Swami Ramdev's Seven Pranayama: Breathing Techniques and Procedure

Swami Ramdev's Seven Pranayama: Breathing Techniques and Procedure

Pranayama arouses the internal energy of a person and makes him healthy, balanced and active. Baba Ramdev ji advises the seven-step pranayama package for a healthy, and stress free living. The whole process takes around 45 minutes and the duration can be increased up to two hours also. Morning time is ideal for its practice. Take bath and wear loose clothes. Sit straight; keep the neck and head absolutely straight. The body should be stable and spine should be straight. 

 This seven-step pranayam package can be followed daily in the given sequence.

1. Bhastrika Pranayama

Procedure : Sit in a comfortable Asana. Breathe in through both the nostrils, till the lungs are full and diaphragm is stretched. Then breathe out gently. Take deep breaths and then completely breathe out.

Duration : 2 minutes atleast. 5 mins max

Benefits : Heart, Lungs, Brain, Depression, Headache, Migraine, Paralysis, Neural System, Aabha Tej, Obesity, Constipation, Gastric, Acidity, Croesus (liver), hepatitis B, uterus, diabetes, stomach problems, cholesterol, allergic Problems, Asthma, Snoring, Concentration, and even Cancer and AIDS. Know more about Bhastrika pranayam

2. Kapal Bhati Pranayam 

Procedure : Push air forcefully out. Stomach will itself go in.

Duration : Start with 30 times or 1 min. increase upto 5 mins min. upto 10 minutes max.

Benefits : Increases aabha and tej. Helps in obesity, constipation, gastric, acidity, Croesus(liver), hepatitis B, uterus, diabetes, stomach problems, cholesterol, allergic problems, asthma, snoring, concentration, and even cancer and AIDS.

Tips : Heart and high BP patients, and weak people should do it slowly. Read More details..

"kapal-bhati pranayam dharti ki sanjivini hai ,  yeh dunia ki sabhi bimariyon ka ilaaz karti hai" - Baba Ramdev

3. Bahaya Pranayama

Procedure : Breathe air out, touch chin to chest, squeeze stomach completely and hold for a while. then release chin, breathe in slowly. Repeat the process.

Duration : Beginners should perform Bahya Pranayama 3 to 5 times. Advanced practitioners can do 11 repetitions.However, in the winter, advance practitioners can do up to 21 repetitions.

Benefits : Good for hernia, stomach ailments, uterus prolapse and all urinary and prostate problems. Channels the energy of the root lock hernia ...

Tips : People with hypertension and heart problem should avoid performing Bahya Pranayama. 

4. Anulom Vilom Pranayam

Procedure : Hold your right nasal with thumb, breathe in from left. Now open right nasal and close left nasal with middle and ring finger and breathe out from right nasal. Now breathe in from right nasal. Now close right nasal and open left and breathe out and in from left nasal. and so on.

Duration : atleast 10 minutes.

Benefits : heart, high BP, heart blockage, vat-cuf-pit, arthritis, cartilage, bent ligaments, sinual fluid reduced, parkinson, paralysis, neural related, depression, migraine pain, asthma, sinus, allergy ...

Tips : breathe into lungs not to stomach. no organ in stomach absorb oxygen. Do not hurry. Do it slowly. Rest whenever needed (in any pranayama). 

5. Bharamari Pranayam

Procedure : Close ears with thumb, index finger on forehead, and rest three on base of nose touching eyes. Breathe in. And now breathe out through nose while humming like a bee.

Duration :10 minutes.

Benefits : tension, hypertension, high BP, heart, heart blockage, paralysis, migraine pain, confidence, concentration.

6. Udgeeth Pranayama

Procedure : Inhalation and exhalation should be long, slow, soft and subtle. Inhale slowly and when ready to exhale, chant Om slowly and steadily. With practice, lengthen each breath to one-minute, that is, to say inhalation and exhalation should total one-minute of time. Visualize the breath entering and moving inside the body.

Duration :10 minutes.

Benefits : Good for insomnia and for deepening the quality of sleep and relieving bad dreams. Helps the mind to become one-pointed and facilitate the practice of conscious sleep (Yoga Nidra).

7. Pranav Pranayama

Procedure : Close your eyes and sit quitely. Breathe in naturally. Duration : 2-3 mins or more.

