Ayurvedic Living: Avoiding the Pitfalls
Navigating Life's Pitfalls with Ayurveda's Time-Tested Wisdom
- Avoid eating when you are not hungry
- Avoid eating heavy and incompatible food combinations
- Avoid eating quickly
- Avoid eating while standing or walking
- Avoid eating while engaged in other activities, such as watching TV or working on the computer
- Avoid eating late at night
- Avoid eating while feeling stressed or anxious
- Avoid eating cold or raw foods
- Avoid eating processed or packaged foods
- Avoid eating foods that are difficult to digest, such as fried or greasy foods
- Avoid drinking cold water with meals or immediately after meals
- Avoid consuming alcohol and tobacco
- Avoid overindulging in sexual activity
- Avoid suppressing natural urges such as urination, bowel movement, sneezing, or yawning
- Avoid exposing yourself to environmental toxins and pollutants
- Avoid engaging in excessive physical activity or exercise immediately after eating.
- Avoid sleeping immediately after eating.
- Avoid prolonged sitting or inactivity.
- Consuming excessive amounts of processed or refined foods
- Eating foods that are incompatible with your body type or current state of health
- Skipping meals or eating at irregular times
- Exposing yourself to environmental toxins or excessive amounts of stress
- Overeating or indulging in excessive amounts of sweet, sour, or salty foods
- Ignoring the signs of imbalance in your body, such as changes in digestion or sleep patterns
- Engaging in activities that are incompatible with your body type or current state of health
- Failing to consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
- Avoiding extreme temperatures, such as taking cold showers or sitting in saunas for prolonged periods.
- Avoiding exposure to loud noise, bright lights, and other forms of sensory overload.
- Avoiding exposure to electromagnetic fields from devices such as computers, smartphones, and televisions.
- Practicing daily self-care routines, such as oil massage, yoga, and meditation.
- Keeping regular sleep and wake cycles to maintain balance of the biological clock and to allow the body to rest and rejuvenate properly.
- Maintaining a daily routine, including regular meal times and activities, to maintain balance and stability in the body.
- Practising proper hygiene and maintaining a clean living environment.
- Getting regular exercise and engaging in activities that promote physical strength and flexibility.
- Avoiding overuse of medications and over-the-counter drugs, and seeking natural remedies whenever possible.
- Cultivating a positive and balanced state of mind through practices such as gratitude, mindfulness, and self-reflection.
