Indian wisdom

 Most of the scientific research takeaways are well known indian wisdom. Alas the ladt two generations were not explained 'why', our gen has the benefit of science corroborating things with an eureka moment! Take few items below-

A) indian squatting toilet helps with better stoole excretion due to optimum pressure on intestines.

B) sitting cross legged even 30mins a day can help keep ling term back /neck pain in abeyance 

C) eating home cooked meals helps to contain obesity and diseases. This confirmed with proliferation of upf.

D)indian spices like pepper curcumin hing help boost immunity nd keep carcinogens at bay. Great example - rasam!

E) probiotics rich food like idly , batter, yogurt , buttermilk boost good gut bacteria.

F) sleeping early nd rising with sun boosts insulin , melatonin secretion and aligns with circadian rhythm.

G) fasting as a way of life is both spiritual and body cleanser - ekadasi sivaratri has very real meaning.

Fasting takeaways

 First few days are hard but persevere and keep disciplined. 3 meals is ok 2 is best and a feeding window of not more than 8 hrs.

I m right now experimenting 9 am to 5 pm (approx) its pretty scientific as it covers dawn to dusk as well - giving insulin enough time to digest and growth hormone/melatonin enough hours to do its recovery.

Exercises is ok in both fasting or eating window as long as its 2 hrs gap from feed.

Realize there are immediate benefits like positivity, more energy to do work, feel lighter and fitter. Also weight loss is a slow but sure burn look out for those lbs every week. This i find most sustainable and eventually once its a habit you can regulate calorie intake and sleep too which complete the circadian rhythm. All the best!

Upf and fasting

 Three things to enable living well and longer i gather are 

Intermittent fasting - try the time restricted feeding approach of Dr.pal, stick to whatever suits you for minimum 66 days and it becomes a habit. Good addiction! Sleep is also key 7 hours is recommeded everyday. With an infant i most definitely cannot get this but light end of tunnel!

Once when to eat is done, how becomes a big question. Upf i.e ultra processed food is the single biggest villain today - know all about it by googling or reading the excellent ultra processed people by dr.chris.

Plant based diet entirely even eliminating animal food sources like milk , eggs etc takes this to next level increasing telomerase enzyme the one that reverses aging. I m not able to get here yet but one step at a time. Recommend this book ' how not to die' though slightly biased on veganism lotta good points.

Stories are imp

 Its very imp to narrate stories orally to kids esp from indian heritage they are filled with rich takeaways few eg:

Arjuna as palghuni marrying chitrangda and bearing a son babruvahana - ultimately gets too attached with son for 3 yrs , however he keeps his uber focus on hastinapuram mission intact and is able to let go. This is a great education on sense of purpose, life is full of splits, losses and how not to lose oneself on attachments , relations.

Karna vs arjuna the swarna hill challenge. How arjuna learns to get lasting fame with public you have to do real service. Also story teaches giving away wealth is not just an easy activity you need conviction plus determine whos worthy to get it.

Story of saguni - seems saguni won at end of kuruksjetra as the entire revenge saga, war was all he wanted to decimate kuru clan. This was due to bheeshma cleansing his own gandhara clan mercilessly. Revenge is never ending!

Strategy of krishna - how ashwatama was taken out of kurukshetra war how jeyadratha was defeated, karna's weaknesses exploited, dronas assasination, y arjuna chose krishna. 

Lakshmana shows real sibling affection - accomanying brother theoughhout and serving him first.

For inspiration - look at stories narrated excellently by bharathy bhaskar and thiru G gnanasambadam.

Back in the saddle

 After a long hiatus,  trying wellness methodically again .

Never give break to wellness it should be way of life. Running in winter is a pleasurable pain that i am addicted to.

Sleep is imp so trying to walk the talk on gadgets, must admit its tough - but  treating phone nothing beyond alarm clock.(is haaaard)

Finish eating by dusk and keep discipline in 13-14 hr fasting window. 

Read everyday even if 1-2 % progress.

Mental, social and emotional well-being should not be ignored too,  its a core part of wellness.  This is the place more conscious effort is needed.