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ऋतुचर्या विधानम्॥ Seasonal regimen: Diet and Lifestyle for Every season: Rtu Haritaki

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	== Dosha and season relationship ==		== Dosha and season relationship ==
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	Any individual is considered Svastha (Healthy when he has a certain state of Doshas, Agni, dhatus, malas, a certain state of Atman, indriyas and manas. The same has been explained by Acharya Sushruta as follows,<blockquote>समदोषः समाग्निश्च समधातुमलक्रियः \| प्रसन्नात्मेन्द्रियमनाः स्वस्थ इत्यभिधीयते ॥ (Sush. Samh. 15.41)<ref>Sushruta Samhita ([https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read&h=samadoSha Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutra 41])</ref>		Any individual is considered Svastha (Healthy when he has a certain state of Doshas, Agni, dhatus, malas, a certain state of Atman, indriyas and manas. The same has been explained by Acharya Sushruta as follows,<blockquote>समदोषः समाग्निश्च समधातुमलक्रियः \| प्रसन्नात्मेन्द्रियमनाः स्वस्थ इत्यभिधीयते ॥ (Sush. Samh. 15.41)<ref>Sushruta Samhita ([https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read&h=samadoSha Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 15 Sutra 41])</ref>

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 == परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
 Rtucharya has been described in almost all the authoritative Ayurveda classics.  Ayurveda believes that every change in the external environment and season affects the internal environment of the human body. This leads to imbalance of [[Doshas (दोषाः)|Doshas]] (दोषाः) which control entire mechanism of the union of body, mind & life energy known as Ayu (आयुः। life). This imbalance further leads to development of diseases. Therefore, it is important to understand the role of seasonal variations in diseases development as well as the measures to correct this imbalance and achieve right balance of bodily elements. Under the topic of Rtucharya, Ayurveda acharyas have provided such measures in the form of dietary and lifestyle modifications, to maintain the equilibrium of internal environment of body even in the presence of fluctuating external environment and climatic conditions. These measures have been put forward after keen observation of seasonal characteristics and their effect on the state of [[Doshas (दोषाः)|Doshas]] and [[Dhatus (धातवः)|Dhatus]] (धातवः) in the [[Purusha (पुरुषः)|Purusha]] (पुरुषः। human being). In the clinical settings, observance of such regime has been found extremely useful especially in the cases where individuals who fall sick frequently because of seasonal variations owing to their poor immunity.
 == ऋतुसात्म्यस्य उपयोगित्वम् ॥ Practical utility of observing Rtucharya ==
 Acharya Charaka has said that, diet and daily activities of an individual are responsible to maintain or disturb the internal balance of bodily elements. Thus, if one can modify diet and lifestyle or activities according to changes in external environment, one can achieve good health and wellness. <blockquote>तस्याशिताद्यादाहाराद्बलं वर्णश्च वर्धते| यस्यर्तुसात्म्यं विदितं चेष्टाहारव्यपाश्रयम्|| (Char. Samh. 5.3)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Tasyashiteeya_Adhyaya#Benefits_of_following_seasonal_regimen Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 5 Sootram 3])</ref>
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 Thus, Rtucharya (ऋतुचर्या) means the regimen to be adopted during the changing states of the nature or climate.
 == ऋतुविभागाः॥ Classification of season ==
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+Acharya Sushruta has explained the reason behind mention of 2 different lists of rutus in Ayurveda treatises. As per his opinion, when the association of the rutus with the strength of the living beings especially the human has to be understood along with its relation to the rasa dominant in the nature at that time of the year, then the first list of rutus that includes Shishira rutu is considered. Whereas, when the specific season to undergo Panchakarma procedure in order to get excess doshas eliminated from the body for healthy individual also, then the second list of rutus that includes Pravrut rutu is referred. <ref>Dalhana's commentary on Sushruta Samhita ([https://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sutra 10)]</ref>
 As per the opinion of acharya Kashyapa, season counting and variations in it are dependent upon which part of the Bharata have they been counted. He says that on the south of the river ganga the rains stretch for a longer period during the year while in the northen part of river ganga, the winter extends for a longer period than rains. Therefore in south India the season are counted in a different way than seasons in the north India.<blockquote>संज्ञाभेदं च देशभेदेनाह काश्यपः-"भूयो वर्षति पर्जन्यो गङ्गाया दक्षिणे तटे| अतः प्रावृट् च वर्षाश्च ऋतू तत्र प्रकल्पितौ|| तस्या एवोत्तरे देशे हिमवद्विन्ध्यसङ्कुले| भूयः शीतमतस्तत्र हेमन्तशिशिरावुभौ||" इति| दक्षिणदेशीयैर्वृष्टिसंबन्धिनोर्द्वयोः प्रावृड्वर्षाख्यत्वं कृत्वा, पारिशेष्याच्छीतसम्बन्धिनोर्द्वयोः शरद्धेमन्ताख्यत्वं कृतम्| उत्तरदेशीयैस्तु शीतसम्बन्धिनोर्द्वयोर्हेमन्तशिशिराख्यत्वं कृत्वा, पारिशेष्याद्वृष्टिसम्बन्धिनोर्द्वयोर्वर्षाशरत्संज्ञत्वं कृतमित्यर्थः| वृष्टिशीतबाहुल्योपन्यासस्तत्रान्वर्थसंज्ञार्थः , न च संज्ञासङ्करे लक्षणसङ्करः, दोषाणां दोषधातुमलसंज्ञावत्|</blockquote>
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 Commentary- विसर्गादानविक्षेपैः कर्मभिर्यथासङ्ख्येन चन्द्रादित्यवाता यथा जगद्धारयन्ति, तथा कफादयस्त्रयो यथासङ्ख्येन विसर्गादिभिः कर्मभिर्देहं धारयन्तीति समुदायार्थः| विसर्गः सर्जनं ‘बलस्य’ इति शेषः; आदानं ग्रहणं बलस्यैव; विक्षेपः शीतोष्णादीनां विविधप्रकारेण प्रेरणम्||८||
 == ऋतुचर्या विधानम्॥ Seasonal Diet and Lifestyle Regimen ==

