Category: Ayurved

The Chinese shar-pei pups look gorgeous with wrinkles all over its body. They outgrow Wrinkles as they start growing big. This logic is not same with Humans. Wrinkles start becoming deeper and deeper as we become older.

Do you think Wrinkles will look good on you as it looks good on shar-pei pup? A Wrinkle is a sign of our body getting old. What can we do to stop it from been seen on our face? Did you get any solution for this problem? If no, then read on the article to find out simple and effective home remedies for treating Wrinkles.

A Wrinkle which is also known as Rhytide is a fold or crease in the skin. Wrinkles are seen as part of the aging process, sleeping postures, weight reduction, temporarily due to soaking in water for a long time. Even too much exposure to sun can cause Wrinkles to be formed.

Wrinkles due to aging are supported by routine face expressions, sun damage, smoking, lack of hydration and many other factors. As we get old, skin cells divides very slowly and the inner layer that is called dermis becomes thin. This results in reduced elasticity and structure. Skin also starts to lose the ability to maintain moisture, makes less oil, slower to heal.

Our skin gets its firmness from a protein called collagen. Another protein by name elastin supplies its bounce. Oil secreting glands make it soft and supple and a layer beneath of fat adds contour. As we start aging, these proteins are not produced much and so our skin weakens and loses tone. Skin starts sagging and creases are formed.

Some people age more slowly than others do. A recent study has told that the genes can influence the aging process. The change in your lifestyle can make a big difference. The percentage of gene factor is less while it is more percentage for the lifestyle you choose to live on which decides how fast or slowly you become old.

Here are some interesting tips and tricks to fight Wrinkles;

• Sun exposure is good for health as the radiation contains Vitamin D. However, too much exposure can damage the skin leading to Wrinkles and so always try to protect your skin before going out.
• Massage face with almond oil or egg oil or milk cream which contains good amount of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega 3 fatty acids help in intracellular repair.
• Wet your face with cold water every morning. Cold water helps in stimulating micro-circulation and renews dermal membrane.
• Sleeping straight on your back can help in preventing habitual sleep lines or Wrinkles.
• Frowning, eyebrow raising or squinting can cause more creases leading to Wrinkles. So try to control facial expressions.
• Coconut milk helps to moisturize dry skin.
• Grate coconut and blend it. Take its milk and apply it on face. Wash it with warm water after 20 min.
• Papaya is a good anti oxidant and so it helps in skin firmness.
• Make a mask out of fully riped papaya. Apply it on face and wait for 15 mins. Wash it with warm water.
• Rose water is usually used as a cleanser to remove the dirt from pores of the skin. It also contains astringent property which helps in tightening of the skin.
• Mix 2 teaspoon of rose water, 3-4 drops of glycerin and 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. Apply this mix on face every night for good results.
• Olive oil is known for its anti oxidant property that helps in fighting skin harmful free radicals.
• Massage olive oil everyday on skin to moisturize, repair and renew skin cells.
• For sagging skins, make a mix with little honey, olive oil and glycerin. Massage it on the face twice daily for tightening of skin.
• Fanugreek leaves, seeds and oil are used for various skin problems. They are rich source of vitamins and minerals and get easily absorbed by body.
• Pound a handful of fresh fenugreek leaves and make it a paste. Apply it on face and leave it overnight. Next morning wash it off with luke warm water.
• Washing face regularly with water boiled with fenugreek seeds is very good for Wrinkles and fine lines.
• Aloe vera helps to retain back elasticity of skin as it contains a content called as malic acid.
• Take a leaf from aloe vera plant and extract its gel. Apply this gel onto face and wash it off with luke warm water after 15-20 mins.
• Ginger is an excellent source of anti oxidant. It helps in slowing down the breakdown of elastin in skin.
• Take a bit of grated ginger along with little honey every morning.
• Drinking ginger tea twice daily is also very effective.
• Almonds are rich in contents like fiber, vitamin E, iron, zinc, calcium folic acid and oleic acid which are good in reducing the aging process and treating Wrinkles.
• Soak some almonds in milk overnight. Next morning grind it to a paste and apply it on face. Wash it after some time with luke warm water. Doing this daily can give good results.

