Our world is a treasure trove of herbs with
therapeutic properties. Ayurveda
came from the sages of beginning less time, the seers, the wanderers and
tribals, who through intuition and observation discovered the many properties
of plants and their products. So
often it is the case today that when one has a problem from a headache to
something more dramatic such as depression, we are reaching for the packet of
little pills with a ‘quick fix’ solution, without giving thought to what Mother
Nature can do for us. These boxes
of little multicoloured sweeties can in fact be doing us more harm than good,
being completely manufactured. As
Yogis we like to stay as close to nature as we can, keeping a pure diet as much
as possible turning to the fruits of the Earth to nurture us. Auryveda holds these secrets of health,
that in knowing allow us to still the pattern of the chattering mind and see
our true nature, bringing the up most bliss and ecstasy. Because we may be feeling sad, reaching
for that bar of chocolate or box of popcorn is no solution, in fact it is
making matters worse. Once the
chocolate has gone, then what? We
feel sad because it has gone and also we have filled our bodies with pollutants
that effect those mind waves in a disturbing way and also can bring pain to the
body, bringing further sorrow. So
what to do? Stay as natural as you
can, eat organic produce and enjoy the food your are eating by taking time over
it. We can have wonderful treats
too that are perfectly natural and good for us at the same time. Here are a few ideas for common
ailments and a tasty treats too! So enjoy.
The common cold: mix ½
teaspoon of turmeric with fresh ginger, lemongrass, ground black pepper and
fresh basil leaves, in boiling water and drink like tea without straining.
Soar Throat: mix fennel greek seeds with salt water and gargle.
Headache: drink 1 teaspoon of honey in warm water daily in the
morning time.
Cough: drink fresh apple juice mixed with a ½ teaspoon of
jaggery (natural sugar) eating
grapes also provides strength to the lungs but avoid drinking water straight
after. Sucking on a piece of
cinnamon helps to control a cough.
Insomnia:
massaging the
soles of the feet with mustard oil provides calmness and a good sleep.
No Chocolate but Yoghurt! For a sweet treat tries not reaching for those
chocolate bars and cakes etc and go for organic natural yoghurt mixed with
natural honey with some fruit or muesli, it’s delicious.
Alternative to Hot Chocolate: mix ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder with a
teaspoon of honey, into boiling water.
A bit of ground black pepper goes down a treat too!
Stay healthy and happy everyone, just breath and let the universe take care of everything else!
Om Om Shanti Om
mangala / nicky
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