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 Ayurveda has put forward various guidelines and regimens encompassing components like diet and lifestyle to help people acclimatize to seasonal enforcement easily. This helps individuals to maintain homeostasis of internal environment of their body despite fluctuating external climatic conditions. These guidelines and seasonal regimens are known as ‘Rtucharya’ (Samskrit: ऋतुचर्या). Observance of such behavior, lifestyle and dietary modifications is immensely useful in preventing diseases which might develop due to seasonal variations and individual's poor immunity. Naturally, Rtucharya forms integral part of preventive healthcare described in Ayurveda and is one of the exclusive subjects in this traditional system of medicine. Main theme of this topic is to make people aware concerning the methods to live in accordance with the environment.
 == परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
 Rtucharya has been described in almost all the authoritative Ayurveda classics.  Ayurveda believes that every change in the external environment and season affects the internal environment of the human body. This leads to imbalance of [[Doshas (दोषाः)|Doshas]] (दोषाः) which control entire mechanism of the union of body, mind & life energy known as Ayu (आयुः। life). This imbalance further leads to development of diseases. Therefore, it is important to understand the role of seasonal variations in diseases development as well as the measures to correct this imbalance and achieve right balance of bodily elements. Under the topic of Rtucharya, Ayurveda acharyas have provided such measures in the form of dietary and lifestyle modifications, to maintain the equilibrium of internal environment of body even in the presence of fluctuating external environment and climatic conditions. These measures have been put forward after keen observation of seasonal characteristics and their effect on the state of [[Doshas (दोषाः)|Doshas]] and [[Dhatus (धातवः)|Dhatus]] (धातवः) in the [[Purusha (पुरुषः)|Purusha]] (पुरुषः। human being). In the clinical settings, observance of such regime has been found extremely useful especially in the cases where individuals who fall sick frequently because of seasonal variations owing to their poor immunity.
 == ऋतुसात्म्यस्य उपयोगित्वम् ॥ Practical utility of observing Rtucharya ==

