Here are some Ayurvedic tips to keep cool this summer
Summer heat is one of the most hated aspects about summer; skin eruptions, sweat and dehydration. But thanks to Ayurveda that practices natural health science with a lot offer.
1.Eat Pitta Pacifying Foods
Eating foods that cool your body and give you relief from excessive heat is key. Water-rich fruits like watermelon, pears, apples or plums will help keep things running smoothly in the right direction! Veggies are also great for reducing any symptoms of overheating– try asparagus spears with their crisp crunchy exterior but sweet flesh inside; broccoli offers much needed nutrients while Brussels sprouts provide an array if different vitamins depending on variety (I personally love green ones!).
2.Eat At The Right Time
missed lunch is like ignoring your digestion, which makes you feel irritable and cranky. The summer heat aggravates Pitta dosha even more so taking care of yourself during this time will help avoid any future conflicts or upsets in life
Maintaining good health throughout all seasons can be difficult, but it’s worth making an effort because doing something as simple as eating right could make a world difference!
3.Avoid Foods That Heat You Up
It’s easy to stay cool and avoid overheating during summertime with these simple tips! Avoid eating foods that will produce heat in your body, such as sour fruits or citrus fruit. Limit the intake of garlic chilli, tomato- it can be really spicy for some people so monitor how much you’re putting into each meal if they bother u. Also try limiting dark meat sources like chicken wings because those tend not only make me very warm but also putrefy quickly within my digestive system which I don’t want either…
4.Avoid Hot Drinks Or Hot Water
It turns out that you can actually balance your pitta dosha by drinking hot beverages. The reason for this is because the heat in a beverage will make it less upset, which helps cool things down! And since we all know how much an iced tea or cocoa refreshes us when feeling warm after too long outside on these summer days…
The best thing about choosing room temperature drinks? They won’t make our Pitta rise up any more than usual – plus they taste way better anyway
5.Avoid Strenuous Exercise
You know what they say: “An early morning workout is the key to success.” It’s always good to get your sweat on before noon so you can stay cool during those hot afternoons. Get up, hit some push-ups and sit-ups!
6.Bring Coconut Oil To Your Rescue
coconut oil is a great way to start your day. Rubbing it on before bathing provides tension relief and rejuvenating properties for the skin, as well as giving you that feeling of being refreshed all over again! You can also use sunflower oil if this doesn’t suit what kind of routine you’re looking into getting into.
7.Avoid Ice Cold Drinks
Ice cold drinks will not only dehydrate you, but the ama they create is just as bad. Your digestive system has a fire that converts food into energy – and when we drink iced anything this process gets delayed which can lead to all sorts of problems! We all know the feeling of reaching for a cold drink on an uncomfortable day. You actually end up slowing down your digestive system and making yourself more prone to health problems, not only do those iced drinks taste good but they also double as poison!
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