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function random_tip(){
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//Digestion >> Water and Food
tips[1]='Digestion » Water and Food
How much water should I drink with different foods?
As a general guide, liquidy foods such as soups require little water, while dry foods, such as chapatis, can benefit from small sips of water during the meal.
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tips[2]='Digestion » Water and Food
How often should I drink water during a meal?
Charaka (great cogniser of Ayurveda) suggested in his treatise on Ayurveda that we sip luke-warm water every four or five bites. This, of course, can be moderated to you taste.
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tips[3]='Digestion » Water and Food
What type of water should I drink during a meal?
Ayurveda recommends that we drink luke-warm water. Cold water can put out the digestive fire, whilst luke-warm water keeps it balanced.
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//Digestion >> Meal Timings
tips[4]='Digestion » Meal Timings
At what time should I eat my meals?
Ayurveda recommends the following ideal meal times:
Breakfast at 9:00 AM, Lunch at 12:00 Noon, Supper at 6:00 PM
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tips[5]='Digestion » Meal Timings
How many meals per day should I eat?
Ayurveda recommends eating three meals per day. One in the morning, midday and evening.
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tips[6]='Digestion » Meal Timings
Will skipping meals help in weight loss?
Ayurveda recommends eating three meals a day; skipping meals creates imbalances which do not help in weight loss.
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tips[7]='Digestion » Meal Timings
Are there foods that shouldn\'nt be eaten after certain times of the day?
Ayurveda recommends against eating dairy products after sunset.
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//Digestion >> Heartburn
tips[8]='Digestion » Heartburn
What foods should I favour to stop heartburn?
Ayurveda recommends that you favour heavy, sweet, bitter, astringent, cooling and dry foods. It also recommends that you reduce salty, sour and pungent foods.
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tips[9]='Digestion » Heartburn
What environmental factors should I consider?
Ayurveda recommends that you avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and hot temperatures.
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//Digestion >> Body Weight
tips[10]='Digestion » Body Weight
What foods should I favour to help lose weight?
Ayurveda recommends that you favour fresh, light foods to help lose weight. Fresh juice is very beneficial, especially pineapple and pomegrenate.
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tips[11]='Digestion » Body Weight
What type of seasonings should I favour?
When you are trying to lose weight Ayurveda recommends seasoning meals with tumeric and cumin.
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tips[12]='Digestion » Body Weight
How much and what type of exercise should I favour?
When trying to lose weight Ayurveda recommends that you exercise moderately, and exercise at 80% of your capacity.
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tips[13]='Digestion » Body Weight
What foods should I favour to gain weight?
If you have a predominantly Vata or Pitta constitution and want to gain some weight Ayurveda recommends that you favour sweet juicy fruits or soaked nuts in between meals.
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tips[14]='Digestion » Body Weight
What drinks should I take to gain weight?
Drink this milk shake once or twice a day to reduce weight:
Boil some milk. While still warm, add some chopped dates and a bit of clove. Blend this mixture until the consistency is to your liking.
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tips[15]='Digestion » Body Weight
What massage should I take to help gain weight?
For gaining weight and toning your muscles, Ayurveda recommends the Abhyanga (full body oil massage).
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//Skin Care >> Acne
tips[16]='Skin Care » Acne
What doshas are responsible for acne?
Acne is usually caused by Vata and Kapha imbalances.
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tips[17]='Skin Care » Acne
Should I pick at acne and attempt to remove it by force?
Avoid touching acne as it may cause a secondary infection by contact.
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tips[18]='Skin Care » Acne
What seasonings should I favour to help stop acne?
Ayurveda recommends that you use cumin, tumeric and ginger in you cooking to help stop acne.
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tips[19]='Skin Care » Acne
What foods should I favour/reduce to stop acne?
To stop acne Ayurveda recommends that you favour fresh, light and warm foods, while reducing your intake of heavy, oily and cold foods.
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//Skin Care >> Bags Under Eyes
tips[20]='Skin Care » Bags Under Eyes
What factors cause the unsightly bags?