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 == Agni, soma, anila controlling creation and maintenance in nature and human body analogy ==
 == ऋतुचर्या विधानम्॥ Seasonal Diet and Lifestyle Regimen ==
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 |1
-|Shishira
+|[[Shishir Rutucharya (शिशिर ऋतुचर्या)|Shishira Rutucharya]]
 |Winter
 |Cereals and pulses, wheat/gram flour products, new rice, corn, and others, are advised. Ginger, garlic, ''Haritaki'' (fruits of ''Terminalia chebula''), ''Pippali'' (fruits of ''Piper longum''), sugarcane products, and milk and milk products are to be included in the diet.
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 |2
-|Vasanta
+|[[Vasanta Rutucharya (वसन्त ऋतुचर्या)|Vasanta Rutcharya]]
 |Spring
 |One should take food made up of barley and wheat
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 |3
-|Grishma
+|[[Greeshma Rutucharya (ग्रीष्म ऋतुचर्या)|Grishma Rutucharya]]
 |Summer
 |Foods and drinks having sweet, cold, liquid and unctuous qualities are considered beneficial
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 |4
-|Varsha
+|[[Pravrta Rtu (प्रावृट ऋतु)|Varsha/Pravrut Rutucharya]]
 |Monsoon
 |one should predominantly take sour, salty and unctuous food to alleviate vata. Make use of honey in food and drinks.
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 |5
-|Sharad
+|[[Sharada Rutucharya (शरद ऋतुचर्या)|Sharada Rutucharya]]
 |Autumn
 |Foods that are sweet or bitter in taste, cooling in nature and light on digestion should be consumed to remain fit. These foods can then pacify vitiated ''Pitta''. Wheat, green gram, sugar candy, honey, , flesh of animals having habitat in dry land (''Jangala Mamsa'') can be consumed.
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 |6
-|Hemanta
+|[[Hemanta Rutucharya (हेमन्त ऋतुचर्या)|Hemanta Rutucharya]]
 |late autumn
 |One can have more of sweet, sour, and salty foods this season. This season also   necessitates intake of food that is unctuous in nature. Naturally sweets, desserts and creamy foods can be enjoyed in this eason with little health risk. Cereals and pulses, new rice, flour preparations, green gram, Black gram, etc. should be used. Various meats, fats, milk and milk products, sugarcane products, ''Shidhu'' (fermented preparations), ''Tila'' (sesame), and so on, are also beneficial at this time.

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 असात्म्यजा हि रोगाः स्युः सहसा त्यागशीलनात्| (Asht. Hrud. 3.58)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 58)</ref></blockquote>Ayurveda acharyas clearly say that, if the regime of the past season is suddenly stopped and the new regime is immediately adopted it can cause asatmyaja rogas viz disease due to intolerance or unsuitability.
-== Yajnas in rtusandhikala ==
+== Yajnas in Rutusandhikala ==
 == Agni, soma, anila controlling creation and maintenance in nature and human body analogy ==

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	असात्म्यजा हि रोगाः स्युः सहसा त्यागशीलनात्\| (Asht. Hrud. 3.58)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 58)</ref></blockquote>Ayurveda acharyas clearly say that, if the regime of the past season is suddenly stopped and the new regime is immediately adopted it can cause asatmyaja rogas viz disease due to intolerance or unsuitability.		असात्म्यजा हि रोगाः स्युः सहसा त्यागशीलनात्\| (Asht. Hrud. 3.58)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 58)</ref></blockquote>Ayurveda acharyas clearly say that, if the regime of the past season is suddenly stopped and the new regime is immediately adopted it can cause asatmyaja rogas viz disease due to intolerance or unsuitability.
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		+	== Yajnas in rtusandhikala ==
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		+	== Agni, soma, anila controlling creation and maintenance in nature and human body analogy ==

	== ऋतुचर्या विधानम्॥ Seasonal Diet and Lifestyle Regimen ==		== ऋतुचर्या विधानम्॥ Seasonal Diet and Lifestyle Regimen ==

