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Excessive indulgence and immersion in visual media (television, mobiles, computers, video games, etc.), Long working hours, and lesser rest put a strain on the eyes, resulting in a reduction of eyelid blink rate, reducing lacrimation which in turn leads to Dry and tired eyes. A. Regular application of Anjan  ( An Ayurvedic eye care ritual that involves the application of medicated collyrium) to inner margin of lower eye lids prevents eye disease and enhances eye wellness. It reduces eye strain, and imparts a feeling of lightness and freshness. Time: before going to sleep at night and SOS. Example products: Khojati  Tupanjan ( URL ) , Jeevdaya Netraprabha ( URL ), Patanjali Drishti Eye Drops ( URL ) and Patanjali Eyegrit Eye Drops ( URL ). B. Regular cleansing of eyes ( Netra prakshalana) Regular eye wash (opening and closing eye lids in a small broad mouthed cup) with medicated water prepared by soaking coarse pieces of dry Triphala. It only cleans the conjunctiva b...

Coconut sugar and Palm jaggery have a low glycemic content (35 and 42, respectively) [1] compared to sugarcane jaggery. Since both are a rich and better source of macro and micronutrients and antioxidants than cane sugar, they should be incorporated into our daily lives.  Excerpts from research articles: 1. While sucrose content is highest in sugarcane jaggery (84.40%), palm jaggery has the highest amount of reducing sugar (12.41%) and protein (2.80%) [4].  2. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C compared to Cane sugar [5]. 3. Coconut sap has a pH of 5.52, which is less acidic than palm sap and sugarcane juice [1]. 4. Coconut sap has a higher concentration of fructose and glucose and a lower concentration of sucrose than sugar palm and sugarcane juices [1]. 5. Coconut sap contains more vitamins (C, B1, B3, B4, and B10) than sugar palm and sugarcane juices [1]. References: 1. Asghar MT, Yusof YA, Mokhtar MN, Ya’acob ME, Mohd Ghazali H, Chang LS et al. Coconut ...