How To Beat The Summer With The Help Of Ayurveda

Summer! Summer! Summer!!! Heat, sun, tiredness… and there are more terms that will come to our mind when we hear the word “summer”. Especially, in India, summer is a period with above average temperatures. So now let us check how we can cope up with the summer with the help of Ayurveda.

In summer, the sun rays get more powerful day by day and can be destructive.  According to the Ayurveda, the Kapha will decrease and the Vata will increase consequently. So the person will have to change his entire regimen according to the change in climate.

First let us see the changes to be made in the diet:-

• Do not use the foods that are salty, pungent and sour. Include the foods that are sweet in taste.
• Take foods that are easy to digest, moist, cold and that have more water content.
• The person should drink more water
• Drinks made with cold water and sugar can be used in this season.
• Avoid alcohol intake during summer as it may cause delusion, emaciation, debility and burning sensation.  If necessary it should be taken in very small quantity or should be diluted with water.
• Rice preparations can be taken.
• Meat soup that is not very thick can be taken.
• Buttermilk mixed with pepper powder and sugar can help in relieving the heat.
• Juices that are made from multiple fruits like grapes, dates etc. can be used.
• Cold water that is stored in mud pot is best to overcome the heat.
• Cold buffalo milk mixed with sugar is best in this season     

Other regimens to be changed in the summer:-

• The person should avoid the exposure to sunlight.
• During day time, the person can spend time under trees or a place without direct sun rays.
• Reduce the sexual activities.
• Wear soft and thin dresses. Choose the colors that are light.
• Engage in activities that make mind happy.

So, summer? No need to worry at all. Live the summer with Ayurveda, stay happy and healthy.