Everyone experiences summer in a different way.  If you have a fiery constitution, you might dread the heat and humidity of summer and dream of spending time in a cooler climate.  If you are someone who feels chilled all year round, you might relish the heat of summer.  Either way, we all benefit from making adjustments to our diet and lifestyle along with the flow of the seasons.  
 
Ayurveda says that like increases like and opposites balance which is why summer can increase those cranky feelings in a pitta person, and soothe the coldness in a vata person. Overall, the intense heat of summer drains the energy in everyone.
 

Have you ever felt more irritable in the summer, had dry skin in the autumn, feel heavier in the winter, or have sniffles in the spring?  The change of seasons in particular can upset our balance and bring with it uncomfortable symptoms.   Following a seasonal routine can help us adapt to the changing environment and this self knowledge of self care puts our health and well being into our own hands.

Fasting is the greatest remedy - the physician within"                                                                                                         - Philippus Paracelsus

​There is a so much contradictory information available about fasting that it can be difficult to decide which, if any, method to try.  What may be good for one person can actually be detrimental to another.  Fortunately, because Ayurveda recognizes the uniqueness of each individual, there are tools we can use to help us choose what will be most beneficial for us at any given time.

Ayurveda has a long tradition of utilizing fasting from food as a vital practice for maintaining and regaining health.  In our society, fasting is often viewed as a type of denial or deprivation, but you can instead choose to see fasting as a gift to yourself: a much needed rest from the constant barrage of foods and experiences you take into your body.  Welcome to the Ayurvedic approach to fasting.  ​