Protecting our skin from surrounding itself helps in preventing Wrinkles. A healthy life style which includes good amount of sleep, good diet, no stress, happy or smiling face always are the factors which can help you stay young by heart and by appearance.

People who look normal from outside can have diseases that outburst suddenly. One such disease whose symptom is generally not visible is Glaucoma.

DO you have a rich fatty diet or are you over 60 years old or do you have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases, and hypothyroidism or have a family history with someone having Glaucoma?? BEWARE as it is this category of people who are at high risk to get Glaucoma.

Glaucoma is very well known as the silent thief as there are no symptoms until one day the sufferer notices a loss in peripheral vision or till a doctor notices it through an eye examination.

Glaucoma is the second biggest cause for blindness in the world. Glaucoma is a condition which is associated with group of eye diseases that damage your optic nerve and gets worse over time if not treated. It happens due to formation of high pressure inside eye.

Glaucoma has a tendency to be hereditary and might not show up at all. The high pressure that is called intra-ocular pressure can damage the optic nerve which is responsible for passing on images to brain. If the intra-ocular pressure continues to damage the optic nerve, Glaucoma will cause permanent blindness. Glaucoma has to be treated before severe damage to optic nerve happens or else within few years the person can lose his/her vision permanently.

Glaucoma has no early symptoms and so it is advisable to see a doctor for regular eye examination after age of 40 or if you have a family history of Glaucoma. People who have health issues like diabetes, heart disease are at high risk of Glaucoma. You will have to visit a doctor regularly to check if you have any symptoms of Glaucoma. The sooner you get to know, the faster you can get it treated.

Glaucoma can be categorized into two main types;

• Open angle Glaucoma – This is also called as Wide angle Glaucoma which is also the most common type. The eye appears normal, but the liquid in the eye does not flow properly through the edges of the eye called trabecular mesh work.
• Angle closure Glaucoma – This is also called Acute or chronic angle closure or narrow angle Glaucoma. This type is not common but it can cause sudden rise in intra ocular pressure. Drainage becomes poor as the angle between iris and cornea becomes tapered.

There are usually few symptoms of Glaucoma which usually goes unnoticed till late in the disease. The first sign of Glaucoma is loss in peripheral vision. Other symptoms pop up when the intra-ocular pressure increases in eye. These symptoms include unexpected eye pain, headache, hazy vision or the appearance of halos around light. Whenever you happen to notice these symptoms, go to a doctor for complete eye examination or you can follow some simple Ayurvedic home remedies for natural treatment.

Effective Ayurvedic home remedies for treatment of Glaucoma;

• Taking a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals good for eyes provides good result. Food that contains more of citrus fruits, sprouts, guava, carrots, mangoes, pumpkin, papaya, Indian gooseberry, tomato, strawberry and bananas are highly recommended.
• Taking Triphala churna daily is very effective.
• Reduce the stress from your body by spending some time in meditation and yoga. The stress in your body plays a vital role in increasing the intra-ocular pressure on the optic nerve.
• Pound some almond kernels and peppercorn with water. Strain it and take it with some sugar candy.
• Take 20 mg each of extract of onion, honey and add 4 gm of camphor. Apply this paste on eyes daily.
• Mix equal quantity of fennel seeds and coriander and add some brown sugar loaf. Daily use 10 mg of this mix.
• Mix ginger and lemon extract with little of honey. Daily put one drop of this mix into eyes.
• For swelling in eyes, try to grind betel nut with water and apply it on eyes.
• Try to reduce the insulin level in your body. Try not to eat foods like pizzas – pastas, bread, rice, cereals, potatoes, etc.

At this point in time, loss of vision due to Glaucoma is permanent and cannot be restored. However, trying to lower eye pressure can help you from going blind. A regular exercise, proper diet and a stress-free life will definitely help you to achieve it.

There is a saying “Tears are the safety valve of the heart when too much pressure is laid on it.” So when a person has tears flowing down his/her cheek, do you think that they are pouring their hearts griefs?

Actually that might be a person whose is actually not crying but has a disease which is called as Watery eyes or Ephiphora.

A watery eye is a condition in which a person has constant watering of eyes or overflow of tears. Watery eyes happen due to excessive tear production or poor drain of tears through nasolacrimal system.

