There are some principles in Ayurveda for living a healthy life. If these principles are followed completely, a person can remain healthy.
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Sleeping early at night and waking up early in the morning (before sunrise) is good for health.
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After waking up in the morning, meditating or remembering Ishtadev (favorite deity) for some time (10-15 minutes) brings happiness and peace in life
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While eating, the mind should be completely calm and happy. In the whole day, a person should keep at least the time of eating reserved for himself.
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Eating curd at night and sleeping during daytime (in all seasons except summer) is harmful for health.
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Obesity and thinness, both are undesirable, but obesity is more painful because it is the root cause of many diseases, so be careful of it.
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Eat food that is good for health, eat according to the season, eat a little less than your hunger.
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By pressing or clenching the teeth while defecating the teeth do not loosen even in old age.
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By applying pure mustard oil on the toes of both feet before taking bath, the eyesight does not weaken till old age. Walk barefoot on green grass in the morning, this improves eyesight. Massage the whole body with sesame or mustard oil once a week and also massage the toes and toes.
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Adding lemon juice to the bath water and taking bath removes the bad odor of the body.
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Eat easily digestible, Satvik, light and fibrous food, sprouted grains, fruits and porridge and eat the food well after chewing it.
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Drink at least 8 to 12 glasses (2.5 to 3 litres) of water a day.
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Always keep nails short and clean and never cut them with your teeth.
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Remember God before eating. Thank the Lord who gives you food and accept the food as His prasad.
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One should not read or sleep while lying on the stomach.
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Drinking water and food items should be clean, neat and fresh because unhygienic practices invite many types of diseases.
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Scratching the nose all the time or itching the genitals indicates the presence of germs and worms in the body.
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One should not indulge in sexual intercourse during menstruation and should avoid excessive physical labor as it causes vitiation of Vata and gives rise to defects in the body.
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Health does not only mean the body being healthy, but also the mind and brain being happy.
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To remain healthy and avoid diseases, one should always eat healthy food (healthy food), because a person who eats healthy food does not need medicine.
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Food should always be taken on time. Eating without digesting the previous meal is harmful for health. This is the golden rule of Ayurveda that one should eat in moderation only when hungry, otherwise one should fast for a time.
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Exercising is very important for health, so it should be an essential part of the daily routine, but exercising or working beyond your physical strength is very harmful.
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Disease should never be considered small. If not taken care of, even a normal disease can take a serious form.
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After waking up in the morning, drink 1-2 glasses of lukewarm water. Mixing half a teaspoon of lemon juice and one teaspoon of honey in lukewarm water and drinking it is very beneficial. Never drink tea or coffee on an empty stomach in the morning.
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In the morning, fill your mouth with water and splash cold water in your eyes. Cleaning the palate in your mouth with your thumb prevents eye, ear, nose and throat diseases.
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Before going to bed at night and after every meal, rinse your mouth to remove any food particles stuck between your teeth.
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Do yogasana, pranayama etc. regularly after defecation and bathing every day. Doing pranayama cures all types of diseases and keeps the body healthy, mind calm and self-confidence increases.
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After eating, sit in Vajrasana for at least 10 minutes and if possible, take a short walk after dinner.
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Always sit with your spine straight. Sit on the ground and get up without support.
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Do not drink water while eating. If there is less liquid in the food, then you can drink some water in between the meals, otherwise drink water only half an hour before and half an hour after eating.
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Use green vegetables and salads in sufficient quantity in your diet. Too hot and too cold things are harmful for digestion. Use less spices in food. Consuming seasonal fruits daily is very good for health. Do not eat fruits with food, eat them separately after food.
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Massaging the head with oil calms the mind and helps in getting good sleep.
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Hair should be dried thoroughly immediately after washing.
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Cracking fingers all the time can be harmful for health.
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During menstruation, the body becomes delicate (sensitive) and various types of germs are present in the body. Therefore, keeping in mind excessive labor, heavy work and untouchability, cooking food etc. and sleeping on a very soft bed etc. is prohibited at that time. If this is not done, there is a possibility of the origin of many diseases.