Duration :2-3 mins or more.

Purpose: Spiritual development and to widen your perspective so that you begin to realise the One In All and the All In One - the constant universal vibration AUM/OM, which is found in every single minutest atom

Benefits : meditation. Read More details.

 

Panchakarma: Ayurvedic Detoxification & Rejuvination

Panchakarma: Ayurvedic Detoxification & Rejuvination

Human body is wonderful in its natural healing capability. It continuously keeps rejuvenating itself. But whenever the Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) are severely imbalanced and the toxic substances are formed in large amounts, the natural capability of the body to heal itself gets blocked. To correct this situation, Ayurveda offers us the gift of “Panchakarma”, the science of detoxification and rejuvenation.

Panchakarma can be divided into two words: “Pancha” meaning five and “Karma” meaning actions. Hence, when put together the phrase means five actions or steps towards detoxification and rejuvenation. During this process of cleansing, various systems are first freed of all toxins, excess Doshas are eliminated and the body is rejuvenated.

Ayurveda uses two main ways to treat and cure diseases.

·         Shamana: In this type of therapy, palliative methods are used to treat a condition. These can be herbs, food, exercise, life style routine etc. This is used for people who are very weak. Shamana treatment may also be given where Shodhana is contraindicated. Sometimes some patients prefer a Shamana treatment instead of Shodhana treatment.

·         Shodhana: Shodhana means to go away. This type of therapy helps to eliminate Ama (toxins) and excess Doshas from the body and restores balance. Panchakarma has been categorised as a Shodhana therapy.

According to Ayurveda, excess Ama formation in the body is the cause of all diseases. Whenever Agni or the digestive fire becomes weak, all the food that we eat does not get digested. Some of the undigested, half-metabolised, unabsorbed food circulates in the body as a toxin called Ama and becomes the cause of disease.

Ayurveda gives immense importance to the digestive system. The digestive system is divided into three parts based on the Doshas. The upper part of the digestive tract till the stomach comes under Kapha Dosha. The middle part of the tract from the lower part of stomach to the small intestines comes under Pitta Dosha. The lower part of the tract from the colon to anus is categorised as Vata.

Panchakarma itself is divided into three phases:

·         Purvakarma (Preparation phase): In this phase the body is prepared for the main phase which includes the five actions. As already mentioned, the digestive tract holds immense importance in Ayurveda. During the preparation phase, excess Doshas and Ama are drawn towards and into the digestive system. Excess Kapha gets accumulated in the upper part, excess Pitta gets accumulated in the middle part and excess Vata is accumulated in the lower part of the digestive tract. To make this happen, various oil therapies (both internal and external) are administered. For internal oleation, ghee or clarified butter is given in small amounts everyday till the excess Doshas are collected in the digestive tract. Simultaneously various external therapies, for e.g. whole body massage, Shirodhara etc are given. During this phase the client’s food is also regulated to suit the Panchakarma procedure.

·         Pradhanakarna (Main Phase): Once excess Doshas and Ama are collected in the digestive system, the five main actions are now administered to remove or eliminate them from the body. These five actions are as follows:

·         Vamana (therapeutic vomiting): This helps to remove excess Kapha Dosha, which has been collected in the upper part of the digestive tract, from the body. Indications for a Vamana therapy are chronic cough, asthma, respiratory conditions, diabetes, loss of appetite and other Kapha disorders. Contra-indications include gastric ulcers, heart conditions, and tumours in abdominal region.

·         Virecana (therapeutic purgation): This helps to remove excess Pitta, which has been collected in the middle part of the tract, from the body. Indications for a Virecana therapy are skin disorders, chronic fevers, conditions of liver and spleen, jaundice, conditions of the mouth, teeth and gums and other Pitta conditions. Contra-indications include anal fissures, bleeding in the lower part of the tract, ulcers in the large intestine etc.

·         Basti (medicated decoction and oil enema): Both decoction or oil enemas are given alternatively to remove excess Vata Dosha, which has been collected in the lower part of the digestive tract, from the body. Indications for Basti treatment are constipation, general pains in different parts of the body, paralysis, epilepsy, bone pain and skeletal conditions and other Vata conditions. Contra-indication include diarrhoea, bleeding from the lower part of the digestive tract, very weak patients etc.

