This document discusses Ayurvedic principles for healthy nutrition and lifestyle. It emphasizes eating a balanced diet of whole grains, lentils, fruits, vegetables and nuts in their natural form. Meals should be eaten when hungry in a calm environment. Proper digestion of the previous meal is important before the next. Suppressing appetite can cause health issues. Food combining and avoiding excess oil, salt and sugar are also recommended according to Ayurveda.

1. Nutrtion in
Ayurved
for Healthy Lifestyle
Dr Mrs Kirti Bhati
Associate Professor
Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed to be university
College of Ayurved
Pune
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3. Life style
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The term life style denotes
the interests, behaviour and
behavioural orientation of
an individual.
• Denotes the way people
live.
• A lifestyle reflects an
individual's attitude,
values or outlook
towards life.
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4. Changing life style….
Unhealthy habits
Change in food pattern
Stress
Westernization
Life style should be well coordinated with
rational thinking and practical outlook.
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5. Ayurveda, the science of life has given prime importance to
the protection of health of healthy individual.
This can be achieved by means of preventing diseases,
preserving and promoting health.
स्वस्थस्य स्वास्थ्य संरक्षणं आतुरस्य विकार्रशमनमन।
(च.सू ३० २६)
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6. 6
Dinacharya and ratricharya
Ritucharya
Trayopasthambha palana
Samyak vega pravartti
Ritu shodhana
Sadvritta
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7. Dinacharya and
ratricharya
Ritucharya
Trayopasthamb
ha
Samyak vega
pravartti
Ritu shodhana
Sadvritta
Rasayana
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8. Aahar-Body & Mind
Aahara effects on the
quality of the mind, balance
of the doshas and the
digestion.
Nutrition plays a role in
the maintenance of mental
sattva, the parts of life fully
associated with their
wholeness source.
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9. FOOD RATIO
Solid Foods 1/2 part of the stomach
Liquid Foods 1/4 part of the stomach
Keep Stomach Empty 1/4 part of the stomach
अन्नेन क
ु क्षेठ्ठवंशौ पानेनैक
ं प्रपूरयेत्।।४६॥
आश्रयं पवनादीनां चतुर्थमवशेषयेत्।। (AH.S.Ch.8, Verse 46-47)
1.Solid Foods: Whole grains, lentils, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts are
solid foods.
2.Liquid foods: Fruit juice, vegetable juice, lemon water, coconut water,
coconut milk, water, etc. are liquid foods.
3.Keep Stomach Empty: You should always eat less than your appetite. It
means you must keep 1/4th part of your stomach empty.
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10. Signs of Healthy Eating
• Focus on your feelings after having a meal.You will feel
fresh and active after eating healthy food.
• You will feel restless, nauseous, and uncomfortable
with the abdomen after eating junk and unhealthy
food.
• You still feel lightness in the abdomen even after
eating.
• You are comfortable with your stomach.
• Your stomach never reminds you that something went
wrong, or you have overeaten.
• You do not experience any fullness or heaviness in the
abdomen after eating.
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11. •Ashtanga Sangrah has not given any timing
for a meal, but it has only mentioned
morning meal and evening meal.
•The timings are recommended by
Sushruta Samhita.
Meal Plan BestTimings
Two Main Meals
First Meal: 8:00 am to 10:00 am &
Second Meal: 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
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14. What should I do if I do not feel an appetite
for the second meal?
• ्रशातरामे त्वजीणेऽवि सायनामो म दुष्यवत अजीणे सायनामे तु
्रशातरामो वि दुप्यवत॥३९॥ (AS.S.Ch 11)
• It is okay to eat an evening meal at the scheduled time even if you
have not digested the morning meal.
• But you must not eat the morning meal if you have not digested
the previous day’s evening meal.
• Because during nighttime, digestion capacity reduces. 3 hours
after sunrise, digestive capacity increases.
• So, if you fast for a few hours in the morning, then it will help to
digest the food properly.
• Eat when you feel appetite in the morning and your bowel gets
clear.
