Ageing Gracefully with Ayurveda!

Eating right is one of the main aspects to focus on if you are planning to lose weight. It is important to eat natural, fresh foods like lots of vegetables, fruits, grains, and dairy products. Avoid processed and packaged foods. Choose baking or grilling as opposed to frying. Eat small portions through the day instead of one heavy meal, and keep dinner at least three hours before bedtime. Drinking lot of water is very important, as it helps in eliminating toxins from the body. "Rasayan" are the herbs devoted for slowing the speed of aging ie. Haritaki(Terminalia che bula), Bibhitaki(Terminalia bellirica), Amalaki(Emblica officinalis), Guduchi(Tinospora cardifolia), Ashegandha(Withania somnifera) etc. may be used according to prakriti of user in the guidance of Ayurvedic physician.

With the main focus being on skincare, it is important to keep the skin glowing and young. Topical herbs like turmeric, milk cream, gram flour, egg, fruit packs are always useful. In addition to that, scrubbing off the toxins from the surface of the skin by using lotions and creams is crucial. Massaging the skin regularly to improve blood flow is also very essential. For massages, use natural, herbal oils like almond oil, face creams or fruit packs to achieve maximum benefit.

The emphasis of Ayurveda has always been on maintaining holistic lifestyle. While most people worry about the wrinkles on the face, there is certainly more to ageing. Therefore, diet, exercise, lifestyle habits have to be planned, keeping in mind the side-effects on the body. Being physically active is also very important in addition to eating healthy. A good, restful sleep is also vital to tackle the ageing process.

With time, as the body ages, lots of toxins get accumulated in the body. These need to be eliminated from time to time so that the body can experience rejuvenation. This can be done by modifying your diet, and through detox massages and panchakarma treatments. There are also techniques to prevent or slow down the accumulation of toxins. Ayurveda believes in helping the body get rid of the toxins in as much a natural way as possible.