One day routine for Health

Posted by benj on June 22, 2010 , Print , Email , Comment

Shyama Neihsial, AG Office Staff, Imphal

“May I have breath in my nostrils, voice in my mouth, sight in my eyes, hearing in my ears, hair that has not turned grey, teeth that are not discoloured, and much strength in my arms. May all my limbs remain unimpaired and my soul unconquered.”
– The Rig Veda.

How do you master perfect health? How can you radiate joy, vitality, energy, dynamism, and inner power? How can you freewheel from the hold of enervation, aches, pains, tiredness and disease? The most potent answer lies in your daily habits. Perfect health is a manifestation of a healthy lifestyle. It is an accretion of the small little things that you have picked up along the way. Healthy physical, mental and spiritual activities are the key to staying healthy, happy and well.

These routines or habits are almost unending, but he more you do, the better the chances of staying healthy. So here is our guide to all the things you can do to keep yourself right on top of your health.

Wake up:-
So wake up early and claim your share.
- Thank the Almighty for the great gift of a new day and commit yourself to using every moment effectively.
- Give your body a good work-out by rotating whatever part of the body you can, three times, both clockwise and anti-clockwise. Like – eyes, ears, jaw, neck, shoulders, arms, elbows, wrist, pelvis, thighs, knees and ankles.
- Open your eyes and look at your hands. Intend that whatever you do with your hands today should bring you closer to the God within.
- Surrender all activities to the Almighty.
- Find out which nostril you are breathing from. At any given time, only one nostril operates.

Morning routine:-
As soon as possible, empty your colon and bladder.
- Rinse your eyes with cold water to protect from hyperactive.
- Wash your ears to purify your hearing.
- Gargle with warm water to purify your voice and strengthen your teeth.
- Use a tongue-cleaner to clean the surface of the tongue for an extra-fresh feeling.
- Cut fingernails and toenails every fifth day.

Exercise :
- Long fast walks on flat ground, swimming and yoga are ideal
- Early morning exercise removes stagnation in the body and mind, strengthens the digestive fire, reduces fat and gives you an overall feeling of lightness and joy as it fills your body with good energy (prana.)
- Some form of breathing exercise is absolutely recommended.
- Meditate
- All women must do lateral bending posters everyday to keep their reproductive organs healthy and to avoid deposition of fat around the lower abdomen, hips and thighs.

Food :
- Include more vegetable than grains.
- Have a salad before a cooked meal.
- Take a short walk to help the food digest.
- Avoid curd in the night
- Have hot food
- Once a week have a raw food day
- Never eat when angry, depressed, bored or upset
- Chew well.
- Do not over eat.
- Eat fresh, local, seasonal and home made food.
- Give thanks for what you are about to eat.
- Sit in Vajrasana immediately after eating to ensure good digestion
- Eat every four hours
- Do not drink liquids with meals
- Sit in a proper posture while eating.
- Dinner should be at least two hours before sleep.
- Drink plenty of water, especially during summer
- Do not eat either too slow or too fast.
- Do not concentrate on other things while eating.
- Do not gossip or watch TV while eating.

Attitude:
- Learn to manage your emotions.
- The nine commandments given by the ayurvedic sage, for good health: (i) Eat wholesome food moderately and to your satisfaction, (ii) Engage in enjoyment in moderation, (iii) Act circumspectly, (iv) Be non-indulged to sensual pleasures, (v) Be generous in giving, (vi) Consider everybody your equal, (vii) Be truthful (honest), (viii) Be patient, (ix) Be of service to trustworthy people.
- Be alert to any internal negative dialogue that influences your life.
- Approach situations afresh
- Nurture relationship that you care about; never take them for granted.
- Don’t let your stress pile on.
- Try to learn something new and interesting
- Self introspection is very important, it keeps you in touch with yourself.
- Enjoy a daily dose of laughter. Laughing with family or friends is best.
- Love your faults and be gentle on yourself. Be your best friend.
- It takes a long time to understand and unravel oneself.
- Go the extra mile to be good to your friends.
- Have a structured life. One should look forward to the next day.

Everyday Wisdom:
- Meditate periodically during the day for at least two to five minutes to quieten your mind.
- Learn the art of enjoyment.
- Learning how to manage time is of crucial important to your health. Feeling pressured by time raises your uric acid level and cholesterol.
- Create the time to go for walks.
- Be aware of the harmony within you.
- Be aware that you are always safe. Surrender to life.
- Feeling energy and experiencing the flow of energy is health

Bedtime routine:
- Ensure good sleep by cultivating healthy habits by watching your breath and meditating.
- Sleeping with the windows closed is unhealthy
- During the cold and dry season, intercourse is not restricted. Summer 3 a month
- While sleeping the head should point either to the east or to the west.
- Sleeping on the right side of the body supports digestion.
- Close your eyes; breathe deeply and slowly until you feel relaxed before sleep.
- Massage the soles of your feet with a calming oil before going to bed.

** What you choose to put into your mouth right from the cradle to the coffin, determines your future health to a large extent. The human body is a truly incomparable machine. Out fastpaced lives are moving us away from nature.

from : Zonun Wellness Centre by Kenneth.neihsial@gmail.com (Hello 9436853358)

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