Gone are the days when summer was a pleasant season to relish beach outings and ice creams. Due to extensive climate changes and rising global warming, heat waves arrived in India much earlier and have lasted ever since. This lethal weather can be immensely harmful to your gut health and hence extra precautions must be taken.
Ayurveda is a natural ancient Indian medical system to help you maintain your gut health and digestive system in simple and effective ways. To know more about this, we spoke to Vaidya Shaishav Pandey, ayurvedic expert consultant at Ayurvedant (from the house of Badiyanath). Here are some Ayurvedic secrets to ensure a happy belly during heatwaves.
Ensure proper hydration for good digestion during heatwaves. Our expert says, “Ayurveda recommends cooling drinks like Aloe Vera juice, wheatgrass juice, and herbal teas made with Aloe Vera, ginger, and coriander.” These drinks cool down the body balancing the doshas (defects) controlling heat and metabolism and keeping your digestive fire (Agni) steady.
Consume light and easy-to-digest foods including fruits like watermelon, cucumber, and grapes. Include green leafy vegetables, zucchini, and asparagus in your diet and avoid heavy, oily, and spicy dishes that can increase your body’s heat.
Herbs like basil (tulsi), neem, and cumin (saunf) can cool your gut. Make a refreshing herbal tea by using these spices and relish every sip.
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Our expert says, “Ayurveda stresses the importance of eating with awareness. Avoid overeating and try to have your meals at the same times each day. Chew your food well and enjoy each bite.” This enhances digestion and prevents issues like bloating and indigestion. You can also consume Ayurvedic churans to smoothen the process.
Our expert recommends, “Moderate physical activity like yoga or walking can help digestion by stimulating Agni. Avoid strenuous workouts during the hottest part of the day to prevent overheating and dehydration.”
These Ayurvedic tips can assist you in retaining hydration and water levels in your body despite the rising mercury. The key to a healthy body during summer is a happy gut.
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