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You might have seen many sources in the internet suggesting fruits for breakfast as part of a healthy diet. But Ayurveda has a different opinion. Here’s why. #1 Mornings are cold, dewy, and moist Fruits are cold, moist and slimy as well. What is cold, moist and slimy in our body? Kapha! #2 Fruits are sweet, heavy and cold. What is sweet, heavy and cold in our body? Kapha! #3 6am to 10am is Kapha Kala This is the time Kapha is at its peak – think excessive mucous, blocked nose, runny nose, and all upper respiratory tract symptoms. #4 The Sun has just risen Our digestive fire mimics the Sun. We do not have sharp digestive in the mornings. Hence we may not be able to digest cold, sweet, heavy foods at this time. Then what is a good breakfast? Anything warm, light and freshly cooked. Example, oatmeal, porridges, rice or chickpea flour, pancakes, stewed apples, green gram pancakes etc. These are not only light but also easy to digest. When is the best time to have fruits? Between 10am to 4pm (Pitta Kala) before or after a meal, but not with a meal. Trust me, if you do this, your gut will thank you! Doctor Rekha is a 4th generation Ayurvedic Medicine Doctor (BAMS) living in between Dubai and India who has patients from around the globe who believes that the wisdom of Ayurveda can help everyone lead a happy, heathy and disease-free life. You can join our Health Programs for mind and body detox. And If you are struggling with any health issues, you can book a consultation with us or give us a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. If you have any queries, contact us. You can also follow me on Instagram.

According to Ayurveda, your body goes through a lot of changes during menstruation. Excessive exercise, heavy workouts, and weight lifting may not be the right thing to do. Even Abhyanga, for that matter.So, try to avoid twisting poses and poses that put pressure on your abdomen. You can do mild stretches. Yoga Poses to Avoid: Headstand (Sirsasana) Shoulder Stand (Sarvangasana) Handstand (Adho Mukha Vrksasana) Forearm Stand (Pincha Mayurasana) Revolved Triangle Pose (Parivrtta Trikonasana) Revolved Side Angle Pose (Parivrtta Parsvakonasana) Revolved Chair Pose (Parivrtta Utkatasana) Full Wheel Pose (Urdhva Dhanurasana) Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) Camel Pose (Ustrasana) Boat Pose (Navasana) Plank Pose (Phalakasana Crow Pose (Bakasana) Side Crow (Parsva Bakasana) Instead, you may wish to focus on gentle, restorative yoga classes while you are on your period. Some of the more nourishing poses that are quite supportive and helpful in decreasing menstrual discomfort include Child’s Pose, Butterfly Pose, and Seated Forward Bend. Doctor Rekha is a 4th generation Ayurvedic Medicine Doctor (BAMS) living in between Dubai and India who has patients from around the globe who believes that the wisdom of Ayurveda can help everyone lead a happy, heathy and disease-free life. You can join our Health Programs for mind and body detox. And If you are struggling with any health issues, you can book a consultation with us or give us a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. If you have any queries, contact us. You can also follow me on Instagram.

You are reading this article now. Is your head forward, neck slumped and shoulders slouched and rounded? If yes, this is the text neck position and you will soon say hi to aches and pains around your neck and shoulders. In the long run it can even cause tightness and compression of the neck muscles, ligaments and tendons. Further, it can even change the curvature of your spine. Here are 3 tips that have worked for me – Tip #1 Raise the phone without tilting your head forward. Shoulders should be in a neutral position, not slouched. Try to keep the phone as close to eye level as possible. I understand how challenging it is. However, that is the best possible situation. Keep your ears in line with your shoulders. Tip #2 If you have done Yogasanas you may know, for every pose, there is a counter pose to balance it. Here is one such counter-pose exercise. Sit on a chair with hands on your thighs. Look at the ceiling. Breathe. Bring your head further back a little and open your mouth. Slowly close your mouth bringing your lower jaw to your upper jaw. You can feel a slight stretch on the front of your neck. Repeat few times. Tip #3 Interlace your fingers and grip the back of the neck with them. Press the neck and look up and then down. Do this 3-4 times. This gives a quick relief to the tired neck after hours of using the phone and it totally works! Other yoga exercises like Dhanurasana, Padahastasana, Adho Mukha Shwanansana can also help. And most importantly, consciously change the posture whenever you realize that your posture is not right. You can join our Health Programs for mind and body detox. And If you are struggling with any health issues, you can book a consultation with us or give us a message via WhatsApp at +91 79074 89839. If you have any queries, contact us. You can also follow me on Instagram.

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