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Yoga for the mind. Yoga for the body.
Yoga complements the mind and body. It’s an exercise as well as medicinal. Yoga and fitness have been interlinked in India for centuries together. It’s a science that brings together a calm and composed state of the body and soul. Yoga has a lot of elements to it. It has an ailment to everyone of your health issues. It tackles stress and anxiety, depression, breathing problems, high blood pressure, heart diseases, obesity and a lot more. The ways in which yoga can benefit you is highly diverse and versatile.
Related: 5 yoga pose to heal your back pain
So you have good health, check. And now you want to focus on having a body that will make you fall in love with yourself again? Then read on to know how Yoga can help you shed some kilos and keep you in shape.
Yoga and fitness go together.It is something that can you practice at home with great ease. There are some really simple exercises which you can practice, every day in your home. As mentioned earlier on, Yoga comes to the rescue for various requirements. There are different styles of yoga that are needed to be performed based on what you need. There’s yoga for flexibility, for muscle strength, toning your body, better posture, for weight loss, for weight gain, and so much more. It also helps you maintain a balanced diet by making you aware of the amount of food intake. Since it gives you peace of mind, along with helping your fitness regime, you’re more likely to be aware of what you eat and how much you eat. Yoga tends to naturally take care of cutting down binge eating because you discipline your mind and your body, as a whole.
Related : Ritucharya Basics- as per Ayurveda!
Certain styles of yoga such as hatha yoga, upa yoga and the likes all cater to your body fitness. Upa Yoga for example uses your own body weight to do exercises. So you can exercise wherever you are. Not only does it strengthen your muscles but it also makes your very flexible. It stretches and relaxes muscles and you will notice how flexible you’ve become in a couple of week’s time. Power Yoga, ashtanga yoga, all help in toning your muscles. It effectively strengthens you muscles. Coming to posture, it corrects the way you sit and stand. Most of us have the wrong of sitting and standing, we tend to slouch. But with the help of yoga, you can say goodbye to all the slouching you’ve done for all these years.
Yoga does help in weight loss, it can solely help reduce weight if you’re consistent and practice yoga over a continued period of time. Or you can always team up the less vigorous Yoga exercises with your favorite outdoor exercises like cycling, running or even if you’re a gym person.
Related: The Best Bodybuilding Routines for Beginners
Everyone wants to be all fit and in shape. Everyone wants good health. If there is one thing that can give you both without having to compromise on fitness and good health, then you really need to grab that yoga mat and get started!
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TOP TEN HEALTHY “SUPER-COOLERS” FOR SUMMER!
“Summer”- doesn’t it bring in a déjà vu of the endless play hours, picnics, ice creams, ice lollies & family holidays?? However, with the endless time spent with our families & friends, we generally tend to stuff ourselves with more of sugary drinks, colas, fried & junk foods. People very commonly believe the myth- “Our body increases its metabolism in summers & we lose weight faster. However a review article by Baranowski et al (Childhood Obesity, 2014) indicates the increased obesity rates in children during summer months due to high calorie food choices. Similarly, with the increasing obesity rates in India, it’s the need of time we choose healthy food options! Here’s a check list of top ten healthy & cooling summer foods you should include in your diet-
1.Cucumber– The good old “cooling cucumber” is the Nutritionist’s top picks in summer since it contains high water content & is super low in calories. Cucumber is rich source of vitamin C & minerals. So have “a cucumber every day” as salads or as a cooling smoothie!
2.Coconut water– It the best “cleansing & cooling” low calorie drink. Coconut water not only helps us replenish our body’s water but also helps correct the electrolyte balance. It’s also the best pick as sports drink for health & fitness enthusiasts, due to the negligible sugar content.
Related: 7 Home Remedies for Psoriasis
3.Melons- These naturally sweet fruits are ideal to curb your sweet cravings! Melons have 90% water content, are natural coolers & are ideal in weight loss diet due to the low calorie content. Toss them in a fruit salad or a melon smoothie/ lassi for a sweet & tasty delicacy!
