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WINTER SEASON – (HEMANT RITU)
According to ayurveda in this season, there is quite dusty environment. Visibility is
less, due to fog. There is flow of cold breeze coming from northern direction. Due to
cold environment rivers, lakes and ponds starts freezing and thus water level
decreases. Birds and reptiles start hibernating. According to modern calendar it

falls in the month of December, January and February.
In this season digestive fire gets ignited and appetite increases. Due to this capacity
body easily digest heavy food. In general most people gain weight due to increased
appetite. If heavy food is not consumed accordingly then this increased metabolism of
the body start consuming bodies tissues therefore leading to weaknesses body. This

season has the dominance of VATA dosha in the nature.
LIFESTYLE
1. Food rich in sweet, sour and salty taste should be consumed to satisfy

bodies metabolic desires.
2. Mild heavy food should be consumed so as the digestive fire does not start
consuming bodies own stored energy.
3. People should exercise regularly. Regular body massage with oil according to
individuals body constitutions should be done.
4. Steam bath should regularly be taken.
5. Person should reside in warm and cozy

place and should not directly be exposed
to outer cold environment.
6. Body should be properly covered and
wrapped with proper warm clothes.
7. It is the best season to indulge in more
sexual activities.
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DIET
1. People who are non vegetarian should eat meat which helps in providing good
energy.
2. Sweet products made from sugarcane extracts like jaggery should be consumed.
3. Milk and dairy products can be consumed like cheese, butter, ghee etc
4. Products made from legumes should be taken regularly
5. New rice is beneficial for body.
6. Hot drinks should be preferred.
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