Avoid a Meltdown and Stay Cool This Summer! {Lifestyle Medicine | Ayruveda}

Avoid a Meltdown and Stay Cool to Beat the Heat with the Wisdom of Lifestyle Medicine & Ayurveda!

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Many places have experienced very hot summers recently and the heat continues. While it is beneficial to adapt to our environments and experience the changes of the seasons, it is also important to keep balanced so we don’t fall prey to illness. With some strategies gleaned from ancient healing traditions, you can enjoy the sunny, hot days of summer without suffering!

As the seasons shift, nature changes and we are faced with an evolving environment. If you observe nature, you will see the many amazing ways in which the world around us adapts to the big and subtle shifts that come with changing temperatures, amount of daylight and different seasonal foods. Animals instinctively shift their behavior and preferences to adjust to seasonal cycles and maintain balance. 

We can also learn from nature and become more aware of the subtle shifts which occur with changing seasons. This can help maintain balance and good health.

In Ayurvedic Medicine, this is pitta season, a time of heat and intense sun. High temperatures and stress can intensify pitta energy. You may notice that people tend to get short-tempered or irritated as the temperature soars. Other signs of aggravated pitta energy include lethargy, skin rashes, low blood sugar, difficulty falling asleep, water retention, heartburn and impatience.

Adapt to the shifting seasons with grace and wellness

Fortunately, there are some great ways to reduce inflammation, maintain balance and keep your cool during the hot days of summer!

Food and exercise are two variables that can be adapted according to individual constitution and season to help you maintain balance and achieve optimal wellness!

Enjoy cooling, bitter, astringent and sweet foods to balance the heat:

• Salads and light greens are great for keeping cool in the summer.
• Try incorporating cooling foods like cabbage, melons, celery, cucumbers, seaweed, summer squash and dark leafy greens.
• Eat fewer foods that are sour, hot and spicy.

To stay in shape while keeping your cool during the heat of summer:

• Choose fun, light and non-competitive activities like yoga (not hot yoga!), swimming and dancing.
• Don’t push yourself to exhaustion.
• Exercise in the early morning and avoid exertion in the midday sun.
• I use wearable cooling gear from Koldtec (affiliate link) to deliver an instant, satisfying chill to the body’s pulse points which can assist the body’s natural ability to stay cooler for longer. I use a cooling towel after workouts, when hiking in hot weather and simply to refresh in the summer. I also find these products can help some with headaches, dysautonomia, migraines, multiple sclerosis and other conditions impacted by heat. 
• Stay hydrated with room temperature water. Avoid overly iced water which can harm your digestive ability and lead to fatigue. Try pure filtered water (I like this filtered water bottle for on-the-go hydration), coconut water (affiliate links), or water with cucumber slices or mint leaves.

One of my favorite refreshing summer drinks is Lemon Cucumber Water! Find the recipe here…

Remain mindful to keep your cool:

• Stay mindful during eating and movement. Remain aware of how your body feels and reacts to the situation and listen to it. As you learn how to further cultivate mindfulness and eat in accordance with your intuition, you will naturally gravitate toward what you need to stay in balance.
• Rub your feet and hands with coconut oil before going to bed to calm, cool and soothe your body.
• Make time to enjoy the summer season and play! Spend time with people you enjoy and try to engage in activities you truly love!
• Try making a blended cilantro paste to apply to irritated skin, rashes and bug bites. This will reduce swelling, redness, itching and inflammation.
• Avoid alcohol which is heating, dehydrating and can stress the liver, contributing to inflammation.

 

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