4.Lemons– The best “Vitamin C shot”, lemons also contain high water content & are super-low in calories too! Hot water with lemon & honey early mornings, is the Nutritionist’s pick to boost metabolism, cleanse our body from toxins & also a fix for managing acidity. So have your daily dose of lemon or lemon juice in salads, dals or as the classic low sugar lemonade.
5.Kokum (garcinia indica) – is very commonly used in coastal food preparations. Kokum variations right from dried kokum, fresh pulps, sherbets or dried candies are popularly used in Maharashtrian cusine. Kokum is rich in antioxidants, is a natural cooler & is very effective in reducing acidity, improving digestion. Add in kokum in your daily diet by making a kokum cooler drink or simply adding in your daily dals.
Related: 3 tips to cure your constipation
6.Curd– The perfect snack to beat the heat! Low fat & non-flavoured curds are low-cal & have “good bacteria” which help improve our immunity; have loads of B-complex vitamins & calcium. Raitas, chaas, smoothies are best ways of incorporating curd in your daily diet.
7.Subja seeds-Commonly known as “falooda seeds” or “basil seeds”, are known to control body heat. Subja seeds are low-cal, manage blood sugars & also help in weight loss. Toss up a teaspoon soaked subja seeds in your oats porridge or fruit smoothies or even in your daily glass of milk.
8.Bottle gourd– Commonly called as “dudhi” or “lauki” is packed with plenty of fiber & is a rich source of many nutrients like Vit. C, B-complex vitamins & minerals magnesium & potassium. It has a very high water content which makes it the best pick for a low-cal cooling food. Try healthy puddings or stuffed rotis to incorporate it in your diet.
Related: Yoga for the mind. Yoga for the body.
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Depression in Ayurveda!
What is Clinical Depression?
A constant sense of hopelessness and despair is a sign you may have major depression, also known as clinical depression.
Major depressive disorder affects approximately 14.8 million American adults, or about 6.7 percent of the U.S. population age 18 and older, in a given years.
Women experience more depression then men. This 2:1 ratio exists regardless of racial or ethnic background or economic status. The lifetime prevalence of major depression is 20-26% for women and 8-12% for men. (Journal of the American Medical Association, 1996).
With major depression, it may be difficult to:
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Emotional Intelligence – A Must Practice!
Have you cleaned your mind areas this week?
Hey I feel terrible now a days baby and I can’t find out the reason behind it.
It’s being your nature, wifey! Stop being very sensitive in all manners.
Many of us must have heard such type of conversation among husband and wife. That husband feels wives being sensitive without any reason. But dear husbands, women minds are born like that, maybe hormonal difference make them to behave like that. Ladies be short tempered or may be little more emotional then husband in expression.
For that, we need some cleaning process of our mind.
Now many of you will ask is my mind a dirty room so that I will have to clean by vacuum cleaner machines. .lolz
Certainly yes, your mind is being sick of disgusting thoughts. So you need to clean it by having conversation of your own soul.
Let me tell you a small story. Today morning was nothing great then other ones for me. Just same routine, I woke up, made my kids wake up. Make them ready for school, packed lunch for them meanwhile my husband also went for office . I made breakfast for him as well. After finishing my house hold work, I got ready for my office , packed my lunch. I greeted all my colleagues in my office n started my work. Then suddenly a customer called me and started to shout at me regarding our products n bla bla. Actually it’s really a part of my job, still his attitude was very bad so I felt bad for whole day. Then I asked my manager to handle the issue, n he was taking care of it. That’s okay. Matter should have been finished by that but it didn’t. It was going on and off my mind.
In the evening, my kids were around me and playing but I was not happy from inside. I made dinner but it became very spicy. So nobody could eat it. Also had a small argument with my husband. Now also next day it’s gonna same routine.
Now the thing is. The matter what happened to me is routine , it may happen to anyone. But why it keep on running in our minds till many days, maybe months and maybe years. If some one asks you what gift you got on your 17th birthday from your dad then maybe you won’t be able to answer it but if you had fight in that year. You must know each and every lines of the fights.
Yes, shit happens in everybody’s life. But you have to move on by forgetting it or by forgiving .
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7 Amazing Tips to Reduce your Stress!