Bags under eyes are usually caused by a build-up of impurities. This can be caused mainly by stress or fatigue.
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tips[21]='Skin Care » Bags Under Eyes
What part of my routine can help to stop the bags?
Try to avoid stress and get extra rest, especially at night. If you frequently stay up to late hours of the night, this could be a cause of the unsightly bags.
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tips[22]='Skin Care » Bags Under Eyes
What should I avoid to help to stop the bags?
Try to avoid stress, stimulants such as caffeine and alchohol, red meat, heavy dried foods and excessive sugar.
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tips[23]='Skin Care » Bags Under Eyes
What foods should I favour to help stop the bags?
Coconuts, Sultanas, Papaya and in general sweet juicy fruits.
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/* 19/1/05 - Water and Food [2] */
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/* 22/1/05 - Sight [31] */
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//Digestion >> Milk and Ayurveda
/* 2/2/05 */tips[24]='Digestion » Milk and Ayurveda
What healthy drink can I have with milk?
Warm milk mixed with Maharishi Ayurveda Almond Energy makes a great snack.
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/* 3/2/05 */tips[25]='Digestion » Milk and Ayurveda
How can milk help my sleep?
Ayurveda recommends a warm cup of milk before bed to settle the nervous system for a deep sleep.
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/* 4/2/05 */tips[26]='Digestion » Milk and Ayurveda
How should I boil milk?
Abbreviated:
Boil the milk. Let the milk get hot enough to foam, then lower the heat so the milk is on a slow boil. Let it continue for 5-10 minutes. Then sweeten and consume.
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/* 5/2/05 */tips[27]='Digestion » Milk and Ayurveda
Are there any foods to avoid when consuming milk?
Ayurveda tells us that milk should not be mixed or consumed with foods that are salty, bitter, astringent, pungent or sour.
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/* 6/2/05 */tips[28]='Digestion » Milk and Ayurveda
What foods are favourable when consuming milk?
The best foods to combine with milk are those that have predominantly sweet tastes, such as Maharishi Ayurveda Almond Energy drink mix.
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/* 7/2/05 */tips[29]='Digestion » Milk and Ayurveda
How can I ease milk into my diet?
Start by drinking 1/8 of a cup of boiled milk (prepared as discussed in here) with a bit of ginger. Over the next ten days, gradually increase the amount you drink until you are having a full cup every day.
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//Physical Health >> Fitness and Exercise
/* 17/1/05 */tips[30]='Physical Health » Fitness and Exercise
How much and how hard should I exercise?
Ayurveda recommends 30 minutes to one hour of exercise every day, and exercising at 80% of your capacity, so over time your capacity increases.
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//Physical Health >> Sight
/* 22/1/05 */tips[31]='Physical Health » Sight
What should I do if my eyes start to irritate while using the computer?
Ayurveda recommends taking breaks every 15-30 minutes, and making sure you blink enough.
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//Summer Tips >> Staying Cool
/* 18/1/05 */tips[32]='Summer Tips » Staying Cool
What can I drink on a hot day to keep tempers in check?
Ayurveda recommends drinking calming Pitta Tea on hot days.
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/* 20/1/05 */tips[33]='Summer Tips » Staying Cool
What fruit drink can I have to cool down?
An excellent way to balance Pitta this summer is with a tasty fruit smoothy.
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/* 26/1/05 */tips[34]='Summer Tips » Staying Cool
What should I take with me when I go out in summer?
A good way to keep our Pitta dosha balanced, is to take a flask of Pitta Tea with you, or some Pitta Churna to sprinkle on your lunch.
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/* 27/1/05 */tips[35]='Summer Tips » Staying Cool
What aggravates Pitta in summer?
Certain foods, such as tomatoes, cheese or anything that is sour or spicy-hot, increase Pitta.
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/* 28/1/05 */tips[36]='Summer Tips » Staying Cool
Should I drink ice-cold drinks to cool down?
Certain foods, such as tomatoes, cheese or anything that is sour or spicy-hot, increase Pitta.
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