Summer - DOCTOR DONN's SEASONAL TIPS

Seasonal Advice according to Maharishi Ayurveda by Dr Donn Brennan, MB, BCh, BAO, MRCGP, MSCI.

1. Vedic Description of Summer
2. Cool Down the Intensity of Pitta
3. Be in Your Element - Water
4. Where Does Pitta Reside in the Body

vedic description of Summer

Now the sun is high. Nature is in full bloom. Garden shows in Chelsea, Holker Hall and Tatton Park have the limelight. It is pitta season. Time to enjoy.

The qualities of pitta predominate at this time of the year, from May to August. So the kapha aspect of our nature, which had reached its height in May, starts to spontaneously decline. The mood lifts as the fine weather arrives. We want to get out and enjoy.

2. Cool Down the Intensity of Pitta

Naturally as pitta arises within us we take steps to keep it balanced. Pitta is intense. So it is now essential for us to chill out. Otherwise we may suffer road rage or other pitta imbalances as the season progresses. Take a holiday. Get out and enjoy nature. Also enjoy family and friends. Organise a picnic with friends. Golf.  Walk the hills. Do plenty of whatever you enjoy. Swim.

3. Be in Your Element - Water

Now there is something special for summer. Water. Pitta is the element of fire. So water is best for cooling pitta. Walk by water. Swim. Sail. Surf. Or even just sit and look at it. Be by a waterfall. Above all drink it. We need more fluids in summer and water is the best. Your daily shower should be cool now, not hot and consider a second cool shower on a very hot day.

4. Where Does Pitta Reside in the Body

There are special locations in the body where pitta predominates and these warrant special attention in summer. Stomach and liver are two and they are kept balanced by choosing the appropriate foods for pitta. These are all the foods you are naturally drawn to in summer. Salads, sweet fruit and fruit juices, etc. Looking at the pitta food list now is just confirming what you would most enjoy in summer. Another site of pitta is the skin. So protect it from the intense sun. Another, the eyes, so wear your sunglasses. Another, the heart, which is soothed by your enjoying life.

Nature is in full bloom now. It is time for you to do the same.

Note - Information provided on this page is meant solely to educate readers about Ayurveda. It is not meant to cure, diagnose, treat or mitigate any disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult a health professional.

Note - Information provided in this page is meant solely to educate readers about Ayurveda. It is not meant to cure, diagnose, treat or mitigate any disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult a health professional.

With special thanks to Dr Donn Brennan for 'Dr Donn's Seasonal Tips'.