Ayurveda is one of the world’s oldest holistic healing systems, which was developed thousands of years ago in India. The principle of ayurvedic treatment (pranic system of medicine) depends on the delicate balance of the mind, body, and spirit in harmony with the universe and to promote good health and wellness. Monsoon is considered as the best time to rejuvenate and strengthen the body and to undergo any kind of Ayurvedic treatments and therapies. This is because it is believed that during the rainy season, the body becomes more receptive for any Ayurvedic therapies, and moreover the atmosphere tends to be cool and dust-free during the monsoons than in any other seasons.

Monsoon Ayurveda Treatments Guide 

People both in India and abroad are looking forward to taking up detox therapies all the more during seasonal transition as during the monsoons. World-over lot of interest and acceptance in Ayurveda Panchakarma, massages and related detox therapies is progressing. Ayurveda inculcates herbal massages to dispel fatigue and enliven the body’s own self-healing mechanism. Monsoon Ayurveda has sure become a buzz word and there is reason for this. Ayurvedic treatments like Abhyanga and Shirodhara which are profoundly rejuvenating, health-giving and relaxing use Ayurvedic oil formulations and essential oils. These are powerful ingredients that relax, harmonize and balance the emotions & improve the overall well-being and physical health restoration of the individual.

Why Ayurveda Counsels Monsoons for Treatments

According to Ayurveda, the monsoon period starts from mid-June to august during which the body becomes more susceptible to most of the health problems like diarrhoea, indigestion, gastric disorders, arthritis, asthma, sinusitis and skin ailments. Ayurvedic treatment or any kind of rejuvenation programme helps to combat these monsoon disorders by enhancing the body energy levels & immunity. The body becomes more receptive as the cool atmosphere of monsoon helps to open up the skin pores and absorbs the herbal/medicinal oils used for the treatment.

Ayurvedic Treatments of Monsoon Detox

The ancient wisdom science of healing of Ayurveda believes that during the rains, all the three doshas or body humors i.e. the vata, pitta and kapha (air, fire and phlegm) get imbalanced, more particularly the Vata dosha or air body humor. This makes us apt to a wide variety of ailments like joint pains, body stiffness, malaise, gastric upsets, nervous anxiety et al. Thus, it becomes rather mandatory to be able to curb and annihilate the aggravation caused by Vata dosha which would definitely lead to imbalance in the body in due course of time. And therefore the monsoon period is since long associated with doing a detox.

Ayurveda Diet And Lifestyle Tips For Monsoons

• In the rainy season or for the monsoon diet Ayurveda, having more of sour, salty and oily foods is suggested. Intake of old jaun (barley), wheat, old rice, oats and vegetable soups with a tadka (seasoning) of cumin, pepper and asafoetida in ghee is recommended. You may take plenty of garlic and ginger in your food preparations.
• Other than the diet in monsoon according to ayurveda, some herbs which are natural anti-oxidants like ginger, cinnamon and holy basil may be boiled in morning tea or taken in the form of decoction. These herbs can also be pounded and can be taken mixed with some honey.
• Honey is another boon during this seasonal cleansing. You may take it daily mixed in a glassful of boiled and self-cooled water or simply have a spoonful as it is.

• Scrubbing of the skin agreeably after daily bath is recommended during rains to help release embedded toxins via the pores of the skin. Also, this would evade accumulation of infection causing germs and microorganisms.
• As rainy season regimen, the ancient classics recommend application of pastes prepared by rubbing sandalwood on mortar would keep your skin soft and supple as well as fragrant. This also helps to keep away bad odour due to increased sweat during the moist climate.
• Ayurveda recommends scrubbing of the skin by the use of body massage paste prepared by mixing powders of turmeric and besan (gram flour) in water or raw milk once or twice a week. This would effectively stimulate the skin channels and detoxify the body.

Monsoon Treatments In Ayurveda

Ayurvedic treatments methods like Panchakarma, Abhyanga, Shirodhara, Navarakili, Pizhichil, Kalari and Elakili are used to rejuvenate the body. Some more benefits of Ayurvedic treatment during monsoon are:

• As per Ayurveda the preceding summer season tends to increase the Vata and Pitta dosha. But with onset of monsoon the temperature drops and various symptoms of elevated Vata might be seen in affected individuals. To fight the health disorders due to increased vata and pitta doshas, cleansing procedures basti (medicated enemas) and virechan (purgation) are done during monsoons.

• A medicated herbal oil massage can increase the blood circulation and can also ease physical stress. During monsoon techniques like snehana (oil application) and svedhana (steam treatments) can be used to effortlessly get rid of negative energies & toxins from the body.

• Certain rejuvenation therapies during monsoon can help in relieving stress and preserve longevity by boosting body resistance.

• The body becomes very dehydrated due to the summer and results in a weak digestive system. This is further weakened by vitiation of doshas and dhatus due to monsoon. Hence a proper healthy diet along with a detox program is followed to increase the body digest system and other related problems. Healthy diet is very important but may not provide desired benefits unless supported by a healthy lifestyle.

Many epidemics break out during the monsoons. Hence these days people are people are now taking the help of Ayurvedic mode of treatments to get some relief from these monsoon diseases. This traditional natural system of Ayurvedic medicine emphasizes prevention and protection. But we can combat these monsoon challenges by controlling our lifestyle, food habits and surroundings.

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