Cancer is one such epidemic. Due to which the lives of people can also be killed, but the cancer disease can be detected on time. So it can be treated as well. No one is untouched by cancer disease today. Whether it is the general public or celebrities, people of every class have fallen prey to this disease. There are many types of cancer of the cancer. The body becomes very weak due to this deadly disease. And the most important thing in all this is that you take care of your diet properly. So that it can help in avoiding this disease. Let’s know about such foods that can help you in saving from this disease. 

Cancer is spreading its foot in terrible form today. Every year, millions of people die from various types of cancer worldwide. The main reason for getting cancer is genetic, but nowadays it is like lifestyle of people, the kind of people who eat food, do not exercise, pollution, obesity etc. causes increase the risk of getting cancer to a large extent. The easiest way to avoid such diseases is the Healthy Diet. 

1. You can also avoid diseases like cancer by changing your diet. Include some foods in your diet that contain anti-cancer foods. If you include them in your diet regularly, then the chances of getting cancer can be reduced to a great extent
2. Ginger: Ginger is considered beneficial for cancer because ginger has some special properties that fight cancer cells. Ginger juice can also help in the problem of chemotherapy or radiotherapy. If you drink a spoonful of juice or chew a piece, use more in the vegetable, then you can avoid many types of cancer. Apart from this, you can also reduce your cholesterol level by eating it. Blood clots do not form in the body due to its consumption. It is also an anti-fungal, which protects you from many other physical infections.
3. Vegetables: Green vegetables are considered beneficial for health. And they help protect against many diseases. Green vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli that kill cancer cells. And prevent tumors from growing. They can work to reduce the risk of cancer. 
4. Turmeric: Turmeric is said to be very beneficial for health. Turmeric is most commonly known as a naturally strong medicine for cancer. Turmeric works to increase the effect of cancer chemotherapy. Turmeric can be made more beneficial by mixing it with oil and black pepper. 
5. As a result, the risk of cancer can be reduced by the consumption of fruits. Consuming fruits rich in vitamin C and fiber is considered good for health. They are also considered beneficial for liver.
6. Tomatoes: Lycopene is found in tomatoes. And it is considered to be full of antioxidant properties. Those who can help you to fight against the risk of cancer. Include some foods in your diet that have anti-cancer properties. If you include them in your diet regularly, then the chances of getting cancer can be reduced to a great extent. Thousands of people lose their lives each year from endometrial cancer. Lycopene and other ingredients present in tomatoes help in preventing endometrial, lung, prostate and stomach cancer.
7. Garlic: It is said that eating two to three buds of garlic on an empty stomach in the morning protects against many diseases. Also, it does not allow cancer cells to grow quickly. Cancer cells soon start repairing. Garlic has antioxidant properties that fight against other bacteria, including H. pylori. H. pylori bacteria cause ulcers and colon cancer.
8. Broccoli: In addition to broccoli every day, consume cauliflower, cabbage. They have cancer fighting properties. Broccoli contains a significant amount of sulforaphane, which is a powerful compound. It increases the protective enzymes present in the body. Due to its intake, the cancer causing chemicals are released from the body. Sulforaphane has the power to eliminate breast, liver, lung, prostate, skin, stomach and bladder cancer.
9. Walnut: Research has revealed that women who consume walnuts regularly, breast cancer problem is reduced to a great extent. It slows down the growth of cancer cells, as well as prevents prostate cancer.

Cancer is considered one of the deadly diseases in the world. Many medicines have been made to fight cancer, but so far people have not been able to get rid of this dangerous disease. Cancer can happen to people of any age, but people who are age-old fall prey to it. It can prey on any part of the body. Many people are not aware that cancer can be prevented from coming nearby adopting a healthy diet. Green leafy vegetables and fruits have so much strength that they make the body strong enough to prevent fatal diseases like cancer. 

Tea Green tea and organic tea contain antioxidants and cancer fighting elements. Drinking this does not cause bladder cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer. Carcinogen is released from the body by eating it.

 Citrus fruit juice: Drinking fresh orange or lemon juice removes the risk of cancer. It contains fiber, vitamins and minerals which reduce the risk of cancer. The red and blue colored anthocyanin is a compound that reduces the aging process, prevents the formation of heart disease and does not cause cancer. Many red colored fruits such as strawberries and cherries etc. have a lot of anthocyanins.

