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Seasonal treatments are given to people who are healthy to prevent the attack of diseases and illnesses. According to Ayurveda, the Malayalam month of Karkidaka (Cancer) is time for preventive therapies. During this month, the climate is very damp, with lot of rains. People are prone to diseases of various kinds. In other words, human body becomes extremely sensitive to pathogens. This period has long been identified as the period for preventive treatments and rejuvenation therapies. This is because, during this period human body will also be receptive to Ayurveda medicines Karkidaka is considered a challenging month when it comes to physical, mental and spiritual health. The monsoon ayurvedic treatment includes various therapies which help to keep the mind and body energized and recharged throughout the year.  this season is the ideal time to flush out all impurities and to restore the tridoshas (Vatha, Pitha and Kapha) to balance state.

Goals of seasonal treatment…..

Detoxification of the body
Helps In boosting the immunity
Rejuvenates the body as well as mind
Alleviates current health concerns.
Prevents any further illness

Special practices during this period

Recital or listening to spiritual scriptures and empowering discourses.
Special healing diet [oushada kanji] to enhance immunity.
Healthy routines - advised to drink only warm water boiled with purifying herbs during this period. Avoid the consumption of non vegetarian and fried foods
Follow ayurvedic rejuvenating therapies .

Therapies at a glance…

Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapy is a long process, lasting for many days, from 21 days up to 45 days. During rejuvenation therapy, the body is cleaned off accumulated toxic materials (excess fat, chemicals, pathogens, etc). The accumulated body waste is called ama or body toxins. The body is then strengthened with special medicines like Rasayanas. Rejuvenation therapy can also include full- scale panchakarma treatments like sneha- panam (internal oleation), full body massage,elakizhi, njavarakizhi,podi kizhi,narangakizhi,kashayadhara,shirodhara,p izhichil followed with purificatory therapies like vamanam, virechanam,nasyam,kashaya vasthi,sneha vasthi etc.. However, according to the age, physical and mental conditions, and other factors, the doctor may decide to omit one or more procedures from above said therapies. As explained above specially prepared kanji (rice porridge) is also a part of seasonal treatment. This porridge is made of njavara rice which are boiled with ingredients like cumin seed, malli, vizalari, fenugreek, karkokilari, mustard seed, ayamodakom, aashali, dry ginger, putharichundaveru, nutmeg varattumanjal, grambu etc. After cooking coconut milk is added to it and it is also sauted with ghee and onions. This medicated porridge helps in revitalizing the body. What makes Ayurveda effective during this period is that the atmosphere remains dust-free and cool. While the humidity in the air causes breathlessness and weakness, it also opens up the pores allowing medicated and herbal oils to seep thereby restoring the body’s health and vitality.