And that makes sense because nothingisnormal.

Are you feeling lethargic and want to incorporate foods and herbs that are fiery and energizing?

Or do you feel overly anxious and overwhelmed and could benefit from more cooling and calming foods?

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Your answers, she says, will help you pinpoint how exactly you are feeling unbalanced.

There are also certain herbs that promote calmness, such asreishi mushroomsandashwagandha, she says.

Herbs that can help naturally boost energy include astragalus andginseng.

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In Ayurveda, we talk about ojas, which isthe Sanskrit term that rules immunity, he says.

If ojas is strong, then people feel relaxed and happy.

But if its weak, people feel fearful.

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In light of the COVID-19 virus he recommends avoiding gluten and dairy, which can increase congestion and mucus.

In Ayurveda, its recommended to stop eating when youre two-thirds full.

Asun salutationis a yoga movement that can help anyone feel more balanced, Dr. Mitchell says.

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It stimulates different pathways, which are calledmarma pointsin Ayurveda.

Stress can disrupt blood flow, and hanging upside down can help improve blood circulation.

Shizu Okusa, Ayurveda expert

One of Okusas favorite grounding moves is to hang upside down.

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Stress can disrupt blood flow, and hanging upside downcan help improve blood circulation, she says.

Furthermore, breath is a highly useful tool in Ayurveda for achieving a sense of balance.

This is something that can workin just a few minutes, she says.

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