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1. Weathering the Gut Storm: A Guide to
Digestive Health in Indian Monsoons

2. Weathering the Gut Storm: A Guide
to Digestive Health in Indian
Monsoons
• We’re all a part of nature, made up of the ‘Panch Mahabhoot’ or five key
natural elements, namely, Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jal), Fire (Agni), Air (Vayu), and
Space (Akasha). Hence, our inner balance is interconnected with nature, and shifts
in the natural environment around us, like seasonal changes, directly affect our
mind and body. The ayurvedic concepts of Dosha and Prakriti are also based on our
connection to nature.
• According to Ayurveda, an imbalance in Doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) is the
root cause of all diseases. And among the many causes of dosha imbalance,
seasonal influence is also an important contender, affecting everyone’s Prakriti
(constitution) differently and causing various issues like sluggishness, heaviness, or
digestive discomfort.
• In this post, we will explore the influence of seasonal changes on our body and
discuss some practical, time-honoured Ayurvedic principles and lifestyle strategies
to support digestive harmony throughout India's diverse seasons.

3. Weathering the Gut Storm: A Guide
to Digestive Health in Indian
Monsoons
How Seasonal Shifts Affect Your Gut
• Ayurveda proposes that the three main doshas in our body, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha,
are also manifestations of the Panch Mahabhoot. While Vata is the combination of
Vayu and Aakash element, Pitta is Agni element, and Kapha is the combination of
Jala and Prithvi elements. Together, the tridosha are responsible for the origin,
development, and upkeep of the human body and mind. They govern all bodily
movements, metabolism, and transformations. They also determine an individual’s
Prakriti, or constitution.
• The relationship of doshas with Prakriti is a complex one. To understand it in simple
terms, consider Prakriti as your inner climate - it doesn’t change easily. Then the
Tridoshas will be your daily weather. They can fluctuate or get imbalanced easily,
affected by the changing seasons, diet, lifestyle, stress, and other factors. So, when
the tridosha are imbalanced in the body, it’s like the weather going off-balance. It
directly affects the climate, that is, your Prakriti. Hence, the balance of tridosha
with themselves and with our surroundings is essential for good health

4. Weathering the Gut Storm: A Guide
to Digestive Health in Indian
Monsoons
How Seasonal Shifts Affect Your Gut
• Ayurveda proposes that the three main doshas in our body, Vata, Pitta, and
Kapha, are also manifestations of the Panch Mahabhoot. While Vata is the
combination of Vayu and Aakash element, Pitta is Agni element, and Kapha is the
combination of Jala and Prithvi elements. Together, the tridosha are responsible
for the origin, development, and upkeep of the human body and mind. They
govern all bodily movements, metabolism, and transformations. They also
determine an individual’s Prakriti, or constitution.
• The relationship of doshas with Prakriti is a complex one. To understand it in
simple terms, consider Prakriti as your inner climate - it doesn’t change easily.
Then the Tridoshas will be your daily weather. They can fluctuate or get
imbalanced easily, affected by the changing seasons, diet, lifestyle, stress, and
other factors. So, when the tridosha are imbalanced in the body, it’s like the
weather going off-balance. It directly affects the climate, that is, your Prakriti.
Hence, the balance of tridosha with themselves and with our surroundings is

5. Weathering the Gut Storm: A Guide
to Digestive Health in Indian
Monsoons
How Seasonal Shifts Affect Your Gut
• Ayurveda proposes that the three main doshas in our body, Vata, Pitta, and
Kapha, are also manifestations of the Panch Mahabhoot. While Vata is the
combination of Vayu and Aakash element, Pitta is Agni element, and Kapha is the
combination of Jala and Prithvi elements. Together, the tridosha are responsible
for the origin, development, and upkeep of the human body and mind. They
govern all bodily movements, metabolism, and transformations. They also
determine an individual’s Prakriti, or constitution.
• The relationship of doshas with Prakriti is a complex one. To understand it in
simple terms, consider Prakriti as your inner climate - it doesn’t change easily.
Then the Tridoshas will be your daily weather. They can fluctuate or get
imbalanced easily, affected by the changing seasons, diet, lifestyle, stress, and
other factors. So, when the tridosha are imbalanced in the body, it’s like the
weather going off-balance. It directly affects the climate, that is, your Prakriti.
Hence, the balance of tridosha with themselves and with our surroundings is

6. Weathering the Gut Storm: A Guide
to Digestive Health in Indian
Monsoons
• Depending on your current Ritu, specific doshas are dominant, and your body
• experiences specific changes. From the above table, it is clear that:
• 1. Vata: It builds in Grishma, gets aggravated in Varsha, and subsides in Sharada.
Vata vitiation causes dryness, pain, general discomfort, feelings of unease or
restlessness, irregular bowel movements, etc.
• 2. Pitta: It builds in Varsha, gets aggravated in Sharada, and is pacified in Hemanta.
Vitiated Pitta triggers excessive internal heat, digestive discomfort, high sensitivity
and irritability in the skin, etc.
• 3. Kapha: It builds in Shishira, gets aggravated in Vasanta, and is pacified
in Grishma. Kapha vitiation leads to feelings of heaviness, weight gain, fluid
retention, lethargy, and discomfort and fullness in the respiratory passages.
Monsoon:
• Since, majority of the country is enjoying monsoons currently, let’s talk briefly
about Varsha ritu and its effect on doshas and the body. For Monsoon, or Varsha
ritu, Vata is aggravated, and Pitta is accumulated. The warm and humid weather
dulls the digestive fire (Agni).

7. Weathering the Gut Storm: A Guide
to Digestive Health in Indian
Monsoons
• A weak digestive fire affects your digestion, metabolism, and bowel movements,
affecting the proper nourishment of the tissues (dhatus) and further contributing
to Vata vitiation.
Symptoms:
• 1. Irregular appetite, occasional bloating or flatulence.
• 2. Feeling stiffness, dryness, or reduced flexibility in joints and limbs.
• 3. Feeling restless, overthinking, or irregularity in sleep.
• 4. Low stamina, fatigue, and laziness.
• 5. Dryness in skin or scalp, heightened skin sensitivity.
• Stoking Your Agni: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Gut Balance in Varsha Ritu
• As the digestive fire (Agni) is low in Varsha Ritu, the body experiences reduced
appetite, impaired digestion, and irregular bowel movement. Vitiated Vata also
affects mobility and lubrication in the joints and limbs. That’s why we feel low on
energy, lazy, and fatigued in this season. To regain energy and strengthen the gut,
Ayurveda offers various insights that are discussed below:

8. Couclusion
• Make Your Gut More Weather Resilient
• Ultimately, keeping your gut healthy in the humid months of the Indian Monsoon
comes down to maintaining dosha balance and supporting digestive functions.
Altering your daily routine, food habits, and lifestyle according to the changing
seasons can help your body stay in harmony with nature.
• Ayurvedic texts offer helpful insights for Varsha Ritucharya, like staying hydrated,
eating light and easily digestible food, and adding spices and herbs to your food to
facilitate easier breakdown of food and regular bowel movements. With these
helpful insights, you can nurture your digestive fire (Agni), enhance energy levels
(Ojas), and achieve overall physical and mental well-being.
• Don't just weather the gut storm – thrive through it! Begin your journey to
balanced digestion with these Ayurvedic principles and Punarvasu’s wide range of
formulations today.
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