When your resistance to disease is weakened, you are exposed to toxins such as germs and bacteria that cause several health problems. However, some natural ingredients can intervene in this process and strengthen your body’s best defenses. In my 20 years of experience as a nutritionist, I have found Ayurvedic nutrition to be a sustainable health solution.
I now realize that millennials perceive Ayurveda as a traditional healing method, but I’ll tell you that it is so much more than just kadhas and jadibooties. In several Ayurvedic courses you will find solutions to modern health problems like weak immunity, unhealthy body weight, diabetes and more through scientifically guided formulations of herbs and Superfoods. Ayurveda aims to essentially correct your lifestyle and not just suppress symptoms of illness. So I agree with the Ayurveda approach of natural nutrition for health and wellbeing.
Here is a simple guide to making progress towards holistic health
You are what you eat
Wellness doesn’t work in silos. Your health is well protected by the body’s natural defenses, which in turn depend on an effective cycle of consumption, absorption, digestion and excretion. An unhealthy diet can upset your body’s innate balance and affect your resistance to disease. To avoid this burden, you can increase your intake of natural health boosters such as organic herbs and superfoods at any time.
Make sure you have three nutritious main meals a day. A common misconception is that you have to skip meals to maintain a healthy BMI. However, it is quite the opposite. Skipping meals will do more harm than good to your body.
If you’ve starved for too long, your body works in survival mode, where your metabolism runs slower and you need more food than you normally would. They even invite acid to take shelter when sober. I suggest consuming three nutritious meals a day that must include green vegetables, at least two fruits, legumes, sprouts, and all forms of cereals and good fats.
You need to include fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. (Photo: Getty Images / Thinkstock)
Complementary herbs for holistic wellbeing
Organic herbs and raw materials were at the center of my perspective of a healthy life. Start your day with a glass of tulsi ginger juice, enjoy a lunch smoothie made from broccoli, kale, spinach, carrot and lemon juice that is half vitamin C-rich. After 45 minutes of your meal, drink a hot cup of green tea with cinnamon and turmeric for rejuvenation and digestive health.
Some other herbs that you can consume to protect your health from seasonal ailments, colds, and fevers are amla, triphala, and neem. Amla – The extremely citrus green fruit that makes you crunch and curl is actually a deep natural herb that is fortified with vitamin C and antioxidant properties. It is also an Ayurvedic solution to help boost your body’s immune response and support white blood cell functions.
As monsoon Showers are spreading across the country, as are colds, coughs, and flu. So that your health is not neglected, you must consume the natural antimicrobial disinfectant Tulsi every day. You can chew two to three fresh tulsi leaves in the morning or even add them to your normal chai.
Neem is considered a conventional but very nutritious herb. Neem’s antifungal and antibacterial properties wash away any toxins present in your body and strengthen your body’s defenses against free radicals, allergies, and disease. Neem not only strengthens your system from within, it also cleanses your skin so you look radiant and feel healthy.
Sourcing high quality herbs can be a chore, so I trust brands like Kapiva Herbal Juices – Immune Care Juice, Wild Amla Juice, and Tulsi Giloy Juice, which are GMP certified, backed by science-based formulations, and ready-to-use. So you only get the pure goodness of nutritious herbs and superfoods!
Neem should be part of your diet. (Source: Getty Images / Thinkstock)
Keep stressful lifestyles at bay
City life is ruled by airtight schedules, chaotic routines, and far too often the burning of midnight oil. However, in addition to eating the right foods that nourish your body, it is also imperative to lead a healthy, active, and stress-free lifestyle in order to stimulate a near-perfect immune response.
When you’re stressed, your hypothalamus, the control center of your brain, releases stress hormones in your body that stimulate various other body reactions: headaches, muscle cramps, palpitations, and more. Serious complaints such as high blood pressure, menstrual disorders, heartburn, insomnia and a weak immune system are based on a stressful lifestyle. Make a conscious effort to live an active and calm lifestyle. Include meditation and yoga asanas along with other exercise routines to help fight emphasize.
Medically classified as an adaptogen, ashwagandha is popular for its stress relieving properties. This herb is fortified with high withanolide content, so ashwagandha can be supplemented regularly for brain health and general wellbeing. Consume ashwagandha as an ingredient in your drink to combat it on a daily basis fatigue and restlessness.
Remember, achieving holistic wellbeing is not a daily task. It is a linear process that you monitor yourself. Live a healthy life by taking your first step today. Stay healthy, stay healthy!