• Too much tears condition or overflow of tears – This happens due to irritation or inflammation of the surface of the eye. The reason can also be eyelash and eyelids defects or allergies. Too much dryness in the eye can also cause Watery eyes as dryness in eye causes irritation and so eyes starts watering.

• Poor tear drainage – This happens due to the incapability of eyes drainage channel to drain the amount of tears formed. The reason for it can be due to blocked drainage channel, narrow or defective tear drainage opening [puncta] or lax eyelids.

Tears are important for eyes as they help to lubricate and removes particles from eyes which in turn helps in protecting our eyes and helping in clear vision. There might be little blurriness and irritation in eyes as an excess film is formed as a result of Watery eyes. This is not a critical disease, however this can cause uneasiness. It is better to get it treated than allowing it to keep watering.

There are different reasons why a person can get Watery eyes. The reasons might be allergies, blockage of duct, presence of foreign particles or infections or conjunctivitis. Nasal cavity problems and sinuses can also cause Watery eyes. This disease is very common in older people. However, you can also find cases of narrow tear duct in infants which can cause Watery eyes.

People with Watery eyes suffers irritation or severe itching in the eyes, burning sensation, pain, swelling, eyes becoming red, can become sensitive to light, etc. Watery eyes not treated for long can cause eyes to strain and this leads to pain.

The best advice for all is to prevent these diseases from coming than seeking for cure. You can prevent it by wearing eye glasses with protective films that helps in safe guarding your eyes in sun. It is normal to meet people when you go out, better to stay away from allergens or things that can start allergic reactions. Itching and rubbing eyes is one of the reason eyes get infected. As far as possible, do not itch or rub your eyes. Try to wash your hands properly before touching your eyes. Your hands can also transmit allergies picked up from someone.

There are some simple and effective home remedies for treating Watery eyes.

• Always try to keep your eye clean from stickiness. Soak a towel in warm water and keep it on your eyes.
• Eat a healthy and balanced diet. Try to drink lots of water in a day. Water is very important to keep your body hydrated and for correct production of tear.
• Soak 2 teaspoon of roughly grounded coriander seeds in 1 cup of warm water. Next morning, strain it and collect only the water. Divide this water into 2 portions. In empty stomach have the strained water with little sugar. Other portion can be used as drops for eyes. Putting 3-4 drops twice a day is very good for eyes.
• Cut cucumber into slices and place it on your eye lid. It gives a cooling and relaxing effect to eyes and hence reduces the strain and burning sensation of eyes. Drinking cucumber juice can also provide similar effect.
• Apply homemade kajal to the eyes to cool and relax muscles.
• Take an ice cube and massage over the eye lids. This helps in cooling the eyes.
• Take pulp of aloevera and apply it on the eye lids.
• Apply paste made of fresh podina leaves or coriander leaves to the scalp to experience cooling effect on the eyes.
• Apply pulp of hibiscus on the scalp to relieve from the burning sensation of eyes.
• Soak methi seeds in water for overnight. Consume the soaked methi for a good result from Watery eyes.
• Soak dried raisins in milk overnight and consume it next morning empty stomach. This helps in the relief from burning sensation.

Watery eyes have to be treated else your eyes will be too much strained leading to impaired vision and other issues. Eyes are very important organ for all of us and so we have to take good measures to ensure its safety and protection. There is so much pollution outside the house even then you can’t stay indoors all the time. However, when you go out, give a thought for your beautiful and sensitive eyes and do take measures for its safety from the outside world.

The most common problem people face these days is with urinary tract. The bacterial infection in urinary tract can lead to many health issues and one such painful problem is Dysuria which refers to painful urination.

Dysuria is typically described as burning sensation during urination. It can be caused due to urinary tract infection, STD, bladder stones, bladder tumors or virtually any condition of prostate.

Dysuria can also be a result of side effect of some medicines used for Parkinson’s disease. In Ayurveda, Dysuria is known as mootrakrichhra which means urine difficulty.

The common symptoms of Dysuria includes pain while passing urine, burning sensation while urine and over heat of body.

There are simple and very useful home remedies for the treatment of Dysuria.