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+Ayurveda has put forward various guidelines and regimens encompassing components like diet and lifestyle to help people acclimatize to seasonal enforcement easily. This helps individuals to maintain homeostasis of internal environment of their body despite fluctuating external climatic conditions. These guidelines and seasonal regimens are known as ‘Rtucharya’ (Samskrit: ऋतुचर्या). Observance of such behavior, lifestyle and dietary modifications is immensely useful in preventing diseases which might develop due to seasonal variations and individual's poor immunity. Naturally, Rtucharya forms integral part of preventive healthcare described in Ayurveda and is one of the exclusive subjects in this traditional system of medicine. Main theme of this topic is to make people aware concerning the methods to live in accordance with the environment.
 == परिचयः ॥ Introduction ==
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 == ऋतुसात्म्यस्य उपयोगित्वम् ॥ Practical utility of observing Rtucharya ==
-Acharya Charaka has said that, diet and daily activities of an individual are responsible to maintain or disturb the internal balance of bodily elements. Thus, if one can modify diet and lifestyle or activities according to changes in external environment, one can achieve good health and wellness. <blockquote>तस्याशिताद्यादाहाराद्बलं वर्णश्च वर्धते| यस्यर्तुसात्म्यं विदितं चेष्टाहारव्यपाश्रयम्|| (Char. Samh. 5.3)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Tasyashiteeya_Adhyaya#Benefits_of_following_seasonal_regimen Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 5 Sootram 3])</ref></blockquote><blockquote>tasyāśitādyādāhārādbalaṁ varṇaśca vardhate| yasyartusātmyaṁ viditaṁ ceṣṭāhāravyapāśrayam|| (Char. Samh. 5.3)</blockquote>Meaning: A person who knows the ritusatmya (getting accustomed to suitable changes in diet and behavior according to seasons), and practices such habits accordingly, and whose diet consists of various types of food articles (with properties such as ''ashita'', ''pitta lidha'' , and ''khadita''), has his strength and luster enhanced, and he leads a healthy, long life.
+Acharya Charaka has said that, diet and daily activities of an individual are responsible to maintain or disturb the internal balance of bodily elements. Thus, if one can modify diet and lifestyle or activities according to changes in external environment, one can achieve good health and wellness. <blockquote>तस्याशिताद्यादाहाराद्बलं वर्णश्च वर्धते| यस्यर्तुसात्म्यं विदितं चेष्टाहारव्यपाश्रयम्|| (Char. Samh. 5.3)<ref>Charaka Samhita ([http://www.carakasamhitaonline.com/mediawiki-1.28.2/index.php?title=Tasyashiteeya_Adhyaya#Benefits_of_following_seasonal_regimen Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 5 Sootram 3])</ref>
 == व्युत्पत्तिः॥ Etymology ==
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 == ऋतुविभागाः॥ Classification of season ==
-The year according to Ayurveda is divided into two periods Ayana (अयनम्। solstice) depending on the direction of movement of sun. Each is formed of three Rtus (ऋतुः। season).  Thus, A year consists of six seasons <ref name=":0">Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sootram 7])</ref> as listed below,
+According to Ayurveda, the year is divided into two periods Ayana (अयनम्। solstice) depending on the direction of movement of sun. Each is formed of three Rtus (ऋतुः। season).  Thus, A year consists of six seasons <ref name=":0">Sushruta Samhita ([http://niimh.nic.in/ebooks/esushruta/?mod=read Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 6 Sootram 7])</ref> as listed below,
 {| class="wikitable"
 |+Classification of Seasons in a year
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 At the time of Dakshinayana (दक्षिणायनम्) period, when cool sets, and due to which anabolic activity dominates over the catabolic activity in the environment, the strength of person enhances.<ref name=":0" />
 == ऋतुसन्धिः ॥ Transition zone between 2 Rtus ==
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 == Rtu Haritaki ==
-This is one the specialty topic from [[Bhavaprakasha Samhita (भावप्रकाश संहिता)|Bhavapraksha samhita]] of [[Laghutrayee (लघुत्रयी)|Laghutrayee]]. While describing the properties of Haritaki (''Terminalia chebula'') Acharya Bhavamishra has thrown light on utility of this single multipurpose herb in all seasons to gain [[Rasayana (रसायनम्)|Rasayana]] effect. This single herb when taken with various adjuvants suggested after considering the seasonal dosha dominance, can show rejuvenating effect. The adjuvant to be taken with Haritaki, as per the Rtu (seasons) is listed below,
+This is one the specialty topic from [[Bhavaprakasha Samhita (भावप्रकाश संहिता)|Bhavapraksha samhita (भावप्रकाश संहिता)]] of [[Laghutrayee (लघुत्रयी)]]. While describing the properties of Haritaki (''Terminalia chebula'') Acharya Bhavamishra has thrown light on utility of this single multipurpose herb in all seasons to gain [[Rasayana (रसायनम्)]] effect. This single herb when taken with various adjuvants suggested after considering the seasonal dosha dominance, can show rejuvenating effect. The adjuvant to be taken with Haritaki, as per the Rtu (seasons) is listed below,
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 |+Rtu Haritaki
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 !Adjuvant for Haritaki
 |-
-|Varsha
+|Varsha (वर्षा)
-|Saindhava
+|Saindhava (सैन्धवम्)
 |-
-|Sharad
+|Sharad (शरदः)
-|Sharkara
+|Sharkara (शर्करा)
 |-
-|Hemant
+|Hemant (हेमन्तः)
-|Shunthi
+|Shunthi (शुण्ठी)
 |-
-|Shishir
+|Shishir (शिशिरः)
-|Pippali
+|Pippali (पिप्पली)
 |-
-|Vasant
+|Vasant (वसन्तः)
-|Madhu
+|Madhu (मधु)
 |-
-|Grishma
+|Grishma (ग्रीष्मः)
-|Guda
+|Guda (गुड)
 |}
 The dosage of haritaki, time of consumption and other individual specific administration details should be obtained from a qualified [[Vaidya (वैद्यः)|Vaidya]] after complete evaluation of [[Prakrti (प्रकृतिः)|Prakrti]] and [[Roga (रोगः)|Roga]].

