HeyMonicaB: A Blooming Resource on Ayurveda

My boyfriend is sick. People at work are sick. It’s all no good. There are a bizillion reasons why we might get sick (there are 80 causes for a fever in Ayurveda!) so I am not going to pretend that I know how to fix any of it. But! Some things that might be simple and helpful, I can share.

For fever and aches.
Keep warm. Warm shower or warm bath. Electric blankets or heating pads are good too.
Fast. Sip warm water and don’t eat any food until you perk up. Our bodies are trying to rid toxins (which is what’s making us sick) or excess dosha build up, so it’s up to us to help out. The warm water will help open channels and prepare toxins for elimination. If we eat food it will make ridding the toxins more difficult because the body will have an additional task. Not only that but our agni isn’t strong either, so the food won’t digest properly anyway…causing more toxins…and you get my drift.
Rest. We know this.

For congestion and snotty stuff.
Keep warm. Dry heat is best. Not too much steam (the snot is already sticky, steam will make it more sticky). Drink warm liquids (water, tea with honey)
Liquid, spicy soups. Sharp, warm liquid will cut through the excess goo (kapha imbalance) and open channels
Sniff. Eucalyptus aromatherapy. It will open the sinuses. Or massage eucalyptus oil on the chest
Drink Congestion Tea. Recipe!
Rest. We know this.