Monday, November 15, 2021

Allergic rhinitis and Ayurveda



 Hi  seasonal changes are associated with respiratory tract infections and so the allergy. This time you are not alone ,we will fight  to this with Ayurveda. Forget the strips of anti-allergic drugs. Lets make our immunity more stronger .

1. Have warm fresh food. Say no to refrigerated food and cold drinks though they are tempting.
2. Add soups to your dinner , specially chicken, goat, moong, horse gram or raddish soup with teaspoon of cow ghee and  a pinch of mixture of black pepper, dry ginger and long pepper powder.
3. Prefer warm water to drink and bath.
4. Due to cold , one may complain low appetite , for that one can have a pinch of above mixture with honey.
5. In acute attack ,Have cup of milk with a teaspoon dry ginger powder or ginger paste
6.  Welcome a teaspoon of cow ghee in your lunch.
7.   Avoid dehydration or over hydration. Avoid drinking excess of liquids like juices,cold water,  smoothies, milk shakes and beverages specially at night.
8.  Have light food in dinner, prefer soups and bhakari or fulka
9.  Take care of digestion. Avoid overeating.
10. Avoid to have chilled or cold beverages after just coming from outside
11. Don't forget to use garlic for seasoning.
12.  Always respond to call of nature
13.  Try to regulate sleep. Avoid late night awakening day sleep and Excess sleeping .
14.  Some toiletries, perfumes, deodorants, perfumed sticks and substances have strong smell, it can trigger sneezing , so avoid it.
15.  Do moderate exercise but don't get exhausted.
16.  Protect your head properly from cold.
17. Avoid direct exposure to cold air or vent of AC or  fan.
18.  Avoid swimming in cold weather.
19.  Put 2 drops  of warm sesame oil in each nostril at night or apply it to inner skin of nose before leaving home.
20.  If there is congestion,go for steam .
21.  Gargle with warm water if there is throat congestion .
22.  Do head massage with warm oil if there is headache.
23.  Panchakarma like Vaman, Nasya, Basti, Dhoompan , shirobhyanga are useful. For details consult the Ayurveda doctor.
24.  Don't ever neglect this condition, it can lead to sinusitis, low immunity, eye diseases, cough, asthma, deafness, ear diseases, anorexia, bad breath ,fever and hoar voice.
25.  One can consume herbs like turmeric, tulasi, sunthi and medicines like chyavanprash for boosting immunity by consulting Ayurveda doctor.
So bye bye Allergy , stay healthy.

Vaidya Jyoti Jagtap
9769132371
vdjyotijagtap@gmail.com

Monday, November 2, 2020

DIET IN FEVER



Hi friends, FEVER is nowday a scary word.
Everyone is much confused about what to eat in such condition. 
Here are some tips that will definitely help to recover fastly.
Fever is an immune response to infection or alarming sign indicating toxic accumulation.
In this situation diet should be able to digest these toxins and boost immunity.
Diet includes food and water both.
Here are some tips, which will definitely help body to heal.
*Firstly one should eat and drink according to agni. Overeating worsen condition and increases toxin load.It's like overloading fire with wood which lands up in extinguishing fire. So,one should increase diet according to hunger and digestion.
Here Ayurveda recommends food that digest easily without disturbing body's natural autodigestion mechanism.
*Have fresh and warm lentil soups preferably green gram when you feel hungry. 
Options are Semisolid moong khichadi, Soup of boiled veggies, jowar bhakri, rice, chicken soup.Taste of food can be enhanced by adding mixture of black pepper, long pepper and dry ginger powder.
*If you are not sure about hunger but still feeling to eat, have handful puffed  rice (flat one not murmura)and puffed jowar.
Hand made juice of sweet pomegranate will help to hydrate body. 
*If you feel thirsty and low in energy  have kharjuradi manth.Add dates, pomegranate, raisins, kokam , tamarind, amla and falsa each of 5 g to 140 ml of regular water ,soak for 30 min and churn it. Filtre and drink.
*Drink lukewarm water only . You can add pinch of cumin , dry ginger powder, or coriander seed to it. It will help in digestion.
*Milk and dairy products,fatty food, Non veg cuisine, sweets, nuts , juices,salads and fruits are strictly prohibited.

Dietary prohibition are very important in condition of fever. If one didn't followed it, relapse can be possible.
I recommend one should visit Ayurveda professional for diet to recover fast. Scientific diet can help a lot.
Be Healthy and Happy.