 Mushroom makes this immune system strong and has the power to fight cancer.

Lack of nutrition in cancer

Cancer affects the diet of the patient in many ways. Generally, the appetite of cancer patients disappears. This is the most common problem. As a result, the amount of food and essential nutrients like carbohydrate, protein, fat and mineral salts etc. are decreased.

Many cancer patients lose their diet because the disease affects various parts of their digestive system, such as the esophagus, stomach, small or large intestine, liver, cheek bladder, or pancreas.

What to eat during cancer

Such patients should take nutritious food so that nutritional requirements are met. A diet rich in carbohydrates is a good remedy. Cereals, fruits and vegetables like potatoes are good sources of carbohydrates. Sweet foods are also sources of carbohydrates. However, they should be consumed in limited quantities and people suffering from diabetes should avoid them.

Protein

Protein is very important to get energy for muscle development and work. Apart from this, protein is also necessary for various bodily functions such as wound healing, fighting with disease and clotting of blood. Eggs, meat, lentils, peas, beans, soy and nuts are good sources of protein.

Vitamins and Minerals

Lack of vitamins and minerals is a common problem in such patients, as demand for both these elements is high and supply is low. Therefore, for proper nutrition with proper diet, additional doses of vitamins and minerals are necessary.

Liquid substance

Cancer patients are required to consume adequate amounts of fluids. Do not eat fried, roasted, spicy or solid foods. Eating more in small amounts makes digestion easier and the stomach does not feel heavy.

Chemotherapy patients

Chemotherapy is a common treatment for cancer patients, lasting four to six months. During this, it is important to take care of many important things related to diet.

Appetite decreases until the first day of chemotherapy and one to two days after that. Nausea and vomiting sometimes occur. Medications to prevent vomiting are given. During this period, the diet should be consumed in such quantities as liquid and soft foods that get energy immediately and after this, the patient should take a normal solid diet or half-solid diet. Wash fruits and vegetables should be eaten properly. Milk should always be boiled and drunk.

Radiotherapy patients

There is a risk of sensitivity and ulceration (abscess) in those who undergo radiotherapy of the face and neck. Due to which there is difficulty in swallowing. Therefore, such people are advised to take liquid and light diet. They should be avoided fried, spicy and hot foods. If there is a lot of pain then regular pain relieving medication can be taken. This does not make the pain uncontrollable.

Surgery patients

After surgery, the patient needs more calories, protein, vitamins and minerals so that the wounds can heal quickly. Diet is started by mouth as soon as possible after surgery.

Taila Varga

Oils  generally  have properties similar to their source (example – seed). Sesame oil is the best among all oils.

Sesame oil has following properties :

• Tvak doshanut  – Cleanses and detoxifies skin
• Chakshushya  –  Good for overall eye health and vision
• Sukshma – Pierces into deep tissues or minute channels(srotas)
• Ushna  – Hot in potency, balances Kapha
• Useful in both obese and emaciated people.
• Useful in relieving constipation and worm infestation.
• When Sesame oil is processed with other herbs, it is very beneficial in various disorders.

BENEFITS AND PROPERTIES OF ERAND OIL

• Castor oil is bitter, sweet and pungent in taste.
• Sara – It promotes natural movement of body fluids (laxative)
• Guru – Hard to digest
• Amapachana – Removes toxins, Digests the indigested food(Ama)
• Angamarda – Relieves limb pain or general body aches.
• Bhedaniya – Purgative in nature, destroys feaces.
• Cakshushya – Benefits the eyes.
• Rechana –  Cathartics, forcibly expels feces out of the body as semi-Shodhana: Cleanses excess doshas from the body.
• Snehopaga –  Moistening, cures dryness.
• Vataghna – Reduces aggravated vata

BENEFITS

• Vardhma – Enlargement of the scrotum (hernia)
• Gulma  – Abdominal tumors
• Anila kaphahara – Diseases caused by aggravated Vata and Kapha
• Udara – Ascites
• Vishama jwara – Intermittent fevers
• Pain and swellings in the waist, abdomen, genitals and back 
• It is capable of penetrating deep and clearing clogged pores
•  Hot in potency and it has a bad smell.
• Oil of red variety of castor seeds is more penetrating than the normal one, hot in potency and sticky and it also has a bad smell.