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15. APPETITE RULE
• You should respect your appetite and hunger and
eat food accordingly.
• Do not suppress appetite.
• Eat whenever you feel hungry.
• Do not overeat.
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16. Do not Suppress Appetite
If you suppress appetite, the following disease may occur:
• Body ache.
• Loss of interest in food.
• Fatigue.
• Laziness.
• Vision Weakness.
• Loss of tissues.
• Loss of strength.
• Loss of Appetite.
But if you suppress appetite and do not eat when you are hungry,
it is dangerous for your overall health.
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17. • The golden role of healthy eating and stay healthy is
to eat only when you are hungry. Drink water only
when you are thirsty.
• When you are thirsty, do not eat food.You should
drink water at this time.
• When you are hungry, do not drink water.You
should eat food at that time.
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18. Benefits of Eating Food
WhenYou Feel Appetite
If you eat when you have an appetite, it provides the following things to
your mind and body:
• Joyfulness.
• Strength.
• Excellent Memory.
• Longevity.
• Endurance andTolerance.
• Good Complexion and Glowing Skin.
• Immunity.
• Vitality.
• Gracefulness.
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19. What are the differences between real
appetite and food craving?
Real Appetite Food Craving
Your stomach demands food. It is
empty and you have not eaten
anything for hours.
Your tongue demands food even when
your stomach is full and satisfied.
You never overeat. You overeat.
You eat for energy as per your physical
and mental requirements.
You do not need to eat for energy.You
just eat for taste.
You stop when you feel full.
You continue to eat regardless of the
stomach is full or not.
Your abdomen has a feeling of
lightness even after eating.
You feel heaviness in the abdomen
after eating.
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20. Signs of Proper Digestion of
Previous Meal
• Proper evacuation of bowel and urinary bladder.
• Clear burp. Or no burp or belching with abnormal taste or
taste of food previously eaten.
• Lightness in the body.
• Feeling thirst and appetite or hunger.
• Feeling of lightness in the heart, chest, and abdomen.
• Feeling an increase in digestive fire and your stomach ask
for food.
• The clarity in senses and mind.
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21. EAT FOOD INTHEIR NATURAL
FORM
• Eat foods in their natural form as you get from nature. Do not
cook foods, which you can eat without cooking. It includes fruits,
vegetables, nuts, and some seeds. Eat them in their natural
form.
• Foods that are cooked excessively have no life in them. It means
that cooked foods have fewer nutrients than uncooked foods.
• Eat food based on quality, not quantity.
• Meals should be juicy and there should not be an excess of oil to
improve the absorption rate of nutrients.
• One should avoid too dry food items.
• Cooking should be lighter as much as possible.
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22. EAT FOOD WITH A CALM MIND
• Do not eat in a hurry. In ayurveda, taking a meal is like worship.
• Your mind should be calm.
• You should sit in a cross-legged posture on the floor.You can sit on the floor mat.
• Before start eating, express gratitude toward nature for food. Feel joyfulness,
calmness, and kindness in your mind.
• Before you eat food, first provide food to poor people if they are on the door to
asking for food.Then serve foods to guests, elders, and children.Then you should
eat food.You should eat food with your family members.
• Always eat in a calm and comfortable environment.
• Stay away from distractions likeTV and mobile phone while having food.
• It is important to be present while eating.This means one should take time to
appreciate the taste, look, texture, flavor, and smell of food using all five senses.
• All these rituals help in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, depression, anxiety,
and other psychological diseases. It is most important to eat with your family
members.
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23. Viruddha Ahara
 Desha (place)Viruddha
 KalaViruddha: (Time)
 Agni(digestive
power)Viruddha
 Matra (quantity)Viruddha
 Satmya (wholesome)
Viruddha
 DoshaViruddha
 Sanskar (mode
of preparation) Viruddha
 Veerya (potency)Viruddha
 KoshthaViruddha:
 Avastha (State of health)
Viruddha
 Kram (sequence)Viruddha
 PariharViruddha
 Upachar
(treatment)Viruddha
 Paak (cooking)Viruddha
 Samyoga (combination)
Viruddha
 HridayViruddha
 Sampad (Richness of
quality)Viruddha
 Vidhi (rules for
eating)Viruddha
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24. 3 Basic Principles of Diet
Quantity
Food intake
based on nature
of work and
physical activity.