Friday, March 15, 2019

Ayurveda Tips To Fight Bad Breath

Hi friends,
Haunted by bad breath monster. Here are some tips of Ayurveda to fight against it.
1. Brush after eating. Herbal or ayurvedic toothpastes are recommended. One can use charcoal powder or herbal mixtures available in market. Massage your gums with honey after brushing.
2. Use tongue cleaner.Regular tongue cleaning is helping a lot.
3. Gargle after having food and drink. Gargling with triphala or licorice decoction or honey and water will also beneficial.
4. Chew betel leaves, clove, cardamom,camphor after lunch and dinner instead of chewing sugar contained mouth freshners.
5. Do regular oil pulling with warm sesame or coconut oil or A2 cow ghee.
6. Take care of your digestion and bowel.
7. Avoid over eating.
8. Avoid use of cold and hot food at a time.
9. If you are suffering from respiratory disorder, correct it.
10. Herbal smoking will helpful. Take help from ayurveda doctor.
11. Panchakarma like Vaman, virechana, basti and nasya can be helpful. Consult your ayurveda doctor.
12. Pitta dominant people have natural tendency for bad breath. They should avoid pitta aggravating food and lifestyle.
13. Limits dairy products except ghee.
14. Don't hesitate to visit your dentist if facing any dental or gum issue.
15. Fasting once a week can be helpful. Have warm water while fasting.
16. Avoid excess of tea ,coffee , carbonated drinks.
17. Practice sheetali pranayam, sitkari pranayam, kapal bhati and lion pose.
18. Avoid synthetic food and have more veggies and fruits in diet.
19. Keep your body hydrated.Drink adequate water according to your thirst.
20. If it's severe, please visit your health professional.

Be Healthy Always.
Dr Jyoti Jagtap
Swasthayu Ayurved Clinic Kharghar

Tuesday, March 5, 2019

Osteoarthritis and Ayurveda

Hi friends,
We all are familiar with this picture. It is osteoarthritis. A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wear down. It is mostly related to aging. It is degenerative condition of joint. It is more common in women. Common symptoms includes pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced joint mobility and flexibility. One bitter truth about this condition is treatment can help, but it can't be cured. A lot of oils, liniments and oral medicines are available in market for pain. Though it is untreatable condition, we can control with simple things. Here are some tips which will help to limit the condition.
1. According to ayurveda , it is due to vata. So one should apply warm oil daily to affected joint. Don't rub, just apply gently. Til oil or any medicated oil suggested by your ayurveda doctor.
2. Fomentation with hot water bag
 after oil application reduces pain.
3. Avoid dry food items like puffed rice, popcorn, corn products, fine floor products and dry bakery items and food causing constipation.
4. Have sufficient fats in diet. Add around 5ml pure cow ghee to your plate.
5. Use oil seeds and nuts in diet.
6. Chicken, paya or meat soup is more prefereble for nonvegetarian. But avoid dry fish and canned meat.
7. Dates, black raisins, berries, fig, pomegranate, radish, jaggery, cane juice, sesame seeds, saffron, ginger, garlic, drum sticks, black gram are helpful.Use it wisely.
8. Daily consumption of A2 cow milk or goat milk also recommended.
9. Use cold pressed or filtered oil only. Avoid refine one.
10. Have light dinner at evening.
11.  Do regular light exercise but avoid exertion.
12. Respond to nature call immediately.
13. Adequate sleep is very important .
14. Avoid direct contact with airflow while sleeping. Cover yourself while sleeping.
15. Avoid cold water, drinks, food and atmosphere.
16. During winter keep yourself warm.
17. If tendency of constipation, use castor oil. Avoid purgatives.
18. Basti with whole body massage and steam is useful panchakarma. Doing basti in rainy season keeps vata in control. Discuss it with your ayurveda doctor for more details.
19. Fasting and skipping your meals can aggravates pain.so avoid it.
These simple things will help you to control the condition.
Be healthy always.

Monday, March 4, 2019

Women health - Ayurvedic view






Hi all,
A Woman is form of shakti i.e, power.She is the continuous source of energy and prosperity. She is the backbone of family and society.If she get unwell or diseased, everything is get disturbed.
Today on the occasion of world women's Day , lets see how ayurveda can help to maintain this flow of energy  uninterrupted.
1. First I would like to suggest ,adapt habit of exercise. It is not mandatory for everyone to go and workout in gym. Any exercise, small session of yoga , walking, running, zumba etc.
Daily exercise keep you fit both mentally and physically. It keeps your energy level high.
2. Keep watch on your diet.Eat healthy but don't overnourish body. Eat simple, traditional and FRESH food. Don't skip your meal.Add pure cow ghee to your plate. It will help to maintain glow of ur skin.
3. Try to sleep early. Avoid late night awakening and daytime sleeping.It will make you dull.
4. Don't avoid nature's call. Women have tendency to do that which may lead to serious health issues.
4. Our body is best doctor. When anything wrong happens it gives signals like anorexia, loss of hunger etc.Try to listen it and correct accordingly. Take help of doctors. But just don't neglect it or try to treat by yourself. Neglecting your health may cause serious health problem in future.
5. Women are going through a lot of stress nowadays.My suggestion will be try to manage your workand take help from family members. No need always to be supermom.
6. Due to stress many of us faces anxiety or depression.Dont neglect it . Take help of counselor and psychiatrist
7. Lastly don't compare. You are beautiful as you are. Don't copy anyone. Don't get trapped in cosmetic market. Little use of it is no harm, but avoid regular use. Inner calmness radiates on your face which makes you more beautiful inspite of any cosmetics.
Lastly healthy body , mind and soul are the tool of beauty.
Be healthy and happy.
Happy women's Day.

