Dr. Shivani Gupta has a Ph.D. in Ayurvedic studies, with a focus on herbology and antiinflammatory herbs, and is an author and founder of Fusionary Formulas supplements. INSTAGRAM: @greenlivingwithshivani @fusionaryformulas
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Wash Your Fac e Splash your face and eyes with cold water to stimulate circulation to your skin and awaken your eyes to a fresh new day. Dry your face gently with a clean towel. Spritz with rosewater afterwards.
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Da i ly I nte ntio n Before you race out of bed, touch the floor, touch your forehead and say a prayer or thought of gratitude for the gift of another day. Take a few moments to set an intention for a new day. What is one thing you want to feel today?
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O il Pu l l ing This is a wonderful practice of gargling/swishing oil around the mouth to remove bacteria from the teeth and improve gum health. You can use coconut oil or untoasted sesame oil.
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E l i minati o n What goes in must come out. Elimination is the key to optimal health. Before you race off to coffee and emails, make sure you create time and a quiet space to release everything from your previous day— or even week, sometimes. The body loves routine; give it that in the mornings. Self-massage on the abdomen and deep, slow breathing is a wonderful way to stimulate elimination.
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To ng u e S cra p ing Using a stainless steel or copper tongue scraper, scrape your tongue seven to 14 times to remove the built-up plaque and bacteria from your tongue before brushing your teeth or oil pulling—this is a great daily detoxification ritual.
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Ne ti Neti kriya is the practice of rinsing purified water through the nasal passages to clean the sinus cavity and improve respiratory health. You can purchase a ceramic neti pot at most health food stores.