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Turn it off: time for sensory detox

Hindustan Times | ByShikha Sharma
Mar 08, 2014 08:24 PM IST

Sensory detox is essential for the rejuvenation of your sensory organs and your body. Switch off your phone, unplug your TV and turn off the music. Give your nerves a much-needed break, writes Shikha Sharma.

Switch off your phone, unplug your TV and turn off the music. Give your nerves a much-needed sensory detox



People living in big cities are constantly exposed to a number of stimuli like bright images on TVs and computer screens, traffic noise, loud music and junk .



This cacophony of external stimuli is geared to make us reactionary beings instead of thinking individuals.



Human beings have limited sensory capacity. An overdose is likely to trip the system. When our nervous system trips, here's what happens:



Restlessness

An urge to see more, and listen to loud music

Dr-Shikha-Sharma
Dr-Shikha-Sharma
CONSUME THESE DO THIS
http://www.hindustantimes.com/Images/popup/2014/3/Brunch_pg17_26.jpgMilk: It has a calming affect on the nerves especially warm milk with cardamom http://www.hindustantimes.com/Images/popup/2014/3/Brunch_pg17_29.jpgSwitch off your mobilephone and divert your calls to a landline number for a day. That way you can spend time without checking your messages, WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter.
Herbal teas: Chamomile, jasmine and rose teas are also very relaxing for your nerves. Take a walk, go to the spa and play a sport.
Fruit: They are a veritable storehouse of vitamins and minerals. Cook a meal.
Sing, dance or listen to music.

You can also go to an ashram in a secluded place.
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