A watering can for the nose, a tongue scraper and other gadgets for health. The doctor named the most necessary

We understand the pros and cons of new fashionable devices.

Alternative medicine is still a controversial issue. But it is she who is most popular among the eastern peoples, where the number of centenarians prevails.

India, China, Thailand – the peoples of these countries have long been filled with topics of human health. Many of their ways of healing seem wild to Europeans, but in the modern world there are many cool borrowed Ayurvedic devices and gadgets that are not so scary.

Irina Yuzup

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Doctor of integrative, preventive and conventional medicine, nutritionist

As an integrative, preventive doctor, I am always in favor of new methods of helping patients. It's always an interesting experience, opportunities. We must competently combine everything that was already known (eastern ancient practices, for example) and new discoveries. Evidence–based medicine, coupled with alternative medicine, is an effective prevention and treatment of diseases. In a competent synthesis – the future of our health.

Watering can for the nose

Do not be alarmed – this is not the watering can that stands at my grandmother's dacha. In Indian medicine, it is believed that the state of health largely depends on our breathing. Therefore, washing the sinuses is an important hygienic procedure.

The watering can helps to properly and evenly distribute water or a solution for rinsing the nasal cavity. This habit prevents the development of respiratory diseases and protects against allergies.

Doctor's opinion: nasal lavage is even included in the protocols of Indian and Oriental medicine, Ayurvedic experts recommend rinsing the nose with herbal decoctions. One of the additional interesting ways to fight colds is to instill the nose with ghee, sesame or coconut oil.

In theory, for a healthy person without otorhinolaryngic diseases, the procedure according to Ayurvedic schemes is safe, provided that the pH of the solution medium is neutral (soda, iodine and lemon juice cannot be used).

For preventive purposes, it is also permissible, but there are many "buts". It is not necessary to carry out these procedures very often, because the pH of the nose and pharynx changes, the desired mucosal secret is washed off.

If the nose is stuffy, there are other symptoms, it is not recommended to wash it yourself without prescribing and prior consultation with a doctor.

Tongue Scraper

A scraper, of course, sounds no less frightening than a watering can, but this device is valuable, as is a toothbrush.

In addition to fresh breath, the hygienic device facilitates the contact of food with the taste buds on the tongue, so that the taste of your favorite dishes becomes brighter, and trace elements are absorbed better.

Doctor's opinion: ideally, a healthy person does not have an obvious dense plaque on the tongue. It is formed if the organism is populated, for example, by Candida fungus. In general, a scraper is a useful device that cleans the oral cavity more efficiently, but you need to deal with the problem from the inside.

Electric diffuser for essential oils

A new replacement for traditional incense. Now there is a huge selection of essential oils, each of which has certain properties. For example, lavender helps to fight insomnia, lemongrass tones, and mint soothes.

In addition to the pleasant aroma in the house, adherents of alternative medicine claim that aromatherapy strengthens the immune system and protects against viruses and infections.

Doctor's opinion: essential oils have been in use for a long time among residents of Asian countries. This is a unique tool that is used in medicine and cosmetology. Spraying them with a diffuser not only moisturizes the room and fills it with a pleasant aroma, but also has a preventive character (disinfection of air) and therapeutic (for example, in compatibility with inhalations for bronchopulmonary diseases).

But each oil has indications and contraindications. You need to familiarize yourself with each of them before using. For example, eucalyptus essential oil can irritate the skin, and citrus fruits often cause allergic reactions.

Smart Yoga Mat

Yoga lovers also never cease to amaze with new gadgets for the convenience of training. Spiritual practice is characterized by serious power loads, which cause difficulties for people who do not differ in the flexibility of a gymnast.

To do this, modern yogis have come up with a smart mat that monitors the progress of training, taking into account the personal data of the owner, such as age, height and weight. In addition, an application has been developed that comments on the technique of performing exercises through sensors.

Doctor's opinion: this is a great gadget that is suitable for those who practice yoga on their own. Injuries are a very common problem for beginners. Such a device can reduce their number and suggest how to perform exercises correctly for the best effect.

It is worth noting that yoga is recommended to everyone. Sets of exercises are distributed according to complexity from the simplest to the advanced. Even light elements support the flexibility of the body and the mobility of the joints, but you need to watch your body, feel the limits of possibilities and not "jump over your head".

Gouache

Almost every modern girl already has a gouache scraper at home. But the history of the facial massager has roots in ancient China. Several centuries ago, stone tools of warriors were used for wellness massage to relieve pain.

Now such a device is used more often to rejuvenate the facial area without injections and surgical interventions. Gouache is usually made of natural stone, but the material is not so important. The main secret is the correct massage technique.

Doctor's opinion: like all manual massagers, gouache is a good way to disperse the lymph. Using a scraper according to the correct schemes stimulates cell renewal by improving blood circulation. However, be careful, follow the lymph flow, do not massage against it. And also make sure that the fashionable device does not have chips and cracks, so as not to injure the skin.

Ayurvedic remedies are an indispensable prevention for improving health, and not a full-fledged treatment.