Notes :- Castor oil is used for medicinal purpose to produce purgation, to give relief from pains and to reduce the swellings. It is very efficient Vatahara remedy (Reduces the aggravated Vata) and is very useful in so many other diseases as well.

SARSHAPA TAILA

Sarsapa Taila – Mustard oil is 

• Pungent
• Hot in potency
• Penetrating deep
• Mitigates (reduces) Kapha, semen and Anila (Vata dosha)
• Easy to digest 
• Causes bleeding diseases, skin diseases, rashes on the skin, ulcers, haemorrhoids  and worms (bacterial infections etc)

FEW OTHER PROPERTIES OF SARSHAPA OIL

• Used as a mucolytic agent.
• It is effective in breaking up mucous deposits and helps sinus drainage in cases of chronic sinusitis. 
• Due to its antimicrobial properties, mustard oil helps in treating and preventing other respiratory problems like bronchitis, asthma and tuberculosis.
• Mustard oil due to its pungent taste and hot potency is known to pacify the aggravated Kapha and it is used as an excellent Ayurvedic remedy for treating such respiratory problems.
• Chest massage with mustard oil followed by steam inhalation can loosen up the mucous deposits by removing phlegm from lungs and respiratory tract and therefore helps in achieving trouble-free breathing.

AKSHATAILA  (OIL OF VIBHITAKA)

Aksa Taila – oil obtained from seeds of Vibhitaka has following properties

• Sweet in taste
• Cold in potency 
• Good for the hair growth
• Difficult to digest
• Mitigates Pitta and Vata.

NIMBA TAILAM (NEEM OIL)

Neem oil has following properties

• It’s  not very hot (slightly hot) in potency
• Bitter
• Anti microbial
•  Useful in skin diseases
• Mitigates Kapha dosha

UMA KUSUMBHA TAILAM (LINSEED OILS AND SAFFLOWER OIL)

Taila of Uma (linseed) and Kusumbha are :

• Hot in potency 
• Can produce diseases of the skin 
• Aggravate Kapha and Pitta doshas

VASA-MAJJA-MEDAS (MUSCLE FAT, BONE MARROW and FAT)

Vasa (muscle-fat) and Majja (bone-marrow) and fat have following properties : 

• They reduces aggravated vata
• All of them increases strength of the body, Pitta dosha and Kapha dosha
• They possess properties similar to the meat of animals from which they are obtained.

In the Indian culture, every devotee who believes in Hindu religion worships his Ishta in one form or another and tries to fulfill his wishes by chanting the Ishta Mantra. But some rules of chanting mantras of Gods and Goddesses have also been mentioned in the scriptures, how to chant the mantra while chanting the mantra, in which tone the chanting of mantras should be done so that the benefit of chanting the mantra is very important. . At the time of chanting the mantra, the scriptures have divided the mantra chanting into three classes on the basis of the movement of lips, breathing and emission of voice.

1- Recitation

Just as the hymns of God – Kirtan and Aarti are performed in a high tone, chanting of mantras in high tones has been considered prohibited. The scriptures say that while chanting the mantra, the swara bhahar should not come out. When chanting mantras are chanted in such a loud tone that the sound is falling in the ears of the chanting seeker, it is called recitation.

2- Upanshu Chanting

In this method of chanting the mantra, the sound of the mantra does not come out of the mouth, but the tongue and lips of the seeker should be moving while chanting, on seeing another person in Upanshu chanting, the seeker seems to be moving the lips, but any word He cannot hear it.

3- Mantra Chanting

According to the scripture, in this method of chanting the mantra, the lips and tongue of the chanter do not move, only the mind of the seeker chants the mantra, at this stage the chanter cannot be told that he is chanting any mantra.

In all these chants in the Shastras, Manas chanting is said to be the best chanting and Upanshu chanting is said to be the middle chanting and the first step of recitation of Manas chanting. Mantra chanting and mental worship are those mental processes performed in solitude devoid of obsolescence and performance, in which it is very important to have emotion and devotion to the deity.

