Ayurvedic Care During The Monsoon Season
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Health In Monsoon Season
The monsoon season in India mainly lasts from June to September. Differing temperature over the land and ocean is the main reason for the monsoon climate. Long hours of rain can be expected during this season.
Our body faces a sudden change from hot summer to cool monsoon. Our body is more susceptible to various diseases during the rainy season. Hence the immunity power of the body will decrease and an imbalance of Tridosha (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) may arise during this period.
Monsoon is the best season to follow Ayurvedic treatments to flush out toxins from your body and to make the balance of Tridoshas. Aggravated doshas are the main causes of various diseases according to Ayurveda. During these periods, our body will be more receptive to Ayurvedic treatments than any other period. Ayurvedic therapies aim to rejuvenate your body and bring a balance between your mind, body, and soul.
Ahar (Diet)recommendations During Monsoon
- Include more dairy products like milk, butter, cheese, buttermilk, etc in your daily diet.
- Prefer hot and easily digestible foods during summer.
- Prefer cooked foods rather than fast foods.
- Control the use of spicy and oily foods during the season.
- Sweet, sour, and salty foods are preferable during the rainy season.
- Seasonal fruits are recommended during the monsoon season.
- Avoid the use of meats and seafood during the rainy season as they may carry infections. .
- Avoid foods with high water content as they cause the body to swell due to water retention. .
- Avoid street foods to avoid bacterial infections.
- Include sprouts in your daily diet as they carry rich protein and improve your immunity system.
Vihar (Lifestyle) Tips To Follow During Monsoon
- Careful usage of air-conditioned rooms
Stop entering the air-conditioned room with wet clothes as such a condition causes cold symptoms. Dry yourself completely before entering into air-conditioned rooms. .
- Cooked foods
Have cooked and warm foods to protect you from water-borne illnesses. Also, prefer foods that are easily digestible, hot, and fresh.
- Get enough sleep
So that your immune system will improve and can fight the cold and flu.
- Boosts your immunity
Boosting your immunity is another way to escape from monsoon diseases. Increasing Vitamin C intake is the healthiest way to boost your immunity. Have foods that are rich in Vitamin C like lemon, orange, and amla.
- Avoid storing stagnant water
As stagnant water becomes a breeding space for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes spread various diseases during the monsoon season. So ensure that no open water storage exists in your home. .
- Personal hygiene
Maintaining personal hygiene is very important especially during the monsoon season so that bacteria and viruses won't get any chance to enter your body. Cleaning your nails properly, don't touching your face with unclean hands, taking a bath in hot water, etc helps to prevent various infections. .
- Wear dry and clean clothes
Untidy clothes become the home for microbes that lead to various diseases. Try to use ironed clothes that make your body warm.
- Regular exercise and yoga
Exercises can keep your body warm and improve your immunity. Yoga enables your body to fight various respiratory disorders, especially during monsoon.
- Boiled water
Drinking boiled water is always good for health especially during the monsoon season. Boiled water helps to prevent various water-borne diseases. .
- Wash your hands
Before consuming food, make sure that you wash your hands properly. Washing hands helps to prevent microbes from entering your mouth directly.
- Avoid contact with sick people
Monsoon is the season of various diseases. People get affected by diseases very easily. Always better to avoid direct contact and interactions with sick people, because diseases easily spread from one person to another during the season.
- Stay away from allergens
People have different types of allergic symptoms. So keep away from allergens especially during monsoon as you easily get sick during this season. .
- Use herbs
Most of the herbs are rich in antioxidants, anti-fungal, and antibacterial properties. Herbs like black pepper, ginger, garlic, lemon, etc can improve your immunity to fight bacterial and viral infections effectively. Include these herbs in your daily diet in different forms.
Natural ways to protect your body from various diseases during monsoon is possible by following a healthy diet and certain lifestyle tips.
Ayurvedic Care During Monsoon
According to Ayurveda, Panchakarma is the common detoxification method. Panchakarma includes five consecutive steps of treatments to remove toxins from our bodies. Panchakarma therapy consists of whole-body massages with herbal oils, dietary recommendations, and methods to expel toxins from the body. They are:-
- Virechana
Virechana therapy is a medical purgation therapy that is another remedy to remove toxins from the body by cleansing Pitta dosha. Virechana therapy aims to remove toxins accumulated in the liver and bladder. Purgative substances are administered in Virechana. Virechana therapy is done after three days of Vamana therapy. Virechana can cleanse the blood, small intestine, stomach, kidneys, liver, colon, etc. .
- Vamana
Vamana is one of the Panchakarma therapies in Ayurveda. Vamana therapy aims to detoxify the body through the upper channel. Kapha and Pitta doshas are accumulated in the amashaya (stomach) from all over the body. Digestion of food starts from amashaya and digestion wouldn't take properly if amashaya is filled with aggravation of Kapha dosha. Vamana normally induces in the morning between 6.00 am to 9.00 am. .
- Basti
The Basti can be administered either in the oil stage or in the decoction stage. Basti method can purify all over the body.
- Rakta moksha
Rakta Moksha is known as detoxification of the blood, also known as bloodletting. Toxins are generated in the blood due to various factors and all diseases due to vitiated blood can be eliminated through Raktha moksha. Rakta moksha treatment is very effective in treating various skin disorders like dermatitis and psoriasis. .
- Nasya
Blowing herbal powders or herbal oils into the nose is known as Nasya. Nasya therapy is very effective in clearing and purging the head area. Nasya therapy can improve the immune power of our body and can prevent various diseases like headaches, eye diseases, hair fall, and coryza. .
Panchakarma therapy is an effective natural way to cleanse out your body's toxins. Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Raktha moksha, and Nasya are the basic Panchakarma therapies with various health benefits. Monsoon is the best season to take Ayurvedic treatments as our body would be more receptive to medicines during the period.
Conclusion
All the information regarding Ayurvedic care during the monsoon was collected from rich Ayurvedic resources. Always get the advice of your Ayurvedic doctor before starting self-medication
