In the present technical world, as the title suggests, we speak in the language of investments; that is, we want mechanical or technical chores to be finished swiftly in our hectic lives. During this process, our mind loses its innate capacity to operate independently. Black-painted pictures or films from around 30 to 40 years ago, for instance, show that the young and old have different body types, haircuts, skin textures, and fitness levels, all of which point to the finest diets and metabolisms.
Lean bodies, bloated tummies, early wrinkles, early greying of the hair or baldness, and lifestyle problems including diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, and high blood pressure are all common these days.
Therefore, I would want to highlight to the reader the health state that can be preserved through better outcomes employing the age-old science of Ayurveda.
As we know now, winter has started, which has a four-month duration.
According to Ayurveda, Lok Purush Samya Siddhant (on the principle of the equivalence nature of person and universe) states that our bodies behave in accordance with the climate of the universe. For example, when we blow air into a blaze, the fire’s flames accelerate in order to produce more heat and energy.
In a similar way, the winter climate naturally increases our hunger and improves our inner metabolic fire through climatic cold waves. Therefore, if we provide you with nutritious, high-antioxidant, and high-calorie foods throughout this time, your entire body will be well-nourished. For this reason, throughout the winter months, we typically eat natural, nutrient-dense dishes such as Dink Laddu, Udadiya Pak, Khajoor Pak, Gajar Halwa, etc.
Secondly, Ayurveda strongly recommends exercise during this time of year to strengthen the body’s muscles, bones, and overall structure.
According to Ayurveda, here is some advice for this winter:
Every day, apply sesame oil 30 minutes before taking a bath. (It enhances circulation throughout the body for better metabolism.)
Udwartan, an Ayurvedic technique for reducing fat deposition, is advised for obese individuals to apply powder massage to areas such as the belly and bumps.
It is recommended to take a warm water bath.
In the morning, have warm green gram soup with salt (as per taste), black pepper, ginger, and garlic added. This soup keeps you healthy and your inner warmness for winter.
Eat more nutritious sweet dishes, ideally during lunch. You might like moong dal halwa, rava sira, dudhi halwa, or gajar halwa.
During meals, try to sip on lukewarm water. One can choose honey (1 tsp) with one cheese cube, roasted chana with jaggery, honey-sweetened amla, amla murrabba, etc., if they do not want a sweet dish.
Eat only seasonal fruits, ideally from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Consume fresh carrot, white radish, yellow turmeric, and amla.
By Vd.Vyas Durgadutt U.
MD (Ayu), PGDP, DYA, Cert. Acupuncturist (Mumbai).
