Living in accord with nature - Ayurvedic Medicine - Dr. Erika Helene, Bad Neuenahr, Germany

Living in Accord with Nature (Dinacharya)

Our physiology and the environment have many natural cycles and rhythms. A routine in accord with nature enlists the support of nature, helps to synchronize a person’s biological clock, prevents premature aging, aids digestion, absorption and assimilation, and generates self-esteem, peace, happiness and longevity. Disregarding the natural cycles increases the wear and tear on the human mind/body system. The following is an example of a health-supporting daily routine. Please check also Dr. Helene’s upcoming free public lectures on this topic under EVENTS and her article on Daily Routine under ARTICLES.



MORNING

•    Arise early before 6 am
  

•    Drink a glass of plain water
  

•    Evacuate bowels and bladder
  

•    Physical exercise up to 50% of capacity
  

•    Clean teeth; Scrape or clean tongue
  

•    Oil massage/Oil gargle
  

•    Bath or shower
  

•    Meditation
  

•    Light Breakfast (optional)
  

•    Work or Study
  

AFTERNOON

•    Lunch – diet adjusted according to physiological state of balance and season
  

•    Brief rest after lunch
  

•    Work or Study
  

•    Meditation
  

EVENING

•    Dinner - diet adjusted according to physiological state of balance and season
  

•    Brief walk for 10-15 minutes
  

•    Pleasant relaxing activity
  

•    Early to bed (before 10 pm)