Updated from June 18, 2013. It has been a long time since I have followed these ayurvedic tips. Now, I am revisiting them slowly and making them part of my daily life. I shall keep you posted. But, before going, I request you to go through the entire article and please try make them a part of your life as well.
Have you ever tried Ayurveda in your daily routine? I did it. It had started with one day my mom telling me to wash my eyes with the triphala infusion. She had seen it on some program which imparts these ayurvedic tips for healthy living. And, once it starts, the tips just keep on coming.
But then how many things can you incorporate? So, I just left it at that. Here I am listing a few steps which have been extremely beneficial for me and do not take much of effort or time. And, their benefits are too good to pass up. I have been doing these things on and off for the past one month or more. And, I can talk about the benefits I have seen in my skin or hair or body!
Triphala Eye Wash
Every morning right after I get up, I wash my eyes with the triphala infusion. And, the results?
Brighter eyes, clearer eyes, whites are more prominent, eyes do not get dry, they do not get tired of staring at the laptop, and the best is yet to come – lesser finer lines under the eyes 😀 The infusion hydrates the skin around the eyes and keeps it moisturized so there are lesser wrinkles and fine lines. Of course, moisturizer and sunscreen do their part as well!
How to make infusion?
Take 1/2 tbsp of triphala powder in a glass and dissolve it in glassful of water. Leave it overnight. Strain in the morning and use it as eyewash. You can cup your palms and do it or you can use an eye wash cup which is way easier and better. It does stain the washbasin so take care!
Almond Oil Nose Drops
You have to do this before gong to sleep. Just a drop of almond oil in each of your nostrils and you are good to go. Results?
Amazingly this helps with headaches, helps you sleep better, greases your air pipe and the nostrils, cleanses them and the list goes on. But, the main thing is deep and calm sleep for me and lesser headaches.
How to use?
Get a bottle of Badam Rogan and a dropper from the pharmacy. And, that is it. Keep them by your bedside and do not forget to use them.
Oil Pulling
This has to be the more time consuming and difficult of all these ayurvedic tips. You have to swish a tea spoon full of coconut oil in your mouth for 15-20 minutes. Having oil in your mouth might take some getting used to. So, may be start this routine with just a minute and work your way up as and when you feel comfortable. But, i would definitely advise you to try it out. Results?
I am not sure if I really saw any benefits till now but I think its a routine which does not show the benefits immediately or even in the long run. The benefits are more internal and not visible. It sure does make my teeth more white and cleanse out the cough and phlegm from the body. Swishing for 20 minutes surely makes me feel wide awake but I doubt if it was supposed to be one of its benefits 😀
How to do it?
Traditionally, sesame oil is used for this method. You can also use coconut oil and I prefer that because of the taste. Put a tea spoon of oil in your mouth and keep swishing it around your teeth and gums for 15-20 minutes or as long as you can manage. Once you are done, rinse your mouth and brush your teeth. It must be done on empty stomach first thing after you wake up.
So, what happens is that the oil mixes with your saliva and attracts the germs around your mouth and from your food and air pipe cleansing it internally. As the oil pulls more germs and bacteria, it turns watery and foamy. So, do NOT under any circumstances swallow it accidentally. If you are not able to hold it, rinse your mouth. This is a detox ritual according to ayurveda.
The oil pulls all the toxins. It is extremely helpful for people with respiratory issues as it helps clean the mucus canal and improves sinusitis issues and if you are suffering from cold, you can do this to get rid of the phlegm. It is also great to maintain the healthy teeth and gums and oral care. It helps prevent bad breath. And, the ultimate side effect of this routine is bright and glowing skin. You can see the results in just a week or even less.
Till then, ciao.
Triphala I use regularly
Almond Oil I use to cure my Sinus
sesame oil, I will give it a try, Thanks for the Tips 🙂
the almond oil drops also cure sinus??? do try the sesame oil thing. it works really well 🙂
can we use ghee instead of oil
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one more query
i am using triphala at night with milk and does not getting better results.
triphala ingredients ratio – 1:2:3 harad , bharad, amla
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Can’t say for almond but Shadbindu oil sure cures sinus but its strong so using almond oil these days which also helps.
Does using Shadbindu oil creates a lot of irritation in nose ? Does is removes phelgum from the body ? Please reply, Facing sinus and phelgum issues a lot. Thank you.
I have no idea about the oil you are talking about!
oh…thanks for letting me know about this oil!
I used to have very bad bleeding gums and sensitive teeth.. after using oil pulling therapy my gum became healthy and sensitivity of teeth vanished.. even when we have a cavity that is badly hurting, oil pulling pulls out all the germs from the cavity and makes the tooth pain free… it is a gem of a cure… plus long term effect is loss of appetite which in turn helps us loose weight…
oh wow…did not know it helps in loss of weight as well!! yes, it does help with bad dental health though but did not know about the sensitivity of the teeth cure as well. should recommend it to dad, then!
omg such lovely tips..i am so intrigued to try them out..specially Oil Pulling but dont know if i would be able to bear it 🙂
hey Nami….sure do give it a try 🙂 for the first time, its really bad but then u get used to it 🙂
Where did you get the dropper? I asked in a few pharmacies and they all looked at me like I was asking for hard drugs!!!
