Sanjeevani

                   EXERCISE PLANS       Nowadays exercise plays a major role in our modern life. Fitness became a priority in this generation. Exercise is a broad term and obviously it has many divisions. Ayurveda described Exercise as vyãyãmam.  Divisions Aerobic exercises - Uses oxygen for sustainable, longer duration activities. Eg.: Brisk walking, running, cycling, swimming Strength exercises - For building muscle and bone strength Eg: Pushups, Gym Balance- To improve the stability & coordination of body and mind. Eg: yoga Flexibility - By stretching muscles. Eg.:Yoga, stretching Ayurvedic descriptions (Ref: Ashtanga hridaya sutra sthana chapter-2, Susruta samhita, chilitsa sthana chapter-24)          Instructions to perform proper exercises      Half of the strength of the individuals should be gathered to do exercise in spring and winter season     Here ...

       " Brush your teeth two times a day " is a popular phrase all of us have been hearing since birth. Brushing in the morning is a habit which can't be ignored. But the second brushing at night mostly felt like Skip today. Lets try to make brushing  more interesting.  Ayurvedic tooth brushes          Here, in our Ashtanga hridaya, It was mentioned that a good quality, soft tipped herbal brushes of 12 angula, ( which is approximately 9 inches) in length for brushing. Twigs with tastes of Astringent, acrid & bitter taste twigs are used for brushing.         Examples: Calotropis gigantea ( Arka)  Ficus benghalensis ( Nyagrodha) , banyan tree  Acacia catechu ( Khadhira)  Pongamia pinnata ( kakubha)  Terminalia arjuna ( Arjuna)  Herbal tooth powders               Tooth powders like Dhashana kanti churnam and Danta dhavana churnam are readily availabl...

Anjanam          Anjanam refers to application of collyrium to the eyes. It is mainly used in various eye disorders. Also maintains healthy vision,  for which nowadays every young people are seeking for.  How to prepare?          Anjanam can be prepared at home with our natural homely ingredients. It can be applied daily and beneficial to the eyes. This is one of the simple method of preparation, various other ingredients and methods are also can be used.  Required materials Bhringaraj leaves Cotton cloth A lamp Ghee or Gingely oil A plate to collect soot 2 tumblers to keep as stand Method of preparation     Step -1:   Squeeze the bhringaraj leaves & take it in a bowl.      Step -2:   cut the cotton cloth in 6×6 square & dip that cloth in that bowl.      Step -3:   wait for 10 minutes. And dry it in shadow      Step -4:  ...

          Golden milk      It is also called Haldi doodh. Turmeric is the golden ingredient by which it got its name as "Golden milk ". Required ingredients 1 cup of milk 1 tsp turmeric powder Ginger- 1 inch size Cardamom-2 OPtional  1 cinnamon stick Nutmeg powder Sweet- Honey How to prepare Step -1:   Take a pan & pour 1 cup of milk into it. Let it warm  Step -2:   Add turmeric powder, dry ginger (powdered) or fresh ginger (grounded) & 2 grounded cardamom.  Step -3:    Optional ingredients also can be added  along with the above. Honey should be added only after cooling.  Step -4:   Now boil it for 2 minutes in low flame.   Now serve it in a cute mug to have a sip.  A healthy diet        This golden milk accounts about 120-130 cals. so it is a good option for a daily diet.  Carbohydrate 13-15g Protein -8g Fat -8g Calcium-276-350g Potta...

 1.Pashchimottasana Step-1:  sit with legs and spine straight.  Step -2: Raise both the hands and inhale  Step -3:  Exhale and bend forward to touch the toes Step -4: Try to keep legs straight Step -5: Hold this pose for upto 10 breaths.  Muscles involved: Back muscles  Hamstrings Gluteus maximus 👉By doing this, enhances blood circulation and nourishes the skin by delivering more oxygen to muscles.  👉Also improves digestion by stimulating abdominal organs.  2.Balasana Step-1:  Sit in Vajrasana Step -2:  Inhale and bend forward by raising the hands.  Step -3:  Rest the forehead on floor Step -4:  Hold this pose upto 10 breaths Muscles involved  Lowback muscles - Lattismus dorsi Thigh muscles - Biceps femoris 👉By doing this, enhances blood circulation and provide oxygen to the muscles and skin 👉Alleviates stress and anxiety which also exhibits in skin.  3. Viparita karani Step -1:  Lie down on the flo...