If you chant the Ved Mantras regularly to get a healthy life, then you will see a lot of benefits. There is beauty in the mantras of Veda, which very few people know. Those who will chant the Gayatri Mantra will get health benefits. These magical mantras of the Vedas should not be associated with religion and spirituality, but they create psychological and physical effects on the body, their chanting creates a kind of vibration, which creates inner consciousness Wake up, relieve pain, improve breathing, relieve stress and get rid of many diseases.

 Increases Immunity 

Chanting a particular types of mantras puts stress or pressure on the tongue, palate , lips, and other joints of the body. The vibration emanating from the mantra stimulates a gland known as hypothalamus. This gland help to regulates the hormones that strengthen the immunity and keeps the mind happy. The happier you are, the stronger your immunity will be. 

The mind remains calm: 

By regular chanting of mantra, a kind of hormone is produced, which keeps the mind calm and gives the body rest. With this, it becomes easier to concentrate. The chakras of the body are also balanced and its chanting helps to stimulate the chakras of the body, which are the centers of energy of the body. Different energy centers help different parts of the body to function smoothly. Many times the chakras go here and there, due to which we have to bring the mind to its place. By doing this, you get rid of diseases of the body. Increased concentration and ability to learn Mantra provides better concentration and learning power. Because when you chant the mantra, the vibration emanating from it activates the chakras present on the face and head, which increases the mind. 

Chanting a healthy heart mantra calms the mind, slows down the breathing process, which makes the beating uniform and the heart becomes healthy. 

Stress is relieved by its chanting, stress and diseases related to it are eradicated. Also, whatever damage was done to the body by stress, it also goes away. 

Depression does not occur, the vibrations caused by the chanting of Vedic mantras, a hormone is released from the body which reacts positively by protecting the mind from depression. 

Glows on face: Vibration of Jap improves blood circulation on the face and gets rid of toxins. Along with this, the breathing process also changes due to chanting, which fills a lot of oxygen in the skin. This makes the face young and shiny. 

Asthma control is that by taking long breaths, hold it in and then release … Doing so makes the lungs strong and helps to control asthma.

PROPERTIES OF SUGARCANE JUICE

Sara – Laxative

Snigdha – Unctuous

Guru – Heavy to digestion

Swadupaka rasa – sweet in taste and after taste(metabolic property)

Brihmana – Nutritive, Increases weight

Kaphakrut – Increases Kapha

Mutrakrut – Increases urine output

Vrushya – Aphrodisiac

Sheeta –  Coolant or cool in potency

Asrapittaghna – Useful in bleeding disorders

WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE DRINKING IKSHU RASA?

The tip of shoots of sugarcane has salty taste. If the roots, shoots and worm infested parts of the cane is crushed together and that juice is consumed it leads to 

• Burning sensation
• Indigestion 
• Constipation

VARIETIES OF SUGARCANE

Poundraka 

This variety of sugarcane is best in its coolant effect, thinness and is more sweetness, Vamsika variety comes next to it in all these properties

Next are the Sataparvaka, Kantara, Naipala etc. All these varieties are

• Slightly Alkaline 
• Astringent in taste
• Hot in potency 
• Cause slight burning sensation in body

PHANITA (HALF COOKED MOLASSES/UNREFINED TREACLE)

Phanita (half cooked molasses) is 

• Heavy (Difficult to to digest)
• Abhishyandi (increases the secretions in the tissues pores/channels(srotas) and blocks them) 
• Causes mild aggravation of of Tridoshas 
• Cleanses the urine (by increasing its quantity or urine output)

GUDA (JAGGERY/MOLASSES/TREACLE)

Guda (jiggery/molasses) if washed well (made white and purified) is :

• Natishleshma kara  – Does not increase Kapha to very large extent
• Srushtamutrashakrut – Increases volume and output of urine and faeces

If it is not prepared or washed properly it can cause

• Intestinal worms
•  Increases chances of Kapha disorder in marrow, blood, fat tissue and muscles.

QUALITIES OF OLD AND NEW JAGGERY

• Old jaggery is good for heart, and should be incorporated in our daily diet
• Freshly prepared jaggery increases Kapha and is capable of causing indigestion.

