Many of us find that, in the Autumn, we have trouble focusing at work and we become more vulnerable to colds and brochitis. Here are some tips for staying grounded and healthy this fall:
-Give yourself a full-body massage with sesame oil (the kind you cook with, not toasted). Soak for 15-20 minutes in a warm bath before washing the off the oil. This practice soothes anxiety and promotes mental clarity.
-Phase out raw and cold foods. Begin eating mostly cooked and warm foods. Changing your eating habits will help your body prepare for winter. Our digestive systems are slowing down during this time of year, so it's appropriate to eat foods that are more easy to digest. The body has to work much harder to break down raw and cold foods. If your body is too busy digesting, how will it build your immune system to fight off the colds and viruses of fall and winter?
-Drink soothing herbal teas with Vata-balancing ingredients such as cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. Think: warming and comforting.
-Add ghee to soups, veggies, and grains to bring moisture to the body from the inside out. Ghee also helps to relieve constipation, which becomes a problem for many people this time of year.
-Avoid becoming too strict with your diet, exercise regimen, or daily routine. Rigidity of lifestyle increases Vata in the body, which leads to anxiety, lack of mental focus, indigestion, insomnia, and dry skin. Take time each day to do something just for fun!
-Give yourself a full-body massage with sesame oil (the kind you cook with, not toasted). Soak for 15-20 minutes in a warm bath before washing the off the oil. This practice soothes anxiety and promotes mental clarity.
-Phase out raw and cold foods. Begin eating mostly cooked and warm foods. Changing your eating habits will help your body prepare for winter. Our digestive systems are slowing down during this time of year, so it's appropriate to eat foods that are more easy to digest. The body has to work much harder to break down raw and cold foods. If your body is too busy digesting, how will it build your immune system to fight off the colds and viruses of fall and winter?
-Drink soothing herbal teas with Vata-balancing ingredients such as cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla. Think: warming and comforting.
-Add ghee to soups, veggies, and grains to bring moisture to the body from the inside out. Ghee also helps to relieve constipation, which becomes a problem for many people this time of year.
-Avoid becoming too strict with your diet, exercise regimen, or daily routine. Rigidity of lifestyle increases Vata in the body, which leads to anxiety, lack of mental focus, indigestion, insomnia, and dry skin. Take time each day to do something just for fun!