If we talk about benefits of living a mountain life today, then diseases are becoming more common among the people, in such a situation, it is not easy for the common people and the poor to live life because in today’s hectic life, people have forgotten how to live life, which is affecting their food habits a lot. Let us know in detail on this topic that how fortunate it is to live life in the mountains and what are the benefits of living life in the mountains.

1. Importance of Pure Water

In the mountains, the source of water always comes from natural springs, drains and rivers, which is a blessing for the hill people. While in the cities even today people are spending lakhs of rupees to drink pure water, there are natural sources for the people living in the mountains, from which they get plenty of water for their food and farming.
Water is not only a part of the culture of the mountains but is also worshipped as a deity. Elderly people say in the mountains that where there is a natural source, there the gods reside. Due to which even today the hill people worship that place. Due to which there is leakage of water even today. And it is also true that where people did not worship the source of water, the water there has either reduced or has become extinct.

Friends, in today’s time you people know that the whole world is struggling with the problem of water. But in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand, people have saved water even today with their civilization and culture.

2. Eat Local Fruits and Food

Friends, the mountains of Uttarakhand are such a blessing of nature which is very beneficial in living life, you all know that there are many trees and plants naturally present on the mountains which are very beneficial for humans. By the way, earlier also I have told about plants like Linguda, Mushroom. We are telling you about some such plants which are very beneficial for humans. We hope that when you go to visit the mountains of Uttarakhand, you will definitely try to eat these trees and plants and their fruits.

• Mandua (Ragi): It contains calcium and iron in abundance and helps in strengthening bones.
• Jhangora: A type of millet, which is light and easy to digest.
• Kafal and Hisalu: Both these fruits are small in size and are rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
• Gahat dal: Helps in cleaning the kidneys and improving digestion.
• Timla (Fig): This fruit is a panacea for patients of indigestion.
• Taidu (Air Aloo): This vegetable contains vitamin B6, which fights skin related diseases. Consuming it cures cough.
  Pahadi food not only provides nutrition, but it is also easily available and cheap.

3. Mountain Weather

Cold Weather: In winters, it is very cold in the mountainous regions, due to which not everyone can bear the cold of the mountains. To bear the cold here, one has to live here continuously and adapt to it, which is difficult.

Where clothes are prepared with modern technology, the hill people prepare wool from the hair of their reared sheep in this season, from which warm clothes are prepared. Which is also a source of income, along with this, warm clothes are available cheaply and easily.

Summer Season: Friends, all of you know that it is not easy to bear the heat in summer in urban areas. In cities, people use modern technology but also invite many diseases. In the same hilly areas, there is natural shade of trees, air and pure oxygen which makes life healthy for a long time. Here, mud houses remain cool in summers and warm in winters, due to which the use of modern technology is negligible.

4. Importance of Yoga and Meditation

The mountain environment is ideal for yoga and meditation. The pure air and calm environment here provide relaxation to the body and mind.

• Doing yoga in the morning sun provides Vitamin D.
• Pranayama and meditation help in reducing mental stress due to the singing of birds and the calm environment here.
• Climbing mountains is also a type of exercise, which strengthens the heart and muscles.

5. Ayurvedic Herbs

The herbs found in the mountains and the forests here are very effective for natural treatment. Many types of herbs are already easily found here, which are useful for humans. We are telling you about some herbs in this article, we hope that if you go to the mountains of Uttarakhand, you will know about these herbs in detail.

• Giloy: This is a wild vine which grows on its own on the mountains. It is easily found in hilly areas. Some people have started growing it in their courtyard as a medicine. It has many benefits.
  • It increases the body’s immunity.
  • Giloi contains antioxidants in abundance which cleanses the blood and also helps in eliminating bacteria from the body.
  • Giloi is beneficial for people who have problems like indigestion.
• Ashwagandha: Reduces fatigue and stress.
  • Mostly it is taken to increase sexual power and to remove fatigue.
  • It reduces blood sugar.
  • It helps in increasing the sperm count of men.
• Timru: It is known as Neem in the mountains of Uttarakhand. It grows easily on the sides of the fields in the hilly areas. It has the following benefits.
  • It strengthens the teeth.
  • It is worshipped for religious purposes.
  • It keeps away diseases like blood pressure and sugar.

These herbs can be consumed in the form of tea, decoction or powder.

Conclusion

The mountains of Uttarakhand have always been blessed with the fact that by using natural and traditional knowledge, one can live a peaceful and healthy life in the mountains. You can live a happy life by enjoying the local food, yoga meditation, natural environment here and also many diseases can be avoided by living in the mud houses here.