Beat the Winter
BEAT THE WINTER WITH THE HEAT OF AYURVEDA
- Vd. Aanandita Buddhiraja
This winter, follow the principles of Ayurveda and Enjoy the season of abundant Vegetables, Hot Beverages & Traditional Sweets
The winters can be really chilly
and our body adapts during the cold weather. Lets provide it a helping hand by planning our meals ayurvedically. Ayurveda, the science of life, suggests an ideal winter platter have been to give our systems the required boost. Knowledge from ancient and modern researches of Ayurveda are presented here. Hemanta and Shishir Ritu : The Winter Months (magha-phagun-chaitravaishakha – Winter Months according to Hindu Calender) (November-December-January-February Winter Months ac-
cording to Modern Calender) 1. Body Massage & Steam Bath: Beginning the day with a regular light body massage with oil, succeeded with a steam bath (swedana) gives a calming sense to the morning chills. Sitting or walking in winter sun is very relaxing after the bath. 2. Staying Physically Active: Doing mild exercises and some breath-work helps keep the insides warm. This brings in freshness and liveliness to be active throughout the day. 3. Staying in or Staying Covered:
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One should not be exposed to the cold environment directly. Keeping the body covered prevents from the ailments of winter season. 4. Local Application: Paste of Aguru (Aquilaria agallocha) and Kesar (Crocus stavis) The ignited digestive fire, Jatharagni suggests we consume heavy meals during these months. The appetite increases and we are hungry repeatedly. Heavy melas, guru aahar (kaphaja ahaar) should be consumed, otherwise the strong Jatharagni begins to digest the body tissues, leading to weakness and emaciation.
