U for Udvartana : Detoxification

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Written By Akanksha Pandey

When life is in autopilot, we may find ourselves indulging in excess - of social media, of food, of connectivity and work.

And many times unknowingly this indulgence overloads our system. This week we look at detoxification and understand Udvartana - the Ayurvedic process of herbal powder massage in upward strokes - that improves blood circulation and boosts detoxification.

Allow not excess in your actions, and limits on your mind.

When is a detox useful?

In Ayurveda, you maybe suffering from a wrist inflammation, however the course of medication you will be prescribed will more often than not be a mixture of diet, detox rituals, and symptom relief medication. Why?

It gives your body a fresh start. Think of it like a complete body reset, that allows healing to kick start. Which is why people with digestion issues are prescribed massages and those who complain of headaches, given diet recommendations. It may not add up to an untrained eye, but it will deliver results.

DIY Recipe for Udvartana :

  • Neem Powder

  • White Sandalwood Powder

  • Tripahala Powder

  • Turmeric

  • Besan/ Gram Flour

Mix all in equal portions and gently, very gently rub in circular motion.

Rinse off with room temperature water.

Akanksha Pandey