How Can a Daily Routine in Ayurveda Improve My Sleep and Digestion - #1822

To improve digestion and sleep, you can follow this beginner-friendly Ayurvedic routine: 1. **Wake Up Early** (Before 6 AM) - Wake up early to align with natural rhythms, setting a positive tone for the day. 2. **Hydrate** - Drink warm water with lemon or ginger to kickstart digestion and flush out toxins. 3. **Oil Pulling** (Optional) - Swish sesame or coconut oil in your mouth for 5–10 minutes to detoxify and improve oral health. 4. **Tongue Scraping** - Scrape your tongue to remove toxins and bacteria that can affect digestion. 5. **Abhyanga (Self-Massage)** - Use warm sesame or coconut oil for a 10-15 minute self-massage to calm the nervous system. 6. **Meditation or Breathing Exercises** - Practice deep breathing or meditation to calm the mind and reduce stress, improving digestion and sleep. 7. **Eat a Balanced Breakfast** - Have a warm, easy-to-digest breakfast, such as oatmeal or porridge. 8. **Lunch – Main Meal** - Eat a larger, nourishing lunch around noon with warm, easy-to-digest foods like rice, lentils, and vegetables. 9. **Dinner – Light and Early** - Keep dinner light (vegetable soup or cooked vegetables) and eat by 6:30 PM for better digestion at night. 10. **Evening Wind-Down** - Use calming scents or take a warm bath to relax. Drink a soothing herbal tea like chamomile. 11. **Sleep** - Aim for a consistent bedtime (around 10 PM) to align with your body’s circadian rhythm. Starting with a few of these practices will gradually improve digestion, energy, and sleep.