• Massage lower abdomen with luke warm sesame oil for 20-30 min and then sit in a tub with luke warm water in it.
• Powder the bark of three leaved caper tree (varun) and mix it in equal proportion with puncture pine (gokhru). Consume 1 tablespoon of this mix with water twice a day.
• Boil 10-12 basil leaves in 1 cup of water for 15 min. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to it and have it twice a day.
• Drink lots of water at least 8-10 glasses so you can pass urine very often. Water is very good to wash out the toxins from body and to stop infections from growing in urinary tract. The slightly acidic nature of urine will kill the bacteria.
• Buttermilk is very helpful as it contains good bacteria. It helps in digestion, fights against infections, improves immunity and contains good amount of calcium, potassium, phosphorous, riboflavin, etc.
• Cucumber is cold and so helps in reducing the burning sensation during urination. Cucumber helps in bringing down body heat to normal level.

Extract cucumber juice and take 1 cup of it. Add 1 tablespoon of honey and lemon juice. Drink this juice thrice a day till the burning sensation is completely gone. Add a little salt and pepper to taste if required.

• Tender coconut is very helpful in treating Dysuria. It helps in cooling down body temperature, metabolism, builds immunity, removes harmful bacteria activities, prevents and treats urethral stones. Drink tender coconut twice a day till the problem is solved.
• Ginger is known for its anti bacterial and anti inflammatory properties. Drink 1 tablespoon of ginger juice with honey once a day or you can have ginger juice added to milk.
• Carrot juice every day can help you build immunity, fight against bacteria, improves metabolism. Carrot juice helps in maintaining normal pH level of urine and in reducing the burning sensation during urination.
• Coriander seeds have anti inflammatory properties which help in protecting urinary tract from infections. Boil 1 teaspoon coriander seeds in 1 glass of water for couple of min. Strain and drink the cooled water twice a day.
• Cardamom is very helpful for Dysuria as it diuretic in nature and it helps in normal urination. It also helps in removing toxins from blood, prevents bladder stone formation and water withholding. Drink 1 glass of luke warm milk mixed with powder of seeds of cardamom.
• Cranberry juice is very helpful in treating urinary tract infection. It helps to recover faster from the bacterial infection. Drink fresh cranberry juice every day till the problem is solved.

By changing the food and lifestyle, you can actually reduce the chances of Dysuria. Try to drink lots of fluid and do not stay out in sun for a longer period of time. Spicy, sour and salty food is very tempting but at the same time it can affect your health very badly. Try to avoid eating such foods instead try having more fruits and vegetables that can help you achieve good health.

Do you have frequent pain or swelling or severe tenderness or redness or irritation in your joints?

Did you consult a doctor or tried to find out with your friends or closed ones, why it is happening or have you ignored it thinking it might never happen again?

Before you conclude it’s not going to happen again, let me now familiarize you with the word GOUT.

Gout also known as Podagra is a disease that is characterized by frequent attacks of minor inflammatory arthritis. In Ayurveda it is known as vatrakt. These attacks happen again and again till Gout is treated.

Gout can cause severe pain in the joints. It usually affects big toe but it can also attack other body parts like ears, small joints on hands, wrists, ankles or knees. Gout is very common problem in most men.

Gout is caused due to high content of uric acid in blood. Uric acid forms hard crystals and deposits in your joints, tendons and nearby tissues. People whose lifestyle has too much alcohol intake, is obese, consumes lot of meat and fish are at high risk of getting Gout. Medicines like water pills or diuretics can also lead to Gout.

To lessen the pain due to Gout attack, first rest the joint that troubles and then you can take any anti-inflammatory medicines to make you feel better. However, do not take aspirin as it can increase uric acid level in your blood worsening Gout. The best thing to do is to try some ayurvedic home remedies that are safe and very effective in natural healing of Gout.

