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Daily regimen for the preservation of health (dinacharya) (view source)
Revision as of 09:38, 18 February 2021
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===Oil application and massaging (abhyanga)===
===Oil application and massaging (abhyanga)===
Daily application of oil on body and massaging is recommended for promoting the skin health. It energizes the body, promotes youthful appearance, and good physique. It is good for nourishment of body and improves quality of sleep. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/8]
Daily application of oil on body and massaging is recommended for promoting the skin health. It energizes the body, promotes youthful appearance, and good physique. It is good for nourishment of body and improves quality of sleep. [A. Hr. Sutra Sthana 2/8]
Two more types of massages are included in the daily regimen as per the body constitution, predominant dosha and endurance of the individual.
Two more types of massages are included in the daily regimen as per the body constitution, predominant dosha and endurance of the individual.
In a study conducted in infants, the daily massaging with sesame oil showed significant results in growth parameters, blood flow and sleep pattern in comparison with other herbal and mineral oils.
In a study conducted in infants, the daily massaging with sesame oil showed significant results in growth parameters, blood flow and sleep pattern in comparison with other herbal and mineral oils.
=== Gentle massage (samvahana) ===
=== Gentle massage (samvahana) ===