MATSYANDIKADI  (BROWN SUGAR ETC.) 

Matsyandika (brown sugar), Khanda (sugar candy) and Sita (white crystalline sugar) in their succeeding order are better in qualitie.

Matsyandikadi are :

• Aphrodisiac
•  Good for the emaciated people
• Useful for the wounded person
• Useful in bleeding diseases 
• Useful in Aggravation of Vata

YASA SHARKARA

Yasa Sarkara is the sugar prepared from Yavasaka plant and is similar in properties to sugar but 

• It’s bittersweet
• Astringent in taste. 

All types of sugars are useful in

• Burning sensation,
•  Thirst
• Vomiting
•  Fainting 
• Bleeding diseases. 

Among the products of sugarcane juice, sugar is the best in qualities and Phanita (half cooked molasses) is the least useful.

MADHU (HONEY)

PROPERTIES

• Vatala – Increases Vata
• Ruksha –  Dry in nature
• Kashaya, Madhura  – Astringent and sweet in taste
• Chakshushya – Good for the eyes (vision)
• Chedi – Breaks up hard masses or clears up clogged or blocked channels(srotas)
• Shelshmahara –  Balances Kapha
• Trut –  Relieves thirst

HONEY IS USEFUL IN

• Visha – Toxicity
• Meha – Useful in diabetes and urinary tract diseases
• Kushta –Useful in Skin diseases
• Hidhma – Relieves Hiccups
• Asrapitta useful in bleeding disorders
• Krumi – Good worm infestations as honey is anti microbial
• Chardi – Relieves Vomiting
• Vrana shodhana – Cleanses the wounds
• Vrana sandhana, ropana – Helps in quick wound healing
• Shwasa –  Useful in Dyspnoea and other chronic respiratory diseases
• Kasa – Relieves cough and cold
• Atisara – Useful in diarrhoea

Crystallized honey – Madhu Sarkara has similar properties as that of honey.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE USING HONEY

Honey acts like poison 

• If used after heating it
• If used by those who are suffering from great heat, 
• If used during hot season, in hot countries or with hot foods.

But HEATED or WARM honey does not cause any harm 

• When used warm for producing vomiting 
• For administration of Niruha (decoction enema) because it comes out of the body before it undergoes the process of digestion.

Who likes Stretch Marks on the body?

Probably not to anyone…. I also do not like it at all. But due to these stretch marks, stomach is starting to look strange. After delivery, there were stretch marks on stomach, which look so bad that one not able to wear a sari And thinking about the stretch marks, one keep getting upset.

Stretch marks are often considered to be the markings on the stomach and thighs of women during pregnancy, but stretch marks caused by stretch and tightness in the skin due to obesity are also marks. Stretch marks can happen to anyone. Whenever someone is fat, a sudden change in the body and a stretch in the skin causes many scars on the skin, which are called stretch marks.

These Ayurvedic tips will remove Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are usually on the armpits, abdomen, breast, Thai, and hips, because this part of the body fat is the most. There are many treatments such as surgery to avoid stretch marks from them. No matter how safe these techniques are, there is always the possibility of some dangers. Their being very expensive is also a big problem. They may need to be completed in several sessions, so that the cost of the entire treatment can reach millions of rupees as well. But you can also avoid this problem by adopting some Ayurvedic remedies.

Regular exercise

Exercise regularly to protect your skin from marks caused by stretch marks. By doing this, the skin will help to spread without any problem, as well as your weight will also be under control. So do exercises daily to avoid the stretch marks.

Aloe vera skin softener

“Stretch marks can be cured with aloe vera. Aloe vera has natural healing properties and is also a very good skin softener. Both these things make Aloe Vera a good home Remedy to remove Stretch marks. Apply aloe vera gel on your stretch marks before taking a bath. ”

Apple vinegar

Apple vinegar is used in many homes. This doubles the taste of food. Apple vinegar has many properties that are very beneficial for the test as well as the health! Try apple cider vinegar. There will be a difference in a few days. To remove the scar, dissolve apple vinegar in water and apply it on the scar for 20 minutes. Wipe with lukewarm water.

