*Monsoon & Common Health Problems According to Ayurveda*

In Ayurveda, monsoon (Varsha Ritu) is considered a sensitive season for health. The digestive fire (Agni) becomes weakened, and Vata and Pitta doshas often get vitiated, leading to several seasonal disorders.

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🌿 Common Health Issues in Monsoon (Varsha Ritu):

1. *Indigestion (Ajeerna) & Low Appetite (Agnimandya)*

• Due to low digestive fire (Agni).

• Common complaints: bloating, heaviness, flatulence.

Tip: Drink warm water with cumin or ginger, eat light & freshly cooked food.

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2. *Joint Pain (Vata Vyadhi)*

• Increased Vata causes stiffness and pain in joints, especially in elderly or those with arthritis.

Tip: Apply warm medicated oils (like Mahanarayan oil), avoid AC/damp exposure.

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3. *Skin Infections & Fungus* (Kustha)

• High humidity leads to fungal infections, itching, boils.

Tip: Use our Neem-based soaps, wear dry cotton clothes, apply turmeric + coconut oil paste.

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4. *Respiratory Problems (Pratishyaya / Kasa)*

• Cold, cough, asthma can worsen due to damp weather and allergens.

Tip: Use herbal decoctions like Tulsi-Ginger-Honey, *avoid curd and cold foods.*

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5. *Diarrhoea & Waterborne Infections (Atisara, Jwara)*

• Impure or contaminated water may cause loose motions, fever, or vomiting.

Tip: Always boil or filter water Add tulsi leaves 🍃 , eat light foods like rice-gruel (kanji), *avoid raw salads*.

*Ayurvedic Lifestyle Tips in Monsoon:*

1. Diet (Ahara):

• Eat warm, light, easily digestible food.

• Include moong dal, old rice, ghee, soups.

• Avoid raw, oily, or fermented food.

2. Daily Routine (Dinacharya):

• Wake up early.

• Mahanarayana Oil massage with warm oil (Abhyanga).

• Avoid sleeping during daytime.

3. Avoid:

• Curd, cold drinks, stale food.

• Excessive exposure to rain.

• Walking barefoot on wet ground.

4. Useful Herbs:

• Trikatu churna (for digestion).

• Giloy decoction (for immunity).

• Neemsoap (for skin).

• Pippali powder with honey (for lungs)