Winter Regiments in Ayurveda
Ayurveda, ‘the Science of Life’, beautifully explains different seasons and the regiments that we need to follow during each season for healthy living. The Winter season in Ayurveda is explained as HeamanthaRitu, where Kapha Dosha is predominant; hence the winter season is also known by the name Kapha Kala.
As per Ayurveda, people tend to become stronger during the winter season, and their digestive fire will become more powerful during this season. This digestive fire in Winter is compared against real fire in Ayurveda. More vital digestive capacity during Winter helps in the digestion of all food irrespective of its heaviness or quantity. Because of the cold weather during the Winter Season, our body heat is not expelled out of the body, leading to the ignition of digestive fire.
Recommended Diet during the Winter Season.
- Hydrate your body by drinking warm water.
- Intake of oily food (Sesame oil), ghee, and food items that are sweet, sour, and salty.
- The meat of animals in Watery/Marshy place, in Ayurveda it is called ‘AnupaMamsa’ is suitable for Winter. Example Buffalo meat, Yak meat, boar meat and deer meat.
- Seafood (crab, fish, oyster)
- Different fruit wines, dairy products (cow’s milk), sugar cane &by-products and fresh grains are very good for Winter.
Is Fasting good in Winter Season?
No! Not recommended for Winter!!
In Winter, everyone should take the proper quantity of food. Otherwise, it badly affects the quality of ‘Rasa dhatu’ (Nutritious Fluid formed as a by-product of digestion). In addition, fasting in the winter season will decrease Kapha and increase Vata Imbalance. This imbalance may lead to Symptoms/diseases such as Gastritis, bloating, joint pain, headaches.
What not to consume in Winter Season?
- Spicy food, bitter and astringent food needs to be avoided during the Winter.
- Excessive intake of peanuts, chickpea is not recommended.
Which daily routine is good for Winter?
Vataja Grahani Symptoms: Caused due to imbalance of Vata- Try using warm/hot water for cleaning your body (bath) and for drinking.
- Abhyanga or oil massage treatment is recommended during Winter. Abhyanga helps to relax muscles and relieves aches, pain & stiffness in the body.
- Usage of sesame oil, BelaswagandhidiThailam, DhanwantharamThailam and Maha Narayana Thailam is ideal for Abhyanga.
- One should always wear footwear to avoid leg pain.
- Avoid exposure to cold wind.
Self-medication is not advisable. This advice is only for general information and may not be suitable for you. Consult an Ayurvedic practitioner before making any lifestyle changes, diet changes or consuming ayurvedic drugs
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