You might have brought an Ayurvedic medicine and tried self-medicating. And it may have proved utterly useless! Or that the results may have gone completely opposite than you expected.
Maybe now you have started to doubt Ayurved due to this? Or maybe it’s your false assumptions about self-medication that should be questioned!
Let us find out.
Many people talk to us about their experiences with Ayurvedic treatment they have taken somewhere. And they share that they did try Ayurvedic treatment to cure their diseases. But they found out it was not very effective. It did not work well in their case.
On asking who was their doctor, or whom did they consult, they say we did not consult anyone. We just approached a nearby Ayurvedic store which is in their town. They referred to some reference books, magazines, articles about ayurvedic and then we started our treatment on our own.
Is it the correct way? Take a closer look.
This is one of the most important factors to consider while we take any ayurvedic treatment. We take Ayurved for granted. We don’t do this with allopathic medicines. Whenever we take any allopathic medicine for our diseases, we consult a registered allopathic practitioner or doctor, and only then do we start the medicine.
But as far as Ayurved is concerned, everyone thinks they know what to take. And we start self-medication. Because we assume we know what to consume and what not to. We don’t bother to approach a registered ayurvedic doctor or an experienced practitioner.
This is a major concern in ayurvedic medicine. And this is one of the biggest reasons why ayurvedic medicine is not being effective. Therefore, people share their not so good experiences and start believing that Ayurved was not as effective in their case.
The reason is here. Ayurved is the age-old tradition of healing by Nature just for you. It is a medication for you, to keep you healthy. But that does not mean one should start medication based on assumptions. It is a systematic approach to medicine, like other medicinal streams.
So what should be the right thing?
Whenever you have any onset of disease you should consider Ayurved first and if it is not at all effective in your case, then only you should resort to another kind of parallel medicine. But if you want to experience the efficacy or power of Ayurved, what you need to consider the most is – consult a registered ayurvedic practitioner/doctor and then start your medication under his supervision and guidance. Only then it is an authentic ayurvedic treatment. Otherwise trying self-medication, or by reading any random article or the opinion of the store owner, and starting ayurvedic medicine is not the right approach.
This is a major problem prevailing in the entire country. People take Ayurved for granted. It is a humble request to all that whenever you wish to take ayurvedic medicine, consult an ayurvedic doctor or a registered practitioner for any of your diseases. It should be medication for the self rather than a self-medication approach.
The month of Shravana to Bhadrapada (Mid July to Mid September) marks the start of the Dakshinayan or Southern Solstice. As per Ayurved, this season is called Varsha Ritu or as we call it today as Monsoon Season.
Ayurved says that Vata is pacified and pitta is accumulated during Varsha Ritu. Continuous rains, humid atmosphere, and low temperatures result in aggravation of Vata which was already formed during the dry summers. Pitta also gets accumulated because of acidic atmospheric conditions.
As per Ayurved, Agni or the digestive fire is responsible for all digestion and metabolic activities of the body. During Monsoons, this digestive fire weakens, creating various digestive problems. A proper diet that balances the affected dosha’s and stimulates the digestive Agni should be followed.
In Monsoons, there is high humidity in the air. Therefore, we breathe in more moisture. So our digestive enzymes get diluted. This results in weak digestion.
The body’s immune system is highly vulnerable during this season, thus proper care should be taken to avoid general sickness, blood, or skin-related problems. There is a high risk of Waterborne diseases like dysentery, malaria, etc. There is a risk of other virus or bacteria-related diseases as well.
So how can we Take care of our Health in Monsoons?
Here is a list of precautions that can be followed to celebrate monsoons without fear:
Healthy FOOD Habits during Monsoon.
What should be avoided: Do not consume sour, spicy, and salty food items. Things like Curd, Buttermilk, Pickles, Tomatoes, Lemon, and Fermented foods should be strictly avoided.
Avoid eating green leafy vegetables like Spinach, Cabbage, Amaranth, etc.
Maximize intake of gourd, bitter gourd, yam, cluster beans, pumpkin, brinjal, garlic, etc.
Maximize use of spices like Ajwain, Hing, Sua dana(Dill seeds), Dry Ginger, Rock Salt, garlic, Sesame Oil.
It is advisable to fast during these times. That is why most religions have fasting periods during this season.
What is the best thing to consume– A good combination which reduces the effect of Pitta is eating Milk with Sugar. Items like Kheer, Milk Poha can prove extremely beneficial.
Mouth Freshener: Here’s a simple recipe for mouth freshener which can be eaten to reduce the effect of Pitta. You will need-
One spoon of fennel seeds
One spoon dried coriander seeds
One spoon grounded sugar
½ spoon Yashtimadhu Churna
½ Spoon Amla PowderProcedure- Roast fennel seeds and coriander seeds and grind them to powder. Mix all the ingredients and store them in a container. Consume it 4-5 times a day.
Ginger: Ginger is the Miraculous Monsoon Root. It is an excellent antioxidant that naturally boosts the immune system. It has antibacterial and antiviral properties which help to combat many diseases and viruses.
It helps avoid mucus formation.
It is very beneficial in igniting the weak digestive fire.
If someone does not feel the urge to eat, they should eat dry ginger slices 2-3 hours before their meals.
If someone is suffering from a cold, they should boil water with dry ginger and sip it throughout the day.
Those who have low immunity levels should consume a mix of dry ginger, jaggery, and ghee every day throughout the monsoon season.
While making tea, one should always add dry ginger as fresh ginger and milk combination is not recommended in Ayurved.
Aarogya Jal: During Monsoons, there is a high chance of diseases transmitted through water. Therefore it is necessary to make the water beneficial for drinking.
How to prepare the water? Fill the desired vessel of water. Boil it until it becomes ½ or ¼ in quantity. Cool it down and drink that water throughout the day. You can also add 2-3 pieces of dry ginger as per your liking.
Avoid Junk food, cold beverages, fermented foods, foods made out of Maida, and stick to eating only seasonal fruits.
We hope you got a deep insight into how to take care of your health during the monsoon season. Share these useful Ayurvedic insights with your friends and help them live healthy lives.
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