Morning & Daytime Rituals
Induce the gag reflex in the morning after brushing teeth.
Depress the back of your tongue with a toothbrush or finger to stimulate.
This activates the vagal nerve which has potent immunological benefits.
The counter stimulation of the sympathetic nervous
system then helps to clear the nasal and paranasal areas.
Gargling
Salt with warm water to clean throat and helps with mucous, postnasal drip, colds or congestion. Salt with Turmeric is especially helpful if you feel a cold coming on, as it is antiviral and antibacterial. For a cough you can add a bit of ghee to the salt and turmeric gargle.
Oiling the Nostrils
Applying oil create a barrier that can help to reduce
environmental pollution and viruses.
Anu Thailam, or cold pressed castor oil is good for everyone.
Vitamins
Take 500-1000 Vitamin C daily.
Chyavanprasam Jam or Raw Honey in the morning on empty stomach with warm water is also a great way to get vitamins and increase immunity.
What drains you?
Find more time for rest and increasing positive spaces and time.
Screen time
Negative media is depleting and can affect our overall emotions. Find time to watch inspirational shows or to watch nature.
Prana rich foods
Eat more vegetables and anti-oxidant rich fruits like
vegetables, lentils, beans, whole grains.
Easy to Digest
Warm cooked meals with healthy fats like ghee and spices like:
Turmeric, ginger, fennel, cumin, cardamom, clove, mustard seed, hingvastak.
Sip on Hot water
Everyone should have a personal thermos to sip on throughout the day.
Dried ginger tea is a great option as well.
A cup of herbal tea for immunity or calming anxiety is helpful too.
Respect circadian rhythms
Wake up with the sun and sleep at night increases immunity and memory.
Your body comes with a user manual for vitality.
Now is the time to follow as much of it as possible.
Put on gentle music, use lavender essential oil and practice long slow deep breaths to calm the mind.
Depress the back of your tongue with a toothbrush or finger to stimulate.
This activates the vagal nerve which has potent immunological benefits.
The counter stimulation of the sympathetic nervous
system then helps to clear the nasal and paranasal areas.
Gargling
Salt with warm water to clean throat and helps with mucous, postnasal drip, colds or congestion. Salt with Turmeric is especially helpful if you feel a cold coming on, as it is antiviral and antibacterial. For a cough you can add a bit of ghee to the salt and turmeric gargle.
Oiling the Nostrils
Applying oil create a barrier that can help to reduce
environmental pollution and viruses.
Anu Thailam, or cold pressed castor oil is good for everyone.
Vitamins
Take 500-1000 Vitamin C daily.
Chyavanprasam Jam or Raw Honey in the morning on empty stomach with warm water is also a great way to get vitamins and increase immunity.
What drains you?
Find more time for rest and increasing positive spaces and time.
Screen time
Negative media is depleting and can affect our overall emotions. Find time to watch inspirational shows or to watch nature.
Prana rich foods
Eat more vegetables and anti-oxidant rich fruits like
vegetables, lentils, beans, whole grains.
Easy to Digest
Warm cooked meals with healthy fats like ghee and spices like:
Turmeric, ginger, fennel, cumin, cardamom, clove, mustard seed, hingvastak.
Sip on Hot water
Everyone should have a personal thermos to sip on throughout the day.
Dried ginger tea is a great option as well.
A cup of herbal tea for immunity or calming anxiety is helpful too.
Respect circadian rhythms
Wake up with the sun and sleep at night increases immunity and memory.
Your body comes with a user manual for vitality.
Now is the time to follow as much of it as possible.
Put on gentle music, use lavender essential oil and practice long slow deep breaths to calm the mind.