Stretch marks soak coconut oil

Since stretch marks are like a stain for your skin, but don’t worry, because coconut oil helps in healing them quickly. Several studies on the properties of coconut oil have shown that it heals skin wounds in a very short time. Applying Virgin Coconut Oil on Stretch Marks daily can reduce the redness of Stretch Marks.

Egg white

It can be quite useful to use the egg white on the stretch marks. The white part of the egg contains amino acids and protein.” Take two white pieces of egg then apply it on the stretch marks as a thick layer and when it dries completely then immediately apply olive oil after washing it with water. It cleanses your skin and removes stretch marks. ”Using it 2 to 3 times a day results in quicker and better results. The use of egg albumin on stretch marks brings new life to the skin.

Sugar

You will be surprised how you can remove stretch marks from sugar, but natural white sugar can be the best way to remove these marks. Sugar removes the old layer of skin only when new layer comes in which is soft.

Add a few drops of almond oil and lemon juice to a spoonful of sugar and apply it on the marks. Every day, before bathing, give a light massage for 10 minutes.

Potatoes

Potatoes contain vitamins and minerals that help the skin cells to grow. Cut the potato into thick pieces and rub it lightly on the marks and leave it for a while.

Keep in mind that the juice coming out of the potato must be applied to the marks you are trying to remove. Then when it dries, wash it with lukewarm water. By doing this every day, you will see the difference on your skin.

Olive oil

Olive oil contains many ingredients and antioxidants that help in improving the skin and also removes stretch marks. Heat olive oil and apply it on the marks, which will improve blood flow. Apply oil and leave it for one hour so that the vitamins A, D and E present in it soak the skin.

To maintain moisture in your skin at night, add vinegar and water in olive oil and apply it on the marks before bedtime. This will keep your skin soft.

Water

You may not have thought that water can be so effective for removing stretch marks. By keeping the right amount of water in the body, many skin related diseases are cured. This keeps your skin’s pores clean from time to time and this keeps your skin resilient.

To do this, drink at least 10 glasses of water a day. This will keep your skin soft and flexible. It is better to stay away from coffee, tea and soda because these things reduce the amount of water in the body.

By adopting these measures, you can get rid of the stretch marks.

GAGANAMBU (RAIN WATER)

The rain water which has come in contact with Sunlight, Moon light and wind has these properties :

Jeevaneeya – Improves quality of life, is Enlivening.

Tarpana – satiating 

Hrudya – It is Good for heart.

Cand soothing to the mind and Digestive system

Buddhi prabodhanam – Increases intellect

 Tanu – Thin 

Avyaktarasa – imperceptible taste

 Sheeta – Cold in potency

 Laghu – Light to digest

Amrutopamam – Compared to Amrut or nectar 

If rain water is good or bad it depends on the season and place where it rains.

These properties described here are of rain water collected in a clean vessel directly, a little while after the rainfall. Also, it should be consumed within  few hours of collection as it loses its properties if kept for longer hours. 

But, nowadays, with this increasing industrialization and pollution, rain water has lost its qualities. So, it may not be good to consume.

TEST FOR RAIN WATER QUALITY

Rain water which makes the boiled rice kept in a clean silver utensil neither too moist nor changes its colour, is to be considered good for drinking.

SAMUDRA JALA (SEA WATER)

Seawater should be used for drinking only during Ashvayuja month. (During September,October or autumn season).

Reason for this is, during Ashvayuja month there will be the appearance of Agastya nakshatra (the star Canopus) which removes the poisonous properties of water, therefore, even water from other sources can be drank during this month.

 Rain water which is collected in clean vessel and which has not changed its color, taste and odour, is suitable for drinking always.

 In the absence of this water, the water from other sources of earth, which resembles rainwater in all  qualities, which is collected from clean place with black or white soil, and which is exposed to sunlight and breeze.