How you handle stress makes a big difference in how you feel. It might even help your blood pressure, blood sugar level, and the rest of you, your body and your mind as well. Use these strategies to stop stress as early as possible and don’t let it ruin your life.
Go on Vacation Alone
Spending time outdoors, even close to your home, is very much linked to better well-being. When you are in hands of nature, and relaxing watching butterflies and also like walking on green grass nothing can beat that amazing feeling! Even a few minutes can make a difference in how you feel.
Smile! You are Beautiful:) even if you are not on Camera
Just smile! It really decrease your actual stress levels. especially a genuine smile that’s formed by the muscles around your eyes as well as your mouth – reduces your body’s stress responses, even if you don’t feel happy. Smiling also helps lower heart rates faster once your stressful situation ends.
Smell Some Roses and lavender!
Certain scents like roses may soothe. In one study, nurses who pinned small vials of lavender oil to their clothes felt their stress ease, while nurses who didn’t felt more stressed. Lavender may affect some painkillers and anti-anxiety medications, so if you’re taking either, check with your doctor before use.
Music!
Are you into a stressful situation? Music can help you relax. In one study, people had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol when they listened to a recording of Latin choral music before doing something stressful (like doing math out loud or giving a speech) than when they listened to a recording of sweet sound water.
Be Kind to Yourself
We all have a constant stream of thoughts running through our heads, and we always have some feeling of guilt,anger and sadness. But Staying positive and doing self-talk will help you calm down and get a better grip on the situation. Talk to yourself in the same gentle, encouraging way you’d help a friend in need. “Everything will be OK,” for instance, or “I’ll figure out how to handle this.”
Write write and write!
Writing down your thoughts can be a great emotional outlet. Once they’re on paper, you can start working out a plan to resolve them. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer pen and notebook, a phone app, or a file on your laptop. The important thing is that you’re honest about your feelings.
Make Your Breathing Stronger!
Feeling less stressed is as close as your next breath. Focusing on your breath curbs your body’s “fight or flight” reaction to pressure or fear, and it pulls your attention away from negative thoughts. Sit comfortably in a quiet place. Breathe in slowly through your nose, letting your chest and lower belly rise and your abdomen expand. Breathe out just as slowly, repeating a word or phrase that helps you relax. To reap the most benefit, repeat for at least 10 minutes.
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How to practice a mindfulness?
Mindfulness.
What is it actually?
It’s a simple word. It suggests that the mind is fully attending to what’s happening, to what you’re doing, you’re moving through. That might seem trivial, except for the annoying fact that we so often stay away from our actual mind site.
Our mind usually takes a roller-coaster rides and we lose touch with our body, and eventually we’re so much into our thoughts about something that just happened or sometimes we start daydreaming. And that makes us anxious/sad.
How to practice a mindfulness?
One way which is very easy and simpler is to meditate. A basic method is to focus your thoughts on your own breathing—a practice called “mindful breathing.”
Sit a aside and practice this on same place everyday, you’ll find it easier to focus attention on your breath in your daily life—an important skill to help you deal with stress, anxiety, and negative emotions like anger,jealousy also try to cool yourself down when your temper increases, and sharpen your ability to concentrate.
Time required:
Start with 10 minutes daily for at least a week (though research suggests that mindfulness increases the more you practice it).
How to practice it?
The most simple way to do mindful breathing is simply to focus your attention on your breath, the inhale and exhale. It’s about taking a pause in your breathing techniques. You can do this while standing too, but ideally you’ll be sitting or even lying in a very comfortable position. Your eyes may be open or closed, but you may find it easier to maintain your focus if you close your eyes.With closed eyes, you can stop your visuals so that it would help you to focus on your body.
It can help to set aside a designated time for this exercise, but it can also help to practice it when you’re feeling particularly in tough mental health state. Experts believe a regular practice of mindful breathing can make it easier to do it in difficult situations. Your tolerance would increase.
Sometimes, especially when trying to calm yourself in a stressful moment, it might help to start by taking an deep breath: a deep inhale through your nostrils (3 seconds), hold your breath (2 seconds), and a long exhale through your mouth (4 seconds).