Ayurvedic Home Remedies for treatment of Gout;

• Take 2-3 freshly peeled garlic and swallow it with water every morning in empty stomach.
• Take 10 rose petals and boil it in 4 tablespoon vinegar until it turns into an ointment. Apply this on the affected joint for relief.
• Mix equal quantity of fenugreek seeds powder, turmeric powder and dried ginger root powder. Take 1 teaspoon of this powder with water every day twice.
• Cherries have anti-inflammatory properties and are very good in treating Gout. Every day eat 15 – 20 cherries or try to drink 1 glass of cherry juice to reduce the pain and irritation due to Gout.
• Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory property as well as its acidic nature helps in treating pain due to Gout. Daily drink 1 glass of water mixed with 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to relieve pain.
• Bananas are the most powerful fruit that can treat Gout as it contains high content of potassium which helps in converting uric acid crystals to liquid form. Eating at least 2 bananas every day helps you to remove uric acid content from your body giving you better relief from Gout.
• Ginger helps in reducing swelling and irritation due to Gout. Eating ginger raw or in dried form helps you in relieving pain. Daily drink 1 glass of water mixed with 1 teaspoon of ginger powder.
• Vitamin C is a rich anti oxidant which helps in neutralizing excess uric acid levels in people suffering from Gout. Lemon is a fruit which is rich in Vitamin C. Drink lemon juice made with half lemon and water twice a day for relief from pain and swelling.
• Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Water can help you in reducing the uric acid content in your blood.
• Eat grapes as grapes are alkaline in nature and this can help to reduce acidity of uric acid.
• To reduce the pain and swelling due to Gout, you can try to soak your joints in water or allow running cold water to fall on the affected area. This will give you a temporary relief from pain and irritation.

Spare a thought on what you eat or drink as it can affect your health. Eat food that are nutrient rich as well as it controls your weight. Avoid daily intake of meat, seafood and alcohol. Try to keep yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water and other fluids. The change in your diet and lifestyle is going to be best remedy to prevent Gout.

Shocked to see your child’s bed wet every day? What do you think is this issue? Can scolding them solve this issue? Well before you think of anything further, let’s try to understand a situation known as Bedwetting.

Have you imagined how humiliating or guilty it is for a child who urinates unknowingly on bed while sleeping? The same with the parents who feels so stressed and concerned about their kid who is still not able to hold or control their urine. It is a common problem among many young kids but can prolong into the teen years.

Bedwetting or Nocturnal Enuresis is unintentional urination while sleeping after an age when bladder control tends to happens. Bedwetting can also happen because kids have small bladders and cannot hold their urine whole night or the push for urinating is not powerful enough to wake them up.

Doctors cannot predict the exact reason behind Bedwetting or why it ends. It is often the natural way of development where kids grow out of it. Bedwetting is generally not a sign of any intense medical or emotional issue.

Bedwetting ends up very stressful on families and the kid can feel embarrassed or guilty of wetting the bed. Bedwetting can last for a while; however emotional support and encouragement can help your child feel better till it stops.

This is a common problem among kids of the age group 6-8 years and vanishes over time. Some kids continue to wet their bed even after 8 years is bit of a concern. In Ayurveda it is called shayyamutra which means urine on bed.

Follow these simple Ayurvedic Home Remedies to cure Bedwetting;

• During winter, try giving your child a mixture prepared of jaggary, celery seeds and sesame seeds in equal measure. In the morning, give 1 teaspoon of the above mixture with 1 glass of milk. Repeat this for 1 or 2 months for good results. The mixture has a heating effect on the body, hence reducing the chances of urination during night in cold climatic condition.
• Deworming is very helpful for kids as worm infestation can also cause Bedwetting. For deworming, give a piece of jaggary to the child in the morning. After an hour give 1/2 teaspoon of celery seeds with a pinch of rock salt. Continue this once a week for 4 weeks.
• Before going to bed, give the child 1 teaspoon of pulp of gooseberry (amla or amlaki) with 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper powder.
• Give your child cinnamon bark to chew once a day. If the child does not like the taste of it, you can try combining sugar to cinnamon powder and spreading it on a toast.
• Pound and remove the seeds of Indian gooseberry. Make a mixture of gooseberry with 1 teaspoon honey, a pinch of turmeric and give it to the child every morning.
• Massage your child’s lower abdomen with warm Olive oil gently and for couple of minutes. Do it regularly to get better results.
• Cranberry juice is recommended for kidney, bladder and urinary tract. Women who have urinary tract infection drink cranberry juice for faster recovery from infection. Give fresh cranberry juice to your child 1 hour before bed. Continue this for couple of months to get better results.
• Walnuts and Raisins are very helpful in treating Bedwetting. Give 2 teaspoon of walnut and 1 teaspoon of raisin before going to bed. Continue this remedy for couple of months to see good results.
• Honey is very helpful in treating Bedwetting. Since it is a natural sugar, give your child 1 teaspoon honey before going to bed. Try adding honey to milk instead of sugar.
• Apple cider vinegar is very helpful in curing Bedwetting. It helps to reduce the acid levels in stomach and also in reducing the need to urinate frequently. Give your child 2 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water after every meal.
• An hour before going to bed, give your child some mustard seeds in 1 cup of warm milk. Mustard seeds are very helpful in treating Bedwetting.
• Give 1 glass of warm milk with 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds and 2 tablespoon of sugar syrup to your child every day.
• Give your child 2-3 bananas every day.
• Teach your child to do some bladder exercise. Allow your child to drink lots of fluid during the day. When they feel the necessity to urinate, ask them to control it for as long as possible. This exercise strengthens the bladder muscles and thus helping the child with curing bedwetting problems gradually.

