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According to Maharishi Ayurveda, bathing is an important part of your daily routine and a therapeutic activity that can deliver numerous benefits to the body and mind. A relaxing therapeutic bath in the morning is thought to soothe aching muscles, relax the mind, open pores, and deliver moisture to the body's tissues. What better way to start your day?

The benefits of a therapeutic bath have been enjoyed for thousands of years. Bathing has always been considered an extremely sacred activity in India. In Mohenjo Daro, archaeologists exploring the Indus Valley Civilisation discovered a large …

Achieving younger-looking skin that exudes a wonderful healthy glow is a matter of caring for it from the inside as well as on the outside. The four key elements of skin care, according to Maharishi Ayurveda, are nourishment, rehydration, detoxification and stress removal. By looking at natural skin remedies for each of these elements, you can begin to transform your skin for the better.

Nourishment

The best way to nourish your skin is to follow a skin-friendly diet. This includes lots of sweet juicy fruits, multiple grains, a wide variety of cooked vegetables and light, easy-to-digest …

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The trouble with tiredness is that its roots can be pretty tough to trace. That is why, doctors often recommend a battery of tests (blood, urine, stool) to try and rule out the usual suspects: thyroid problems, sleep disorders, anemia, anxiety.

The real reason you're feeling tired, however, could be as simple as not having slept well for the last few nights. Or having been too hard at work. Or neglecting your lunch. That is why it might well be worth your while to try and ferret out the cause of your fatigue yourself, before you make that doctor's appointment. Ayurvedic physicians …

Various kinds of sleep problems affect a huge number of people across the world, men and women, of all ages and from all backgrounds. Sleep deprivation is not, of course, a modern condition, but many aspects of fast-paced modern life may be to blame for exacerbating the problem. So many people are struggling to juggle work, family, social commitments alongside other necessary daily tasks, and often sleep is one of the first things to be sacrificed. It is easy to dismiss a poor night's sleep and assume that you will make up for it the following night, but too often the following night is just …

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Many people who have sleep problems look for a natural cure for insomnia as an alternative to prescribed medication, which often has undesirable side effects. Maharishi Ayurveda recommends herbal supplements alongside diet and lifestyle measures to manage sleep imbalances. The most common sleep imbalances are: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty remaining asleep without interruption during the night, and waking up in the morning feeling groggy and lethargic instead of refreshed and energised.

The Ayurveda Blissful Sleep tablets are recommended for all three of these imbalances, as a gentle, …

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Waking up after a bad night's sleep is the worst way to start the day. It's difficult to bounce out of bed with a spring in your step when you feel unrefreshed, lethargic, irritable or anxious -- all common symptoms of a poor quality sleep. In Maharishi Ayurveda practices, sleep is a crucial factor for good health.

In Ayurveda the master coordinator between mind, body and the inner being is Ojas. Sleep strengthens Ojas, helping to enhance the body's immune and digestive systems and support a healthy mind. Sleep deprivation can contribute to serious health problems, such as obesity, high blood …

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No matter what your age, there are things you can do to look and feel younger, healthier, happier. You hold the future of your health in your own hands. The wonderful thing about ayurvedic healing is that it teaches both damage-prevention and damage-reversal; so following these few basic tips from our Maharishi Ayurveda Experts can make a big difference to that image you see in the mirror.

Here's what the experts have to say about looking and feeling young:

1: Eat to Live Longer:

How much of a change in your way of eating do you have to make to start feeling younger? While no one has been …

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First off,  follow the 90-10 rule for a happier life. The 90-10 equation is as follows:

90% is what happens to you-it's out of your control. 10% is how you react to what happens to you-that is totally in your control.

What can be better advice than this in times that are truly uncertain, and fraught with situations that seem beyond control?

Through Transcendental Meditation®, yoga, diet and good rest, Maharishi Ayurveda advises you to do just this: control how you react to life and its ever-changing situations.

Here are some specific ayurvedic stress-management tips to help you cope better …