·         Nasya (nasal administration): Medicated oils are administered in each nostril to remove excess Kapha Dosha accumulated in the head and neck region. Indications are sinusitis, problems in breathing, heaviness in head etc.

·         Raktamokshana (blood letting): In olden days leeches were used (now a days blood may be removed with a needle and syringe) to remove excess blood from the body which in turn removes excess Pitta Dosha from the body. Indications are skin problems, eczema, abscess, haemorrhoids, etc. Contra-indications may include severe bleeding disorders, low blood pressure etc.

During the administration of the above therapies, the patient follows a specific diet. Food should be warm, nourishing, light and easily digestible. One should avoid excess spicy, sour, salty foods. Kitchari (a combination of rice, mung beans and some mild spices) is widely suggested during Panchakarma. One must avoid strenuous physical activities, late nights, alcohol, smoking etc.

General contra-indications for Panchakarma: Very weak patients, very old or very young people, pregnancy, certain heart conditions etc. In such cases Shamana therapy may be administered.

·         Paschatkarma (post-treatment phase): Panchakarma can be compared to a surgical procedure where by one must follow certain rule and regulations.  Immediately after surgery, one is advised to get back to normal lifestyle gradually. Likewise during this phase, one gradually starts following normal lifestyle including food intake, daily lifestyle, exercises etc. One also takes certain herbs and herbal remedies to complete the rejuvenation process in the body. The common herbs given during this phase are Ashwagandha, Pippali, Brahmi, Amalaki etc. Although one must bear in mind the body type before giving any herbs.

One should undertake Panchakarma procedure at least once every two years. Panchakarma is not only for people suffering from diseases but also for healthy people who want to maintain good health and long life. Panchakarma is usually done at the junction of two seasons (e.g. between summer and autumn). Panchakarma can be done in 2 weeks.

Panchakarma is a special procedure which requires guidance and supervision of a properly trained Ayurvedic practitioner. Each person receives this treatment in a tailor made format to suit their body type and medical problems, if any. Other medical conditions like high blood pressure, heart problems, bleeding conditions etc are also taken into consideration before designing a protocol for a patient (as these may form a contra-indication for certain therapies). Always consult a fully qualified Ayurvedic practitioner if you wish to receive Panchakarma therapy.

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Ayurvedic Way of Diagnosis

Ayurvedic Way of Diagnosis

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‘Roga- Vinishchaya’ (Ayurvedic Way of Diagnosis):
(For reference of, Ayurvedic Physicians/Vaidhyas only)According to Ayurveda, diagnosis of a disease is based on three pillars.Vaidhya (An Ayurvedic physician) has to examine all these parameters before reach to a confirm diagnosis. These are, 1)   Prakriti, 2)   Adhishthana and 3)   Samuththaana