Try not to give much fluid to your child before going to bed. Always make sure that the child passes urine before going to bed. Bedwetting is not a problem that will be solved in a day. Give some time for the home remedies to work and at the same time encourage your child to overcome this issue instead of scolding or humiliating them. Your loving gestures can help the child in overcoming the problem much faster.

Have you not heard of a saying “We don’t get fat because we overeat; we overeat because we are getting fat”. This is what happens with obese people.

Obesity is not a trivial problem to be ignored. It actually reduces life expectancy by a quarter. Obesity is actually a mental condition, a disease brought on by monotony. In this modern age, you can find people eating more of junk foods and doing no exercise.

People like spending most of their time in front of television. Life is prolifically tied up with so many responsibilities that people hardly find time for proper food or daily exercise.

Weight can be managed only by two ways, eat healthy and exercise daily. One cannot expect miracle to happen without doing anything. You want to lose your weight and be healthy, cut down carbohydrates in your food. Exercise hard to melt down the cholesterol accumulated in your body. Apart from food and exercise there are also some natural home remedies that can help you with weight reduction.

Home Remedies provide you natural ways to lose weight at affordable price. A regular exercise and a healthy balanced diet are the key requirements in weight loss treatment. But most of us don’t find time for it.

Obese people generally end up spending all their money for weight loss treatments while weight loss can be achieved through natural Home Remedies.

There are many success stories of weight loss, people share online. If you have no time for exercise in your busy life schedule, then you can use Home Remedies for weight loss.

Few Home Remedies for weight loss:

1.  A glass of warm water with 1 spoon honey can do wonders on your body. Try this every day to get noticeable results.
2. If you are looking for faster results, try having lemon juice every day morning in empty stomach. Add black salt for taste.
3. Eat salads prepared from tomato and onion with a meal daily. You can use salt and lemon juice extract in the salad for better results.
4. Prepare a Decoction of Geloy / Guduchi (Tinaspora cordifolia) and Triphala. Drink this Decoction with a spoonful of natural honey to lose weight.
5. Make a decoction of Triphala, Trikatu (Mixture of equal amounts of Kali Mirchi, Pippali and Adrak) and Trimad (Combination of Nagarmotha, chitrak and bidang/ biabidang). Drink this decoction by mixing Guggul (Indian Bedellium) which helps in weight loss treatment.
6. Tea prepared from fresh Mint leaves helps in weight loss.
7. Bitter gourd and bitter drumsticks are vegetables that are very useful in weight loss.
8. Increase the quantity of fresh fruits, vegetables and low calorie food.
9. Drink pineapple juice or slice it and eat it daily for good results.
10. Milk products like cheese, butter and meat products which contain more fat should be avoided.
11. Regular consumption of carrot juice is very helpful.
12. Flax Seeds helps to maintain proper body weight.
13. Too much intake of salt can result in body weight.
14. Regular intake of Green tea can help in weight loss. Green tea contains high anti oxidant properties. This helps to improve metabolism and hence burn fat.
15. Herbs like Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Ginger helps in weight loss.
16. Add Asparagus into your diet. Asparagus is rich in nutrient and fiber content. This helps to cut back appetite.