Otherwise, simply observe each breath without trying to adjust it; it may help to focus on the rise and fall of your chest or the sensation through your nostrils. Try to feel all the sensations which are going through your body. As you do so, you may find that your mind wanders, distracted by thoughts or bodily sensations. That’s okay.
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5 Yoga Pose To Heal Your Back Pain
1.Dhanurasana
Bow Pose is an intermediate yoga backbend that deeply opens the chest and the front of the body. If you’ve ever spent a day hunched over a computer, or if you practice sports that include a forward-reaching motion — such as swimming, cycling, or golfing — you know how good it feels to stretch your arms and lift your chest. Bending backward is a natural way to regain balance after hunching forward!
Named after an archer’s bow, the Sanskrit term for Bow Pose — “Dhanurasana” (DAHN-yoor-AHS-uh-nuh) — comes from two words:
“Dhanu” — meaning “bow”
“Asana” — meaning “pose”
2.Bridge Pose — Setu Bandha Sarvangasana
It is a beginning backbend that helps to open the chest and stretch the thighs. Its Sanskrit name comes from five different words:
“Setu” — meaning “bridge”
“Bandha” — meaning “lock”
“Sarva” — meaning “all”
“Anga” — meaning “limb”
“Asana” — meaning “pose”
When you’re in the pose, your arms and legs create a “locked bridge” with your body. This pose can be used as preparation for deeper backbends, or practiced with a block as a restorative pose.
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Ayurveda – the oldest holistic health approach!
Ayurvedic medicine (“Ayurveda” for short) is one of the world’s oldest holistic (“whole-body”) healing systems. It was developed more than 3,000 years ago in India.It’s based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Its main goal is to promote good health, not fight disease. But treatments may be geared toward specific health problems.
Ayurveda and Your Life Energy
Students of CAM therapy believe that everything in the universe – dead or alive – is connected. If your mind, body, and spirit are in harmony with the universe, you have good health. When something disrupts this balance, you get sick. Among the things that can upset this balance are genetic or birth defects, injuries, climate and seasonal change, age, and your emotions.
Those who practice Ayurveda believe every person is made of five basic elements found in the universe: space, air, fire, water, and earth.
These combine in the human body to form three life forces or energies, called doshas. They control how your body works. They are Vata dosha (space and air); Pitta dosha (fire and water); and Kapha dosha (water and earth).
Everyone inherits a unique mix of the three doshas. But one is usually stronger than the others. Each one controls a different body function. It’s believed that your chances of getting sick — and the health issues you develop — are linked to the balance of your doshas.
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HOW DOES MEDITATION LEAD TO ENLIGHTENMENT?
We have heard about the benefit of practicing meditation, but very few believe that meditation can serve to bring the divinity from within. We believe in god and pray to him with the highest faith.
We have heard the story about God that he has created the man in his own image, but in truth, God has placed the soul in each one of us, in his own image. The time we realize the soul, we understand God and understands the laws of nature and life in a human form.
From the time, we are born on this earth, the process of evolution starts for the humans. The intelligent souls, who were wise enough to raise the query, received the liberation from the self-effort like Gautama Buddha, Mahavira, Lao Tzu and many sages of the past. Krishna, Muhammad, Jesus have also had the same realization.
The one thing that was common in all the sages and the prophets or messenger of god was meditation. This small truth is enough to drive our attention to meditation. Liberation is not possible without meditation.
Meditation leads to enlightenment, and enlightenment leads to liberation. Life doesn’t end with enlightenment, and if it would have ended then Gautama Buddha had not served the world for another forty-six years after enlightenment.
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How to practice a mindfulness?
