5 Old Remedies for a New You

New me, new energy!

So why not a new healthy lifestyle that goes beyond exercise and less screen time, and also brings back old remedies that help balance all three doshas in simple, everyday ways?

Sounds amazing, right? But in reality, following a healthy routine often feels overwhelming. Long steps, too many rules, and practices that do not fit into busy lives make consistency hard.

This is where old remedies help. They are simple, familiar, and easy to follow. Having a small list of go-to daily remedies can save you time, effort, and stress.

That is why this blog shares 5 simple old remedies that support balance, feel comforting, and fit naturally into modern life, without making your day complicated.

Recipe 1: Morning Warm Water with Turmeric and Ginger

This old remedy is best for digestion, immunity, and slow energy release. 

Instead of coffee or tea, you can start your day with warm water with a pinch of something yellow and a slice of ginger.

This drink gently wakes up the digestive system without shocking it.

Ingredients

Here's what you require to make this:

• 1 cup warm water

• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

• ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger

• A few drops of lemon juice (optional)
  

How to Make

• Firstly, warm the water and don't boil.

• After that, add turmeric and ginger.

• Then, stir well and sip slowly.
  

How It Helps

• It supports digestive fire

• It reduces morning heaviness

• It boosts immunity

• It improves blood circulation
  

Best Time

It's better to drink it on an empty stomach, right after waking up.

Recipe 2: Cumin, Coriander, and Fennel Tea

This simple seed tea is best for bloating, gut balance, and calm digestion. It may not look fancy, but when you have it, it feels like a pause button for the stomach.

So, whenever food feels heavy or digestion feels slow, this simple seed tea brings relief.

Ingredients

Here's what you need to make this tea:

• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

• ½ teaspoon coriander seeds

• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds

• 2 cups water

How to Make

• Firstly, you need to lightly crush the seeds.

• After that, boil them in water for 5–7 minutes.

• Strain and sip warm.

How It Helps

• It reduces gas and bloating

• It improves nutrient absorption

• It supports regular digestion

• It calms the nervous system
  

Best Time

You can have this tea:

• Mid-morning

• After lunch

• Anytime digestion feels off
  

This tea works gently and consistently.

Recipe 3: Golden Milk at Night

Looking for something that improves your sleep and supports your nervous system? Here comes Golden milk. Yes, you read right. Golden milk is one of the oldest remedies that helps you stay healthy.

Some loved it. Some resisted it. But no one can deny its benefits. It signals the body to slow down.

Ingredients

These are the following ingredients that you require:

• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder

• A pinch of black pepper

• ½ teaspoon ghee (optional)
  

How to Make

• Firstly, warm the milk on low heat, don't boil it.

• Then, add turmeric and black pepper.

• Stir well and drink warm.

How it Helps

• It supports deep sleep

• It reduces inflammation

• It relaxes muscles

• It supports recovery after long days
  

Best Time

You can drink it 30 minutes before bedtime. This drink works best when screens go off early.

Recipe 4: Simple Khichari for Reset Days

There are some days when your body asks for rest, not variety. For those days, khichri is the best option. It gives nutrition without strain, offering gut rest, nourishment, and balance.

Ingredients

• ½ cup rice

• ½ cup yellow mung dal

• 1 teaspoon ghee

• Cumin seeds

• Turmeric

• Salt to taste
  

How to Make

• Firstly, wash rice and dal well.

• Then, cook them with water until soft and soupy.

• Add ghee, cumin, turmeric, and salt.
  

If this process seems lengthy and time-consuming, try tridosha balancing khichari.

How It Helps

• It resets digestion.

• It provides easy nourishment.

• It reduces digestive load.

• It supports gut healing.
  

Best Time

• Lunch on heavy days

• During seasonal transitions

• After overeating
  

Khichari feels like a warm blanket for the stomach, so keep it in your go-to list.

Recipe 5: Fresh Digestive Chutney

This chutney sits quietly on the plate, but it does important work. A small spoon can change how the entire meal feels.

It brings balance to everyday meals without changing your food habits. It helps meals feel lighter, more comfortable, and easier on the stomach.

Ingredients

• Fresh coriander leaves

• Fresh mint leaves

• Small piece of ginger

• 2 clove Garlic

• Chillies

• Lemon juice

• Salt
  

How to Make

• Firstly, wash the coriander and mint leaves. Then, grind everything into a coarse paste.

• Store fresh and use daily. You can add it to your salad and make it delicious.
  

How It Helps

• It improves appetite

• It enhances digestion

• It reduces heaviness after meals

• It supports gut enzymes
  

Best Time

You can have it with lunch or dinner. This recipe fits into busy kitchens without effort.

How to Use These Recipes in Daily Life to Bring Balance

Well, you do not need to do all five every day. Start small, for example:

1. Begin your morning with warm water with turmeric and ginger, and make it a habit.  

2. You can have digestive tea when needed.

3. Keep golden milk on stressful days.

4. Make Khichari once or twice a week, when you don't want to cook.

5. You can have chutney with any meal.
   

Remember, consistency matters more than perfection.

Conclusion: Small Old Remedies, Real Everyday Balance

A healthy lifestyle does not need a full reset or strict rules. It grows through small choices that feel easy to repeat. Old remedies work because they fit into real life. They support the body gently, without pressure or extremes.

These five simple remedies show that balance does not come from doing more. It comes from doing small things with consistency.

As the New Year begins, focus less on perfection and more on comfort, rhythm, and care. When daily habits feel supportive instead of stressful, they last longer. That is how real balance builds, one simple remedy, one calm day at a time.