Quality
All food groups to
be included in
order to make it
nutritionally
adequate.
Regularity
Short frequent
meals(4-5)are
preferred than
large bulky
meals.
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26. Foods Recommended
Unpolished rice, wheat,
jowar, bajra, ragi
Chapatis, bhakri, whole
wheat bread, dalia, rawa
Vermicelli
Cornflakes, wheatflakes,
musseli, oats, riceflakes
Foods To Be Restricted
Polished rice especially
basmati
Products made from
maida-like: bread,
noodles, pastas, biscuits,
cakes and pastries
Cereals and Cereal Products
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27. Pulses and Legumes
2-3 Servings of dals / sprouts will help to give you enough
proteins from vegetarian sources.
Tur dal, Moong dal, Lentils, Chana dal, dry peas, whole moong,
mothbeans, chawli, whole chana, rajmah and soyabeans
…………are the various pulses and legumes that can be eaten in
form of number of preparations.
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28.  Use skim milk by defatting the normal cow
milk.
 Curd, buttermilk, unsweetened lassi made out
of skim milk will add to the proteins in the
diet and are easier to digest.
 Paneer made out of skim milk is a good
option for vegetarians who miss on the
animal protein sources which have a high
biological value.
 Buffalo milk and products like khoa and
cheese are best to be avoided
Milk and Milk Products
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29. Foods Recommended
 Egg whites
 Fish like pomfrets, sardines,
herring, mackarel, salmon
which are rich sources of
omega-3 fatty acids are the
best choice.
 Lean parts of chicken.
 Preparation style –baked /
steamed / grilled.
Foods Restricted
 Yolk of the egg
 Shell fishes- prawns,crabs,lobsters
 Organ meats like kidney,liver,brain etc.
 Red meat like mutton, pork,beef etc.
 Preparations which are rich fried or in
coconut curry.
 Fatty parts of chicken.
Non-vegetarian Foods
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30. Fruits &
Vegetables
2-3 servings of fruits ,
4-5 servings of variety of vegetables,
Provides u with a bunch of vitamins & minerals,
that act as anti-oxidants,
and keeps your cholesterol in check.
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31.  Nuts like almonds and walnuts are rich in Vit E
and omega-3 fatty acids , which act as
scavengers in human body.
 They are healthy if taken in right amounts.
 Other nuts like cashews and pista are best to be
avoided.
 Groundnuts the most liked munches
…moderate intake.
 Oilseeds like- til, khuskhus, garden cress are
rich in certain minerals but at the same time are
loaded with fats , hence must be limited.
Nuts and Oilseeds
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32. FATS & OILS
•1ml of oil/ fat = 9 kcal
•All vegetable oils are cholesterol free
•Quantity of fat is more important than it’s quality.
•Ideal combination is to use little from all 3 groups.
Monounsaturated Fats:
 Groundnut, rice bran,
mustard , olive oil.
Polyunsaturated fats:
 sunflower, safflower,
soybean, corn oil
Saturated Fats:
 Ghee
 Butter
 Coconut Oil
 Vanaspati Ghee
 Margarine
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33. Healthy Eating Habits
Small, regular meals
Select portion sizes
Eat slowly, chew well,
take smaller bites
Make the right choices,
read food labels
Do not combine meal times
with other activities such as
TV viewing, reading, etc.
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34. C ancel out the crash diets, fads, pills, etc.
Have a balanced diet
A lways drink lots of water and other fluids,
but avoid fizzy soft drinks.
Never skip any meal in an effort to lose
weight.
Get up and go, keep moving, be active.
E at a wide variety of foods.
Change
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35. Do we need to have sugar?
No. Not necessary.
