Procedure to follow in daily life to maintain good health

 

In order to keep myself in good health, I follow certain routines that are based on the Ayurveda. In this article I will discuss about it. 

 

What is Ayurveda?

 

Ayurvedic medicine has a rich history, which was originally passed on through the oral tradition, then later recorded in Sanskrit in the four sacred texts called the Vedas. This ancient practice of Ayurveda is all about connecting to ourselves and staying in balance with the nature.I am writing this article as a great admirer of Ayurveda. I got my health back with its help. I have already written a blog on this topic. To read this article you may follow the link:

 Ayurvedic rituals aren’t almost preventing diseases instead of simply curing them; they’re also about the way to have a state of vigor and energy. In India, 90 percent of the population uses some sort of Ayurvedic medicine.

Place of Ayurvedic medicines in Western countries

While it’s becoming popular in the West too. Although it is still considered as an alternate medical treatment. The theory behind this medicine is that each area of life impacts one’s health. In the Western world, it is believed that using targeted tactics—generally, prescription medications are sufficient to cure specific ailments.

On the other hand, Ayurveda views the body as an entire system. Like traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurveda is about the mind, body, and spirit connection.

 

Roots of Ayurveda

Ojas

The aim of Ayurvedic daily rituals is to return the body to its original healthy state; true luminous beauty must be supported by health. At the foundation of Ayurveda are ojas, which is our vital force - the very essence of our health and well-being. They are essence of life. Ojas gives us the power to thrive. When our ojas are strong, our bodies are firm and versatile, our skin is glowing, and our hair are shiny and healthy. Ojas also allow us to overflow amorously with compassion.

However, the fashionable world and the modern routine takes its toll on ojas. Constant stress, processed food, technology, overexertion, and an excessive amount of information deplete ojas. Once we restore them with meditation, healthy food, and being in harmony with the universe, we become radiant.

Ridding your body of waste and toxins helps ojas to flourish, as detoxification allows the system to be nourished.

The aim of daily Ayurvedic practices is to enhance health. When your body is full of toxins, it's ready to receive the healthy benefits of nutritious food, skin treatments, and body massage. Instead of promoting a harsh, all-at-once approach to detoxify, Ayurveda employs several small daily or weekly practices to help make sure that your body is usually detoxifying efficiently and it is processing waste.

 

Ayurvedic Self-Care Practices

Slowly incorporate these practices into your day. Begin with as little change as integrating fresh products into your diet, massaging your feet before bed, or dry brushing your skin within the morning. These Ayurvedic practices in your daily routine will assist you to continuously keep your body in a rhythm and to remain in balance.

Listen to your body.........

Once you recognize your body, you will adjust certain life changing practices.

1. Tongue Scraping

Scraping your tongue every morning can offer you clues on how efficiently your gastrointestinal system is functioning. If your tongue is extremely coated, it always means there's tons of toxicity in your system. With this Ayurvedic morning routine, you can easily gauge how well your system is flushing out toxins.

To scrape the tongue:

Use a stainless-steel tongue scraper (which you can easily find online or in most food stores) or use a spoon. Gently scrape from the rear or base of the tongue forward until you have scraped the entire surface, which is usually accomplished with anywhere between seven and fourteen strokes.

This clears away any bacteria. Scraping stimulates the gastric and digestive enzymes and these activate and helps in digestion.

Rinse out your mouth, and proceed with oil pulling as your next Ayurvedic morning ritual. I practice this daily and cannot do without it. I feel fresh after cleaning my tongue.

2. Oil Pulling

During the night, as you sleep, your body builds up toxins while it is within the resting, cleansing state. Oil pulling allows these toxins to be released. As an Ayurvedic ritual, oil pulling should be done very first thing in the morning, before you drink or eat. Coconut, sunflower, and vegetable oil all work well, but coconut oil has an additional advantage of whitening your teeth.

I use mustard oil and I have found that it has strengthened my gums and teeth. Another advantage that I got from mustard oil swishing is that I rarely get throat infection now.

