reading time: 10 min
Episode 9.
If
you have been following my blog for a while, you probably know that I have been incorporating Ayurvedic practices like oil pulling (a few times a week), drinking boiled water in the morning (daily), tongue scraping (twice a day), and occasionally eating golden turmeric oatmeal for breakfast into my daily routine for years now. As you are reading this, I am in the middle of my first at-home Ayurvedic cleanse.
DISCLAIMER:I
am not a physician, and the information provided on this blog is for
informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a
substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care
provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition
or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never
disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of
something you have read on this website.
About Panchakarma In General
Panchakarma is an ancient Ayurvedic cleansing and rejuvenation practice that is usually done in an Ayurvedic center or clinic by trained Ayurvedic doctors. However, it can also be done at home by following changes in our lifestyle, such as diet, body care and other holistic habits.
It
goes without saying that it is advisable to follow panchakarma only
after discussing with your doctor to ensure your eligibility. Avoid this program if you are a child, pregnant, weak, anemic, or debilitated.
With that being said, read on to know what I am doing on my 14 day panchakarma!
reading time: 5 min
Episode 8.
Since it's Valentine's Day today, what better topic to talk about than rinsing your nose, lol. So romantic! (But seriously, who's also in a long-term relationship and has basically no shame flirting and joking around with their partner while doing gross things like picking your nose or popping each others pimples or tongue scraping or rinsing out phlegm with a neti pot? 😅 At some point, I feel like nothing is off-limits any more 🙈 I wouldn't say that farting in front of each other is particularly sexy or romantic, but it also weirdly deepens the relationship, I think. Aaaanywaaay ...)
Over the past few years I've used a nasal rinse cup whenever I had a cold or especially bad allergies. So maybe about two or three times a year, max. However, only since I have done some research for doing an at-home Ayurvedic cleanse known as panchakarma this month I've learned that using a so called "neti pot" is a common daily self care Ayurvedic practice (just like tongue scraping, oil pulling, and dry brushing, all of which I've already made separate blog posts about) which has more health benefits than I was aware of. So in this post I'll share these benefits, and also talk about how to actually use a neti pot.
BUT FIRST: What is a neti pot?
A neti pot aka nasal rinse cup is a can-shaped container that kind of looks like a little genie's lamp (like the one from Aladdin) or a tiny teapot. Make sure to use either a copper, ceramic or stainless steel neti pot and avoid plastic ones! I use a ceramic neti pot.
It is used to clean your nostrils by rinsing away any dirt, dust, pollen, and excess mucus. It is even advised to do nasal rinses as a way to help treat or prevent virus infections such as COVID-19! Of course, always ask your doctor before deciding to do the nasal rinse to make sure it's safe for you to practice.
DISCLAIMER:
I
am not a physician, and the information provided on this blog is for
informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a
substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care
provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition
or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never
disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of
something you have read on this website.
reading time: 2 min
In winter, many wild birds migrate to southern climes, but equally as many birds stay behind. For those staying behind it can be quite difficult to find sufficient food when the ground is covered with snow and ice. You can give them a little help by making some nutritious, high-energy treats for them to enjoy during this time.
Now
it is finally ❄️ snowing ❄️ where I live, and I have all the
ingredients together to make my own DIY food dumplings for birds for my balcony! If
you want to make this the easy way, just use a store-bought birdseed
mix. However, I was determined to make my own this time. Recipe below!
