Diwali sweets and snacks are based on Ayurvedic principles too. If one of the ingredients in the sweets is dry in nature, there’s other that counters the effects of the dry ingredients. The sweets and snacks help us in controlling the dryness of the body which is caused by the changing weather. This diet and daily routine isn’t just meant for Diwali days, it is supposed to be followed throughout fall and winter season to stay healthy and balanced.

Udwartan ( *Dry Body Scrub*) is also one of the rituals followed in Diwali festival. According to Ayurved, Udvartan should also be one of the Daily regimen followed by Abhyang.  This helps in reducing excess Kaph dosh. Liquefies and mobilizes morbid Fat / adipose tissue. Thus reduces fat and helps in weight loss. It provides stability to the body and rejuvenates and improves the skin complexion thus improves skin glow. 

"अभ्यङ्गमाचरेन्नित्यं स जराश्रमवातहा । दृष्टिप्रसादपुष्ट्यायु:स्वप्नसुत्वक्त्वदार्ढ्यकृत्।।" Abhyang that is Oil Application is one of the important rituals followed in Diwali festival. The actual benefits of an Ayurvedic Oil application aren’t known to us. An Abhyang leads to an Increase in Sattva Guna and decrease in Raja and Tama. During the days of Diwali, an abhyang snan reaps 6% more benefits than on other days. Although in Ayurved it is said that Abhyang should be done every day.

स्वस्थस्य स्वास्थ्य रक्षणं, आतूरस्य व्याधी परिमोक्षः।। Maintaining the good health of the one who is healthy & relieving the one who is suffering from the disease is the basic purpose of Ayurved. प्रसन्नात्मेंद्रियमनः स्वस्थ इति अभिधियते। Pleasantly disposed contented spirit, senses and mind: Being holistic in nature, Ayurved stresses upon the importance of social well being, which can be achieved only when the spirit, senses and mind are content.

ब्राह्मे मुहूर्ते उत्तिष्ठेज्जीर्णाजीर्ण निरूपयन् | रक्षार्थमायुषः स्वस्थो जातवेगः समुत्सृजेत् ||(अष्टांग संग्रह) It is the pre-dawn period when the “ Sattva “ (pure, positive energy) is high in nature. Vata governs the hours between 2 am and 6 am. This aids in Naturally and Easily Eliminating the Wastes out of the body. Due to the increasingly stressful lifestyle, it is hard to wake up during the early morning hours on a regular basis.

Aahar Vidhi literally translates to "Diet Way." It covers diet and dietary recommendations. Ayurved has a broader perspective of diet than simply eating food. Ayurved advocates eating habits, food quality, and amount depending on an individual's aptitude to digest (Agni), in contrast to current dietetics, which is limited to the concept of calorie consumption.

आलेले संक्रमण पावसात वाहून जाईल का? कि पावसाळा आल्यावर रुग्ण अजूनच वाढतील? एवढ्या तफावतीचे अंदाज वर्तविले जात असताना मनात अनेक शंका, भीती, साशंकता असणे साहजिकच आहे. पण आयुर्वेद या सगळ्या समस्यांमध्ये आपल्या सगळ्यांच्या सोबतीला सतत आहे. गरज आहे ती आयुर्वेदाकडे पूर्ण विश्वास ठेवून वळण्याची. आयुर्वेद केवळ रोग, औषध, बिघडलेले स्वास्थ्य याबद्दल निराकरण करणारे शास्त्र नसून, आयुर्वेद एक शास्त्रशुद्ध निरामय जीवनशैली आहे* . प्रतिदिनी दिवसभर करण्याची कार्ये, आदर्श रित्या आयुर्वेदात विस्ताराने सांगितली आहेत, याला दिनचर्या असे म्हणतात. आणि प्रत्येक ऋतु नुसार दिनचर्येमधे विशेष असे आहार विहार बदल ज्यात सांगितले आहेत तिलाच ऋतुचर्या असे म्हणतात.

THE ESSENTIAL ASSISTANCE: The third most important pillar (out of four) for successful चिकित्सा (treatment) mentioned in Ayurved, contains उपस्थाता i.e. परिचारक or Nurse.

गरम पाणी पिण्याचे फायदे. आयुर्वेदात महर्षि वाग्भटांनी उष्ण जल सेवनाचे अनेक फायदे सांगीतले आहेत. आणि ते प्रत्यक्षात घडताना दिसतात देखील. उष्ण जल व्याधी क्षमत्व कसे वाढविते असा प्रश्ण पडणे साहजिक आहे. उष्ण पाणी कफाला वितळवून तहान त्वरित शमन करते. त्यामुळे कमी प्रमाणात पाणी पिऊन देखील तहान शमते.

*ऊष्णोदक* (#Hot Water) The benefits of drinking Hot Water. In Ayurved, Maharshi Vagbhat has mentioned many benefits of consuming hot water. And they seem to be happening, too. It is natural to wonder how hot water increases the Immunity of a human being.

Benefits of Suvarnaprashana 1. Medha vardhan (Intellect promotion) 2. Bala vardhan (Enhances physical strength) 3. Agni vardhan (Improves digestion and metabolism) 4. Varnya (Enhances complexion) 5. Ayushya (Promotes longevity) 6. Vyadhikshamatva (Enhances immunity)

Ayurvedic Protocols for Monsoon - Will the Recently Arrived #Virus be carried away in the rain? Or will the outbreaks increase when it rains? It is natural to have many doubts, fears in one's mind while predicting such a World of difference. But #Ayurved is there with all of us in all these problems and calamities. What is needed is, to turn to Ayurved with full faith.

अन्नं वृत्तीकराणां श्रेष्ठम् ౹ (च.सू.25) Food is The best factor in influencing someone's attitude or psychological framing.

Purpose of Ayurved :स्वस्थस्य स्वास्थ्य रक्षणं, आतूरस्य व्याधी परिमोक्षः।। Maintaining the good health of the one who is healthy & relieving the one who is suffering from the disease is the basic purpose of Ayurved. प्रसन्नात्मेंद्रियमनः स्वस्थ इति अभिधियते।

"Gudhi" the symbol of glory and purity along with the wealth and prosperity. Each one festival has a significance towards the wellbeing of humanity. So they are deep rooted to the ancient science of healthy lifestyle "An Ayurved". 

Fasting reduces the Dosh (Disturbed Vaat, Pitt, Kaph as well Toxins) in the body. Ignites The Appetite. Keeps away Fever from body, makes you feel lighter, improves the willingness to eat.

करणं पुनः स्वाभाविकानां द्रव्याणामभिसंस्कारः | संस्कारो हि गुणातरधानमुच्यते | The Second factor out of the 8 Aahar Vidhi Visheshayatanani is "Karan" that is referring to the way that food is processed. Samskara, or Karan, is in charge of how food properties alter. Although it refers to changing the characteristics of the food, there are ways to stop the loss of nutrients by using the right cooking techniques. Ayurved specifically recommends these different guidelines while making the food.

When it comes to eating, Prakruti should always be taken into account. Each food has its own distinct innate nature. It is a defining quality of the food. There are 20 traits and attributes of dravyas that are discussed in Ayurved. Snigdha, Sheet, Ushna, Laghu, Guru, Ruksha, etc. Similar to how each person has a unique personality, each food has a unique "Prakruti" that depends on the characteristics of the food.