– Poohkie
hey Poohkie…haha…try asking in apollo pharmacies…i got mine from a pharmacy only!
Ya will try apollo! Thanks!
HOW IS THE EYEWASH DONE??? DO I JUST SPLASH THE STRAINED TRIPHALA WATER INTO MY OPEN EYES??? PLS EXPLAIN.
cup your palms and take the solution in the palm. hold the palm so that your eye is deep in the solution. yes, the solution would be leaking out of your hand. once it leaks out totally, refill your palm. and, in the mean time, move your eyeballs in all directions so that your eyes get completely washed.
Does this cause the irritation to the eyes ? Or it is simple and easy step to do ? Please do reply. Thank you.
no Alka. it does not cause any irritation.
Nice blog and nice everyday tips. I do a kind of mouth freshening ‘oil pulling’ before sleep with my own mix of warm water and any oil that suits me that time and find it useful for oral hygiene. But I haven’t seen any good effects of oil pulling in the morning with anyone as yet. It will be interesting to know if it helps you in longer run, will be eager to know.
I use this oil for face massage regularly. Its really good giving healthy, glowing skin. Loved the tips you have shared here. These are helpful and got some new usage of this oil. Thanks for sharing and will be looking for further update also.
Stella
The Natural Beauty
Where do I get this organic coconut oil??
hey Ravi. there is a brand 24 letter mantra which sells cold pressed organic oils. also, do check out in your supermarkets for organic products. there are quite a lot of organic brands like terra naturals, down to earth, etc. and, some products are also available on naturalmantra.com. you can check it out as well.
i had a headache for such a long time. After every medical test. Nothing wrong. But headache was increasing. I used to watch Ayurveda tips. Then i tried cows desi ghee drops in my nose at bedtime. It was a miracle.it relived me that night and i could sleep properly. Now i use almond oil instead of ghee.the result is same.
There is one question ?
Can i use it all my life or drop after dome time?
yes you can use it forever. since it is an ayurvedic treatment, it helps in the long term. and, yes, it is very effective at curing headaches and insomnia.
I have been suffering from accute Insomnia for a long time and taking sleeping pills but now it’s not working and getting very hard to sleep day by day. Now, I want to get rid of this problem. Please let me have some remedy for my problem.
Thanks
Thanx for the information. Stumbled across this. Snoring is a problem in my family. Definitely going for Almond Oil
Hi,
I am suffering from sinus and have polyps in both the nostril.
Which oil i should use so that i can breath through my nose.
Also, can i use the almond oil in my ear.
Thanks,
Rohit
hi Rohit, please consult a doctor for this!
Hi..Thank you so much for posting a very nice post..
Though its an old post; but very effective. I need to ask one question…..
I have started putting almond oil in my nostrills…Is it necessary to do mouth gargle with the solution of lukewarm water and little salt after it ??..Please reply
hi Gauri. no, it does not even go into your mouth. it just drips off. thats is fine. just make sure you use edible almond oil. there is no need to gargle after it. you can straight away go to sleep 🙂
for Sinus and polyps use shadbindu oil . It is available at patanjali also and few other brands like dabur and baidyanath
Hello Ms. Swati ji. My eyebrows hairs(4 to 5 hairs) are white/grey. My eyebrows hairs are thick and strong but i looses my eyebrow hairs more whenever get dandruff. but now its fine. My only concern is for white eyebrows. Most of the days i feel foul smell in nostrils. So is this related to sinusitis or cold? Somewhere i found that B12 vitamin deficiency is the major cause of white hairs in eyebrows. Can i use some oil to put in nostrils? I used Shadbindu oil from patanjali but its very hard for nostrils. Cannot put for more than a minute. Please give me solution for white hairs in eyebrows also for foul smell in nose.
Thanks
Hello. Pls tell something about hair to grow it long and heavy
hi Parul. kindly check out this series:
https://swathyandsky.com/category/onemonthtohealthyhair
First I like to thank for such an useful writing and for the informative responses.
My child is a chronic sufferer of Allergic Rhinitis. It often leads to sever coughing also. Incidentally I also have the same kind of problem and was on regular Nasal Spray. However since past two months I started using Shadbindu Oil (in the morning before leaving problem). It is working very good for me (even better than the spray). Now my question is whether I can use it for my son (10 year’s old) – I’m not sure of any side effect for Shadbindu Oil. Thanks in advance for your advice.
hi Gopal. I would suggest to consult a doctor for that! I am sure you were prescribed this oil by someone so you might ask them as well but better get a professional consultation from both an ENT specialist and an ayurvedic doctor.
Is it compulsory to warm up almond or sesame oil to put it in the nostrils ?
Can I put normal oil without warming up?
hi Shruti, no. it is not necessary at all. in fact, if you heat it too much by mistake and put it in the nostrils, that will be very inconvenient.
Hi, Must the almond oil be the EDIBLE kind? Can’t we use just normal Almond Oil? Thank you
This information is very helpful for me to thank you.