Health Tips

If a person keeps his daily routine regulated and remains attentive on minor issues, he can lead a physically and mentally  happy and healthy life, and achieve longevity.

• For the stability of  life, natural, såtvika and easily assessable meal is best.

   

• It is best to consume water appropriately for equality and happiness in the body.

   

• Physical exercise is the best solution for perseverance and vigor in the body.

   

• The only undisputed, authentic, scientific and effective experience of all diseases is the best medicine Pran (Pranayama).

   

• Eating satvik and balanced food on time is the greatest formula of health.

   

• An atheist, who does not believe in god-almighty super power, karma theory and rebirth should be avoided at a distance.

   

• Skipping (fasting) for disease destruction is best- 'langhanam parmau¶hdham'.

   

• Eating according to the digestive capacity improves digestion and stimulate the digestive fire (ja¢harågni).

   

• Eating more than necessary causes indigestion and loss of health.

   

• Eating on time maintains health and energy and over-eating causes indigestion and detoriate health.

   

• The irregular diet produces irregularity in digestive function, which ultimately harms the health.

   

• Keeping fast (once a week) reduces toxins in the body.

   

• Keeping fast for a long time is injurious for health.

   

• Drinking water immediately before and after meals, suppresses digestive fire.

   

• Excessive use of cold drinks reduces  immunity and causes excess Kapha formation.

   

• Drinking water stored in a copper vessel is beneficial for liver  and spleen.

   

• Fresh air and healthy environment refreshes the body, removes fatigue and provides energy.

   

• Sleeping during the day time increases kapha.

   

• Reading while lying down on bed is harmful for the eyes. 

   

• Never suppress natural urges of the body such as defecation, urination, sneezing and so on, as it may result in various diseases.

   

• Excessive talking exhausts body strength and power,  and increases våta. 

   

• Following celibacy enhances physical strength and increase longevity.

   

• Promiscuity affects longevity and  reduces the age.

   

• Masturbation, oral sex, unnatural sex, homosexual activity and excessive sex are harmful for  health, which brings deformity and irregularity in the three do¶as.

   

• Bad breath indicates constipation, poor digestion, poor oral hygiene and presence of toxins in the colon.

   

• Bad odor indicates toxins in the system.

   

• Mental peace and happiness are necessary to lead a disease-free life.

   

• Unhappiness depreciates the enthusiasm and energy, and destroy vitality.

   

• Depression and worry invite diseases and weakens the heart.

   

• Worry, fear  and nervousness aggravate  våta and dissipate energy.

   

• Anger and jealousy aggravate pitta and develop toxins in the body.

   

• Greed, possessiveness and attachment increases kapha in the body.

   

• For good health, sleep early at night and wake-up early, at least one-and-a-half hour before sunrise.

   

• Take 2-3 glasses of lukewarm water in the morning. Intake of lukewarm water containing the juice of half a lemon and a teaspoon of honey is very useful. Do not take tea and coffee on an empty stomach in the morning.

   

• Locking of teeth during defecation prevents loosening of teeth even in old age.

   

• In the morning, gargle with water in the mouth and sprinkle cold water on the eyes. Cleaning the palate with the thumb does not cause eye, nose, ear and throat diseases.

   

• Massaging the sole of the feet with mustard oil before bathing keeps the vision normal even in old age. Walking barefoot on green grass in the morning improves the vision. Full body massage with mustard oil, once in a week along with massage of the soles of the feet and thumbs is very beneficial. It promotes circulation and relieves excess våta.

   

• Use n∂ma or babµula  twig as 'dåtun' to clean the teeth. Brushing the teeth after each meal and before sleeping at night removes food particles from between the teeth.

   

• Add lemon juice to bathing water to keep away body odor.

   

• Practice yogåsanas and pråƒåyåmas regularly after morning ablutions and bath. This keeps away all kinds of diseases. It keeps the mind peaceful and makes the body healthy and strong. It also enhances mental strength.

   

• Breakfast should include easily digestible, light and fibrous foods, sprouts, fruits and porridge. While eating, chew the food properly to facilitate assimilation.

   

• After a meal, sit in the position of Vajråsana for at least10 minutes, and if possible, walk at night after dinner.

   

• Take at least 8-12 glasses of water (3-4 liters) per day.

   

• Always sit in a straight posture, and if sitting on the floor, avoid any support while getting up. Never bite your nails.

   

• Do not drink water while eating food. Take water half an hour before and after the meal. Always drink water in small sips.

   

• Take vegetarian, easily digestible food, when hunger generates. Properly chew food while eating. Avoid fast-food, cold drinks, smoking, non-vegetarian food, etc.

   

• Eat less. Eat to live and don't live to eat. Fill only half the portion of the stomach with food, leave the remaining part of the stomach empty for water and air. 

   

• Drink water while sitting and not while standing. Drinking water while standing generates pain in knees and causes våta diseases.

   

• Take meals while sitting on the ground. Maintain silence and peace while taking meals. Keep focus on eating. Don't watch television while eating.

   

• Before eating thank God for the food he has provided and consume food as a sacrament of God.

   

• Include maximum green vegetables and salad in the diet. Excessive warm and cold food is harmful for digestion. Use minimum spices in the food. Daily intake of seasonal fruits is very useful for health. Do not eat fruit along with food. Take it seperately before the meal. Don't eat ice-cream soon after meals.

   

• Urinate after taking meal.

   

• Take dinner at least 2 hours before going to bed.  Walk slowly after dinner for sometime. Don't go to bed, soon after dinner.

   

• Always inhale and exhale through the nostrils. Do not breath from mouth. Never suppress natural urges of the body such as defecation, urination, sneezing and so on, as it may result in various diseases.

   

• Use peeled vegetables and fruits after washing them. Also use whole grain and pulses.

   

• Don't use soft mattresses to sleep. It is harmful and using dunlop mattress too is harmful.

   

• To deal with faulty language, conduct and thoughts and also to move ahead in the journey of life, daily at night close your eyes and think patiently, peacefully and introspectively. Work accordingly to achieve and adopt A‹¢ånga yoga in life. Do not cover the mouth while sleeping.

   

• Sleeping with head towards West and North direction, decreases the age while sleeping in East and South direction increases longevity.

   

• Drinking water and other foods should also be clean, because many diseases are produced due to uncleanliness.

   

• The consumption of alcoholic drinks harms the body, soul, mind and brain and there is slander of self and family.

   

• Remain happy, energetic and enthusiastic in every circumstance. Enthusiasm results in success and disappointment results in failure. Happiness is the biggest key to health. Laughed openly every day. Laughing is life.

   

• Maintain distance from lethargy, dullness and excess sleep.