Saturday, October 6, 2018

INSOMNIA AND AYURVEDA

Hi friends,
    Still finding difficult for falling or staying asleep.According to National sleep foundation , in USA two third of Americans have trouble with falling or staying asleep. While Adolescents have troubles in falling , adults are struggling for staying asleep.
      Insomnia is defined as chronic complaint of unsatisfactory sleep despite having chance to sleep. It includes difficulty in falling or staying asleep, waking up too early and not refreshing sleep.
        Due to insomnia ,one may experience fatigue, low energy ,irritability, difficulty in concentration and  low performance at work.
        Everyone had this experience in life. When u r having exams ,due to anxiety one can't sleep. It is okay but if u are experiencing it frequently , u need to see a doctor.
         Ayurveda states, sleep is very important for healthy life. Sleep is not merely physical relaxation but it also needed for hormony of many bodily functions
          According to Ayurveda, insomnia is due to aggravation of Vata and Pitta. Here are some tips to help you get asleep.
1. Start your dinner with homemade and fresh sweets.
2. Add 2 tsp pure cow ghee to plate.
3. Avoid salty, sour and spicy food items.
4. Take care of your digestion and bowel
5. Avoid daytime sleeping
6. Have glass of Buffalo milk while sleeping
7. One can add soup of nonveg food
8. Use fragrance which you like in bedroom
9. Avoid any electromagnetic gadgets in bedroom
10. Arrange dim light or darkness in bedroom
11. Avoid use of internet after dinner
12. Instruct your mind to be calm, here you can have help of yoga
13. Practice deep breathing and relaxation exercises
14. Do head massage with medicated oil or plain coconut oil.
15. Foot massage with coconut oil or ghee will be helpful.
16. Have full body massage with oil.
17. One can practice  putting drops of warm oil in both ear
18. Shirodhara is best for insomnia.
19. One can have Panchakarma like Basti,Nasya and Virechana by consulting Ayurveda doctor.
20.Try to control your thoughts, the continuous chain of it keeps mind alert.
21. To be content is very important for sound sleep.
23. Restrict use of alcohol.Research says thought it is used as sedative , chronic use leads insomnia and disturb the sleep pattern.
24.Smoking is bad for your sleep, so stop it.
25. Restrict use of tea and coffee after evening.
26.Add nutmeg, cumin seeds, poppy seeds in food.Desserts containing nutmeg and poppy seeds will help to fall asleep.
27. If you are taking medications for any health problem and experiencing insomnia,consult your physician.
   It will take time to regulate your sleep cycle.But it will definitely in few months.Go to bed and try to sleep on regular timings. If you don't feel ,still lie down. Don't engage yourself in other work.If problem is severe consult physician.
Afterall sleep is golden chain that ties our health and body together.


Monday, June 18, 2018

Ayurvedic Tips for Rainy season

                   


At last its raining , after long, hot and lethargic summer. Now it's green and refreshing everywhere.
This is transition from hot climate to cold and damped one. In this season there is tendency of Vata aggravation, so one may experience bloating, gases and aggravated pain.
Here are tips to maintain health and balancing vata.
1. Get up early and do mild to moderate exercise according to capacity. Avoid exertion.
2. Practice Nadishuddhi pranayam.
3. Prefer warm water for bathing.
4. Dry powder massage prior to shower will keep skin healthy.
5. Use dried cotton cloths.
6. Avoid cold air, coldrinks and frozen food.
7. Keep your body warm and dry
8. Daytime sleeping is condemned
9. It is important to take care of your feet in this season. Always keep them dry and warm.Massage them with warm seasame oil at least once a week.
9. As it is vata dominant season , one should do oil massage to all over body at least once a week
10. Daily oil massage to head is recommended.
11. In this season, digestive power is poor. So one should prefer light, warm and fresh food.
12. Though due to coldness, one may tempted for fried food. Avoid it.
13. Prefer boiled, steamed or roasted food seasoned with spices like dry ginger, cumin, anise and black pepper. Avoid raw form of food.
14. Use roasted grains.
15. Add soups of vegetables and lentils.
16. Avoid leafy vegetables.
17. Add 1 tsp of cow ghee to food.
18. Nonveg food should be consumed at morning only preferably roasted or soups.
19. Preserved food should be restricted like canned juices, dried fish etc.
20. Soups seasoned with oil or ghee and added with salts and sour ( lemon,kokam and tamarind) are best while it is cold.
21. One should prefer warm water for drinking.
22. In this season water is contaminated so avoid outside food and drinks.
23. It is best season for Basti. Basti along with full body oil massage and medicated steam is best for controlling and pacifying vata. Healthy persons should undergo this Panchakarma Procedure to Balance Vata.
It is good for neuromuscular disorders and many more.for more details consult your Ayurveda doctor
Happy Monsoon!!!