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Hemanta Rutucharya (हेमन्त ऋतुचर्या) (view source)
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== Hemanta specific Diet and lifestyle regimen ==
== Hemanta specific Diet and lifestyle regimen ==
The diet and lifestyle elements that will help balance the disturbances in bioenergies or body constituents that happen due to Hementa rtu are discussed under Hemanta rutucharya regimen. Agni or the digestive power is strong in this season and thus taking advantage of it less restrictions on diet are put and rather consumption of food that is usually preferred by the food lovers is accepted and recommended. Therefore Hemanta could actually be teh most awaited season of the year for many such reasons, food being the main element! The lifestyle in Hemanta should be such that it will help to maintain the body temperature to the optimum level. Activities that increase warmth and protect from cold are encouraged.
The diet and lifestyle elements that will help balance the disturbances in bioenergies or body constituents that happen due to Hementa rtu are discussed under Hemanta rutucharya regimen. Agni or the digestive power is strong in this season and thus taking advantage of it less restrictions on diet are put and rather consumption of food that is usually preferred by the food lovers is accepted and recommended. Therefore Hemanta could actually be the most awaited season of the year for many such reasons, food being the main element!
=== पथ्यानि॥ What should be followed in Hemanta rtu? ===
=== पथ्यानि॥ What should be followed in Hemanta rtu? ===
In Hemanta rtu, [[Agni (अग्निः)|agni]] (the digestive fire) is strong and it can smoothly digest even the foods that are otherwise heavy on digestion. The key mantra is to eat food and drinks that are predominantly sweet, sour, and salty in taste. One can enjoy more desserts, creamy foods or sweets in this season with little health risk.
In Hemanta rtu, [[Agni (अग्निः)|agni]] (the digestive fire) is strong and it can smoothly digest even the foods that are otherwise heavy on digestion. The key mantra is to eat food and drinks that are predominantly sweet, sour, and salty in taste. However there should be a balance while making food choices and overindulgence in certain foods may cause health problems in future.
Food with more calories can also be consumed in this season since the dryness in the weather necessitates intake of unctuous or fatty food. Fats help in reducing dryness and also are digested smoothly. However there should be a balance while making food choices and overindulgence in specific foods again and again may cause lead to health concerns in future.
* One can enjoy more desserts, creamy foods or sweets in this season with little health risk.
* Food with more calories can also be consumed in this season since the dryness in the weather necessitates intake of unctuous or fatty food. Fats help in reducing dryness and also are digested smoothly.
* Various meats, fats, milk and milk products are beneficial and should be deliberately included in the diet.
* New rice, Cereals, pulses, corn, flour preparations (rich in carbohydrates), green gram, Black gram, sugarcane products etc. should be included in the diet.
* One can make use of sufficient amount of Ginger and garlic in the food and also the medicinal fruits of Haritaki (fruits of Terminalia chebula), Pippali (fruits of Piper longum) should be consumed.
* Shidhu (fermented preparations), Tila (sesame) are also beneficial at this time since they generate little pitta (heat) as well as not dry in nature.
* Use of warm water for drinking is recommended.
The lifestyle in Hemanta should be such that it will help to maintain the body temperature to the optimum level. Activities that increase warmth and protect from cold are encouraged.
* Since the nights are longer and the days are shorter (due to sou
* thern solstice) sleeping for a long time in the morning due to late sunrise is not recommended. Instead it is advisable to wake up early and start the daily activities.
* [[Abhyanga (अभ्यङ्गम् )|Abhyangam]]: Although Abhyanga a part of [[Dinacharya (दिनचर्या)|dinacharya]] or daily routine, it is must in Hemanta rtu. Massage with luke warm oils help to keep check on vata dosha in body, reduce skin dryness by locking the moisture, improve peripheral blood circulation and keep skin soft, hydrated, smooth.
* [[Ayurvedic method of body scrub (उद्वर्तनम्)|Udwartanam]]: Helpful for maintaining the good skin health and strength.
