Constipation: Copper pot, fill it with drinking water, keep it overnight (room temperature), next morning warm up the water and drink it first in the morning.
Gas – Abdominal: Drink Ginger juice 1 ml to 2 ml with warm water. And / Or Drink Club Soda with some salt & Black pepper powder.
Common Cold: Ginger powder, Ghee (Clarified Butter) & Jaggery (Brown Sugar) mix them together in same quantity and have it first thing in the morning.
Indigestion: Ginger powder, Ghee (Clarified Butter) & Jaggery (Brown Sugar) mix them together in same quantity and make small balls size of small marbles and have it after each meal.
Poor – Metabolism: Ginger powder, Ghee (Clarified Butter) & Jaggery (Brown Sugar) mix them together in same quantity and make small balls size of small marbles have it after each meal.
Cough: Apply Vicks Vaporub (or similar products) on the chest & gently massage clockwise. Also take a 1 glass of milk, add 1 tsp. of Turmeric powder, warm it up, and drink it. You can repeat it several times of day if you wish or according to the condition of person.
Vomiting: ½ gram of ground cardamom, mix with 1 tsp. Honey and have it slowly. And / Or Drink Club Soda with some salt and black pepper powder added.
Worms: First thing in the morning, Eat 1 small piece of Jaggery (Brown sugar) then wait for 5 minutes and eat 1 tsp. of Caraway Seeds or Caraway powder.
Acidity: Drink 1 glass of milk with 1 tsp. of Ghee (clarified butter)
Colic Pain (Stomach Pain): Take a ½ gram of Asafetida (Hing Powder / Indian Spice), then mix it with little water make a paste of it and fill up your Belly button (umbilicus), lie down for 15-30 minutes and you will release some gas for few times, after that you will be fine.
Fat Remover / Weight Loss: Boil 1 glass of water, cool it down then add 1 tsp. of Honey and drink it. Do this every morning. Or take 5 – 10 gms. of Triphala Powder boil it with 1 ½ glass of water for 5 – 10 minutes, then cool it down little as the temperature you can handle to drink, drink it everyday.
Paralysis: Black pepper powder mix it with Sesame seed oil, warm it up & massage on effected areas regularly.
Debility (weakness): Take a 1 glass of Milk, add 1 tsp. of Ghee (clarified butter), add little bit of Ginger powder, warm it up and drink it regularly. And / Or Eat Chick peas, split chick peas, roasted chick peas. And / Or Eat 5 Dates with Ghee (clarified butter), everyday in the morning.
Eye Problems: 1 tsp of Triphala powder, soak it whole night in the one glass of water, next morning filter it with cheese cloth and wash your eyes with it several time a day. Do it regularly, it makes big difference.
Ear Problems: If you have whistling sound eat Pecan nuts (walnuts), And / Or Sesame seed oil or Ghee (clarified butter) warm it up on low temperature and pour 2-3 drops into ears regularly.
Tooth/Gums Problems: Sesame seeds oil or Clove oil, massage gently with your fingers on teeth & gums every morning. Always use soft brush, don’t brush your teeth more then one time, but if you will like to then use your finger then brush. There is some great Ayurvedic toothpowder/toothpaste available at Ayurved Centre, 416-778-9341
Sleeplessness / Insomnia: Massage Ghee (Clarified Butter) or Castor oil on the feet before going to the bed daily for 5 to 10 minutes.
Mental Disorders: Massage Sesame seed oil / Ghee (Clarified Butter) gently on the forehead, scalp regularly any time of the day or do it at night, next morning do shampoo. And / Or Soak 2-5 almonds over night in the water, next morning, remove skin of almonds and have it.
Piles: Take cotton and soak it with castor oil and apply and placed on effected areas and keep it for while.
Bed Wetting: Do massage with Ghee (clarified Butter) on the abdomen (clockwise) for 5 to 10 minutes, before going to the bed on regular basis. And / Or Chew Black Sesame seeds (5 gms), before going to the bed And / Or Coriander powder with Sugar (10 gms. Each), mix it together & have it 2-3 times a day in summertime only.
Night Discharge: Small towel soak it with the cool water and placed on the abdomen & then go to the bed. And / Or First thing in the morning, swallow 3 pieces of Black Pepper, then eat 2 tsp of Ghee (Clarified Butter) regularly.
