Ayurveda, the word being the combination of Ayur and Veda means as a whole, the knowledge of life or the science of life that not only cures illnesses but prevents the occurrence of the diseases in those who are healthy.

To keep oneself fit and healthy at all ages ayurveda has proposed numerous suggestions that if followed with dedication maintains health and skin. Some of the ayurvedic rules are as follows:

• • According to ayurveda the natural urges should not be suppressed.
  
• • The bathing water must be clean and processed with medicinal and aromatic drugs.
  
• • Massage the body regularly with oil processed with varnya dravyas.
  
• • Hair massage daily is a must to do to keep hair healthy and shiny. Natural products like bhringaraj oil, coconut oil, castor oil or any other processed with henna, amla, aloe vera, brahmi, neem and jatamansi should be used instead of chemical cosmetics. Massage also relieves insomnia and induces good sleep.
  
• • The remedy of nasya (were medicines and oils are instilled through the nose) must be administered to cure diseases that effect head, nose and throat and increase the complexion of skin also.
  
• • Regular exercise, walking and jogging is good to keep the physical and mental state of body in good shape.
  
• • Proper care should be taken of the eyes by applying anjana (eye slaves) that helps prevent diseases, increase vision and relaxes eyes.
  
• • After daily bath one must wear clean clothes and preferably light color clothes that give relaxing feel and absorb less heat.