PANCH INDRIYAS

Do we know the importance of the pancha indriyas? Lets learn……….. Panch means five and indriyas refer to senses. The panch indiyas are the powerhouse of our body. The mind and the indriyas are one. They are an extension of mind. The sea is fed by the rivers and cannot exist without the rivers. In the same way, the mind is fed by the indriyas and cannot exist without them. If you have controlled the indriyas then you have controlled your mind.

The panch indriyas that control our body are

• Akshi or Netra-Anatomical eyes
• Karna-Anatomical ears
• Nasa-Anatomical nose
• Jihwa-Anatomical tongue
• Twak-Anatomical skin

Each indriya has a task to perform to keep our body active.

Pancha Indriya Arthaas

• Shabda-or sound is the Indriyaartha of Shrotra indriya
• Sparsha-or touch (feel) is the Indriyartha of Sparshan
• Roopa-or sight(vision) is the Indriyaartha of Chakshu Indriya
• Rasa-or taste is the Indriyaartha of Rasa Indriya
• Gandha-or smell is the Indriyaartha of Ghraana Indriya

How do the panch indriyas affect our body?

The panch indriyas play a vital role in keeping our mind at pace. As mentioned earlier, the indriyas are otherwise called senses. It is close to impossible for a common man to live his everyday life without the panch indiyas.

Let’s learn how to keep your panch indriyas active.

NETRA

1. Eat Well

Good eye health starts with the food on your plate. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, lutein, zinc, and vitamins C and E might help ward off age- related vision problems like macular degeneration and cataracts. To get them, fill your plate with:

• Green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, and collards
• Salmon, tuna, and other oily fish
• Eggs, nuts, beans, and other nonmeat protein sources
• Oranges and other citrus fruits or juices
• Oysters and pork

2. Quit Smoking

It makes you more likely to get cataracts, damage to your optic nerve, and macular degeneration, among many other medical problems. If you've tried to kick the habit  before only to start again, keep at it. The more times you try to quit, the more likely you are to succeed.

3. Wear Sunglasses

The right pair of shades will help protect your eyes from the sun's ultraviolet (UV) rays. Too much UV exposure boosts your chances of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Choose a pair that blocks 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Wraparound lenses help protect your eyes from the side. Polarized lenses reduce glare while you drive.

4. Look Away From the Computer Screen

Staring at a computer or phone screen for too long can cause:

• Eyestrain
• Blurry Vision
• Trouble Focusing at a Distance
• Dry Eyes
• Headaches
• Neck, Back, and Shoulder Pain

5. Visit Your Eye Doctor Regularly

Everyone needs a regular eye exam, even young children. It helps protect your sight and lets you see your best.

Eye exams can also find diseases, like glaucoma, that have no symptoms. It's important to spot them early on, when they're easier to treat.

KARNA

1. Use earplugs around loud noises

Noise-induced hearing loss because of loud work or leisure environments is a serious deed. Earplugs are convenient and easy to obtain. Musicians earplugs are custom earplugs with filters that allow a person to hear conversations and music but still reduce harmful sound levels while maintaining the quality of the original sound as closely as possible.

2. Turn the volume down

If you like to enjoy music through headphones or earbuds, you can protect your ears by following the 60/60 rule. The suggestion is to listen with headphones at no more than 60% volume for no more than 60 minutes a day. Don't forget that any loud music, not just music played through headphones, presents a risk for noise-induced hearing loss. If you're hosting a social event, keep the music at a volume which won't force people to shout in order to hold a conversation

3. Give you ears time to recover

If you are exposed to loud noises for a prolonged period of time, like at a concert or a bar, your ears need time to recover. If you can, step outside for five minutes every so often in order to let them rest.

4. Stop using cotton swabs in your ears

It’s common for people to use cotton swabs to clean wax out of their ear canal, but this is definitely not advisable. A little bit of wax in your ears is not only normal, but it’s also important. The ears are self-cleaning organs, and wax stops dust and other harmful particles from entering the canal. Plus, inserting anything inside your ear canals risks damaging sensitive organs like your ear drum.

5. Keep your ears dry

Excess moisture can allow bacteria to enter and attack the ear canal. This can cause swimmer's ear or other types of ear infections, which can be dangerous for your hearing ability. Be sure you gently towel-dry your ears after bathing or swimming. If you can feel water in the ear, tilt your head to the side and tug lightly on the ear lobe to coax the water out.

NASA

1. Clean your nose regularly

Cotton buds and salt water are simple yet effective for cleaning and washing your nostrils. Often trimming your nose hair can cause dust particles to enter into the body easily.

2. Maintain good humidity level

Dry air may irritate the nostrils. Constantly picking your nose can lead to damage on the sensitive inner layes.

3. Avoid dusty rooms

Dust can trigger allergies and itchy sensation in the nose.

Good amount of moisture and hair is need to control any dust particles from entering the body through the canals.

4. Avoid cigarette smoke

According to the website www.healthguidance.org, the exposure to cigarette may lead to the accumulation of mucus in the respiratory channel.

5. Don’t let any foreign object get into your nostrils

This can scratch and bleeds the surface of the nostrils, which can lead to infection.

JIWHA

1. Brush your tongue everyday

Did you know that your tongue can also collect bacteria? In fact, if not kept clean, you can experience bad breath, loss of taste, and even changes in the color of your tongue! However, you can avoid these issues by cleaning your tongue at least twice a day.

2. A healthy diet goes a long way

Your tongue is a muscle. And just like with your other muscles, a healthy diet is critical to keeping your tongue strong. We recommend trying foods with known anti-microbial properties, such as chopped onions, garlic, ginger, and coconuts. This will help you to fight the harmful bacteria that resides on your tongue. You might also consider adding iron-rich foods into your diet. Try eating spinach, red meat, seafood, and poultry for an added boost to your tongue’s health.

3. Staying hydrated is key

Did you know that dehydration can cause problems for your tongue’s health? When you don’t drink enough water, your body halts the production of saliva. Saliva is your body’s natural way of removing harmful bacteria from the mouth that can cause tooth decay, halitosis (bad breath), and more. Therefore, to keep your tongue in good shape, try to drink around two liters of water per day.

4. Smoking is very harmful to the tongue

Smoking can be quite dangerous for your health—including the health of your tongue! Firstly, smokers are more likely to get oral cancer. Cancer of the tongue often manifests as a firm crater and can make it quite painful to speak. Secondly, smoking can make it more difficult for you to enjoy your favorite foods. Studies have shown that tobacco products can permanently change the shape of your taste buds—making them flatter— and make it more difficult for you to taste bitter foods and beverages like coffee.

5. Visiting your dentist every six months is highly recommended

Getting a regular dental check-up is critical to maintaining your oral health. According to the American Dental Association, you should visit your dentist at least once every six months. This will allow your dentist to check for any oral health issues—such as cancer of the tongue—and receive a thorough professional cleaning.