Restrict or limit simple sugars.
Jaggery better than sugar.
Artificial sweetness to be avoided by teenagers unless
medically indicated
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36. Do we need to have salt?
Yes - Necessary.
Cut off excess sodium from the diet by avoiding use of
preservatives, ajinomoto, baking soda, sauces, papad
and pickles.
Avoid use of salt substitutes.
Avoid use of table salt.
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37. Water - Is it important?
10-12 glasses of water per day is essential.
It helps in detoxifying the body by excreting the wastes in
the form of urine.
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38. Choose Healthy Drinks
• Cocunut water, lime juice,
buttermilk, neera, panha,
kokam sarbat
• Natural vitamins and
minerals.
• No preservatives.
• Helps detoxification
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39. Say no to Aerated Drinks
Excess sugar,caffeine,colour
Excess calories
Promotes tooth decay
Calcium depletion from bones
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40. Fast Food Kills Fast
Dense Calories, salt, fats
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41. Eating out - Problems
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42. Eating out - Problems
Hyperacidity
Diarrhoea
Jaundice
Typhoid
Cholera
Amoebiasis
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43. No Substitute to a wholesome diet
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44. Advantages of balanced diet
Good nutrition for proper growth & height.
Prevents deficiencies.
Ensures good health, glowing skin and hair.
Ensures high fitness level.
Strengthens immune system.
Improve concentration and ensures better grades
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45. Shad Ritu - Six Seasons
• India is a country blessed with Six different seasons
Shishira
Winter
Greeshma
Summer
Varsha
Monsoon /
Rainy
Sharad
autumn
Hemant
Early
Winter
Vasant
Spring
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46. Seasons on Earth
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47. KalaVibhajan-Time Division
2 Ayana 1 Samvatsar (Varsh)
3 Ritu
1 Kashtha
1 Kala
15 Nimesh
1 Muhurt
30 Kashtha
1 Ahoratra
20 Kala
1 Paksha
30 Mahurt
1 Masa
15 Ahoratra
1 Ritu
2 Paksha
1 Ayana
2 Masa
Akshi Nimesh – Basic Unit of Time in Ancient time
5 Samvatsar (Varsh) 1 Yuga
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48. Indian National Calendar (Saka calendar)
S. No. Month Length
Start date
(Gregorian
calendar)
Ritu Season
1 Chaitra 30/31 March 22
Vasanta Spring
2 Vaishākh 31 April 21
3 Jyaishtha 31 May 22
Grishma Summer
4 Āshādha 31 June 22
5 Shrāvana 31 July 23
Varsha Monsoon
6 Bhādrapad 31 August 23
7 Āshwin 30 September 23
Sharat Autumn
8 Kārtik 30 October 23
9 Agrahayana 30 November 22
Hemant Winter
10 Paush 30 December 22
11 Māgh 30 January 21
Sishira
Cold & dewy
season
12 Phālgun 30 February 20
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49. Seasonal Division ofYear
Adan Kala / Uttarayan Visarga Kala / Daskhinanyan
Samvatsar - Year
Six Months Six Months
Three Seasons
1. Varsha
2. Sharad
3. Hemant
Three Seasons
1. Shishir
2. Vasant
3. Grishma
1. Magha- Phagha
2. Chaitra- Vaishakh
3. Jyeshtha- Ashadha
1. Shravana Bhadrapada
2. Ashvin- Kartika
3. Margsheesh- Pausha
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50. Adan
Kala
• Uttarayan-Agneya
• Agneya-Agni-guna
Pradhan
• Vayu- Ati-ruksha
• Moon- Less Bala
• Sun- Strong Bala
• Sun Dries away things
