The Do’s And Dont’s In Ayurveda

Dietary Do’s And Dont’s

• Avoid synthetic, fried and processed foods.
• Do not eat rich food stuff. eat those which are easily digestible.
• Prefer wheat flour with husk over refined flour.
• Left overs are the biggest source of oxidants. So do not eat them.
• Do not eat foods which are excess oily, cold, hot, salt, sweet or sour.
• Fruits should not be eaten immediately after food.
• Drink warm water to purify your body.
• Drink water 1 and half hours after food.
• Do not go for overeating or undereating.
• Do not skip meals.
• Do not eat forcibly, if you do not want to eat. Go for water and fruits if it is meal time.
• Do not drink tea or coffee after meals.
• If needed, take only water, fruit juice or lemon juice between meals.
• Avoid any physical activity like – swimming, running or having sex immediately after food.
• Be attentive while taking your food. Do not get diverted by watching television, reading, hearing songs or working during meals.
• Eat dinner at least 2 hours prior to sleep.
• Avoid usage of any drugs, cigarettes, alcohols or any addictive substances.

Do’s And Don’ts In Lifestyle

• Go to bed by 10:00 pm and avoid any excitement before sleep.
• Daily exercise is necessary.
• Practise reiki, meditation, pranayam, yoga to reduce daily stress.
• Avoid extreme cold or extreme hot.
• Get your scalp a warm oil massage twice a week. This will keep your mind healthy and active.
• Take short breaks and regular works when your job is sedentary.
• Wake up in the ‘Brahma Muhurta’ i.e. 4:00-6:00 am in the morning.
• After waking gargle your mouth. Drink 300 ml of water before going to the toilet.
• Do not brush your teeth with hard tooth brush. Scrape your tongue once with a tongue cleaner with little pressure. Massage your teeth and gums with a ‘Dant Manjan'(herbal gum powder) after brushing.
• Get your body massaged by mustard oil/olive oil/sesame oil thrice a week.
• Do some stretching exercises.
• Bath in lukewarm water.
• Breakfasts like – sprouts, Idli-sambar, Fruits, Dalia, Porridge, Poha, Dhokla are very helpful. Drink a cup of Kashmiri Tea, Green Tea or Herbal Tea.
• Do not sleep immediately after taking meals.