Immunity in Rainy season or Varsha rutu or Monsoon with Ayurveda

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The Monsoon or Varsha rutu (Rainy Season) is first season of Visarga kala as mentioned in Ayurveda.  According to Ayurveda, Vata and Pitta dosha are responsible for seasonal diseases in Rainy season. Vata dosha becomes aggravated during the rainy (Monsoon) season which causes weakened digestion, gases etc. health problems. Pitta dosha starts to accumulate during the rainy season due to disturbed acidic condition of the atmosphere and weakened digestion. So the basic remedy for the prevention of diseases in rainy season is to avoid vata and pitta vitiating diet and life style.

The Water available in the reservoirs during rainy season is comparatively heavy to digest. And during Rainy season, everyone experiences loss of appetite and weakened digestion. So follow some rules as below –

Aahar / Diet – Do’s and Don’ts –

  • During rainy days, sour, salty and oily diets are preferred.
  • Drink boiled and cooled water.
  • Don’t drink excess of fluids (water etc.) to prevent further slowing down of metabolism.
  • Take Honey with food / water / milk in rainy season (but don’t heat honey or don’t take it or mix with hot food items)
  • Consume light and fresh food prepared from barley, rice and wheat etc
  • Include cow ghee, Til tel in daily diet.
  • Consume small piece of ginger with rock salt before every meal. Addtion of ginger in daily diet is also beneficial for digestion. But avoid excessive use.
  • Use sour and salted soups of vegetables.
  • Avoid uncooked foods and salads during Monsoon.
  • Avoid stale food.
  • Avoid leafy vegetables during rainy season.
  • Avoid over eating of curd, meat and any food, which takes long time to digest. You may have buttermilk instead of curds.

Vihar / Life style – Do and Don’ts –

  • Keep the surrounding dry and clean.
  • Do not to allow water to get accumulated around.
  • Avoid walking in dirty or dampened places
  • Use of Ayurvedic Fumigation i.e. Dhoopan , disinfectant for rooms, drying cloths etc. and killing insects/Viruses/bacteria is recommended.
  • Avoid sleeping during daytime as it hampers digestion and slows down the metabolism.
  • Avoid over exertion and over exposure to sun.
  • Protect from cold, Keep body warm to protect any attack from viruses etc.
  • Avoid entering into air-conditioned room with wet hair and damp clothes.
  • Feet are required to be kept dry.
  • Use of Perfumes is advocated in this season.
  • Avoid getting wet in the rains. However, if it happened, changing into dry clothes as soon as possible is essential in order to avoid exposure from infections, as immunity is naturally low during monsoon
  • Varsha Ritu is the Best season for conducting Basti Panchkarma for keeping healthy throughout the year.
  • Nasya, Abhyang are also recommended for Immunity during Rainy season
  • Light masaage on Chest and back with Til tel strengthen Lungs and Respiratory muscles.
  • For Joint pain (which generally increased during rainy season due to Vata dosha), do regular massage of Ayurvedic medicated oils recommended by Ayurvedic doctor for better health of the joints.

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