Aqi, 26
How did you first experience wind and what is your understanding of it?
I was a colic-y baby, and my grandmother’s understanding of this was that there was too much wind(angin) in my tummy. As a toddler, she would feed me Omam water, which she says helps with the wind in my body and digestion. She would also include a whole lot of ginger in my food, particularly in dhal and any kind of dish that had beans. She would wrap my legs in the blanket and have me bathe earlier in day, never after sunset.
Who told you about wind?
Nani (grandma) & my mother
Do you believe in it? (Why or why not?)
I do, its a language used to describe an imbalance in my body
What are some ailments you have that may be caused by wind?
Gastric, rheumatism
What are the daily rituals you practice on your own for health and wellness?
I still add a whole lot of ginger when I cook channa, dhal and green bean soup. I wear socks and avoid bathing at night
When did you start practising these rituals in your routine?
1994
How did you learn of these rituals?
From watching, from helping out my nani, from her constant reminders
Do you think health and wellness is something that you should spend a lot on for it to be effective?
Maybe
Why so?
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