India, Aug. 4 -- Do your mornings begin in survival mode - dragging yourself out of bed, reaching straight for a cup of coffee to shake off the grogginess, and rushing out the door? While that caffeine fix may feel like the quickest route to feeling awake, it could actually be working against your body's natural rhythm. Your body is, in fact, designed to wake itself up, and relying on stimulants first thing in the morning may only add unnecessary stress.

Dr Alok Chopra, founder-director and consultant cardiologist at Aashlok Hospital with over 40 years of experience, has shared his science-backed morning routine for waking up the body the right way and setting the tone for an energised, productive day.

In a conversation with Eisha Chopr...