1) Prakriti:Purush prakriti:a)   Aakriti: Sama, Upachita, Apachitab)   Vaya: Baala (0-16yrs.), Yuva (17-30yrs.), Madhya (31-70yrs.), Vridhdha (above 70yrs.)c)   Varna: Sweta, Gaura, Krishna, etc. Prakrit & Vikrit Varna (Charak Samhita Ind. Ch. 1)d)   Satwa: Pravara, Madhyama, Alpae)   Satmya: Aaahar- Shakahar/ Maamsaahar/ Falaahar/(Oka-satmya)f)    Kshudha: Adhika/ Madhyama/ Samyaka/ Alpag)   Mala-pravriti:
Quantity – D/N; Quality- Drava, Alpa drava, Ghana, Ruksha, Snighdha and Pichchhila. (Samyaka- Asamyaka)h)   Mutra-pravriti: Quantity – D/N; Varna- Shwetabha, Pitaabha etc. (Samyaka- Asamyaka)i)    Nidra: Anidra/ Alpa nidra/ Nidradhikyata/ Bahu-swapna nidra/ Tandra/ Samyaka nidra (Physiological sleep)j)    Aartava Pravriti: Quantity, Quality & Associated Symptoms, i.e; Maasaat, Panch ratranubandhi, Na Daha, Na Arti, Na Bahu, Na Ati-alpa.Varna- Laksha rasopamam, Sasaasrika, Gunja-phala sadrish, Padmavat, Alakta sannibham.Vyadhi prakriti:a)   Vyadhi pratyatma lakshana:For example, Jwar- Santapa, Gulma- Granthi, Prameha- Aavilamutrata, Bahumutratab)   Saamata: Symptoms like… Srotorodha, Bala bhamsha, Gaurava, Anil mudhataa, Aalasya, Apakti, Nishthiva, Mal sangha, Aruchi, Klamaac)   Agni:Jatharagni: (Check on the base of digestion of food)Sama/ Vishama/ Tikshna/ MandaSymptoms of Jirna-anna:Udagaar shudhdhi, Utsaaha, Yathochita vegotsarga, Laghuta, Kshudha, PipaasaaDhatvaagni: (Check on the base of digestion of Dosh/ Dosh Paripakvata & the normal functions/ Prakrit Karma of the Dhatus)Dosh: Saam/ Niraam avashthaVata: Saam/ Niraam; Pitta: Saam/ Niraam; Kafa: Saam/ NiraamDhatu:Rasa: Prinana karma; Rakta: Jivana karma; Maamsa: Lepana karma; Meda: Snehana karma; Asthi: Dhaaran karma; Majja: Purana karma; Shukra: Garbhotpaadana.Mahaabhutaagni: (Check on the base of digestion of Malas/ Mala Paripakvata)Purish: Saam/ Niraam; Mutra: Saam/ Niraam; Sweda: Saam/ Niraamd)  Vyaadhi kaala: (Kaala Vishesha)Vyaadhi Vridhdhi –hras kaalaAhoraatra-anusaara-Dina-      Praatah (mornining); Madhyaah (afternoon); Saayam (evening)Raatri-    Night; Midnight; Late nightRhitu-anusaara-Hemanta (early winter); Shishhira (late winter); Vasanta (spring); Grishma (summer); Varsha (rainy season/ monsoon); Sharada (autumn)e)   Vyaadhi desha: Jaangal/ Aanup/ Saadhaaranf)    Vyaadhi bala: (Alpa lakshan pradhaan, Madhyam lakshan pradhaan, Purna lakshan pradhaan)Nidana purnata- alpa/ madhyam/ purnaPurva rupa purnata- alpa/ madhyam/ purnaRupa purnata- alpa/ madhyam/ purnaDosha- dushya prakriti:a)   Dosha Sthiti:Vata (Kriya sthiti)- Stransa, Vyaasa, Vyadha, Saad, Ruka, Toda etc.Pitta (Ushma sthiti)- Trishna, Daaha, Ushnataa, Paaka etc.Kafa (Rachanaa sthiti)- Guruta, Mukh pichchhilata etc.b)   Dushya Sthiti:Rasa- Angamarda, jwara, tandra etc.Rakta- Kushtha, visarpa etc.Maamsa- Adhimaamsa, arbuda etc.Meda- Granthi, vridhdhi etc.Asthi- Adhyasthi, adhidanta etc.Majjaa- Parva vedanaa, murchha, bhrama etc.Shukra- Klibata, aharshana etc.

2) Adhisthana:Dosh: Sarva deha vyapitwe api yo yasminnadhikyena vartate tattasya sthanam.Samanya Sthana-Vata- Pakwaadhaan; Pitta- Naabhi; Kafa- AamaashayVishesh Sthana-Vata- (Praana, Udaana, Vyaana, Samaana, Apaana)Pakwashaya, Kati, Sakthi, Shrotra, Asthi, Sparshanendriya.Pitta- (Paachaka, Ranjaka, Saadhaka, Aalochaka, Bhrajaka)Naabhi, Aamaashaya, Sweda, Lasika, Rudhira, Rasa, Netra, Tvachaa.Kafa/Shleshma- (Avalambak, Bodhak, Shleshaka, Tarpaka, Kledaka)Ura, Kantha, Shira, Kloma, Parva, Aamaashaya, Rasa, Meda, Grana, Jihwa.Dushya:Srotasa–> Srotomula–> Agni anubandhaPraanavaha–>   Hridaya, Mahaasrotasa–>  Jatharagni anubandhaUdakavaha–>  Taalu, Kloma–>  Jatharagni anubandhaAnnavaha–>  Aamaashaya, Vaam-paarshwa–>  Jatharagni anubandhaRasavaha–>  Hridaya, Dasha Dhamani–>  Dhatwagni anubandhaRaktavaha–>  Yakrit, Pleeha–>  Dhatwagni anubandhaMaamsavaha–>  Snaayu, Tvachaa–> Dhatwagni anubandhaMedovaha–>  Vrikka, Vapaavahana–>  Dhatwagni anubandhaAsthivaha–>   Meda, Janghaa–>  Dhatwagni anubandhaMajjavaha–>  Asthi, Sandhi–>  Dhatwagni anubandhaShukravaha–>  Vrishana, Shefa–>  Dhatwagni anubandhaPurishavaha–>Pakwaashaya, Sthula guda–>Mahabhutagni anubandhaMutravaha–>  Basti, Vankshan–>  Mahabhutagni anubandhaSwedavaha–>  Meda, Romakupa–>  Mahabhutagni anubandha