Drink at least 8 ounces of water every day. Sleep at night without any worries or stress. By getting the right amount of sleep, you are actually making sure that your body systems are working fine and this can lead to more chances of weight loss.

Weight is not everything. Being fit and healthy is more important than being extraordinarily thin. The most important of all, don’t underestimate stress as a cause for weight gain. Your body will not perform any functions like burning fat for energy when under stress. So just relax, chill down and love your body to see what magic happens.

Follow the tips and tricks mentioned above to lose your unhealthy body fat and get a fit, attractive body in a natural way.

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.”

Enjoying a lazy day watching television! Just spare a thought on why our generation is at a high risk of heart diseases, diabetes, hypothyroidism, autoimmunity, and many other diseases?

You might have a perfect diet or you might be doing proper exercise, still falling sick? Stress is often the cause for all the above. Stress has become a vital part of modern life. Some people tend to manage with it while others don’t know how to handle it.

Stress can cause physical, mental and emotional problems in an individual. The funny part is that we know how much damage Stress can cause to our body. However, we don’t take any step to trim down its harmful effects.

Stress can be caused due to physical and chemical factors like trauma, infections, toxins, illness and injuries of any sort. The emotional causes of Stress can be due varied reasons.

Stress interrupts body balance and functions. However, mild Stress is not bad to the body while it can prove to be beneficial. For instance, feeling slightly stressed during an assignment often compels you to do better job or focus better.

Similarly when you exercise, temporary Stress is produced on some body functions. However, this Stress does not harm. It only helps in improvement of health. It is only when Stress is overwhelming or not managed properly, negative effects come to picture.

Stress cannot be eliminated; you can only find ways to manage it. Stress is part of life. We have to learn relaxation techniques and other methods to manage Stress, so we have control over it and its effects on our physical and mental health.

According to Ayurveda, Stress can result from imbalance in three doshas which are;

• Mental Stress – This is caused by an imbalance of Vata dosha. An individual’s mind becomes hyperactive. They lose the ability to make plain decisions or to think positively or to do their day-to-day activities or to even fall asleep at night. It can be treated by eating Vata balancing foods, with sweet, sour and salty tasting dishes’. Taking warm milk and light dietary product can set right the mental stress issues. A daily massage with warm oil can prove to be helpful.
• Emotional Stress – This is caused by an imbalance of Pitta dosha. An individual becomes irritable, becomes depressed and causes emotional instability. A person with emotional stress cannot sleep at night. It can cause you to wake up and not be able to go back to sleep.

It can be treated by drinking lot of sweet juicy fruits, foods with sweet, bitter and astringent taste. Before going to bed, drink warm milk added with rose petals. A daily massage with coconut oil will be very helpful.

• Physical Stress – This is caused due to imbalance of Kapha and Vata doshas. Eating sweet, sour and salty food will help you handle Vata dosha. Taking adequate rest and moderate exercise will help you with Kapha dosha. A full body oil massage daily will prove to be beneficial.

Simple and Effective steps for Stress Management;

• Take your daily diet at proper intervals of time. Food should have nutritional balance.
• Take ample amount of water in a day.
• Keep your body fit by doing some exercise. At least go for a walk outside to breathe fresh air.
• Sound sleep of 8 hours min is required for proper functioning and recharging of brain.
• Massage your scalp daily with Elaadi tailam or coconut oil. You can also massage the sole of your feet with some warm oil.
• There are ayurvedic herbs that help in the management of Stress to a greater level. Ashwagandha and Podina are herbs which are known for Stress relieving.
• There is a treatment in ayurveda known as Pancha Karma. This helps in maintaining strong and healthy metabolic rate and to keep toxins out of our body. Pancha Karma process helps in identifying the main cause of stress and correcting the essential balance of mind, body and emotions.
• You can also do yoga, meditation or pranayama to manage Stress. Yoga promotes you for positive thinking, tidiness, clean environment and maintains harmony at all levels which in turn helps in relieving Stress.

Stress management is one of the most important things we need to do to protect our health. However, we tend to forget it till we start facing serious health issues. Let’s at least from now start thinking of our health and try to manage or keep Stress in control.