Monsoon therapy (Ayurveda Karkkidaka chikilsa)

That cool drizzles, that refreshing breeze and the humid smell of monsoon!!!Isn't this experience thrilling you??After the scorching summer season the transition to the rain season brings an electrifying feeling to all of us. Along with this, it's the time that you need to keep an eye on your health too that will strenghthen your body throughout the year. In Kerala during the Karkidakam month (July 16-August 16) is the peak rainy season, so the monsoon treatment during this period is been in practice. So in Kerala it's popularly known as Karkidaka chikitsa.

Why monsoon care is needed for your body?

In the Ayurvedic wisdom during rainy season the digestive capacity will be very poor. This brings a vitiation of the 3 doshas (Vata, Pittha, Kapha) in the body. As a result our immunity will become very weak. So there is a high possibility of affecting with transmitting diseases due to the sudden weather change and due to high moisture in the air. Also those who are suffering from inflammatory diseases like arthritis, Sciatica, Spondylitis etc. this is the time which triggers all the pains and discomforts. So the monsoon Ayurvedic treatments are an elixir to rejuvenate our body and soul.

What is monsoon therapy (Karkkidaka chikilsa)?

Monsoon treatments are mainly focusing on our gut health. According to Ayurveda, our gut health is considered as the reflection of our health. So internal medications are advised for enhancing the digestion and metabolism. External panchakarma treatments (5 purificatory therapies) which acts as detoxifying treatments in the body acts on the micro cellular level, which rejuvenates and strengthens our whole system. It addresses all the inflammatory changes that is affected in our body and brings back the equilibrium of our body throughout the year.

Why Monsoon porridge (Karkidaka kanji) on Karkkidaka Chikilsa?

This special herbal decoction porridge which is very beneficial to boost the immune system during monsoon time. It is prepared of lot of specialized herbs along with the special variety of rice called "Njavara rice" which is having nourishing and digestion enhancing properties. This porridge will be served during this monsoon therapy.

Get yourself treated on this monsoon with expert Ayurveda practitioner at reputed Ayurveda hospital near you.