To do oil pulling:

Take a spoonful of oil and swish it in your mouth for fifteen to twenty minutes (this is that the recommended period of your time, but sometimes I roll in the hay for just a couple of minutes to feel the freshening and teeth-whitening effects of the coconut oil).

It is important to keep the oil in your mouth and not to swallow it.

After you finish oil pulling, brush your teeth or rinse out your mouth, of you like. I do not rinse my mouth as the goodness of mustard oil remains there for longer time. This automatically gets cleaned up when we eat breakfast.

3. Dry Brushing

The skin is our largest organ and is liable for 25% of the body’s ability to detox, yet we focus our self-care routines on the face and hands only. Entire body deserves reverence and respect. Moreover, to practice an Ayurvedic ritual practice is important to remove dead cells.

Skin brushing for the entire body has been used for ages in Scandinavia, Russia, Japan, and Greece and by the Cherokee tribe (using dried corncobs). Skin brushing helps to get rid of the dead skin and to stimulate the lymphatic and circulatory systems, which helps the kidneys and liver in releasing excess hormones that have built up within the organs.

Further, dry brushing can prevent cellulite and helps regenerate collagen, and it invigorates and energizes you. Dry brushing is an Ayurvedic ritual that ought to be done before bathing or showering; your skin should be dry for this.

To practice dry brushing:

Employing a body brush with natural bristles (I like ones that have epsom in it as it helps in relaxation and makes you stress free.. Start from the feet and move up toward the torso.

Using long strokes within the direction of your heart, brush each part of the body.

 

4. Self-Massage

In the West, massage is considered as a special treat. Whereas in India, massage is a daily part of life. In India, babies and toddlers are massaged daily, and once they are a bit older, they are taught to massage their elders.

Women get daily massages for forty days after delivery. Once you become familiar with the health and wonder benefits of massages, you won’t be ready to do without them. Ayurveda considers self-massage to be as beneficial as a massage given by another.

Practice self massage and you will soon see the advantages of this common Ayurvedic ritual. The advantage include toned, glowing skin, improved circulation, and relief from stiffness in the joints. This is because massage helps to flush out toxins within the body because of increased circulation. Use sesame, sunflower, or almond oil for massage. It gives a feeling of extra luxurious if you warm it beforehand.

To practice self-massage:

Apply warm oil generously to your body, beginning with your limbs. Use long strokes on your arms and legs and circular motions on your joints. Massage clockwise to release tension, and include areas like your neck and under your arms to focus on lymph nodes.

Massage your abdomen and chest in broad clockwise, circular motions. Follow the trail of the intestine on your stomach, moving abreast of the proper side, then down on the left.

Apply oil to your crown chakra (on mid point of forehead between two eyes just above the nose ridge), working outward in circular motions.

Dip your fingertips within the oil and massage your ears.

Massage your feet (but confirm to wipe off the oil before you walk).

Throughout the massage, send loving intentions to your organs and show gratitude to your body for everything it does for you.

Allow yourself enough time so that the oil soaks into your skin before you dress.

If you don’t have time for a full massage, you'll always take a little scoop of shea butter and provides yourself a foot massage before bed. I prefer sesame oil or mustard oil. This is a sort of acupressure, and also helps moisturize dry skin. In the same span, you are honoring your feet, which are your foundation of the body. They in fact bear the whole body for you throughout the day.

5. Bathing

In past, bathing was considered a gift of health from the gods. Taking baths is one of the regular Ayurvedic rituals and is often a therapeutic activity. Almost every evening, after day's work I enjoy a shower. It is a way to say thanks to your body.

It does cleansing and may enhance physical and psychic energy, remove negativity, and relax your body and mind. In Ayurveda, therapeutic medicine as essential oils and other skin ingredients are given during bath.

 

Conclusion

The benefits of these daily rituals include:

Detoxing allows the system to be nourished.

It enhances your health. 

Instead of promoting a harsh approach, Ayurveda employs several small daily or weekly practices to make sure that your body is gradually detoxing.

Slowly incorporate these practices into your day. These Ayurvedic additions to your daily routine will assist you to continuously keep your body during a rhythm and in balance. Once you recognize your body, you'll adjust certain practices.