Late summer, with its amount of rains, brings lots of humidity and dampness in the air that affect the body and its Dosha in many different ways: Pitta ferments and shows signs of

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Ayurveda Tips for rainy summer

July 2025 · Dr. Be

Late summer, with its amount of rains, brings lots of humidity and dampness in the air that affect the body and its Dosha in many different ways: Pitta ferments and shows signs of acidity, bloating, inflammation or strong body odour, lots of stagnation and retention felt in the digestive tract. Emotionally unhealthy Pitta becomes bitter, impatient and frustrated in the mind or the heart. Vata gets cold and makes the joints more painful with an irregular digestion and bowel movements and mind might be imbibed with anxious thoughts, worries or lack of concentration.

We can help ourselves with the following recommendations:

With the food

Eat only when hungry and eat the appropriate amount (both hands joined together is the size of the stomach)
Take a warm, cooked meal with any spices to improve the digestion (eg: ginger, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ajwain, basil, garlic etc)
Eat green leafy vegetables, take light dishes made of mung dal, vegetable soups… all pulses and dal are good when cooked with spices (all spices are good apart from red powder-chilli powder)
For non-vegetarian, eat white meat or small fishes.
Drink warm water all day long (especially when there’s a sore throat)
Dinner should be light and taken 2 hours before going to bed
Give energy to the body with cereals and grains such as: amaranth, barley, cooked oats, granola, rice
Honey is the best sweetener
Ghee used for cooking and Sesame and Olive oils for dressings
Chew some neem or Tulsi leaves

Some immunity enhancers:

Giloy/Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), a very good immune regulator; 1tsp of powder morning and evening in warm water
Amalaki (amla): full of vitamin C; consumed fresh if available or in powder
Turmeric: Anti-inflammatory, can be used for gargling with warm water and a pinch of salt
Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum/sactum): for the lungs, fresh leaves in warm water
Ashwagandha (Whitania somnifera): immune regulator and calming the nervous system; 1tsp morning and evening in milk or warm water
Ginger – Turmeric – Black pepper powders (Be No1): improves digestion and energy, ½ tsp with warm water or lemon juice + honey once or twice a day
Tulsi – Cinnamon – Amla – Ginger – Turmeric – Black pepper powders (Be No3): as prevention or in case of cold, cough, flu, feverish state, body ache, ½ tsp with a sip of warm water or lemon juice + honey once a day if it’s preventive, 3 times a day before food if there are symptoms
Saffron, aloe vera, licorice herbal infusions
Chyavanprash Avaleha: 1 tsp in the morning with breakfast

Special treat for joint pain and inflammation:

Shallaki Cream or Oil mixed with Castor Oil (Eranda Tailam): massage twice a day the painful joint, it’s a painkiller and anti-inflammatory
Rosemary Essential Oil: 1 or 2 drops with the massaging oil and apply locally. It’s anti-inflammatory
Shallaki Tablets: for arthritis, muscular pain, joint inflammation
Triphala Guggulu Tabs: to reduce bloating, swelling, inflammatory conditions, 1 or 2 tabs per day before meals (use for short period)

In the activities, help Pitta and Vata to be centred and grounded:

Be grounded in the heart or abdomen with Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation, observing the breathing movements in the abdomen, Yoga Nidra, Body Awareness, Qi-Gong, Tai Chi…
Regular exercise, 30 minutes daily
Gardening, cultivating, weeding, cooking
Keep warm, take warm showers, cover your neck from chilled breeze
Gargling with salty water if sore throat
Oil pulling with 1 Tbsp of sesame or coconut oil, keep in the mouth for some time, spit it out and rinse the mouth with warm water (can be done early morning or at bedtime after brushing the teeth)
Nasya: pour 2 drops of sesame oil or Anu Tailam in each nostril once a day
4-5 drops of Castor Oil in the belly button followed by slight massage around the umbilicus at bed time
Fragrances: sandalwood, rose, jasmine

Let’s be all well, happy and healthy.
Be at Santé Clinic

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