The fall season brings with it dry weather and colder nights. According to Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, dryness, cold and extreme temperature differences between day and night can be tough on the nervous system. Some of the symptoms we may see are:
- Fragile emotions and tendency to depression, frustration and sadness.
- Increased stress
- Headaches, constipation
- Sinus congestion and allergies
- Dry skin and hair
A few excellent home remedies to incorporate into your daily routines during the fall are:
- Oiling the body with sesame oil before bathing or showering. The oil penetrates the body through the skin and pores and soothes the nervous system.
You can add essential oils to the sesame oil. Lavender, grapefruit and ylang-ylang are all soothing and relaxing. - Oil the nose with sesame oil or ghee (clarified butter). Put some sesame oil in a dropper bottle with a drop of lavender oil.
Oiling the nose provides a barrier against any viruses or bacteria, as well as soothing irritated mucus membranes. It is excellent for keeping the sinuses healthy and clear. - A great PMS remedy is oiling the scalp the day before the cycle is due. Soothing for the nervous system, restless mind and ungrounded emotions.
All you need is a bottle of good quality sesame oil (untoasted) and some lavender oil to get started.