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When we observe nature, we see how life harmonizes with the seasons. Isn’t it interesting how a squirrel knows what foods to store for winter, and your dog knows how to keep cool in summer. What we have done – for the most part is ignored the change of seasons. Just changing our clothes from one season to the next is not enough. Its is also important to look at what happens as we transition in between the seasons. If you are feeling out of sorts, a little more fatigued, have a cold, or allergies, its due to the change of seasons. Illness is much more likely to occur at the junctions of the seasons, when Vata is aggravated. Take a look at why you may be feeling out of sorts – it’s the transition between seasons.
We often think of the seasons as drastically different form one another. For this reason, they are a source of some of the major changes that we undergo throughout the year, we change our food, exercise regimen, lifestyle and even our clothes. We forget, however, to also consider the periods of transition between each season. The moments right before and after a change in season can be very intense, and if we don’t take care of ourselves can end up sick. The transition from winter into spring is a major transition, so it’s important to add more nourishment and self-care during this particular period.
As we change from winter to spring, our metabolism (digestive fire) fluctuates which can cause digestive toxins to accumulate, even if you are careful about your diet and routine. For this reason it is a good idea to do a detox during this change of seasons. Naturally as we go from the heaviness of winter, we want to lighten up a little and naturally detox. The changing seasons also aggravates certain doshas, so cleansing at this time can be helpful in reducing the accumulation of Vata, Pitta or Kapha.
As we approach spring, Kapha becomes more dominant and this is the best time for all constitutions to clear Kapha. Toxins that have accumulated through the winter begin to surface. This is the best time to clear them in order to avoid illness during the following summer season. Spring is warm, liquid and soft, like Kapha. During this season, accumulated Kapha begins to liquefy in the early part of the season, leading to the common occurrences of colds, sinus congestion, and allergies. It’s your body’s way of saying it is time to internally spring-clean!
Not sure what to do for you this seasonal change? Feel free to schedule a complimentary consultation with me so that we can decide together what would be best for your health goals.
In health,
The Holistic HIghway integrates traditional Western medical practices with Ayurveda medicine, creating a focus on prevention through nutrition, diet, and exercise; use of the latest genetic testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets, detoxification programs, or stress-management techniques.
Integrative Health Expert | Ayurveda Practitioner | Author | Speaker
Kerry is a globally recognized leader in integrative medicine and the science of health known as Ayurveda. She is passionate about raising awareness of the need for a change in contemporary medicine that focuses on patient empowerment and a health-based (rather than disease-based) medical system.
Kerry is connected with The University of Pittsburgh Center for Integrative Medicine and remains a pioneer in the field of integrative medicine where she has developed a personalized system to manage chronic disorders by incorporating fundamental changes in diet, behavior, and stress while focusing on genetics.
This individualized program is so successful that many of her clients have achieved maximum healing and vitality after years of chronic problems!
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