1. Rising before sunrise will surely give you more calm, peaceful, and productive mornings. In addition, positive thoughts in the early morning set a rhythm that carries forward the day more effortlessly.
2. Create a routine where one can include diverse forms like long walks, playing in the court, gym visits, and zumba.
3. Be more authentic in handling stress. Enrol with a yoga master and learn the ancient practices of praanayam.
4. Bless your body with an adequate amount of sleep. Also, practice sleep hygiene, like keeping away the electronic gadgets two hours before sleep and also taking a shower before going to bed.
5. Try to finish your last meal of the day by 7pm. Also, eat only when you feel you’ve got a good appetite. Never eat looking at the clock. Eating before the digestion of the previous meal will surely overload the system.
6. Maintain a routine oil application protocol in consultation with your ayurvedist. Apply it to the scalp and body at least three times a week.
7. Keep your body well nourished by adding an adequate quantity of good-quality ghee to your diet.
8. Make sure that you get at least one satisfactory bowel movement a day. If not, consult an ayurvedist for an expert opinion. Ensure that you never delay a defecation and urination reflex.
This new year, promise yourself that you will listen more to your inner voice than the external noise. Tune to your body and mind’s musings. Take the royal road to health.
The author is a Professor at the Department of Panchakarma,
Ashtamgam Ayurveda Medical College, Kerala
