Discover 200 practical tips from Ayurveda & Ancient Chinese Medicine for diet, lifestyle, sexual health, herbs, and natural wellness for modern life.
Ayurveda: 100 Essential Points
Lifestyle & Daily Routine
- Wake up before sunrise.
- Drink warm water in the morning.
- Brush teeth and scrape tongue daily.
- Oil pull for oral health.
- Take daily bath for cleanliness.
- Exercise or walk lightly in morning.
- Practice yoga regularly.
- Meditate for 10β30 minutes daily.
- Maintain regular sleep schedule.
- Sleep early before 10 PM.
- Avoid sleeping right after meals.
- Breathe deeply and slowly.
- Spend time in sunlight.
- Walk barefoot on natural ground.
- Avoid excess exposure to cold and damp.
- Keep surroundings clean and clutter-free.
- Avoid negative company and gossip.
- Smile and stay positive.
- Avoid excessive screen time.
- Follow seasonal routines (Ritucharya).
Diet & Eating Habits
- Eat freshly cooked food.
- Avoid overeating.
- Eat according to hunger, not habit.
- Chew food properly.
- Avoid cold drinks immediately after meals.
- Drink warm water during day.
- Include all six tastes (sweet, sour, salty, bitter, pungent, astringent).
- Favor seasonal fruits and vegetables.
- Eat light dinner, 2β3 hours before sleep.
- Avoid junk and processed foods.
- Use ghee moderately.
- Avoid fried foods regularly.
- Include legumes for protein.
- Use herbs like turmeric, cumin, and coriander in cooking.
- Avoid food with chemical additives.
- Prefer organic or home-grown produce.
- Avoid eating late at night.
- Drink warm herbal teas.
- Avoid skipping meals regularly.
- Limit excessive meat, heavy, or oily foods.
Digestion & Metabolism
- Eat when digestion is optimal.
- Avoid cold and raw food during weak digestion.
- Use spices like ginger and black pepper for digestion.
- Avoid mixing incompatible foods (like milk and fish).
- Avoid excessive sugar and sweets.
- Take walk after meals for 5β10 minutes.
- Avoid stress during meals.
- Include fermented foods (like yogurt, if suitable).
- Use fennel seeds after meals for digestion.
- Avoid overeating fruit immediately after meals.
Mental & Emotional Health
- Practice gratitude daily.
- Avoid anger and excessive stress.
- Do pranayama for mental clarity.
- Engage in creative activities.
- Avoid excessive news and negativity.
- Focus on mindfulness and presence.
- Use calming herbs like Brahmi.
- Avoid alcohol and intoxication.
- Reduce excessive caffeine.
- Cultivate compassion and kindness.
Married & Sexual Life
- Maintain trust and love with spouse.
- Avoid sexual excess or deprivation.
- Have sex in moderation.
- Prefer early evening or morning for intimacy.
- Avoid sex immediately after heavy meals.
- Practice foreplay for mutual satisfaction.
- Include stress-reducing practices to enhance libido.
- Exercise to strengthen pelvic muscles.
- Use herbs like Ashwagandha for vitality.
- Include foods like almonds, honey, and ghee for reproductive health.
Sexual Health & Fertility
- Avoid excessive masturbation.
- Avoid sexual activity when ill or exhausted.
- Maintain personal hygiene before and after sex.
- Practice pelvic floor exercises.
- Avoid alcohol and stimulants before intimacy.
- Include sesame seeds and walnuts in diet.
- Use Shatavari for female reproductive health.
- Include pomegranate and dates for vitality.
- Avoid cold or damp conditions after sexual activity.
- Avoid late-night sexual activity regularly.
Herbs & Natural Remedies
- Turmeric β anti-inflammatory, immunity.
- Ashwagandha β strength and stress relief.
- Triphala β digestion and detox.
- Brahmi β memory and mental clarity.
- Amla β vitamin C, immunity, and digestion.
- Ghee β nourishes tissues and immunity.
- Ginger β digestion and immunity.
- Licorice β respiratory and digestion.
- Fenugreek β boosts lactation and sexual health.
- Cinnamon β improves circulation and digestion.
Detox & Cleansing
- Drink warm lemon water in morning.
- Include herbal teas for detox.
- Practice oil massage (Abhyanga) daily or weekly.
- Use dry brushing for skin detox.
- Avoid excessive exposure to pollution.
- Practice fasting or light diet occasionally.
- Include seasonal detoxifying herbs.
- Practice meditation to cleanse mind.
- Avoid overuse of medications.
- Keep bowel movements regular with fiber-rich foods.
