Practical Daily Wellness Tips for a Balanced Life

If you have a bad sinus headache, try this acupressure point. It's the UB7 or "heavenly connection" point, and it provides amazing relief for frontal sinus congestion. I learned this during my BNYS days.

When choosing makhana, or fox nuts, look for the larger, fully popped ones. They are lighter and much easier on your digestion compared to the smaller, denser seeds, especially if you have a sensitive gut.

My Ajji's tips for picking the sweetest grapes. Look for a whitish, not green, color, and make sure they are long and hang loosely from the stem. And yes, you can wash off most pesticide residue with salt water.

A client asked about Jala Neti. It's a powerful yogic kriya, but it has contraindications. You shouldn't do it if you have an active infection or a lot of mucus, as it can sometimes make congestion worse.

Is ABC (Amla/Apple, Beetroot, Carrot) juice beneficial? It's a way to get fiber, but the raw fiber can irritate the gut. It's often better to cook these vegetables into a palya or soup to get their benefits in a more digestible way.

If you feel like you're peeing too much and water isn't being absorbed, try adding electrolytes. You don't need a fancy drink. A small bite of jaggery with your water provides glucose and salts to help with assimilation.

The right way to take a Vitamin D supplement. Have it with a meal, preferably with a source of calcium like milk or sesame seeds, to enhance absorption. Always follow the prescribed dosage, as it can be toxic in excess.

To prevent copper poisoning from copper utensils, ensure they are high quality and cleaned properly with tamarind paste. Avoid acidic foods like pickles or yogurt in them, and use them occasionally rather than for every meal.

If you get hungry between 5 and 7 pm, it's because your blood sugar is dipping. Plan ahead with a healthy snack. A portion of your breakfast, a fruit, or some makhana can prevent you from reaching for chips.