Mindfulness.What is it actually?It’s a simple word. It suggests that the mind is fully attending to what’s happening, to what you’re doing, you’re moving through. That might seem trivial, except for the annoying fact that we so often stay away from our actual mind site.Our mind usually takes a roller-coaster rides and we lose touch with our body, and eventually we’re so much into our thoughts about something that just happened or sometimes we start daydreaming. And that makes us anxious/sad.How to practice a mindfulness?One way which is very easy and simpler is to meditate. A basic method is to focus your thoughts on your own breathing—a practice called “mindful breathing.”Sit a aside and practice this on same place everyday, you’ll find it easier to focus attention on your breath in your daily life—an important skill to help you deal with stress, anxiety, and negative emotions like anger,jealousy also try to cool yourself down when your temper increases, and sharpen your ability to concentrate.Time required:Start with 10 minutes daily for at least a week (though research suggests that mindfulness increases the more you practice it).How to practice it?The most simple way to do mindful breathing is simply to focus your attention on your breath, the inhale and exhale. It’s about taking a pause in your breathing techniques. You can do this while standing too, but ideally you’ll be sitting or even lying in a very comfortable position. Your eyes may be open or closed, but you may find it easier to maintain your focus if you close your eyes.With closed eyes, you can stop your visuals so that it would help you to focus on your body.It can help to set aside a designated time for this exercise, but it can also help to practice it when you’re feeling particularly in tough mental health state. Experts believe a regular practice of mindful breathing can make it easier to do it in difficult situations. Your tolerance would increase.Sometimes, especially when trying to calm yourself in a stressful moment, it might help to start by taking an deep breath: a deep inhale through your nostrils (3 seconds), hold your breath (2 seconds), and a long exhale through your mouth (4 seconds).Otherwise, simply observe each breath without trying to adjust it; it may help to focus on the rise and fall of your chest or the sensation through your nostrils. Try to feel all the sensations which are going through your body. As you do so, you may find that your mind wanders, distracted by thoughts or bodily sensations. That’s okay.Find a super comfortable position.You can be seated on a chair or on the floor on a cushion. Keep your back upright, but not too straight. Hands resting wherever they’re comfortable. Tongue on the roof of your mouth or wherever it’s comfortable. Keep your body so relaxed.Feel your body. Calm the body movements.Try to notice the shape of your body, its weight. Let yourself relax and become curious about your body seated here—the sensations it experiences, the touch, the connection with the floor or the chair. The way your sensations with your skin, and all other senses. Relax any areas of tightness or tension. Just breathe.Focus into your breath.Feel the natural flow of breath—inside out. You don’t have to do anything to your breath. Not long, not short, just natural.In the beginning start with the calming your body movements. Gradually you will also hear your sound of your heart too. Then Notice where you feel your breath in your body. It might be in your lungs. It may be in your chest or throat or in your nostrils. See if you can feel the sensations of breath, one breath at a time. When one breath ends, the next breath begins.Don’t Be so strict to your roller-coaster thoughts.Now as you do this, you will notice that your mind may start to jump your attention from one area to another. You may start thinking about other things. If this happens,it is very common. it is not a problem. It’s very natural. Don’t feel guilty about it. You can say “thinking” or “wandering” in your head softly. And then gently redirect your attention right back to the breathing.Stay here for 6 to 7 minutes.Notice your breath, in silence. From time to time, you’ll be lost in thought, then return to your breath.
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Overcoming Your Bipolar disorder!
Bipolar disorder affects as many as 5.7 million American adults, which is about 2.6 percent of the population over the age of eighteen.
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day routine.
There are four basic types of bipolar disorder; all of them involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels.
Less severe manic periods are known as hypo manic episodes.
Bipolar I disorder involves one or more manic episodes in easy terms.
Bipolar II disorder defines no manic episodes, but one or more hypo manic episodes and one or more major depressive episode.
Cyclothymic disorder describes a history of hypo manic episodes with periods of depression that do not meet criteria for major depressive episodes.
When the episodes do not fall into the previous three subcategories, the term Bipolar Disorder NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) is used and defined as: “A catchall category, diagnosed when the disorder does not fall within a specific sub type.”
Ayurveda’s Definition
Traditional Ayurveda has no specific equivalent disease for the diagnosis of bipolar disorder written in the classical Ayurvedic texts of Charaka and Sushruta. Charaka uses the term “Unmada” as a very general term for insanity.
