8 Exercises for Fitness, Healing, and Longevity

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian, holistic medical practice. Ayurveda is all about creating a balance through the use of natural herbs, food and exercise. 

Lifestyle changes and herbal treatments consisting of one or several herbs in combination are the hallmark of Ayurvedic treatment for acid reflux.

Try to avoid high-stress situations and practice stress management techniques.

Enjoy natural beauty. The appreciation of natural beauty helps to balance sadhaka pitta and reduces stress.

Favor cooling foods and drinks such as fresh coconut juice
Use an electric drill to make a hole in the coconut and use a straw to sip on the coconut juice. Use the fresh coconut meat in your vegetables, rice dishes, or chutneys. If you feel discomfort during the day, take a few sips of cool milk on an empty stomach.

Fresh aloe vera gel straight from the leaf is balancing.
Avoid the store bought juice as citric acid is used as a preservative and it is too acidic if you suffer from acid indigestion.

Pomegranate juice and pomegranate chutney also help balance the acid in the stomach. It tastes sour but it is actually both astringent and bitter, which help balance pitta.

Baked fennel seeds are also recommended to help settle the stomach and balance digestion. Eat 1/4 teaspoon of baked fennel seeds 3 times a day between meals.

Organic Rose Water or mint lassi is good to drink with a meal as they are cooling and sweet to taste. Favor astringent, bitter, and sweet tastes in your diet. Split mung dahl, green leafy vegetables, grains, watermelon, honeydew melon, lettuce, mangos, and spices such as fenugreek seeds, coriander, cardamom, and mint should be included in your daily diet.

HOME REMEDY: 

Cumin Seed Powder - 1 tsp.,
Coriander Seed Powder -  1/2 tsp., 
SUGAR  - 1/2 tsp., 
Cardamom (Ground) - 1/8 tsp., 
WATER  - 1/2 Cup 
Take this mixture 2 to 3 TIMES a day. – Makes a BIG Difference. 

FOOD TO AVOID: No Tomatoes (Any form Fresh, Sauce, Canned etc.), No Okra, No Egg Plants, No Potatoes and No Mushrooms. No Fried Foods, No Wheat Products, No Dairy Products, No Cold Drinks & Soda and No Salad (No Raw Vegetables).

FOOD TO ENJOY: Plenty of Vegetables and Specially Green Leafy Vegetables except the Vegetables mentioned above. Please make sure All Vegetables are Completely Cooked.

Moong Dal (Moong Soup) and all forms such as Whole Moong, Split Moong, and Yellow Moong should be consumed daily.

You may prepare Breads, Chapatti and Roti using SPELT FLOUR instead of Wheat.

In Dairy Category – Avoid all types of Cheese, Especially Old and aged variety. On the other hand, you may enjoy Fresh Cheese such as Cottage Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella and Indian Paneer. No Yogurt.  

Additional Home Remedies:

Taking lemon juice in warm water three times a day improves digestion.

Chewing a piece of raw ginger (about one gram) with rock salt or common salt is good. This should be taken about five minutes before each meal.

Drinking buttermilk is very beneficial to improve the digestion. It should be taken at the end of a meal. It is better to mix some roasted cumin seeds and a little rock salt or common salt in this.
Drinking plain soda water gives immediate relief with symptoms like wind, distended stomach and acidity.
Eating about three grams of anise seeds improves digestion.
by Dr. Pankaj Naram

Sleeping during the day, especially after lunch is prohibited as it produces indigestion. The patient should not stay awake late in the night. He should be free from mental stress, anxiety, fear and grief. 

Please try following meditations to reduce stress
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5 Min Meditation to wash away anxiety

Exercise Regimen:
Physical exercise according to the strength is beneficial. The following exercises can help to strength and heal the body. They also reduce stress.

8 Exercises for Fitness, Healing, and Longevity 

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