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A few small changes will transform life

- The writer is an Ayurveda practition­er

The thought of making any change in your lifestyle, even a small one, may sound daunting, but once you start, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the positive impact. Here are some simple Ayurvedic tips to begin living healthy.

1. Datoon: Mark any one day of the week as a notoothbru­sh day. On this day, use neem twigs to brush your teeth. Neem is antibacter­ial and actively prevents plaque formation, bad breath and cavities.

2. Copper water bottle: Substitute plastic bottles with copper water bottles. Tamra jal boosts brain health, is helpful in strengthen­ing heart functions, improves immunity, promotes healthy skin and is known to help in slowing down the effects of ageing.

3. Ayurvedic tea: Replace your regular tea, which contains caffeine, with Ayurvedic teas, which are very versatile tonics for the heart, brain and liver. They are also rich in antioxidan­t properties, helping to lower cholestero­l levels and warding off diseases.

4. Sit on the ground: Replace your dining table with a cot on the ground for your meals. Sitting on the ground assists digestion, improves circulatio­n and overall body posture.

5. Herbs: Replace chemicals with herbal substitute­s. Use homemade ubtans and leps. In place of liquefied paraffin wax in lotions, use natural sesame or almond oils to nourish your skin and hair.

GO FOR AYURVEDIC TEAS, COPPER WATER BOTTLES, AND HERBAL BEAUTY PACKS

 ?? PHOTO: IMAGES BAZAAR ?? Sitting on the floor improves posture
PHOTO: IMAGES BAZAAR Sitting on the floor improves posture

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