Metabolism, or also the Digestive fire “Agni” This is a central point in Ayurveda. The digestive fire burns with varying intensity according to an individual's constitution. All disturbances of the bioenergetic balance lead to a weakening of the digestive, absorption, and regenerative functions of the metabolism.

On average, each of us spends about 6.5 hours a day sitting. That's actually far too long, and – quite clearly – there's only so much we can do about it. Nevertheless, the consequences are particularly bad for our metabolism, which then operates at a sluggish level all day long.

Furthermore, we often snack throughout the day, consuming food here and there instead of eating regular meals. This is also bad for our metabolism.

Because every person is different and has a different basic constitution, their metabolism also varies depending on their Prakriti. Metabolic disorders are often visible in the digestive system.Ayurveda states that each of us should have a complete bowel movement once a day. The stool should generally be neither too hard nor too liquid.

Nevertheless, there are principles that are good for everyone and easy to implement in everyday life. Following these is worthwhile, because a In Ayurveda, a healthy metabolism is one of the keys to a healthy life..

Ayurveda states that 98% of all illnesses originate from a metabolic imbalance. Our immune system suffers from this imbalance. Metabolic disorders can manifest in various ways: some people experience bloating, others sluggish or rapid digestion.

What to do? Tips from Ayurveda

• Indoor showerStart your morning with a glass (or more) of warm water with a few drops of lemon juice. This will ignite your digestive fire.

• Make a fireTo aid digestion, relieve bloating and other discomforts, it helps to use several anti-bloating spices when preparing food. These include, for example, cumin, anise, ginger, pepper, garlic, and turmeric.

• Goodbye fire extinguishersYou should really visualize the digestive fire. While Ayurveda also recommends drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day, it would be ideal if you could avoid drinking anything for half an hour before and during meals. Above all, you should avoid ice-cold drinks. These weaken the digestive fire and thus your metabolism.

• rest && DigestTry to take breaks between meals. This gives your body the opportunity to filter and metabolize the nutrients from your food. Constantly eating more is detrimental to your metabolism. Try fasting after a meal and only eating again after 4-5 hours. If you feel hungry, try warm water first, as we often misinterpret stomach rumbling as hunger, when in fact our body is craving water.

• Relieve the metabolic burdenYour digestive fire is weak in the morning, strongest at midday, and not quite as strong in the evening. Therefore, we recommend that you opt for soups and cooked vegetables in the evening and avoid animal protein such as meat and cheese. Following this principle will ease the burden on your metabolism.

• As an additional “Kick-Start” You could prepare a tea to boost your metabolism: You will need ½ tsp fennel, ½ tsp cumin and two slices of freshly crushed gingerYou pour this with 200 milliliters of boiled water open and lets the tea five minutesThe tea immediately boosts your metabolism. You should drink it half an hour before and after meals.

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