Not All Hunger is Physical: Understanding Mental Cravings Through Ayurveda

Not All Hunger is Physical: Understanding Mental Cravings Through Ayurveda

In today’s fast-paced world, we often mistake mental cravings for physical hunger. You open the fridge after a stressful meeting, grab a packet of chips while scrolling through social media, or crave something sweet when you're feeling low. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself — Am I really hungry, or is my mind hungry?

Bharatiya Vedic Gyaan aur Ayurveda kehte hain ki bhookh sirf sharirik nahi hoti — mann bhi bhookha hota hai. Aur jab tak aap mann ki iss bhookh ko nahi samjhoge, tab tak yeh aapko galat cheezein khilati rahegi. Let’s break it down:

The Difference Between Physical and Mental Hunger

According to ancient Indian wisdom:

Sharirik bhookh — Tab hoti hai jab aapka body genuinely energy maangta hai. Yeh dheere se badhti hai, aur healthy khane se shaant ho jaati hai.

Mansik bhookh — Yeh achanak aati hai, specific hoti hai (jaise meetha, spicy snacks), aur mostly stress, bore hone ya emotional imbalance se trigger hoti hai.

Vedic philosophy yeh kehti hai ki har bhookh ek dosha se judi hoti hai:

Vata imbalance: Overthinking, anxiety → Craving for crunchy, dry foods

Pitta imbalance: Anger, frustration → Craving for spicy, fried foods

Kapha imbalance: Sadness, dullness → Craving for sweet, creamy foods

Toh jab bhi aapko strong craving feel ho, khud se poochho: Yeh mera mann bhookha hai ya shareer?

Why Modern Diets Fail: Ignoring the Mind's Hunger

Aaj kal ke crash diets aur calorie counting sirf physical hunger pe focus karte hain, lekin mind ko ignore karte hain. Jab aapka mann satisfy nahi hota, toh aap cheat days le kar unhealthy khana khate ho, aur guilty feel karte ho.

Ayurveda kehta hai — jab tak mann aur shareer dono balance mein nahi honge, tab tak health achieve karna impossible hai.

Isiliye Bharatiya Vedic gyaan hamesha Sattvic bhojan par zor deta hai, jo mann ko shaant karta hai aur sharirik bhookh ko naturally control karta hai.

How to Control Mental Cravings — The Vedic Way

1. Sattvic Aahar Apnaayein

Sattvic diet fresh, pranik, aur plant-based hoti hai jo mann ko shaant karti hai aur cravings ko control karti hai.

Include:

Seasonal fruits and vegetables

Nuts and seeds (like soaked almonds, pumpkin seeds)

Herbal drinks (like tulsi tea, ginger water)

Avoid:

Stale, refrigerated, and microwaved foods

Overly spicy, processed, and sugary foods

2. Mindful Eating

Khaate waqt TV, phone, ya laptop se door raho. Ayurveda kehta hai ki agar mann disturbed hoga toh digestion kabhi strong nahi hoga.

Tip: Har bite ko ache se chabhao aur taste pe dhyan do. Yeh technique mental cravings ko kam karti hai.

3. Pranayama aur Meditation

Mental hunger mostly emotional imbalance se judi hoti hai. Anulom Vilom aur Bhramari pranayama se Vata, Pitta, aur Kapha dosha balance hote hain, jo unnecessary cravings ko reduce karta hai.

Yoga Sadhna Kender Regd Malerkotla mein hum meditation aur pranayama sessions organize karte hain jahan aapko apne mann ki bhookh ko samajhne aur control karne ke practical tareeke sikhaye jaate hain.

4. Herbal Remedies

Ancient Indian texts ke mutaabik, kuch herbs mann ki cravings ko control karne mein madad karti hain:

Ashwagandha: Stress kam karta hai

Triphala: Digestion sudhaarta hai, toxins remove karta hai

Tulsi: Anxiety aur negative emotions ko balance karta hai

Naturopathic doctor Dr. Rajinder Kaushal (NDDY) se personalized herbal diet aur detox plans le sakte hain at Yoga Sadhna Kender Regd Malerkotla.

Reprogram Your Hunger with Ancient Wisdom

Jab tak aap mann aur shareer dono ki bhookh ko nahi samjhoge, tab tak aapka relationship with food toxic bana rahega. Bharatiya Vedic Gyaan yeh sikhata hai ki:

> "Jo mann ki bhookh hai, usse sattvic aahar, dhyan aur pranayama se shaant kiya ja sakta hai."

Agar aap apni mental cravings ko overcome karke holistic health aur disease reversal ke safar par nikalna chahte hain, toh Yoga Sadhna Kender Regd Malerkotla aapke saath hai.

Yahan aapko milega:

✔ Personalized Ayurvedic Diet Plans — General health aur disease reversal ke liye

✔ Yoga aur Meditation Sessions — Stress aur emotional eating ko control karne ke liye

✔ Herbal Remedies — Cravings aur dosha imbalance ko balance karne ke liye

✔ Pranayama Workshops — Mann ko shaant karne ke practical tips

✔ Acupressure Therapy — Digestive aur emotional balance ke liye

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