According to modern practitioners of Ayurveda, bipolar disorder is described as a lack of stability or ojas, which leads to difficulty sustaining emotional responses, low sattva Guna (peaceful quality of mind), and high Vata.
Ojas is supposed to “maintain immunity, strength, integrity, and vitality.”
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Overcoming Your Bipolar disorder!
Bipolar disorder affects as many as 5.7 million American adults, which is about 2.6 percent of the population over the age of eighteen.
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day routine.
There are four basic types of bipolar disorder; all of them involve clear changes in mood, energy, and activity levels.
Less severe manic periods are known as hypo manic episodes.
Bipolar I disorder involves one or more manic episodes in easy terms.
Bipolar II disorder defines no manic episodes, but one or more hypo manic episodes and one or more major depressive episode.
Cyclothymic disorder describes a history of hypo manic episodes with periods of depression that do not meet criteria for major depressive episodes.
When the episodes do not fall into the previous three subcategories, the term Bipolar Disorder NOS (Not Otherwise Specified) is used and defined as: “A catchall category, diagnosed when the disorder does not fall within a specific sub type.”
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TOP TEN HEALTHY “SUPER-COOLERS” FOR SUMMER!
“Summer”- doesn’t it bring in a déjà vu of the endless play hours, picnics, ice creams, ice lollies & family holidays?? However, with the endless time spent with our families & friends, we generally tend to stuff ourselves with more of sugary drinks, colas, fried & junk foods. People very commonly believe the myth- “Our body increases its metabolism in summers & we lose weight faster. However a review article by Baranowski et al (Childhood Obesity, 2014) indicates the increased obesity rates in children during summer months due to high calorie food choices. Similarly, with the increasing obesity rates in India, it’s the need of time we choose healthy food options! Here’s a check list of top ten healthy & cooling summer foods you should include in your diet-
1.Cucumber– The good old “cooling cucumber” is the Nutritionist’s top picks in summer since it contains high water content & is super low in calories. Cucumber is rich source of vitamin C & minerals. So have “a cucumber every day” as salads or as a cooling smoothie!
2.Coconut water– It the best “cleansing & cooling” low calorie drink. Coconut water not only helps us replenish our body’s water but also helps correct the electrolyte balance. It’s also the best pick as sports drink for health & fitness enthusiasts, due to the negligible sugar content.
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How to overcome pre menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
PMDD all you know is extended form of PMS- pre menstrual syndrome. Most of the women of their entire life suffer from PMS. But the symptoms of PMS are much low in intensity. So women can easily cope up well with it. But in PMDD, she becomes weak mentally as well physically.
There’s no particular treatment of this syndrome but the nature can help you by bringing herbs into your lifestyle.
PMDD has significant effect on your mental health because 2nd phase of your menstrual cycle is releasing projesterone hormones more. So it affects more on mental level.
These are some remedies
1. Cold pack on abdomen
Blood circulation increases in this period and cold therapy always work in pain relief.
2. Switch on to fruit sugar
Many women craves sweet in this period because of hormonal imbalance. And it’s nothing wrong in it. But having fruit is the right choice because can sugar makes worse the condition. Do not go for ice creams and cup cakes. It’s a difficult a bit ladies but push your self for a change. You will see the miracle! Go for apples, strawberries, blue berries wow! You ll be so relaxed ..
3. Add more follate
Spinach is the best choice , it’s very healthy for womb and if you’re planning your kid, it’s the best form of natural follate.
4. Say no to anti depressant
Go for counselling, a better choice. Less you take medications, you will feel good. Maybe that will take time, also need extra efforts. Keep your self busy in your hobbies. Say no to negative people around you! Respect elders, be a kid with children. You will see there’s a new hope new life ahead without having anti depression drugs.
Push your self to do breathing meditation . Calm and relax your self.
Survive your self! Talk to your self!
Be great ! Be you!
And remember you are awesome ..
visit-http://www.ourholistichealth.org/how-to-overcome-pre-menstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd/
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Yoga for the mind. Yoga for the body
Yoga complements the mind and body. It’s an exercise as well as medicinal. Yoga and fitness have been interlinked in India for centuries together. It’s a science that brings together a calm and composed state of the body and soul. Yoga has a lot of elements to it. It has an ailment to everyone of your health issues. It tackles stress and anxiety, depression, breathing problems, high blood pressure, heart diseases, obesity and a lot more. The ways in which yoga can benefit you is highly diverse and versatile.