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	At the time of Dakshinayana (दक्षिणायनम्) period, when cool sets, and due to which anabolic activity dominates over the catabolic activity in the environment, the strength of person enhances.<ref name=":0" />		At the time of Dakshinayana (दक्षिणायनम्) period, when cool sets, and due to which anabolic activity dominates over the catabolic activity in the environment, the strength of person enhances.<ref name=":0" />
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		+	== ऋतुसन्धिः ॥ Transition zone between 2 Rtus ==
		+	When a new season starts and the previous ends, there is a period which shows transition in weather. Precisely, the last week of the previous season and the the first week of the next season is such a transition period and it is called as Rutusandhi in Ayurveda. This time is considered crucial since one is expected to systematically switch from the regimen of previous season to that of the coming season. If done systematically as described in Ayurveda, one can maintain health even if the season changes. This is the period when most of the people fall sick and thus following the regime given in Ayurveda is the key to maintain immunity, health and wellbeing even during the season change. <blockquote>ऋत्वोरन्त्यादिसप्ताहावृतुसन्धिरिति स्मृतः\|
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		+	तत्र पूर्वो विधिस्त्याज्यः सेवनीयोऽपरः क्रमात्\|\|५८\|\|
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		+	असात्म्यजा हि रोगाः स्युः सहसा त्यागशीलनात्\| (Asht. Hrud. 3.58)<ref>Ashtanga Hrudayam (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 3 Sutra 58)</ref></blockquote>Ayurveda acharyas clearly say that, if the regime of the past season is suddenly stopped and the new regime is immediately adopted it can cause asatmyaja rogas viz disease due to intolerance or unsuitability.

	== ऋतुचर्या विधानम्॥ Seasonal Diet and Lifestyle Regimen ==		== ऋतुचर्या विधानम्॥ Seasonal Diet and Lifestyle Regimen ==

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 As Ayurveda has its origin in India, the above seasonal changes are observed predominantly in Indian subcontinent.
-=== उत्तरायणस्य तथा दक्षिणायनस्य परिणामाः॥ Effect of Uttarayana (northern solstice) and Dakshinayana (southern solstice)  ===
+=== उत्तरायणस्य दक्षिणायनस्य च परिणामाः ॥ Effect of Uttarayana and Dakshinayana  ===
 During Uttarayana (उत्तरायणम्) period, warmness and dryness in weather increases. It has an overall debilitating effect on surrounding environment, of which human being is also a part. As a result, it brings about dryness in the body and reduces the Bala (बलम्। strength) of the individual. <ref name=":0" />
 At the time of Dakshinayana (दक्षिणायनम्) period, when cool sets, and due to which anabolic activity dominates over the catabolic activity in the environment, the strength of person enhances.<ref name=":0" />
-== ऋतुचर्या विधानम्॥ Seasonal regimen: Diet and Lifestyle for Every season ==
+== ऋतुचर्या विधानम्॥ Seasonal Diet and Lifestyle Regimen ==
 After keen observation of external climatic conditions in a particular Rtu (ऋतुः। season) and their reflections in the Purusha (पुरुषः), Ayurveda scholars found a close association between external environments and Body's internal environment. It is believed and experienced that, for every change in external conditions, Doshas (दोषाः) and other body elements like Agni (अग्निः), Dhatus (धातवः) get affected. Change in their normal state creates temporary imbalances which leave body vulnerable for attack by various diseases. Thus, if one wishes to maintain health in spite of any change in external environment, one must consciously understand the changing weather and practice specific diet and lifestyle interventions proposed by Ayurveda in order to nullify the effects reflected in body.
 Ayurveda acharyas have proposed following diet and lifestyle guidelines for 6 Rtu (ऋतुः। seasons) to correct the imbalances of Doshas, Agni, strength and internal environment of body created by changes in weather due to seasonal rotations.<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>
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