Nisarg Ayurveda

Why does Ayurveda recommend brushing before food?

In Ayurveda, the morning begins with Dinacharya—a daily routine designed to cleanse and prepare the body for the day ahead.

Overnight, the body naturally eliminates toxins (Ama), which can accumulate in the mouth and on the tongue. Brushing and tongue cleaning before eating help remove these impurities, awaken the senses, stimulate digestion (Agni), and prepare the body to receive nourishment.

Modern dentistry often emphasizes brushing after meals to remove food particles and protect teeth from plaque buildup. While both perspectives support oral health, Ayurveda focuses on cleansing the body before nourishment begins.

A clean mouth is not only about fresh breath—it is the first step toward mindful eating, healthy digestion, and overall wellbeing.

Purushottam Ekadashi — A Sacred Day for Inner Cleansing & Conscious Living.

Purushottam” means the Supreme Divine Consciousness — a reminder to rise above imbalance, distractions, and unhealthy habits.

Observed with devotion, fasting, prayer, and mindfulness, Purushottam Ekadashi is considered a spiritually purifying day in the Vedic tradition. It is a beautiful opportunity to pause, reset the body, calm the mind, and reconnect with inner awareness.

In Ayurveda, gentle fasting on Ekadashi is believed to support Agni (digestive fire), encourage lightness in the body, and help reduce the accumulation of Ama (toxins). A mindful Ekadashi routine may include:

• Warm herbal water throughout the day
• Light sattvic meals or fruit-based fasting
• Meditation and pranayama
• Early dinner and digital detox
• Gratitude, silence, and conscious rest.

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In Ayurveda, true healing begins by calming the nervous system and grounding the body.
Padabhyanga — the ancient Ayurvedic foot massage — is a deeply restorative ritual that nourishes both body and mind.

Warm herbal oils gently massaged into the feet help stimulate vital marma points, improve circulation, support restful sleep, and release accumulated stress from the day. This soothing therapy is traditionally recommended to restore balance, especially in aggravated Vata conditions linked to anxiety, fatigue, dryness, and mental restlessness.

“Where the feet are cared for, the entire body feels supported.”

At Nisarg Ayurveda, Padabhyanga is offered as more than relaxation — it is a mindful healing experience rooted in authentic Ayurvedic wisdom and holistic wellbeing.

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When you have your grandpa always guiding you through all obstacles coming your way in your Ayurveda practice as well as when you are having issues in your own health.

When you always have your grandpa guiding you through all the obstacles coming your way in your Ayurveda practice and your own health.

Always blessed to have him, the real driving force behind my Ayurveda studies.

How many of you have seen your mums using castor oil to preserve grains like wheat, rice and other legumes.

In old times People use to buy grains in bulk to last for the whole year and they used to apply castor oil to coat grains so that it stays unaffected from weather changes as well as from the bugs.

How to Preserve Grains with Castor Oil - Use the Right Ratio: Apply only 1 to 2 teaspoons of castor oil perg of grain.

Mix Thoroughly: Spread the grains out on a clean vessel and coat the oil evenly into the kernels using your hands or a large spoon.

Seal Airtight: Transfer the oiled grains to airtight glass, food-grade plastic, or metal containers.

Store in a Dark, Dry Spot: Place the containers in a cool, dry area of your pantry, away from direct sunlight.

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Meet our Practitioner Dr. Dharita Patel

Dharita Patel is a professional Ayurvedic Practitioner in Perth with 11 years of experience.

Dharita Patel holds an Ayurveda Doctor qualification from India after completing Bachelor’s degree in Ayurvedic medicine and surgery (BAMS) from Vikram University, Ujjain. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Shalyatantra (MS - Ayurvedic surgery) from Parul University, Vadodara.

She has also gained a Panchakarma (Detoxification Therapy) certificate from the oldest Ayurveda University, Jamnagar. In addition, she has pursued a Yoga Instructor Course (YIC) from Hyderabad.

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