This week we are talking all about Vata! It is Vata season , which means it is mostly cold, dry and mobile (wind) in the weather patterns. It is important to keep this dosha in balance and in its proper seat to avoid production and accumulation of toxins. Vata dosha is a combination of the air and ether elements. This represents action, movement and transportation. The qualities of Vata are dry, light, cold, rough, subtle and mobile. Vata is in our movements, actions, breathing, speech, detox, heart pumping and sense of touch. It is the kindler of digestive fire, opener of cell walls and channels, and develops and delivers babies. The seat of Vata is in the abdominal cavity bellow the belly button in the large intestine and colon. It is also in the pelvis, thighs, skin, ears, bones, heart, brain, nervous system and lungs. Each dosha (Vata, Pitta & Kapha) all have 5 subdoshas that exist. Each of these subdoshas represents the five elements (ether, air, fire, water, earth) that tie...
With increasing air pollution, our lungs are getting affected everyday. Here are some Ayurvedic tips from an expert to cleanse them. Read on.
Ayurvedic tips to cleanse lungs
Breathing in air pollutants can be very harmful for your airways and even puts you at risk for lung cancer. That's when Ayurvedic treatments become beneficial. Dr. Partap Chauhan said, "There are two types of treatment in Ayurveda, basically Shodhana (detox therapy) that cleans the extra pollutants or toxic things from the body. And, Shamana Chikitsa that utilises the extra toxic things inside the body, for which internal medicine is given to balance in the body. It is also important to increase the immunity of the system that is being attacked." Here are 7 Ayurvedic tips to cleanse lungs:
1. Sesame oil
Sesame oil is very beneficial to clean the lungs. Just add two drops of oil in each nostril. This process cleans the nasal passage. In Ayurveda, this process is known as Nasya.
2. Steaming
You can add fresh mint leaves or peppermint for steaming. Otherwise, hot water steam is also good. In this method, inhaling water vapor to open the airways and help the lungs drain mucus.
3. Ginger tea
Ginger is known to be an ingredient that can be very helpful in making your immunity and your lungs stronger. You can sip ginger tea daily and enhance your health.
4. Turmeric, dry ginger powder and cinnamon powder
Another effective way to cleanse your lungs is having turmeric, dry ginger and cinnamon powder everyday. All three mixed in equal quantities and having them in the morning and evening is quite good for the body. You can even mix them in water.
5. Pranayam
Bhastrika and Kapal Bharti are very useful for your body. These pranayams can help in cleaning the lungs. It is advised that high blood pressure patients should do it at a slow pace, like 20-30 strokes.
6. Detox water
Just take one litre water and put one teaspoon sauf, cumin seeds, coriander powder and freshly chopped ginger. Boil in the water, filter it and fill it in a thermos. This detox water is not only good for your lungs but can benefit your respiratory system too.
7. Honey
Honey is very good in taste and can be consumed everyday. It helps in clearing the lungs with its many advantages like antioxidants and antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It leaves a soothing taste on your tongue.
These were some Ayurvedic tips to protect your lungs from the harmful pollutants in the air by Dr. Ayurvedacharya Dr. Partap Chauhan. You can even have a little jaggery after having food. This helps in clearing your throat and lungs. Take necessary precautions while going out and protect your lungs from the harmful air pollution. One can even discuss these tips with their Ayurvedic doctor for advice.
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