Ayurveda Article - Healthy Relationships For Everyone

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THE AYURVEDIC VIEW ON HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS:

 

Zapping Relationship Fatigue

 

In spring all of nature seems to be falling in love. But what if

you're suffering from stale feelings? Here are four ways to put the

bloom back into your emotional life.

Look to your own behavior. If you are frustrated or disappointed in

your relationship, think about what behaviors you can improve in

yourself. Actively practice the art of caring -- simple things like

an unexpected at-home candlelit dinner for two or a bunch of fresh

daisies can keep the spark alive without being a drain on the

pocketbook.

 

Maharishi Ayurveda has a set of behavioral rasayanas -- they can help

build positive, nurturing relationships:

• Speak gently

• Be charitable and compassionate

• Avoid anger and intensity

• Maintain a positive outlook

• Be simple and truthful

 

Sound like familiar counsel? Attending to your own emotions is the

first and most crucial step in improving relationships.

 

Eat cooling foods. Favor a Kapha-pacifying diet in spring, and

incorporate some cooling Pitta-pacifying foods to cool the emotions.

Start the day with a stewed apple. Include asparagus, dates, almonds,

raisins and mangoes in your diet. If it feels like an argument is

brewing up -- put it on hold and first have Milk-Date Shake, a cup of

milk with Rose Petal Preserve or eat a ripe, juicy pear. Trying to

resolve a problem when you are hungry or exhausted can cause even a

good relationship to go wrong. Avoid caffeine and chemical-laced

foods -- these build up fatigue and heat.

 

Soothe your emotions. An aroma blend that contains essence of rose

can soothe the emotions and the heart while you are sleeping. Treat

each other to a relaxing massage an hour before bed. Plan to be

asleep before ten o'clock to avoid the more emotional, heating

qualities of the Pitta time of day from entering your sleep.

Practice forgiveness. This means true forgiveness, not just saying

the words ... Recent research shows that forgiveness has a positive

effect, not only on your relationships, but on your health.

 

 

 

Note : This ayurvedic information is educational and is not intended

to replace standard medical care or advice.

Copyright MAPI, 2002.

 

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Thanks for the advise in this article I really enjoyed reading it.

Most things you write about are so simple to do but often forgotten

in our hasty western society ...

I'd like to do some slowing down in my own life and hope to be able

too implement your advise,

 

Kind regards,

 

Denise from Belgium