• Ruksha,Tikta,
Kashaya, Katu
• Gradually Bala lessens
Visarga
Kala
• Dakshinayan- Saumya
• Soumya- Sheet guna
Pradhan
• Vayu- not so ruksha
• Moon- Strong Bala
• Sun- Less Bala
• Moon nourishes things
• Snigdha, Amla,
Madhur, Lavan
• Gradually Bala
increases
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51. Two Parts of a Year
Aadan (Weakening)
आदान
Visarg (Strengthening)
ववसर्थ
Sun Northward उत्तरायण Southward दवक्षणायम
Season Shishir, Vasant, Greeshm
वमवमर, िसंत, ग्रीष्म
Varsha, Sharad, Hemant
िर्ाा, मरद, िेनंत
Air Extremely Dry Not Dry
Nature Prominence of Fire element
आग्नेय
Prominence of softness
सौम्य
Strength Erosion of body strength Body strength develops
Body Fat Erosion Increase
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52. Status of Bala (Strength) During Year
Māgh
Phālgun
Chaitra
Vaishākh
Jyaishtha
Āshādha
Shrāvana
Bhādrapad
Āshwin
Kārtik
Agrahayana
Paush
Vasanta
Shishir Greeshma Hemant
Sharad
Varsha
Madhya
Aadi Anta Madhya
Aadi Anta
Madhyam / Moderate
Uttam / Highest
Avara / Lowest
Uttarayana Dakshinayana
B
A
L
A
S
T
R
E
N
G
T
H
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53. Rhythm of Doshik Sanchaya-
Prakopa-Shamana during year
Dosha Sanchaya
(Accumulation)
Prakopa
(Vitiation)
Shaman
(Pacification)
Vata Greeshma Varsha Sharada
Pitta Varsha Sharada Hemanta
Kapha Hemanta Vasanta Greeshma
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54. Seasonal variation & environment
Cellular and humeral immunity is reduced in rainy season
Plasma cortisol is elevated in autumn
Constriction of sodium space is more in summer season
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55. Vasant (Spring)
(Feb.- March to March-April)
:Wind blows towards south, Accumulated
Sleshma (Kapha) undergoes liquefaction due to
strong sunrays.
Dosha: Prakopa of Kapha
Bala: Madhyamabala
Pathya: (Yava) Barley, Godhuma (Wheat), In
non-veg- Light cooked meat, fermented
beverages (alcoholic), Shunthi, Motha, Asana
saadhitWater
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56. Vasant (Spring)
(Feb.- March to March-April)
Apathya: : Heavy, Sour, Sweet, Unctuous
Activities:Vamana (Emesis), Dry Massage,
More physical activity, Gargling
Common Diseases: Shwasa, Kasa, Pratishyay
(Respiratory allergies/ disorders), Agnimandhya,
Ajirna etc.
Common Remedies :VyoshadiVati, Lavangadi
Vati, Sitopaladi Churna,Talishadi Churna,
Shirishadi Kwath, Kantaryadi AwlehaTrikatu
churna, ChitrakadiVati, Ajmodadi Churna,
Hingwashtak Churna, Lavanbhaskar Churna etc.
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57. Greeshma (Summer)
(April-May to May-June)
• Characteristics: Excessively dry & hot
• Dosha:Vata Sanchaya and Kapha Shamana, due to
excessive dryness
• Bala: Avara (Lowest)
• Pathya: Sweet, Cold, Liquid and Unctuous Drinks &
Food items, Manth, Sharbata, Light cooked non-veg
items, Ghrit and Milk, Plenty ofWater
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58. Greeshma (Summer)
(April-May to May-June)
Apathya: Alcoholic beverages, Lavan, Katu, Amla,
Ushna
Activities: Divaswap- Nap during day time, Stay in
cooled place, indulge in forest, cold water and flowers.
Should not indulge in sexual activity and excessive
physical exertion.
Common Diseases: Sun stroke, Exhaustion, Aruchi,
Trishna etc.
Common Remedies : Shadang Paniya, Amrapanaka,
Takra sevan, Sheetal Sharbat, Ushirasava,
Chandanasav
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59. Varsha (Monsoon / Rainy)
(June-July to July-Aug.)
