Long hours on laptops and phones, late-night messages and constant deadlines leave many people in Abu Dhabi tired but unable to sleep. Ayurveda links this “wired and tired” state to excess Vata and Pitta – too much movement and heat in the mind. The good news: small daily habits make a real difference, and a few clinic therapies can help you reset.
An Ayurvedic evening routine
- Eat a light dinner at least two to three hours before bed.
- Dim the lights and put screens away 45–60 minutes before sleep.
- Massage a little warm oil into the soles of your feet and scalp – a traditional calming practice.
- Drink warm milk with a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom if it suits you.
- Aim to be in bed by around 10:30 pm; Ayurveda considers the hours before midnight the most restful.
Care for tired eyes
- Follow the 20-20-20 habit: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
- Splash your closed eyes with cool (not cold) water during the day.
- Ask our doctors about Netra Dhara and Netra Tarpanam for screen-strained eyes.
Food and drinks
Reduce caffeine after midday, avoid energy drinks, and choose warm, regular meals. Skipping meals and eating late both unsettle Vata.
Clinic therapies
- Shirodhara – warm oil poured over the forehead, traditionally used for stress and sleep.
- Abhyanga – full body oil massage.
- Takra Dhara and Thalapothichil – cooling head therapies when heat and irritability are part of the picture.
When to seek medical help
If low mood, anxiety or insomnia last more than a couple of weeks or affect daily life, please see a doctor or mental health professional. If you are in crisis, call 998 for an ambulance in the UAE. Ayurveda can support your wellbeing alongside that care. See our Mental Health page.
Book in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi
Book a consultation to get a routine made for you. Visit Dhathri Gram Ayurvedic Medical Center at Muhammed Abdullah Juma Al Qubaisi Building, Plot No. C189, Shabiya 12, Mussafah, or call 02 558 6608.
This article is for general information and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor before starting any treatment.