RIVER WATER BENEFITS

Water of the rivers 

• Which flow into the western ocean (Arabian sea)
•  Which has  sweet taste and pure water (uncontaminated) is good for health, where as the water of rivers flowing into eastern ocean is not ideal for consumption.
• The water of rivers arising from Himalaya and Malaya mountains, and which get well churned up by dashing or hitting against rocks  are good for health, whereas if the same water gets stagnated or  gets contaminated gives rise to worms (intestinal infections), filariasis, diseases of the heart, head, and throat.
• Water of rivers of the Prachya/gauda(central Bengal and parts of Orissa), Avanti /malwa round about the modern city of Ujjain ), (Aparanta/konkana(comprises of Goa north kanara districts of Karnataka),causes hemorrhoids.
•  Water of rivers arising from Mahendra mountains northern part of the eastern gaths) causes enlargement of the abdomen and filariasis
• Rivers arising from Sahya and Vindhya mountains(mountain ranges of central India) causes leprosy (and other skin disease) anaemia and diseases of the head
• Rivers which arise from Pariyatra (western part of the Vindhya mountains)mitigate the (aggravated) dosas, bestow strength and sexual vigour, the water of the sea causes vitiation of all the three dosas.

The water of kupa (deep well), tadaga (artificial pond) etc should be considered similar in qualities and properties of the desert, marshy lands and mountains

During varsa ritu (rainy season) rain water is best and river water is least suitable for consumption.

CONTAMINATED WATER QUALITIES

Water which is 

• Dirty, mixed with mud, weed, algae and leaves, 
• Which is not exposed to sunlight and wind
•  Which is a mixture of old and fresh water 
• Which is thick, frothy not easily digestible, containing worms, hot (by nature)
• Causes tingling of teeth by being very cold
•  Rain water which is un-seasonal 
• Seasonal but that of the first rain (before the appearance of Agastya Nakshatra, is contaminated with the webs, saliva, urine, faeces of spider etc., and various other poisonous substances, should not be used for drinking

VARJAYA JALAPANA/AVOIDING WATER DRINKING

• Water which is dirty, mixed with mud, algae, weeds and leaves, which is not exposed to sunlight and wind.
• Which is a mixture of old and fresh, which is thick, not easily digestible, frothy, containing worms.
• Hot (by nature)
•  Causes tingling sensation in teeth by being very cold
•  Un seasonal rain water
• Seasonal but that of the first rain (before the appearance of Agastya Nakshatra, contaminated with the webs, saliva, urine, faeces of spider etc., and various other poisonous substances, should not be used for drinking.

EFFECTS OF WATER INTAKE WITH MEALS

• Drinking water in between meals – healthy habit
• Drinking water after meals – causes obesity (or good for weight gain) 
• Drinking water before meals – causes emaciation (Good for weight loss) 

PROPERTIES SHEETAL JALA (COLD WATER)

• Madatyaya – Alcoholic intoxication
• Glani –  Exhaustion
• Murcha  – Fainting
• Chardi  – Vomiting
• Shrama  – Debility (fatigue) 
• Bhrama – Dizziness or giddiness
• Trushna – Thirst
• Ushna – Heat (of the sun) or burning sensation, 
• Pittasra – bleeding conditions caused by aggravated pitta
• Pitta dominant conditions 
• Visha – Useful in   Poisoning

BENEFITS OF DRINKING HOT WATER

• Deepana – stimulates hunger, enhances digestive fire
• Pachana – helps with digestion, cures indigestion
• Kanthya – good for the throat
• Laghu – easily to digest
• Basti shodhana – cleanses the urinary bladder
• Relieves Hidhma – relives hiccup
• Adhmana – flatulence
• Anila – In aggravation of Vata 
• Shleshma – In aggravation of Kapha
•  It is ideal on the days of Panchakarma therapy
•  Navajvara – fever of recent origin
•  Kasa – cold, cough
• Ama – accumulation of undigested materials
• Peenasa – rhinitis (running nose)
• Shwasa – dyspnoea 
• Parshvaruja – pain in the flanks.

Water which is boiled and then cooled is

• Anabhishyandi – Does not increases stickiness or moisture in the body 
•  Laghu  – light to digest 
• Useful in Pitta conditions. 

Water which is kept overnight, is not ideal for consumption. It aggravates all three doshas.

NARIKELODAKA (COCONUT WATER)

Tender coconut water is 

• Snigdha – unctuous
•  oily Swadu – sweet
•  Vrushya – aphrodisiac
• Hima – coolant 
• Laghu – easy to digest 
• Relieves Trushna – thirst
• Pittanila hara – balances Pitta and Vata.
•  Deepana – enhances digestion
• Bastishodhana – cleanses urinary bladder