Old Age and Ayurveda: Embracing Healthy Aging | Kamdhenu Laboratories

Your immunity takes a toll in your old age. Your immune system becomes less efficient as your thymus gland, which is in charge of maintaining it, weakens, making you more vulnerable to illness.

As you age, your Vata dosha increases, which explains all the vata-related ailments like back pain, arthritis, joint and muscle pain, and many others in old age. Young people must be very careful to maintain their eating habits and way of life so that as they grow old, they can efficiently handle such conditions.

The following are a few recommendations that one should abide by as they get older:

1. Eat hot, freshly prepared meals rather than stale foodstuff.

2. Stay away from areas with contaminated air, water, and surroundings.

3. no vigorous exercise.

4.The best herbs for Rasayana therapy (Rejuvenation therapy) are Gudichi, Guggulu, and Ashwagandha .

5. Asanas like Bhujangasana, Savasana, and Suryanamasakara should be practiced.

6. Breathing techniques called pranayama, such as Brahmari, Bhastrika, and Kapala Bhati, should be practiced.

7. Refrain from using tobacco and alcohol.

8. Consume the recommended amount of ghee.

9. During the colder months or weather, drink lukewarm water.

10. Eat meals that are light and simple to digest; guru or heavy diets should not be consumed.