Summer; the period of the scorching sun, incessant sweat, dehydration, skin blisters, and other skin issues is here. Being the school holidays, it is also the season of celebrations, festivals and outings. Deforestation combined with the greenhouse effect has been causing increased summer temperatures for some time. It has been impacting people’s outing plans and outdoor activities.
Rather than opting for artificial medications or chemicals to protect your body, it is better to choose herbal methods. Ayurveda offers effective tips for keeping your body hydrated, healthy and super cool in summers. Ayurveda states that the Pitta dosha will be in its elevated state during this season. Therefore, the methods suggested in ayurvedic scriptures are for balancing this dosha.
- Consumption of Food Items that Satiates Pitta Dosha
The water-rich vegetables and fruits must make the main part of your meals and snacks. Apples, cherries, pears, watermelon, cucumber, cabbage, asparagus, broccoli, cauliflower, leafy vegetables, and plums are useful for keeping the body cool and hydrated. Avoid hot, salty, and sour food items as much as possible.
- Apply Coconut Oil to Your Body
Coconut oil helps to cool down the body. Apply coconut oil all over your body, before taking a bath, and wait for some time. The body will absorb the oil, which will be effective in reducing the body heat.
- Don’t Miss Any Meal
You are paving the way for the accumulation of pitta dosha, by skipping a meal. Avoid remaining empty stomach. Consume food at regular intervals. Otherwise, it can cause acidity, digestive problems, headache, and increased temperature condition inside the body.
- Keep Your Body Hydrated
Drink more water. Don’t allow the body to crave water. Drinking water frequently will energize the organs, rejuvenate the cells, and keep you cool. You need not go for juices. Plain water, coconut water, lemon juice with mint, buttermilk and rose water are good for the body. At the same time, avoid hot drinks and alcohol, as well as a hot water bath.
- Yoga is Better than Heavy Exercises
Strenuous exercises and lifting weights at the gym may be withheld. Rather, you can opt for yoga and pranayama. Although yoga may not be effective for bodybuilders and powerlifters, this ancient physical activity is effective in maintaining your health.
Herbs Suggested By Ayurveda for Balancing Pitta Dosha
Ayurveda suggests some herbs and natural items that can be useful in balancing Pitta dosha. It will eventually help in better metabolic activities, effective detoxification and improved health conditions during the summer. The goodness of natural seeds, roots and leaves will be imbibed in the body without any side effect at all.
- Consumption of Coriander helps in cooling down the body, and improves digestion
- Application of sandal on the forehead will help in cooling down
- Green cardamom will aid in maintaining the digestive acid levels and prevents acidity
- Fennel Seeds will expel excessive doshas from the body, augments the digestive process and removes gas
- Neem leaf has always been known for its blood purification capabilities and antitoxic quality
- Turmeric has been proven effective for treating wounds and blisters. Moreover, consumption of turmeric will boost metabolic activities and remove doshas from the body. This helps in maintaining the doshas in equilibrium
- Mint is a known antioxidant. Mint leaves keep us energized, and cool. By stimulating the digestive system, it helps in better digestion as well.
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