What you do in the main first hour of getting up in the morning finalizes the quality of your day. So in this article, I wish to share with you five simple things that you must do after waking up in the morning to stay fit energetic and productive throughout the day.
Let's begin with the first natural stretch. Have you observed how after waking up in the morning you feel like stretching yourself? This is the body's natural signal commonly known as yawning. Today science has proven that this small act has numerous benefits. A natural stretch like this instantly lubricates the joints. This increases their flexibility. While we are sleeping we stay in one posture for a long time this reduces the heart function and also obstructs blood circulation in certain parts. Yawning is an amazing way to increase blood circulation. More blood circulation means more nutrients flowing. This really works. Every part of your body feels energetic and your brain gets activated. Remember, how when you stretch yourself after sitting continuously for long in the office, you instantly feel recharged, it's the same. Heart attacks are getting so common these days scientific studies state that a natural stretch in the morning reduces the risk of heart stroke. The best thing is that you can stretch any way. stretch while you are still on the bed. This is similar to Makarasana, the best Yogic Asana to get rid of lower-back pain, sciatica, asthma, calming the mind, stress-relieving etc. you can stretch while sitting, this will help in cervical problems. stretch full body after getting off bed. hardly spending one minute your body will get the benefit of a mini workout.
Next, drink water. There is no doubt about the benefits of keeping the body hydrated. When we wake up after sleeping for six to eight hours our body is dehydrated. This can be noticed from the fact that the first urine after waking up is more yellow and acidic. At this time our brain needs water, our skin needs water, our whole body is asking for water but what most people feed with is tea or coffee. These are drying beverages which take the luster out of the scan. It creates an acidic environment which then causes gastric trouble. See I'm not against tea or coffee but at least avoid early in the morning. Instead, if you drink water it will kick start your metabolism. High metabolism means that your body will automatically begin to break the fat stored inside. Scientific studies have proven that drinking water in the morning helps increase bowel movement better. Bowel movement means the load of waste that is lying within gets eliminated from the body. This results in natural skin glow, better healthy hair, reduction in belly fat, and the brain gets relaxed. Now you can drink hot water, warm water or room temperature water as per your choice. Just drink plain water, no need to add anything here. Drink as much as you can, one two three four glasses as you feel like. By making just this one habit you avoid numerous diseases in the future.
Then wash your eyes. Eyes are one body part that clearly needs extra attention. These days, no wonder dry eyes, strain, redness, itching and poor vision are so common. After getting freshened up don't skip splashing water on your eyes. But the way you do it makes a vital difference. Fill your mouth full with water, when you do this your eyes will naturally bulge out allowing more water contact with the eyes helping them clean better. Now splash water on your eyes 15 to 20 times. This greatly helps improve eyesight. It cools the eyes, reducing redness due to high screen time, it reduces the risk of infections, and sensitivity to light gets better. In fact, early in the morning our eyes are most sensitive to light. At this time using a phone or laptop is like burning your eyes, so avoid it. Splashing water on eyes will give them the much needed relief. Make it a mandatory habit of your morning routine.
Then do oil pulling. This is one practice from which I have personally reaped so many benefits. I wish I had taken a picture of my back teeth to show you how the yellow plaque has significantly reduced by simply swishing the oil around the mouth. This is an ancient Indian Ayurvedic practice whose benefits latest scientific research is now proving. See when you mix oil and water, they stay separate but when you mix oil and oil they readily combine. This is the principle on which oil pulling works. The harmful microorganisms in our mouth are covered in fats called lipids. When we switch oil and mouth, it attaches these microorganisms and when we spit the oil out, microorganisms are removed. Less bacteria in the mouth means less chances of bad breath. This prevents mouth ulcers, plaque gets removed, gum problem reduces, teeth become whiter, and lips turn pinkish. When we oil pull, our facial muscles get properly stretched. It's like a facial massage, this prevents wrinkles, and gives you a better jawline. I know a friend who isn't a health enthusiast but never misses oil pulling because he feels that due to oil pulling his craving to smoke has significantly dropped. Clearly oil pulling is amazing. You can use any cold pressed oil, olive oil, coconut oil, sesame seed oil or mustard oil. Just 1 tbsp and keep swishing it for 10 to 20 minutes. While you are oil pulling you can do other things as well, then spit out. After that you can normally brush your teeth and clean the tongue also.
Finally the first meal in the morning. The first thing that you eat or drink (water not included) has a huge impact on your body. At this time your body is in a fasted state, it is ready for food. Whatever you give it, it will be very well absorbed in the system. Ayurveda gives utmost importance to the concept of the first meal. So make use of it and choose your first meal very carefully. For general health you can have a piece of fresh seasonal fruit but let's say you are suffering from liver problems or you want to reduce body heat. In that case drinking a glass of sugar cane juice as the first meal will help heal your liver. If you want to reduce body fat, you can have Ashwagandha leaf juice. If thyroid is your problem, have soaked coriander seed water as a first meal. If you have weak bones, you can have a pinch of tuna mixed and curd. For hair fall, you can chew a few Curry leaves. In case you have 2-3 problems at once, prioritize which one you want to tap first. Have your first meal according to that and continue for 2 months, then you can switch to another. This way you can tap six different problems in one year. After having your first meal, let it work for about 30 minutes and then you can have your regular breakfast. Adding this simple thing to your regular diet, you can have such a huge impact on your overall health.
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If we quickly summarize:
- As soon as you wake up in the morning, stretch your body while lying down in the bed, sitting or standing. This is like a mini workout.
- Then before brushing the teeth, drink water, hot water, warm water or room temperature water. it's your choice to drink two to four glasses of water.
-Then subsequent to easing your entrails, wash your eyes. Fill your mouth full with water and splash water for at least 15-20 times, be it any problem of the eyes it will help.
- Then put one tablespoon of any cold pressed oil, be it olive oil, coconut, sesame or mustard oil, in your mouth and squish it around for 10 to 20 minutes. The act of oil pulling will assist with diminishing your oral issues and will carry a sparkle to your face.
- After oil pulling you can normally brush your teeth.
- Then make use of the first meal depending on which health problem you wish to fix. After about 30 minutes of this meal, you can have your regular breakfast.
Which one of these five things did you find most practical and easy. Drinking water, washing the eyes, oil pulling or the first meal? I will be awaiting your response in the comments. Even if you do all these together, it will hardly take 30 minutes of your time but will completely change the tone and direction of the day.
