Ayurveda places great emphasis on daily routine (dinacharya) as a key element in maintaining overall health and strengthening the immune system. It is worth incorporating some Ayurvedic recommendations into your daily routine to help boost your immune system naturally:

🌞 Wake up before sunrise

Ayurveda recommends waking up during the period of Brahma Muhurtha, i.e. 30-45 minutes before sunrise. This is ideal for meditation, yoga and setting a positive tone for the day.

Start your day with a simple routine: cleaning the mouth with a tongue scraper and an oil rinse (sesame oil) to help remove toxins and keep the mouth healthy. Drink a glass of warm water to aid digestion and detoxify the body. Squeezing a few drops of fresh lemon juice into the water can also help cleanse the kidneys.

🍲 Eat freshly prepared foods!

Freshly cooked, hot meals stimulate agni, the fire of digestion. This helps improve the metabolism and the ability to digest food. In Ayurveda, lunch is typically the most important meal of the day. Choose freshly cooked vegetables, grains and protein sources instead of pre-packaged, semi-prepared and ready-made meals. Avoid mixing cooked and raw foods. According to Ayurveda, mixing cooked and raw foods complicates the digestive process. Breaking down cooked food is easier for our digestive system because enzymes are activated. Avoid drinking water for 1.5 hours after a meal as it makes digestion more difficult.

🌿⏳ In harmony with nature

Ayurveda calls digestion agni, which means fire in Sanskrit. The digestion is guided by the position of the sun, so the best time for digestion is when the sun rises to its highest point in the sky. It is recommended to leave at least 3 hours between meals to avoid indigestion. Improperly digested food can lead to illness.

🥬🌶️🍇🍎🍋🥔🥕Choose seasonal fruits and vegetables

Fruit and vegetables from abroad that are not in season in our country often travel a long way and are not fresh when we buy them. Choose local products that are grown in natural conditions.

🛌😴 Take time to rest

There are various factors that affect sleep time. For most of us, it is better to set bedtime to no later than 10pm. According to Ayurveda, sleep is affected by kapha dosha. People with kapha dosha type tend to sleep more, while people with pitta and vata types tend to sleep less.
If we divide the night into three parts, kapha energy dominates the first part of the night, from about 6 pm to 10 pm. So no matter what your body type, if you go to bed during this period, you are more likely to sleep well and wake up feeling rested.

🌿 Strengthen your immune system with natural herbs 💚

Nature surrounds us with herbs and spices that are known for their healing properties and have been used for centuries in traditional medicine. The antibacterial and antiviral herbs used in Ayurveda can help you boost your immune system:

Antibacterial herbs include (but are not limited to) turmeric, ginger, garlic, cardamom, cinnamon and cloves.

Ayurvedic herbs: known for its adaptogenic properties, Ashwagandha helps the body adapt to stress, reduces inflammation and strengthens the immune system. Tulsi is highly valued for its antiviral, antibacterial and immune regulating properties. A versatile herb that promotes healthy respiratory and immune function. Amla is an immune booster rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. Triphala is a combination of three fruits – amla, haritaki and bibhitaki. It supports digestion, detoxification and overall immune health. Neem has strong antibacterial and antiviral properties and is widely used in Ayurveda to strengthen the immune system.

🌿 Choose herbs and spices in their natural form in harmony with nature ( rather than extracts) and proactively support the health of your immune system! 🌿

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