Simple ways to enhance Health
Ayurved suggests various day to day practices that help to keep the body, mind & spirit healthy. Few are as follows :
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Rising on Bramha Muhurta (before sunrise ) is one of the healthy practices. Ayurveda believes the last phase of darkness has less Kapha and active Vata that regulates Body moments & flexibility.
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Drinking Lukewarm water from the copper vessel after mouthwash in the morning helps to excrete excessive acids (Pitta )accumulated overnight.
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Holding coconut oil in the mouth (oil pulling )for few minutes improves oral hygiene. Ayurveda concepts advise major portion of meals in lunch & small easily digested portions at dinner
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Sips of water in between meals are suggested in order to achieve appropriate digestion & assimilation.
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The afternoon nap is discouraged by Ayurveda as it enhances undigested toxins in the body.
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Heavy exercise, stressful physical & mental work should be avoided after meals.
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Food consumed should be freshly cooked, locally available & should be incorporated with all the six flavours Sweet, Salty, Sour, Pungent, Astringent & Spicy.
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Yoga and medication should be practiced before breakfast or food according to own body strength.
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Choose to sit crossed-legged on the floor over the dining table while having food this posture prepares the stomach for digestion.