A tip to control drowsiness while studying

Dried dates are chopped into small pieces .Chewing on one or two pieces and gulping down a little milk after,  will keep drowsiness in check while studying. This also works well for students who suffer from headaches while studying. 3-4 dates can be eaten in a day. Excess amounts are not recommended.
Dried dates aka
endu karjuram in Telugu
Chuhara in Hindi
Ularntha perichai in Tamil.
For the picture you may refer:
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.in/2010/11/bed-wetting-problems-in-children-tip-4.html

Mudras for healing - part - 19 - Pushana mudra

Pushan mudra - image is under copyright

The tips of the thumb,index and the middle finger are brought together in the right hand.
The tips of the thumb,middle finger and ring finger are brought together in the left hand.
This mudra can be practiced for 5 minutes and up to three times a day.
Benefits of this mudra:
This takes care of the proper digestion and assimilation of the food.
It aids in proper breathing  and so it has a remarkable effect on the nervous system.
It is good for nausea , sea sickness and improper digestion.

A slightly different version of Pushan mudra for memory and concentration:
The tips of the thumb,the ring finger and the little finger are brought together only for the right hand .Do refer prana mudra for the right hand:
http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.in/2010/10/mudras-for-healing-part-5-prana-mudra.html

The left hand mudra is the same as the image above as in the previous version.

Benefits of this mudra:
It improves concentration and memory.
It fills a person with a positive attitude.

A simple recipe to rectify all the Doshas

This simple Trifala recipe is given by Elchuri in the name of  "Sadananda Lehyam" to prevent most diseases.This rectifies the 3 doshas , generally boosts  immunity and also gives immense strength to the body.

Mix

• Triphala 
• Ghee,
• Honey
• Mishri 

in equal quantities and store in a clean dry glass jar.This lehyam has a very long shelf life.
1 spoon of this lehyam is taken with a glass of milk in the night.After a month  half a spoon may be taken even in the mornings.

Bala Bhaskara Lehyam for improving eyesight in children in Ayurveda

This medicinal paste recipe is as told by Pandita Elchuri.

The ingredients needed are available in all Ayurvedic stores.

Method:
Mix:

• Amla Churna  The powder of dried amla fruits.--Gooseberries in English-Nellikai in Tamil ,Usirikaya in Telugu

-  (Emblica officinalis)  --30 gm

• Bibitaki  Churnam :  The powder of dried churnam of the fruits  .(Terminalia bellirica)  Tanikaya in Telugu.   -20 gm

• Haritaki churnam  : 10 gm  Terminalia chebula  :Karakkaya in Telugu.

(The three fruits Haritaki,Vibitaki and Amalaki are mixed in defferent proportions to make the very useful Triphala churna.)

• Athimadhuram *(glycyrrhiza glabra ) churna :6 gm

• Pipallu-pipli  - Java pepper -long pepper *--6 gm

• Mishri --Rock candy sugar  : 120 gm.

• Cow's ghee--20 gm

• Coarse salt powder : -6 gm

These 8 powders are mixed well and they are pounded along with honey till a desired consistency is reached.The lehyam must be thick and rollable.

This is stored in a clean dry glass jar.

Dosage:

Children--1-2 gm once or twice a day.One should not eat or drink anything for an hour after taking this lehyam.

Adults: 5 gm once a day and nothing to eat or drink for an hour.

This is excellent for improving eyesight in children  and adults.This will restore the eyesight and there will be no need for spectacles . 

*  more info on Athimadhuram

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/11/medicinal-properties-of-liquorice-plant.html


for image of long pepper and pipali

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/06/long-pepper-for-stomach-problems.html

A simple tip for students to remain awake...

This is a simple tip as described by Pujya Asaramji Bapu to avoid drowsiness when we need to remain awake.

Fold a Betel leaf with two cloves *  inside it and chew well. This will keep the person awake.

For image of betel leaf and more info refer :

http://simpleayurvedichealthtips.blogspot.com/2010/04/betel-leaves-for-curing-heat-boils.html

* Cloves  --Laung in Hindi ,Lavangam in many some South Indian languages.

Almond milk recipe for improving eyesight in children

Take equal quantities of almonds/badam, fennel/somph and mishri.
Powder the mishri.
Fry the fennel seeds in very little ghee and powder.
Soak the almonds in hot water for a few hours and remove the skin and powder them after drying them in the sun.
Now mix the 3 powders and store.
when 1 spoon of this mixture is taken with half a glass of milk daily at bedtime for 3 months the eyesight improves greatly in children and this also improves their memory and concentration and helps them to grow strong and beautiful.
-As told by Panditha Elchuri.

Tratak- To improve memory and other benefits

Tratak or fixed gaze meditation is practised on one's favourite god's image or a black dot or Om symbol or swastik symbol or a on candle flame.It is better done indoors in a dimly lit room.The object of concentration is kept 3 feet away at the eye level.The breathing should be first regulated.
Then look at the picture steadily without blinking or staring or straining the eyes.Then close the eyes after a minute and try to visualize the object.Reapeat this 4-5 times.
Regular practice of this yoga increases the concentration,mental and memory power.

Tips for students-1

Doing Surya namaskars,light exercises and yogasana is very beneficial for students.Pranayama and wearing tilak also helps the students to perform well in school.
chewing 5 tulasi leaves and drinking a glass of water has a very good effect.
Drinking Cow's milk is more beneficial for students.
-As told by Pujya Asaramji Bapu