Ayurveda Facts to Remember
Ayurveda, the word being the combination of
Ayur and Veda means as a whole, the knowledge of life or the science of
life that not only cures illnesses but prevents the occurrence of the
diseases in those who are healthy.
To keep oneself fit and healthy at all ages ayurveda has proposed numerous suggestions that if followed with dedication maintains health and skin. Some of the ayurvedic rules are as follows:
To keep oneself fit and healthy at all ages ayurveda has proposed numerous suggestions that if followed with dedication maintains health and skin. Some of the ayurvedic rules are as follows:
- According to ayurveda the natural
urges should not be suppressed.
- The bathing water must be clean and
processed with medicinal and aromatic drugs.
- Massage the body regularly with oil
processed with varnya dravyas.
- Hair massage daily is a must to do to
keep hair healthy and shiny. Natural products like bhringaraj oil,
coconut oil, castor oil or any other processed with henna, amla, aloe
vera, brahmi, neem and jatamansi should be used instead of chemical
cosmetics. Massage also relieves insomnia and induces good sleep.
- The remedy of nasya (were medicines
and oils are instilled through the nose) must be administered to cure
diseases that effect head, nose and throat and increase the complexion
of skin also.
- Regular exercise, walking and jogging
is good to keep the physical and mental state of body in good shape.
- Proper care should be taken of the
eyes by applying anjana (eye slaves) that helps prevent diseases,
increase vision and relaxes eyes.
- After daily bath one must wear clean clothes and preferably light color clothes that give relaxing feel and absorb less heat.