As the sun blazes overhead and the days grow longer, summer arrives in all its fiery glory. At ATHARV AYURVED Multi-Specialty Hospital, we believe in aligning our body, mind, and lifestyle with the changing seasons — a core principle in Ayurveda. Summer, known as Grishma Ritu in Ayurvedic texts, is dominated by the Pitta dosha — the energy of fire and water. If not balanced, this intense heat can lead to skin problems, acidity, irritability, dehydration, and fatigue.
But summer can also be a season of joy, vitality, and rejuvenation — if welcomed the Ayurvedic way. Here’s how you can embrace the season with grace and harmony.
Understanding Summer Through Ayurveda
In Ayurveda, each season affects our internal balance. Summer increases Pitta, the dosha responsible for heat, metabolism, and transformation in the body. To maintain well-being, we need to cool, calm, and hydrate — inside and out.
In the Indian summer's embrace, true wellness cools from within.
1. Eat Light, Stay Cool
Summer calls for a shift in diet to keep the digestive fire (Agni) steady and balanced.
Include:
- Fresh fruits like watermelon, cucumber, pomegranate, mangoes (in moderation)
- Cooling herbs like mint, coriander, fennel, and rose
- Homemade buttermilk (chaas), coconut water, and tender herbal teas
- Light grains like rice, wheat, and barley
Avoid:
- Spicy, oily, fermented, and fried foods
- Excess salt, red meats, alcohol, and sour yogurt
2. Hydration is Healing
Drink plenty of water throughout the day, but avoid iced or chilled water. Instead, infuse your drinking water with:
- Vetiver roots
- Fennel seeds
- Rose petals
- Tulsi leaves
These natural infusions pacify Pitta and support digestion and skin health.
3. Skin & Body Cooling Rituals
Ayurveda recommends simple cooling rituals to protect and refresh the body:
- Daily application of sandalwood, rose water, or aloe vera gel
- Abhyanga (oil massage) with cooling oils like coconut or Brahmi oil
- Wearing light cotton clothes in whites and pastels
- Using herbal ubtan with multani mitti, rose, and turmeric to detox the skin
4. Soothing Lifestyle Shifts
Your daily routine should reflect the calm energy of early mornings and avoid the harsh midday sun.
- Wake up before sunrise and enjoy light yoga, pranayama, or a morning walk
- Avoid excessive physical exertion during peak heat
- Take a short afternoon rest (vishrama) if needed
- Practice Shitali or Sheetkari pranayama for internal cooling
5. Herbal Support for Summer Balance
Certain Ayurvedic herbs help regulate Pitta and support immunity in the heat:
- Amla (Indian Gooseberry): rich in Vitamin C, helps cool and rejuvenate
- Shatavari: nourishes tissues and balances Pitta
- Gulkand (rose petal jam): a delicious, cooling tonic for digestion and skin
- Neem: purifies blood and helps prevent skin eruptions
At ATHARV AYURVED Multi-Specialty Hospital, our Ayurvedic physicians can guide you with personalized herbal protocols and detox therapies suitable for the season.
Our team offers summer-specific therapies like:
- Pitta-pacifying Panchkarma treatments
- Coolant herbal massages and lepas
- Customized diet and lifestyle consultations
We also recommend maintaining a calm mind, avoiding unnecessary stress, and surrounding yourself with positivity — as mental heat can aggravate physical heat.
Simple Rainy Season Tips — the Ayurvedic Way
1. Eat Warm & Light Food
Your digestive system becomes sluggish in this season, so avoid heavy or oily meals.
Eat:
- Moong dal khichdi with a little ghee
- Steamed vegetables with jeera and haldi
- Ginger tea or tulsi tea
- Old rice, barley, or wheat rotis
- Roasted papad, homemade soups, or light stews
Avoid:
- Leafy greens (they grow in muddy water during monsoon)
- Curd and cold milk at night
- Street food, especially chaat and golgappas
- Raw salads, especially outside
2. Herbal Immunity Boosters
Keep your natural defenses up with:
- Haldi Doodh (turmeric milk) at bedtime
- Chyawanprash in the morning
- Tulsi, ginger, and black pepper tea
- A spoon of honey with warm water daily
3. Keep Dampness Away
Rain brings moisture — and that brings skin and fungal issues.
- Dry your feet and between your toes every day
- Use antifungal powders if you sweat a lot
- Wear cotton clothes, change damp clothes immediately
- Don’t sit under direct fan after getting wet
4. Move the Body Gently
Rainy days can make you lazy or stiff. But movement is medicine.
- Try gentle yoga indoors
- Practice Vata-pacifying poses like child’s pose and forward bends
- Avoid heavy workouts right after meals
- Oil massage once or twice a week (with sesame or Mahanarayan oil) helps relieve joint pain
5. Mental Health Matters Too
The grey skies and indoor life can sometimes make people feel low or restless.
- Light a lamp in the evening — it uplifts mood and energy
- Chant or listen to calming music
- Take warm baths with neem or eucalyptus oils
- Spend time with family, laugh more — laughter is great medicine!
This monsoon, let’s welcome the rains not just with chai and pakoras — but also with wisdom and care. Ayurveda doesn’t take away the fun of the season — it gives you the strength to enjoy it fully.
Take care of your stomach, skin, and joints. Stay warm, stay light, stay joyful.
Let the monsoon be your time to pause, reflect, and heal — naturally.
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