Ancient Chinese Medicine: 100 Essential Points
Lifestyle & Daily Routine
- Wake up early, preferably before sunrise.
- Go to bed early, before 11 PM.
- Practice deep breathing exercises daily.
- Walk in nature for Qi circulation.
- Practice Tai Chi or Qigong regularly.
- Maintain calm and avoid anger.
- Practice meditation to balance mind and body.
- Sit and eat in quiet, avoiding distractions.
- Avoid excessive mental strain.
- Sleep on your right side for better digestion.
- Stretch the body in morning and evening.
- Avoid sitting for long periods without movement.
- Adapt lifestyle to seasonal changes.
- Avoid extreme cold or heat exposure.
- Keep body warm, especially feet and lower back.
- Practice mindful and slow movements.
- Laugh and maintain positive emotions.
- Avoid negative or toxic relationships.
- Engage in light exercises daily.
- Practice regular abdominal massage for Qi flow.
Diet & Eating Habits
- Eat warm, cooked foods.
- Avoid overeating or eating late at night.
- Eat in moderation; stop before feeling full.
- Chew food thoroughly.
- Eat according to seasonal foods.
- Avoid raw, cold, and greasy foods in winter.
- Drink warm water, avoid ice-cold drinks.
- Avoid excessive dairy and sweets.
- Include whole grains (rice, millet, oats).
- Eat more vegetables than meat.
- Include small amounts of lean protein.
- Prefer soups and congees for digestion.
- Use warming spices like ginger, garlic, and cinnamon.
- Avoid fried and heavily processed foods.
- Avoid excessive salt in diet.
- Drink herbal teas suited to your body type.
- Include seasonal fruits for nourishment.
- Eat slowly and mindfully.
- Avoid overeating during emotional stress.
- Prefer lightly steamed or stir-fried vegetables.
Digestion & Metabolism
- Eat at regular times.
- Avoid cold food after heavy meals.
- Include ginger or cinnamon in meals to aid digestion.
- Avoid mixing incompatible foods (like dairy with fish).
- Use porridge or congee for weak digestion.
- Eat lightly in the evening.
- Avoid eating too quickly.
- Practice abdominal massage after meals.
- Avoid skipping meals regularly.
- Include fiber-rich foods for bowel health.
Mental & Emotional Health
- Avoid excessive worry or overthinking.
- Express emotions in healthy ways.
- Practice meditation to calm the mind.
- Engage in art, music, or hobbies for balance.
- Avoid negative media and stressful news.
- Practice gratitude and mindfulness.
- Use calming herbs like chrysanthemum tea.
- Avoid overworking mentally and physically.
- Take breaks during long tasks.
- Practice visualization and relaxation techniques.
Sexual Life & Reproductive Health
- Sexual activity should be moderate.
- Avoid sex when exhausted or sick.
- Maintain emotional connection with partner.
- Morning intimacy is often recommended for vitality.
- Avoid sexual activity immediately after meals.
- Practice mutual respect and consent.
- Include physical exercise to strengthen pelvic region.
- Avoid sexual excess or indulgence.
- Rest adequately after sexual activity.
- Avoid stress and anxiety regarding performance.
Sexual Health & Fertility
- Include foods for kidney and reproductive health (goji berries, walnuts).
- Avoid alcohol and stimulants before intimacy.
- Practice pelvic floor strengthening exercises.
- Use herbs like He Shou Wu for vitality.
- Include sesame seeds and black beans for sexual health.
- Avoid cold or damp environments after sexual activity.
- Maintain personal hygiene before and after sex.
- Practice breathing and relaxation to enhance libido.
- Avoid excessive masturbation.
- Balance Yin and Yang energies in sexual life.
Herbs & Natural Remedies
- Ginseng β boosts energy and immunity.
- Goji berries β improve vision and vitality.
- Licorice root β digestion and respiratory health.
- Astragalus β immune strengthening.
- Ginger β warms the body, aids digestion.
- Cinnamon β circulation and warming.
- Dong quai β female reproductive health.
- Schisandra β liver protection and vitality.
- Reishi mushroom β immunity and longevity.
- Chrysanthemum β relaxes and cools heat-related issues.
Detox & Body Balance
- Drink warm water in morning for detox.
- Include herbal teas to balance body energies.
- Practice sweating therapies (like sauna) in moderation.
- Massage acupressure points for detoxification.
- Avoid excessive exposure to pollution.
- Practice fasting or light meals occasionally.
- Adapt diet to balance Yin and Yang.
- Avoid chemical and processed foods.
- Include fermented foods for gut health (like miso).
- Maintain regular bowel movements with balanced diet.