Anti-ageing tips: 7 morning rituals to reverse ageing

From starting your day with healthy fats, eating protein-rich breakfast to practicing Anulom Vilom, here are some effective tips to reverse ageing.

Published on: Apr 01, 2024 6:00 AM IST

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Deep breathing exercises like Brahmari pranayam, Bhastrika pranayam, Anulom vilom pranayam, Kapalbhati pranayam strengthen your lungs. (Pixabay)

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Start your day with healthy fats: Healthy fats can bring a wealth of benefits for our body and mind. Not only they provide us energy throughout the day but can also help enhance memory and other cognitive skills. Beginning your day with healthy fats like avocados, oily fish, flaxseed, nuts, almonds, walnut etc can work wonders for your overall well-being. It also improves insulin sensitivity and lowers inflammation.  (Unsplash)

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Wake up to direct sunlight: Resist the temptation to keep the curtains down and laze around in the morning hours as sunlight during this time is full of Vitamin D. Getting sunlight is also linked to balancing cortisol and boosting production of melatonin, a hormone that helps in sleeping better.  (Pixabay)

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Anulom Vilom: An important pranayama technique recommended by ancient sages, it is one of the most effective anti-ageing exercises. It rejuvenates body cells and nourishes them with fresh oxygen. Besides, it also reduces oxygen flow in the body and reduces stress levels.  (Twitter/shailendrverma)

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Do tongue scraping: Use a copper scraper to do this daily ritual that can also help remove toxins and bacteria from the tongue and reduces bad breath. As per WebMD, scraping your tongue could help maintain the right balance of good bacteria in your mouth which could aid in repair and replace older damaged cells. 

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Drink copper vessel water: Have 300 ml of copper vessel water. It is full of antimicrobial properties which can improve digestion and reduce inflammation. Copper is known to improve digestion and preventing constipation and acidity. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.  (Unsplash)

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Apply sunscreen: Sunscreen protects the skin from harmful UV rays and prevents it from premature ageing. It also reduces skin inflammation and lowers risk of skin cancer. 

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Have protein-rich breakfast: Having a diet rich in protein can ensure repair and rejuvenation of cells. It can also keep you full for longer and curb unwanted cravings. Protein also regulates blood sugar level.  (Freepik)