* [[Snana vidhi(स्नान विधि)|Snanam]]: Bathing with luke warm water after abhyanga and udwartanam. Sun bath in region where the view of sun is obstructed for long time due to snowfall, cloudy atmosphere etc.
* [[Vyayama (व्यायामम्)|Vyayama]]: Best season for doing exercise to build strength.
* Udwartanam: Helpful for maintaining the good skin health and strength.
* Snanam: Bathing with luke warm water after abhyanga and udwartanam. Sun bath in region where the view of sun is obstructed for long time due to snowfall, cloudy atmosphere etc.
* Vyayama: Best season for doing exercise to build strength.
* Other: Physical activities that need strength and give pleasure are best suited for this season since in this season such activities do not lead to energy loss.
* Other: Physical activities that need strength and give pleasure are best suited for this season since in this season such activities do not lead to energy loss.
=== अपथ्यानि ॥ What should be strictly avoided in Hemanta rtu? ===
=== अपथ्यानि ॥ What should be strictly avoided in Hemanta rtu? ===
* Any type of diet which generates feeling of lightness, cold, and dryness in body should be avoided. Laghu (light to digest) and Shita (cold) foods are prohibited.
* Food and drinks that cause vata vitiation and inherently light to digest in property, inadequate quantities of food, and intake of diluted gruel are contraindicated.
* Foods having Katu (pungent), Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent) predominant [[Rasa (रसः)|Rasa]] are to be avoided.
* Must avoid exposure to strong and cold wind.
* In order to protect one's body from cold and dryness of winters it is necessary to avoid contact with (getting exposed to) strong cold winds. In case it is not possible, at least one should use clothing that can protect one from cold and dry winds. one should specially stay in less windy and warm shelters (homes).
* Also, excessive walking, sleep at late night are to be avoided which causes vata aggravation.<ref>Thakkar J, Chaudhari S, Sarkar PK. Ritucharya: Answer to the lifestyle disorders. ''Ayu''. 2011;32(4):466-471. doi:10.4103/0974-8520.96117</ref>
* Day time sleeping is not beneficial and should be avoided to prevent disequilibrium of kapha and pitta doshas.
== Festivals celebrated in Bharata to encourage people to adopt Hemanta rutucharya ==
== Festivals celebrated in Bharata to encourage people to adopt Hemanta rutucharya ==
Deepawali is the most widely celebrated festival in India.
sweets, snacks- तस्मात्तुषारसमये स्निग्धाम्ललवणान् रसान्| औदकानूपमांसानां मेद्यानामुपयोजयेत्||११||
बिलेशयानां मांसानि प्रसहानां भृतानि च| भक्षयेन्मदिरां शीधुं मधु चानुपिबेन्नरः||१२||
बिलेशयानां मांसानि प्रसहानां भृतानि च| भक्षयेन्मदिरां शीधुं मधु चानुपिबेन्नरः||१२||
In the period of snowfall, unctuous, sour and salty food items should be consumed predominantly. Meat of fatty, aquatic and marshy animals should be taken. Meat of burrowing animals and roasted meat of animals that eat by snatching the prey should be consumed and after that drinking of madira and sidhu type of wines and honey is advised. [11-12]
In the period of snowfall, unctuous, sour and salty food items should be consumed predominantly. Meat of fatty, aquatic and marshy animals should be taken. Meat of burrowing animals and roasted meat of animals that eat by snatching the prey should be consumed and after that drinking of madira and sidhu type of wines and honey is advised. [11-12]
गोरसानिक्षुविकृतीर्वसां तैलं नवौदनम्| हेमन्तेऽभ्यस्यतस्तोयमुष्णं चायुर्न हीयते||१३||
गोरसानिक्षुविकृतीर्वसां तैलं नवौदनम्| हेमन्तेऽभ्यस्यतस्तोयमुष्णं चायुर्न हीयते||१३||