments to remove allergies from your body. After the treatment, you will feel relieved, energized, and rejuvenated. The type of treatment differs for every individual based on their allergy symptoms. 

So these are the best ayurvedic remedies to treat any kind of allergy in your body. 

Ayurvedic remedies do not work as a quick fix, but these remedies might take time to heal your body to build a healthy system. I hope this blog was helpful and informative. Ayurhealing offers the best support to improve your health and wellness with the best ayurvedic remedies.