Why Ayurvedic Mini Detox during Fall only?
Ayurveda states that autumn and spring are the best times to perform the Ayurvedic cleanse or Detox of mind and body. Why fall is the best time of year for Ayurvedic Mini Detox? During summers, our bodies accumulate so much pitta element (fire) that we need to rinse to prepare for a more comfortable winter. While undergoing the cleansing process, you must take the time to reflect as well as rejuvenate. Remember that the autumn is the time where Vata (air element) increases in the atmosphere bringing increased air and prana as cold qualities inside our bodies and minds. The Ayurvedic texts teach us to reset your body for the autumn and winter by consuming ripe and roasted vegetables such as winter squash and root vegetables. We advise you to minimize, if not avoid, the consumption of raw fruit as these can cool the system. ...