Diet during the rainy season is a science by itself. That ‘What to eat? When to eat? and How to eat?’ of the monsoon was uncovered for the public in a workshop ‘Mazhakkala Charya’ (monsoon lifestyle) organised by the Department of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM), Ayurveda Medical Association of India, Kerala Ayurvedic Cooperative Society and KMCT Ayurveda College here on Tuesday.
A series of posters put up by the students of KMCT college say that many of the food that we eat regularly, like dosa , idly , fish and pickles, can cause digestive problems this season. Food should be generally dry, light, largely salty and sour, warm and cooked. Avoid reheated food, food made of batter, and sprouted cereals. Eat only when you are hungry and after taking bathe.
The workshop was largely an interactive session between a panel of doctors and the participants on simple and natural tips to treat some of the lifestyle related diseases. Shahida.T.P, ayurvedic medical practitioner, spoke of natural and easily available remedies for ailments such as migraine, back pain, anemia, dandruff, hair fall and menstruation related problems. Former Chief Medical Officer associated with Department of ISM Pushpavalli, who led the discussion, advised the participants to improve their natural immunity, citing that it came handy for those who survived Nipah recently.
Bindu.K.K, Shahida.T and Liji.A.C answered the queries. Around 50 students of the Government College of Teacher Education, Mananchira, took part in the workshop.
Students of KMCT Ayurveda College put up an exhibition featuring various medical conditions and monsoon lifestyle. Medicinal plants that were largely used during the monsoon were also exhibited.
The event was organised to mark the first day of Malayalam month of Karkidakam, which is known for ayurvedic rejuvenative treatment.
