Ayurveda considers Karkidaka, the most favorable time for treatments and therapeutic health care routines. The month of Karkidaka according to the traditional Kerala calendar usually falls between mid-July to mid-August. According to Ayurveda the increase in the humidity during the monsoon season disrupts the balance of Tridoshas so karkidaka chikitsa the holistic approach to healthy and rejuvenating mind and body can improve immunity, detoxify mind and soul, revitalize muscles, nervous system and skin.This Ayurvedic process is intended for body mind detoxification as well as beautification thusrejuvenating the whole body through the various therapies of Ayurveda this treatment usually takes 7,14,21,or 28 days. On the other hand the health of individuals will be lower in monsoon than in the other seasons consequently he / she will be susceptible to various illnesses. Therefore, by undergoing Ayurvedic Karkidaka Chikitsa will aid in enhancing the immune strength of the person. The body fire, agni, is weakened during the monsoon season owing to rain, cold and wind .This leads to an increase in Pitta dosha, heightened state of vata and imbalanced kapha dosha. The loss of equilibrium in Tridosha causes impaired immune systems which will make the body prone to diseases.
Diet during Karkidaka Treatment:
> Food items made of old grains including wheat.
> Foods which are easily digestible.
> Karkidaka Kanji (Porridge) made with exclusive herbal and medicinal Preparations
Lifestyle changes:
Avoid the following while undergoing Karkidaka treatment
> Excessive Physical activities and Exercises
> Exposing yourself to the sun
> Sleeping during the day time
> Exposing your body to cold weather
