8 Indian traditions which are actually good for your health

If you look back in India’s history, you will find it is full of traditions and customs. These traditions might look ordinary but have several health benefits attached to them. These traditions are still practiced and hold a similar relevance, as they did back in those days.

Here are a few Indian traditions which are actually good for your health:

With most parents getting their child’s ears pierced at a young age, ear piercing is being practiced in India since time immemorial. According to Ayurveda, the lobe of the ear has an important point right in the center. This point not only helps in maintaining a female’s reproductive health but also balances her menstrual cycle.

You might have noticed your grandparents storing and drinking water from copper utensils. This practice has ‘n’ number of health benefits associated with it. Drinking water from a copper vessel can boost your immune system, aid digestion, decrease wound healing time, strengthen joints and improves digestion as well.

Freshly mowed grass bed and dew drops on top, just thinking about it blows a feeling of freshness all over. Several researches have shown than walking barefoot on grass can help improve sleep, reduce pain, decrease muscle tension and lower stress levels. So just take off those shoes and take out some time to walk barefoot on grass.

Wearing jewelry on functions, weddings and even on a daily basis has been a part of Indian culture since long. While wearing silver jewelry helps boost blood circulation, aiding in cold and flu prevention and wound healing, gold jewelry too has its own set of benefits. Wearing gold regulates body temperature, reduces stress and attracts positive energy.

Eating with hands has not only been a part of our culture but is still being practiced by many across the country. Using hands for eating is healthy for your gut, as the good bacteria on your hands gets into your tummy and help to fight bad bacteria. Eating with hands also helps in forming a connection with food, which makes food seem tastier.

Be it ‘karvachauth’ or ‘mangalvar vrat’, fasting has been punctually followed by many Indians for years together. But do you know that fasting reaps several benefits for your body as well? The abstinence from food aids in weight loss, speeds up metabolism, improves brain function and also increases longevity.

The origin of Surya Namaskar, which is composed of 12 yoga poses for healthy well-being, can be found in India. Practising Surya Namaskar helps lose weight, improves digestion, get a glowing skin, improves sleep cycle and even brings blood sugar down.

Eating in silver plates has been a part of Indian tradition since long. You will find several mentions of people eating with silver spoons and plates in historical scriptures as well. Eating with silver cutlery is actually good for your body as silver has anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties, which helps to fortifying the food you eat.