Tag: Water

Drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach can help you regulate your digestive tract, release toxins, increase hunger, prevent headaches (as dehydration is one of the leading causes of headaches), cleanse the colon, boost metabolism, increase energy, boost weight loss, clear up skin complexion and improve your immune system.

Things like bobbing under the water or swimming are great ways to treat arthritis pain. Just being in water helps reduce swelling as the hydrostatic pressure helps improve circulation. Using water’s magical property – buoyancy; resistance can improve strength and stamina with minimal joint stress.

Wake up early, ideally between 4-6 am which is the most spiritually charged time of the day. Drink only warm water, cold water counters the heat produced in your digestive tract while warm water supports it. Same goes for salads, they are cold and work against your 'digestive fire'. Consume ghee regularly; it works great as a mild laxative.

Drink 8 ounces of water daily for vibrant skin. Keep a spray bottle in your purse with water and a few drops of essential oil. Spritz your skin occasionally to stay hydrated. Use diffusers with essential oils as they can be absorbed easily by the skin. Avoid heavy sun exposure as it dries out the skin. Find a good moisturizer with aloe vera or hyaluronic acid.

Juniper berry is a diuretic that helps the kidneys and bladder get rid of retained and excess water and also cures obesity. Its active volatile oil content helps eliminate gas and expels intestinal flatulence and assists in digestion of gassy foods. It is an excellent blood purifier and reduces susceptibility to diseases. Not recommended for pregnant women.

Ginger and a pinch of rock salt can help treat constipation. Consume warm food and water, cold food requires more energy to burn. Eat in a quite space, keep away from electronics. Practice Vajrasana after a meal. Use cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and ajwain seeds in food. Don't eat when anxious or angry and give enough time for digestion.

Vata - Boil 2 quarts of water for 5 min, take off heat, add 3 mint leaves, 1/2 tsp fennel seed and 1/4 tsp marshmallow root. Pitta - Boil 2 quarts of water for 2 min, take off heat and add 1/4 tsp fennel seed, 2 rose buds and 1 clove. Kapha - Boil 2 quarts of water for 5 minutes. Take off heat, add 3 basil leaves, 2 slices of ginger, 1/4 tsp cumin and 1/2 tsp fennel.

Drink water equal to 2/3rd your body weight in ounces daily. Practice Hydrotherapy to relieve congestion, reduce fever, increase white blood cells and enhance sleep. For warming sock treatment, soak feet in hot water for 10-15 mins, dry feet, soak cotton socks in cold water and wring out, put these on, cover with thick wool socks, go to bed and leave it on overnight.

Vitamin Water contains synthetic vitamins and minerals that lack complete nutrient structure. They also have a high content of sweeteners which is not recommended. Alkaline water only gives a temporary increase in bodily detoxification with no long term effects. Packaged juices contain 36 grams of sugar per serving. Choose healthy teas or coconut water instead.

Water is essential for us to perform several body functions. To enhance the enriching and hydrating properties of water, Ayurveda suggests boiling it with spices like cumin, fennel, and coriander. On a hot day, to quench thirst, you could also add sandalwood or cardamom powder and mint to your water. Water with a hint of ginger could also rev up your metabolism.

Cleansing is not a process you take up once a year. Our body naturally cleanses every day through healthy digestion. And for the body to do that, we need to have a steady and healthy lifestyle that mainly involves eating healthy and on time each day. These few lifestyle tips will help enhance your body's cleansing process.

It is worth taking into consideration some of the tips mentioned below to understand how to stay young forever. Firstly, getting away of those calories, which lowers the production of T3, a thyroid hormone can actually help in slowing down the aging process. Relaxation therapy such as meditation prevents age-related changes in the brain. Smoking causes collagen, a protein that helps skin to strengthen, to degrade with age sooner and, thereby hasten ageing. Learn to stay away from boredom and take up a hobby.  

1. Drink warm water with lemon first thing in the morning. 2. Scrape your tongue twice a day; removes toxins. 3. Meditate 5 minutes a day. 4. Take a walk after every meal. 5. Have a daily cup of tea. 6. End your day with basic yoga/ stretching. 7. Use more spices and less salt in cooking. 8. Substitute sugar with maple syrup. 9. Add Chia and Flax to your food. 10. Snack often but keep it healthy. You may not have much time for yourself but these small changes can make big differences. Try them out.

Fat flush is a method where water is used to expel fat deposits (and toxins) from the body that remain stagnant and "unburnt" due to lack of activity. Although this water alone cannot help you lose all the fat, when done alongside your regular workout regimen, this can help rid your body of all the waste.

Produce processors frequently spray fruits and vegetables with a fine film of approved wax, lacquer or resin coating. This improves their shell life by protecting them from dehydration and other hazards. It’s suggested to wash off these coatings under running cold water. Commercial produce rinses are available but they're no more effective than rinsing in cold water.