A review on healthy lifestyle in Hemantha Ritu (early winter)

  • Dr. Sowmya M N
  • Adithya J V
  • Nanjammanni N
Keywords: Hemantha, Ritu, lifestyle, health, early winter

Abstract

Ayurveda, the science of life believes in promotion of health and prevention of diseases. Kaala (time) is responsible for the changes happening in the environment results in manifestation of different diseases. Some of the seasonal diseases can be prevented by adopting healthy lifestyle in particular season. Hemantha Ritu (early winter) comes under visarga Kaala (southern solstice) where sun moving along southern hemisphere. In this season entire world is covered with mist, cold wind is blowing from northern direction along with dust and smoke existing in the environment. This is due to moon predominant with Saumya Guna. By Kaala Prabhava (influence of time) Kapha Sanchaya (accumulation of phlegm) takes place along with Pitta Shamana (mitigation of bile). As a result of atmospheric cold the heat of the body is conserved inside by constriction lead to the increase of Jataragni (digestive fire) So if heavy food is not consumed it will burn away the Rasadi Dhatus (tissues) results in vitiation of Vata (air) and Kapha Sanchaya (accumulation of phlegm) leads to origin of many diseases like Stabda Kosta (rigid abdominal viscera), Guruta of Shareera (heaviness of the body) Kasa (cough), Shwasa (dyspnoea), Peenasa (rhinitis), Swarabheda (pharyngitis) etc. Hence following healthy lifestyle in relation to food and regimen can protect health and prevents seasonal disease onset in an individual.

Author Biographies

Dr. Sowmya M N

Associate professor, Department of PG studies in Swasthavritta, JSS Ayurveda medical college and Hospital, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.

Adithya J V

 Assistant professor, Department of PG & Ph.D studies in Shalyatantra, JSS Ayurveda medical college and Hospital, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.

Nanjammanni N

 Assistant professor, Dept. of Periodontics, Mathrushri Ramabai Ambedkar Dental College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Published
2024-12-31
How to Cite
Dr. Sowmya M N, Adithya J V, & Nanjammanni N. (2024). A review on healthy lifestyle in Hemantha Ritu (early winter). Revista Electronica De Veterinaria, 25(1), 3217-3219. https://doi.org/10.69980/redvet.v25i1.1527
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