So you have good health, check. And now you want to focus on having a body that will make you fall in love with yourself again? Then read on to know how Yoga can help you shed some kilos and keep you in shape.
Yoga and fitness go together.It is something that can you practice at home with great ease. There are some really simple exercises which you can practice, every day in your home. As mentioned earlier on, Yoga comes to the rescue for various requirements. There are different styles of yoga that are needed to be performed based on what you need. There’s yoga for flexibility, for muscle strength, toning your body, better posture, for weight loss, for weight gain, and so much more. It also helps you maintain a balanced diet by making you aware of the amount of food intake. Since it gives you peace of mind, along with helping your fitness regime, you’re more likely to be aware of what you eat and how much you eat. Yoga tends to naturally take care of cutting down binge eating because you discipline your mind and your body, as a whole.
Related : Ritucharya Basics- as per Ayurveda!
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and Ayurveda
Symptoms of Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
specific to winter-onset SAD, sometimes called winter depression, may include:
Tiredness / low energy
Problems with other people, Kind of anti-social personality
Hypersensitivity to rejection
Heavy, feeling in the arms or legs
Oversleeping
Appetite changes, especially a craving for foods high in carbohydrates
Weight gain
The specific cause of seasonal affective disorder remains unknown. Some factors that may come into play include:
Your biological clock (circadian rhythm). The reduced level of sunlight in fall and winter may cause winter-onset SAD. This decrease in sunlight may disrupt your body’s internal clock and lead to feelings of depression.
Serotonin levels. A drop in serotonin, a brain chemical (neurotransmitter) that affects mood, might play a role in SAD. Reduced sunlight can cause a drop in serotonin that may trigger depression.
Melatonin levels. The change in season can disrupt the balance of the body’s level of melatonin, which plays a role in sleep patterns and mood.
Understanding SAD through Ayurveda
Every season is associated with a dosha in Ayurveda — spring season with Kapha Dosha, summer season with Pitta Dosha and winter with Vata Dosha. Each of these doshas has a tendency to increase within the physiology during its season. Thus, the heat of summer tends to aggravate the Pitta in us, while a dry, cold and windy winter tends to increase Vata.
These seasonal fluctuations of the doshas within us can be balanced by eating properly for the season. Desh (place) and kala (time) are important considerations in choosing what you eat as per Ayurveda. If you reflect, some of these choices come naturally to most of us — we like cool beverages on a sunny day and love to wrap our fingers around a hot mug of soup on a cold evening.
Vata dosha is composed of the air and space elements, and it governs all movement in the body. Vata is the dominant seasonal dosha from mid-October to mid-February. Even for those with less Vata in our bodily constitution, it is important to take steps to keep Vata in balance during this time because of its seasonal influence.
Signs of an aggravated Vata include an indigestion, gas, constipation, intestinal cramps, poor assimilation and fatigue.
We can easily correlate these symptoms with SAD.
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इस नवरात्रि स्वस्थ रहने के लिए इन चीज़ों से करें परहेज़
नवरात्रि को शास्त्रों में आध्यात्मिक चेतना को जागृत करने का समय माना गया है, इसलिए इस दौरान भगवान में आस्था रखने वालों को और व्रत रखने वालों को नियमों का पालन करना चाहिए। उपवास के दौरान नियमों का पालन करने के साथ-साथ आपको स्वास्थ्य का भी विशेष ध्यान रखना चाहिए। शुद्धता और पवित्रता से जुड़े इस पर्व के समय व्रत रखने वालों के लिए सबसे महत्वपूर्ण बात होती है- ‘क्या खाएं और किस चीज़ से परहेज़ करें’। इन बातों को ध्यान में रखते हुए हमने आपके लिए इस ब्लॉग में उन सभी चीज़ों का वर्णन किया है जिनसे आपको दूरी बनाए रखनी चाहिए।
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