Follow a seasonal routine

In Ayurvedic literature the year is divided into six ritus (seasons) – varsha (monsoon), sharada (autumn), hemanta (winter), shishira (late winter), girshma (summer) and vasanta (spring). The effects of these ritus on the three doshas and the suggested lifestyle for each is as indicated below :


 

Monsoon :


 

Diet

Conduct

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifDigestive power weakens and bodily vata is aggravated.


http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifIt is advisable therefore to be moderate in your diet.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifCome rains, tuck into astringent, bitter and pungent food along with wheat & rice.
                  
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http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifNever forget to boil & cool your water. And if possible, add a little honey.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifGo for oil massages and regular baths.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifDo not indulge in daytime sleeping.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifAvoid moving in the sun, and excessive physical exercise

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifDo not indulgence in excessive sex.                           

              
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Autumn :

Diet

Conduct

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifYummy dishes with astringent, bitter or sweet tastes are for you to enjoy.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifHave lots of rice, barley, wheat, along with curd, cabbage, cheese, milk.
              
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http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifAvoid meat, yoghurt.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifThis is the right time to go through purgation & blood letting treatment. )

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifAvoid excessive sunbathing

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifDo not expose yourself to easterly winds.

 

 

 

Winter :

Diet

Conduct

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifDig into piping hot, oily, sour & salty food along with rice. Also plenty of cow's milk & cane juice.
               
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http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifDrink warm water and it will improve your life span.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifAvoid light food to pacify vata .

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifDon't expose yourself to cold.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifGo for an invigorating oil massage followed by tepid water bath.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifCover your body with sufficient warm wraps

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifIndulge in intense sexual pleasure.

 

Spring :

 

Diet

Conduct

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifKapha that has already accumulated is liquidified by the heat and disturbs your digestive system.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifAvoid heavy, oily, sour & sweet food & drinks that may aggravate kapha.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifTake in barley, wheat, rice, scrup, & bitter vegetables.
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http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifGo for vigorous exercises, and oil massages.


http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifCut down your smoking habit.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifAvoid day-time naps.

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Summer :

Diet

Conduct

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifTake in plenty of fluids. Avoid dehydration.


http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifAvoid food with pungent, acid & salt tastes.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifTuck into sweet, cold & oily foods. Meat of birds & animals are good for you.
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http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifAvoid excessive physical exercises & excessive sex.


http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifAvoid sunlight and harmful UV rays.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifEnjoy the cool breeze of your garden & fragrance of flowers.

http://www.allayurveda.com/images/bullet.gifTry to take a short nap.

 

 

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