Sexual Weakness: 1 or 2 tsp. of Ashwagandha Powder (Indian Ginseng), 1 tsp. of Ghee (Clarified Butter), 1 cup of milk & sugar for your taste, boil it for 5-10 minutes then drink it with temperature you can handle as hot or warm. Do it regularly in the morning or once a day. Also eat 1 tsp. Chyavanprash twice a day, regularly. And / Or Eat Urid Dal (lentils) in your food. Also have warm milk and butter in your meals. If you have less Sperm Counts then fry 5 to 10 gms. Onions into the Ghee (clarified Butter), twice a day.
Skin problems / Prickles / Eczema / Acne / Pimples: Gently massage affected areas with Ghee regularly then after 2-3 hours take a shower or sleep over with it at night. Take a shower only with Sandalwood soap or Neem Soap only. And / Or make a paste with Milk, Sandalwood powder & Rose water and apply on effected areas, when its dry take a shower with warm water not a hot water and again only use above mentioned soaps.
Hair Loss: Regularly do massage on the crown area of the head with Ayurvedic Medicated oil and use Ayurvedic Shampoos (but when you do massage always use your palm not a fingers because your nails will cut your hair more).
Eye problems: Massaging Castor oil on your feet regularly not only improves your vision but may be help you reduce numbers on the glasses.
Low Blood Pressure: First thing in the morning, 3 pieces of Whole Black Pepper swallow it regularly.
Drinking Hot Water
Drinking hot water regularly is a classical Ayurvedic recommendation for balancing Vata and Kapha dosha, strengthening digestive power, and reducing metabolic waste (Ama) that may have accumulated. Boil a sufficient amount of unchlorinated tap water or (still) mineral water in an open saucepan, for at least ten minutes. Keep this water in a thermos flask and take a few sips (or more, if you are thirsty) every half-hour throughout the day. It is the frequency rather than the quantity that is important here. To increase the positive effect you can add 1-2 slices of fresh ginger (or a pinch of ginger powder) to the water when boiling it.
Exercising for Good Health
Exercise is an important part of Maharishi Ayurveda but as with many good things in life, there is a limit to the amount of exercise that should be taken, and if one goes beyond this, the results will be negative rather than positive.
Do not strain the body in your daily exercise. Remain within 50% of your capacity When you begin to breathe heavily or perspire a lot, then you should stop or slow down.
Regularity is the key to success. A quarter of an hour each day is better than five hours once a week.
Do your exercise preferably in the mornings between 6 and 10 o'clock.
Follow a healthy diet, and support mind and body with Ayurvedic food supplements.
Observe the important relaxation and regeneration phase after exercise.
Practise Yoga Asanas regularly.
Daily Oil Massage
One of the most enjoyable things you can do for your body and health is to have a full-body oil massage in the morning before your bath or shower. An oil massage has a soothing effect on the nervous system (Vata), strengthens the circulation, and helps to remove toxins from the body. The Ayurvedic texts explain that the use of oil massage brings about a soft, flexible, strong and attractive body. It is extremely beneficial for the skin and should therefore be done regularly.
Guidelines for oil massage
Allow about 15 minutes, in the morning. The massage can be done either standing up or sitting down, in a comfortably warm room. Ideally the oil should be heated beforehand to a little above body temperature. Massage slowly and evenly, using the whole hand. By the end of the massage, a thin film of oil should cover the whole body.
Start by massaging the head region, with small circular movements. Then do the neck, throat, shoulders, arms and hands. Massage the limbs with long straight strokes up and down; for the joints use circular movements. The chest and stomach area should be massaged very gently. Use circular strokes on the chest, straight up-and-down strokes over the breastbone and solar plexus. For the abdomen use a slow, circular, clockwise movement. Massage the back and the base of spine up and down with the flat of the hands - as far as you can comfortably reach. The legs are done in the same manner as the arms: circular movements on the joints, straight strokes on the limbs. Finally, massage the feet and the soles of the feet. Best results are achieved if you leave the oil on for 15 minutes at least, before taking a bath or a shower, so that the body has time to absorb the oil. If you are short of time, then massage only the head, ears and soles of the feet.