3) Samuththaana:Sampraapti vighatak tatva-1) Samkhya,2) Vikalpa,3) Praadhanya,4) Vyaadhi (Bala vishesha)-a)   Nidaana purnata, b)   Purvarupa purnata, c)   Rupa purnataA)   Alpa lakshana pradhaana, B)   Madhyama lakshana pradhaana, C)  Purna lakshana pradhaana5) Vyaadhi (Kaala vishesha)- Vyaadhi Vridhdhi hras kala- (Ahoratra anusaara, Rhitu anusaara)

Importance of Diagnosis in Ayurveda

Importance of Diagnosis in Ayurveda

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Importance of Diagnosis according to Ayurveda:

रोगमादौ परीक्षेत ततोनन्तरं औषधं ।ततः कर्म भिषक पश्चात ज्ञानपूर्वं समाचरेत ।।यस्तुरोगं अविज्ञाय कर्मान्यरभते  भिषक।अपि औषधविधानज्ञः तस्य सिद्धि यद्रच्छया  ।।यस्तु रोगविशेषज्ञः सर्वभैषज्यकोविदः।देशकालप्रमाणज्ञः तस्य सिद्धिरसंशयं ।।(Ref : Charak Samhita Ch.20/20,21,22)Means, A Physician should first of all diagnose the disease and then he should select proper medicine. Thereafter, he should administer the therapy applying the knowledge of science of medicine.The Physician who initiates treatment without proper diagnosis of the disease can accomplish the desired object only by chance, even he is well-acquainted with knowledge of medicine does not necessarily guarantee of his success.On the other hand, the physician who is well-versed in diagnosing diseases, who is proficient in the administration of medicines, who is proficient in the administration of medicines and who knows about the dosage of the therapy that varies from place to place and season to season, is sure to accomplish the desired object.

Diagnostic Methods in Ayurveda:Before go to the Ayurvedic treatment, one should confirm the diagnosis of his/her illness.It is divided in two parts as given below,1) Rog Pariksha ( Examination of a disease)2) Rogi Pariksha ( Examination of a patient)The Rog Pariksha (Examination of a disease) further subdivided into five categories.1)   Nidana (aetiology):The causative factors of a disease can called as Nidana/Aetiological factors2)   Purva-rupa (the premonitory symptoms):Symptoms which manifest themselves before the appearance of the disease3)   Rupa (the sympotoms of a disease):Symptoms when fully manifested are called as Rupa.4)   Upashaya/Anupshaya (factors which can aggravate/suppress the disease):Such medicines, diets and regimen as bring about happiness either by acting directly against the cause of a disease and/or disease itself or by producing such effects indirectly are called Upashaya and its opposite can called Anupashaya( the alleviating factors)5)   Samprapti ( pathogenesis):The pathogenesis or manifestation of a disease with the help of causative factors can call as Samprapti. It is further classified depending upon certain specific characteristics such as; the number of the types of a disease, the dominance factors, the varieties of a disease, the time of manifestation or aggravation of a disease etc.On the basis of these factors, the physician with piece of mind and unimpaired intellect should understand the disease properly.

