ENRICH YOUR SUMMERS WITH AYURVEDA
How tiring are those hot and humid days?
How many times have we popped our heads into the refrigerator for some relief?
The right utilisation of Ayurveda in your life will help you overcome these troubles naturally!
Summer, like all the other seasons, has its unique personality.
While many of us love the glistering sun, the summers are the most exhausting time of the year for many. Summer's most prominent traits, such as heat, long hours of bright sun, sharp intensity, and transforming nature, are all in accordance with pitta dosha and is why summer is referred to as a pitta season.
A hot-tempered person who enjoys a cool climate may enjoy the winter, but as summer approaches, they will experience stronger mood fluctuations and blots of anger as the same entity is aggravated both in the environment and in their bodies.
The only way that can be adopted here is by calming that entity and soothing its aftermath.
Summer Health Care with Ayurveda
The month of mid-March to mid-May is understood as the Grishma Rithu. Here the Vata and the Pitta entities are in a phase of physiological surge resulting in natural fatigue, tiredness, lowered appetite, profuse sweating, and others.
The authentic texts in Ayurveda(1) have mentioned appropriate methods to tackle the heat by following simple measures mentioned in Ritucharya (Seasonal regimens). It incorporates the need for the right nutrition, lifestyle, and medication for Pitta optimization.
Acharyas recommend the consumption of light foods that are easy to digest and slightly sober on the spices. Cooling drinks like water infused with trumpet flowers or pure rainwater may be used for consumption. Spending time under direct sunlight is strictly prohibited and the use of umbrellas and other protective measures may be adopted to reduce the effect of heat on the skin.
Some Summer Diet Options:
- Amalaki juice: The Indian gooseberry is a wonderful option to combat the heat. Its juice may be taken chilled or as it is with Sugar to reduce the levels of elevated pitta entities.
- Lotus stem tea: Lotus stem commonly called lotus bulb, has natural properties to cool down the system from the inside out. Even authentic references acclaim its soothing property. Lotus stem can be infused on teas or other plain drinks of your choice.
- Fruit bowls: You may add the taste to your buds by incorporating simple fruit bowls or simple smoothies that help to rehydrate and are abundant in nutritional value. To start with, a combo of summer fruits such as Mango, Banana, and Watermelon is a great option.
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Hemp hearts are potent with several nutritive potentials. It is heavy with a sweet and nutty flavour and with the same benefiting metabolic end effect, it has an upper hand in alleviating the aggravated Vata and Pitta entities. This amazing property of hemp is therefore its calming effect on the nervous system.
Hemp To Make The Change
Although all hemp formulations may not be included, Ananta hemp hearts are a great option to begin a summer diet.
Ananta Hemp Hearts: These nutty seeds are a perfect combo of nutrition and fun.
Benefits- Helps to improve the digestive system
- A light meal that doesn't hamper digestion
- Packed with nutrients
- Perfect for a summer diet plan
- Helps to calm the summer heat from within
How to use it?
Sprinkle a few on your salads or smoothies or dishes of your choice. One can also add them to smoothies, shakes and desserts.
Taking a determined effort to coexist with nature's cycles and frequently modifying our diet and habits to suit the entrance of each new season might help us maintain a better sense of equilibrium throughout the year.
Use this as your opportunity to align with nature using the power of Ayurveda and hemp!
Reference: Ashtanga Hridaya sutrastana
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