Soothing Sleep
Nowadays many people find it difficult to switch off in the evening and enjoy a good, deep sleep. The Ayurvedic texts give the following recommendations for people who have difficulty in sleeping: Regular oil massages; occupying oneself with pleasant and uplifting things; warm baths; light food in the evening (e.g. soups) and not taken too late; use of aroma oils; listening to relaxing and pleasing music; a comfortable bed and a pleasant atmosphere in the bedroom. Ayurveda recommends going to bed before ten o'clock: Each time of day has a different "quality". From 6 to 10 in the evening Kapha dosha is predominant, which facilitates failing asleep. From 10 o'clock onwards is Pitta time, when mental experiences should be being processed during sleep. If instead one remains awake, it is a common experience that the tiredness gradually disappears and one is then unable to fall asleep till well past midnight.
Recipes for Lassi
Lassi is an Ayurvedic yoghurt drink, which not only tastes wonderful but also helps digestion and balances all the doshas. Yogurt and lassi are not considered the same thing in Maharishi Ayurveda. Lassi is best taken after lunch or late afternoon rather than evening.Basic recipe for making lassi: Blend thoroughly one part fresh, set yoghurt with 2-4 parts water, preferably using a mixer or a whisk). The flavours may be varied to suit your taste and the season. Try cooling rose or coconut, and cardamom with a little sugar in summer, and warming almond or salt in winter.Rose lassi: Before mixing, add a few drops of rosewater, and sweeten if desired (rosewater can be obtained in delicatessen and chemist shops).Almond Energy lassi: Before mixing, add 1/2 - 1 teaspoon of "Almond Energy" powder.Coconut lassi: Add a dash of coconut milk or coconut puree, and cane sugar if desired. An added refinement could be to add a pinch of vanilla and cardamom.Digestive lassi (helpful for gas problems): Add some rock salt, ground cumin, and two pinches of cumin, half a tsp of fresh coriander chopped. According to Ayurveda, salt lassi is particularly good for the digestion.Also try lassi with vanilla, cardamom or cinnamon.
Relaxed Meals for Good Health
The following tips on healthy eating are simple and yet very effective. If your eating and dietary habits are substantially different from these, introduce the Ayurvedic guidelines gradually. These tips are for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat, diagnose or mitigate a disease. If you are under the care of a doctor check with her/him the suitability for you of these suggestions.
Eat only when genuinely hungry and when your last meal is fully digested (about 3-6 hours after a main meal).
Eat in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. While eating you should not read, work or watch television. Always sit down to eat.
Do not over eat. After eating, the stomach should be only up to 3/4 full.
Sit quietly for 5-10 minutes at the end of each meal
Lunch should be the main meal of the day. Breakfast and evening meals should be light. The evening meal should not be taken too late.
In the evening avoid heavy foods such as meat, fish, yoghurt, cheese, buttermilk and fromage frais.
Try to be regular in your meal times. Eat at the same times each day.
Avoid eating between meals. Instead drink hot water, or if necessary eat ripe sweet fruit.
Food should be freshly prepared; it should be wholesome and should taste good. Avoid reheated or stale food.
Most of one's food should be cooked, as the body can more easily absorb cooked food. Raw food should be eaten only as a side dish (e. g. salad).
Make use of culinary spices. They not only make the food tasty, but support the digestive processes as well.
Include all 6 tastes in each meal: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. The tastes also have their own influence on the subtle inner balance of the physiology.
During meals you may sip liquids such as water, juice or lassi. Do not drink a lot and avoid ice-cold drinks - they dampen down the digestive processes.
Milk should not be drunk with the main meal. It can be taken alone or with a light meal of sweet tasting foods (e.g. toast, cereals etc). Minimise food of other tastes.
Honey should not be heated above body temperature (40 degrees C) and therefore should not be used in cooking or baking.
Take appropriate food supplements as required.
Ghee or Clarified Butter
Ghee has many fine qualities according to ayurveda. Used in cooking it enhances the sattva or pure quality in food. Also it acts as a digestive. It is good for both Vata and Pitta. Take 250g or more unsalted butter and melt slowly in a large pan. Gently simmer for 30-40 minutes. When the frothing has stopped and the ghee is clear and golden brown, remove from the heat and strain through muslin into glass jars. Ghee does not need to be refrigerated.
Cleansing
Profound but gentle cleansing is an important element of Panchakarma treatment. At home Ayurveda recommends a short period of gentle cleansing at the start of each season and especially in springtime. The general advice is to follow a light diet for about ten days, together with regular drinking of hot water and food supplements to support the digestive power. It is best to consult an Maharishi Ayurveda doctor to get a programme tailored for your own needs.
Seasonal health tips
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