The Rogi Pariksha (Examination of a patient) has subdivided in Tri-fold, Six-fold, Eight-fold or Ten-fold examinations by the views of different Maharshis (Spiritual Scientists).The Tri-fold examination of a patient has given by Maharshi Vagbhata (the author of text book of Ashtanghridayam). According to Vagbhata, the physician should examine the patient by Darshan(inspection), Sparshan(palpation) & by Prashna(history taking).The Six-fold examination of a patient has given by Maharshi Sushruta (author of text book of surgery /sushruta samhita) in which he described to examine the five causal body elements (Panch Mahabhoota) of a patient and asked for history taking.The Eight-fold examination of a patient has given by Yogratnakara, in which he asked to examining the patient by; Nadi( Pulse), Mutra( Urine), Malam( Stool), Jihwa( Tongue), Shabdam( Voice), Sparsham( Palpation), Dak (Eye) & Akriti( Physical constitution of body) to get on quick diagnosis of a OPD base patient.The Ten-fold examination of a patient has given by Maharshi Charak (author of text book of medicine/ charak samhita), in which he asked to check for Prakriti (Body type/ Body constitution), Vikriti (illness), Sara, Samhanan, Satva, Satmya, Aaharshakti (Food intake), Vyayam-shakti( Physical fitness ), Vaya (Age) & Pramana( The quantitative majors) for examining a patient.

Diet and daily routine regime as per Ayurveda

Diet Plan

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One should follow the ‘Ayurvedic Diet Plan‘ given below in his/her routine life-style for maintain good health and equilibrium of body tissues.

vegetables  Pointed gourd (Parwal)  Bitter gourd (Karela)  Momordica dioica (Kankoda)  Bottle gourd (Dudhi/ Lauki)  Snake gourd (Galaka)  Ridge gourd (Turiya)  Drumstick (Sargava)  Spinach leaves (Dhaniya)  Prickly Amaranth (Tandalaja)  Coriander leaves (Dhaniya)  Fenugreek leaves (Methi)  Garlic (Lahsun)  Soft Radish (Mooli)  Carrot (Gaajar)  Soft Cucumber (Kakadi) :Non-veg:  Non veg Meat of goat Meat of deer Chicken Meat of animals dwelling in arid climate :Grains/Cereals: Grains/Cereals Whole/Course wheat flour Whole barley flour Whole maize flour Semolina (whole) Bread (made from whole wheat) Rice (harvested in 60 days) Rice flakes Popcorn Popped Jowar Puffed Rice :Beans: Beans  Moong beans Khichadi (Indian Snacks made from Moong Dal and Rice) Moong Dal Moth beans Red Lentils (whole) Tuvar beans Chikpeas (brown) (All type of beans has to be fried in Cow’s Ghee) :Edible Oils, Ghee (clarified butter), Milk & other Dairy Products: Dairy products  Sesame Oil (black/white) Mustard Oil Coconut Oil Sunflower Oil Cow’s Ghee (clarified butter made from cow’s milk) Butter (Good Quality Butter) Cow Milk Goat Milk Fresh Buttermilk :Fruits: Fruits  Pomegranate Grapes Gooseberry Sugarcane juice Coconut water Dates Ripe Sweet Mangoes Sweet melon All the seasonal fruits (for healthy one) : Dry Fruits: Dry fruits  Figs Dry black grapes Cashew nuts Almonds :Salt/Honey: Salt and Honey  Rock Salt Honey : Drinking Water: Drinking water  Luke warm water :Spices: Spices  Fennel Black pepper Cardamom Cinnamom Clove Coriander Cumin seeds Aniseeds Fenugreek seeds Ginger powder/ slices/ whole Nutmeg Turmeric powder Red chilli powder/ whole : Daily Habits: Daily habits  Get up early in the morning Take light walk OR Do light exerciseOR Do aerobics  to warm up your body Take sufficient water (around half to one glass of water) after having lunch/dinner. Make concentration during having food Keep distance of at least 3 hours between meal & sleep and even between two meals (B’coz stomach needs sufficient time to digest the previous food, and make it separate in blood and waste) Be polite and calm. Keep faith in God. Do not take more stress. Make company with good friends. Always keep positive thinking. Always try to help others. Avoid Day Sleep (Wake up late in the morning hours and even sleep during afternoon hours except feeling tired or in hot climate). Avoid sleeping in late night. Remember: (Early to bed and early to rise, That is the way to be healthy and wise) One must avoid all the extra activities during having meal (do not talk or look around like watching television, reading newspapers etc.) Do not drink much water after having meal Do not sleep immediately after having meal Avoid anger, tension, worries, lust etc. Do not think negatively. Do not be selfish