Spring with Ayuverda - New Start!

Spring and autumn are important times of year for detoxifying the body according to the ancient system of Ayurveda.

Spring detoxification is particularly important because it acts as an antidote to the excesses that may have occurred during the winter, due to the body's tendency to accumulate extra food, usually rich in fat, in order to cope with low temperatures.
To maintain health and balance in depth year, Ayurveda suggests a daily detoxification protocol, as it recommends us to incorporate habits which will offer us better health, more energy, a happy mood and will prepare the body for the warmer months ahead.

Lemon water

Start your day with half a lemon squeezed into a glass of lukewarm water.
This simple and so important drink cleanses the digestive tract, detoxifies the liver, stimulates morning bowel movements of the intestine, increases metabolism, prepares the stomach for good digestion. It also keeps the kidneys clean, as the citrates contained in the lemon prevent the formation of stones from calcium oxalates. The slightly sour taste wakes up the body and gives us energy.


Daily tongue cleaning and rinsing of the oral cavity with coconut oil.

We will need:

-1 special tongue cleaner or a soft toothbrush
-1 tbsp melted coconut oil or sunflower oil
After waking up in the morning, rinse your mouth with water and clean your tongue with a soft toothbrush or a special tongue cleaner.
Then we apply fillings to the teeth and gums for up to 15 minutes.

Benefits:

1. Fights dental plaque
2. Stops gingivitis
3. Tightens the gums
4. Prevents the accumulation of bacteria
5. It benefits the tongue and strengthens it. functioning of organs.
6. Eliminates excess vata
7. Frees the nasal cavity resulting in better absorption prana from the nose and effective oxygenation of the brain.
8. It eliminates accumulated toxins from the esophagus.
9. They whiten teeth.

Oil massage

Evening primrose, rose, jojoba and coconut oils pleasantly meet our need for rest and relaxation, while at the same time giving us healthy energy levels.
Massage is recommended upon waking up in the morning before or after a hot one bath. If this is not possible, then it can be done by during the day, avoiding going out into the bright sun.

How do we do massage?

We start from the neck with circular movements parallel to the spine, avoiding direct contact with the vertebrae.
We continue towards the shoulder joint, elbows, wrists and gently rub the fingers one by one.
We move towards the back and waist, always parallel to the spine.
Then we make circular movements on the knee and ankle. We spend time on the foot and toes. avoiding the bottom of the tread.
For better results we can Heat the oil at a low temperature.

• Better oxygenation of vital organs such as the heart, lungs and the brain.
• Increases blood circulation in muscle tissue and the internal organs.
• Helps eliminate toxins
• Evening primrose oil soothes the nervous system and helps in tissue renewal, significantly improves the mobility of joints.
• Coconut oil effectively moisturizes the skin, since triglycerides which it contains is medium chain which helps in easy absorption.
• Jojoba oil contains vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant and slows down the aging process. aging.
• It works against cellulite by improving texture. and the appearance of the skin and the whole process It contributes positively to mood and makes us more responsible for taking care of our body.

In spring, wonderful fruits and vegetables come to the fore, ready to colorfully decorate our kitchen counter.

• Asparagus: rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, fiber, iron, magnesium.
• Antibodies: Their bitter taste helps cleanse the blood and liver.
• Spinach: Provides fiber, iron, calcium, riboflavin, folic acid. Due to its high amount of phenols, it exerts anti-cancer effects.
• Beets: Contains the antioxidant beta-cyanin, which limits cell damage from free radicals, silicon for the regeneration of bones, nails, hair, and tendons. It also contains significant amounts of calcium.
• Peas fresh: Known for its vegetable content protein, vitamin A and K, zinc, carotenoids and polyphenols.
• Artichokes: It has a diuretic effect, helps with good digestion and is an important source of fiber, vitamin A, potassium, sodium and iron.
• Cherries: The powerful antioxidants, anthocyanins, are found in sufficient quantities in cherries. They delay aging due to their melatonin content. They also contain potassium, iron and magnesium.
• Grapefruit: Contributes to reducing blood sugar and maintaining weight.
• It contains potassium, sodium, magnesium, calcium, vitamins A, C, B1, B6.
• Apricots: Rich in beta-carotene, zeaxanthin, lycopene and therefore are beneficial for vision. Antioxidants such as catechin, flavonoids, vitamins A and C.
• Forest fruits: the well-known berries, some of which are strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries and blueberries. They are particularly beneficial for people with low iron levels, as they help in its absorption, since the presence of vitamin C also contributes to this. They are considered superfoods, because they regulate sugar, reduce cholesterol, contain beta-carotene, vitamins A, B1, zinc, phosphorus and calcium.

Improvise and turn your kitchen into a culinary atelier, making your own dishes, nutritious juices, healthy smoothies and colorful salads. In spring we want to rejoice and share this joy with friends. It is the season when the low temperatures of winter recede and we become more receptive to the beneficial energies of nature. A refreshing and promising picnic with the family is the best anti-anxiety medicine!!