20/06/2025
Adapting to the rainy season requires some lifestyle adjustments to maintain your health and well-being. Here are some valuable tips:
Dietary Recommendations
- Warm and Light Meals: Opt for warm, freshly cooked meals that are easy to digest, like soups, stews, and porridge. Include ginger, cumin, and turmeric in your meals to enhance digestion and boost immunity.
- Avoid Heavy and Oily Foods: Limit heavy, oily, and cold foods that can dampen digestion and lead to sluggishness. Say no to fermented foods, raw vegetables, and leafy greens.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink warm water, herbal teas, or medicated drinks like ginger tea or tulsi tea to support detoxification and boost immunity.
Lifestyle Tips
- Indoor Exercises: Engage in gentle exercises like yoga, walking, or light stretching to maintain circulation and keep your body active.
- Foot Care: Keep your feet dry and clean, especially between the toes, to prevent fungal infections. Use antifungal powders or herbal talcum powders for added protection.
- Personal Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene, dry your clothes properly, and avoid walking in dirty water to minimize the risk of infections.
- Sleep Well: Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep to support your body's natural healing processes.
Ayurvedic Remedies
- Abhyanga (Oil Massage): Practice regular self-massage with warm sesame or any medicated oil to nourish your skin and pacify Vata dosha.
- Herbal Remedies: Consult an Ayurvedic doctor/practitioner about using herbs like Triphala, Guduchi, Tulsi or Dry Ginger to support immunity and protect against seasonal ailments.