Characteristics: Digestive fire is further
weakened, Water becomesAmlavipaki
Dosha:Vata Prakopa
Bala: Alpabala
Pathya : Drinks & Diet mixed with Honey, Amla,
Lavana & Sneha- on the day of excessive raining to
counteract the aggravation ofVata, Old cereals-
Barley (Yava), Godhuma (Wheat), Shali Rice,
ProcessedYusha (Soup) of grains, Grape wine and
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60. Varsha (Monsoon / Rainy)
(June-July to July-Aug.)
Apathya: Watery demulcent drinks, Impure / contaminated water
Activities: Dry massage (Udvartana), Stay in less humid place,
Wearing garlands, perfumes. Avoid day sleeping, excessive physical
exercise, sexual intercourse, exposure to sun
Common Diseases:Amlapitta, endemics like cholera, diarrhea,
dysentery, skin diseases,
Common Remedies Ushnodaka with honey, Bilwadi churna,
Gangadhar churna,Trikatu Churna, Haridra Khanda etc.
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61. Sharad (Autumn)
(Aug.-Sept. to Sept.-Oct.)
• Characteristics: Sudden re-exposure to sun rays causes
Pitta vitiation
• Dosha: Pitta Prakopa
• Bala: Madyambala
• Pathya : Madhura (Sweet), Sheet (Cold), Laghu,Tikta
(Bitter), Shali Rice, Godhuma (Wheat), Moonga,Yava,
Madhu, Ghrita withTikta (Bitter) medicaments. Food
which subsides Pitta.
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62. Sharad (Autumn)
(Aug.-Sept. to Sept.-Oct.)
Apathya: Vasa (Fatty tissue), Oil, Meat of aquatic animals, Dahi
(Curd), Kshara (Alkaline preparations)
Activities: Wearing garlands, Exposure to moonlight in the night,
No day time sleep
Common Diseases: Amlapitta, Sheetpitta, Kandu etc.
Common Remedies : Avipattikar Churna, Ushirasava,
Chandanasav, Madhuyashti Churna etc.
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63. Hemant (Early Winter)
(Oct.-Nov. to Nov.-Dec.)
Characteristics: SheetalVayu, Prabala Jatharagni, Madhur
Rasa Uttapati, Endowed with Strength
Dosha: Sanchaya- Kapha, Prashaman-Vata
Bala: Shreshthabala
Pathya : Heavy food (Unctuous), Newly ripened rice and other
grains, Heavy Non-veg preparations, Snighdha, Madhur, Amla,
Lavana,Wine, Madhu (Honey), Milk & Ikshu (sugarcane)
products,Wine and other alcoholic beverages.
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64. Hemant (Early Winter)
(Oct.-Nov. to Nov.-Dec.)
Apathya:Vatavardhak, Laghu (Light- Moonga), Ruksha (Dry-
without oil)
Activities: Oil Massage, Application of Oil over head, Sunbath,
Utsadana (Massage) , Residing in warm underground chamber,
Wearing of heavy, woollen cloths, use of thick blankets,
unlimited indulgence into sexual activities
Common Diseases: Sandhi stabdhta, Sandhi shool, Pratishyay,
Swasa, Kasa etc.
Common Remedies:Chyawanprash, Ashwagandha Churna,
Yograj guggulu, Shilajeet, Mahanarayan Oil (for L.A.)
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65. Shishir (Winter)
(Dec.-Jan. to Jan-Feb.)
Characteristics: Similar as that of Hemant Ritu but has
more Rukshata, Sheetata,Wind and Rain than Hemant.
Dosha: Same as that of Hemant
Bala: Shreshthabala
Pathya : Same as that of Hemant
Activities: Same as that of Hemant in addition remain
in Less ventilated and more warm place
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66. Ritu Sandhis – Change of Season
Last Seven Days of out going Ritu and first seven days of
coming Ritu
Importance- Period of Susceptibility for various diseases.
Should not leave the Dos & Don’ts of out going Ritu at once
& Should not switch over to new Ritu’s regimen suddenly.
Padansh Krama- Slowly adjust to new regimen.
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68. Ayurveda:The Essence of Life
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