Foods that absorb negative energy and the right way to use them

Good and bad times are a part of life, but have you ever found yourself stuck in a situation? Despite all your efforts, things don’t fall in place and you go through too many obstacles and hardships! According to astrologers and healing experts, all these things often happen due to the presence of negative energy around you and it is believed that there are some foods that can help in warding off negative energy. These easy tips and age-old remedies can help in removing negative energy from your life and it is believed that these tips can make way for prosperity and positive energy, if you follow them the right way!

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A common saying fits in this case perfectly- “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” You would be amazed to know that lemon can keep negative energy at bay. This is the reason why you will come across a lemon and chilies hanging around the entrance in every Indian house. It is believed that keeping 3 lemons in a glass bottle filled with water can remove all sorts of negative energy from your work space and attract positive energy. So, next time you go through a tough time at work, try this!

Salt is believed to absorb negative energy and there are several ways of using salt to keep negative energies at bay. Some astrologers believe that adding salt to house cleaning water can help in absorbing the negative effect of evil energy. It is also believed that keeping a bowl of salt in the east corner of the house brings in positivity, focus and prosperity for the family. If you have kids at home, you can place a bowl of salt in their study room to improve their concentration.

Alpana or Rangoli are traditional ways of beautifying the house or the place of worship. It is believed that drawing alpana or rangoli attracts positive energy and brings prosperity for the family. Adding turmeric to your rangoli also helps in removing the ill effect of evil eye. Rice flour alpana is usually drawn on special occasions in Bengal and it is believed that the Goddess enters the house by walking on this beautiful path.

Not only in India, but also in Istanbul, cinnamon is believed to be a powerful way to ward off negative energies so much so that they often hang cinnamon with evil eye stones. It is believed that placing cinnamon sticks in the place where you keep your money can help in removing any financial negativity from your life. Healing experts believe that this common spice can also help in improving health conditions like insomnia, if you can place a few cinnamon sticks under your pillow. This helps in removing bad dreams or nightmares and can help in bringing positivity and prosperity.

Indian traditions often are woven in such a way that every small thing is a way towards prosperity. You must have come across people applying Haldi Kumkum tikka in some cultures. It is believed that a pinch of turmeric can bring good luck and ward off negative energy from your marital life.

Another Indian spice that is often used to ward off negative energy is bay leaf. Even according to healing experts from western countries it is believed that bay leaf can help in bringing prosperity and positivity for the family. Burning a few bay leaves in a pot can remove negative energy and the smoke of bay leaves bring a wave of peace in the house.

A traditional Indian remedy, it is believed that randomly scattering mustard seeds around the house can ward off any kind of negativity from the house. It is also said that this traditional trick helps in protecting the family from major problems.