Summer is here—and with it come a host of well-intentioned habits to beat the heat that often do more harm than good. These common missteps can lead to a range of health issues. The good news? Ayurveda offers simple, effective ways to correct them. By recognising these errors, adopting Ayurvedic remedies, and incorporating Patanjali products into your routine, you can stay balanced and healthy through the season.
Common Summer Health Problems
In a country like India, heat-related ailments are all too familiar during the summer months. Heatstroke, for instance, can cause nausea, headaches, a rapid heartbeat, and even fainting. Dehydration is another frequent concern, leading to fatigue, dry mouth, and dark-coloured urine.
Skin issues such as rashes, allergies, and sunburn also become more prevalent. Increased pollen levels in the air can trigger respiratory problems like asthma. Additionally, high temperatures can cause food to spoil quickly, making food poisoning and other gastrointestinal issues more common.
Many of these problems are aggravated by simple mistakes we make in our daily routines. Understanding and avoiding these errors can go a long way in maintaining good health. Pairing mindful habits with supportive Ayurvedic solutions—and trusted Patanjali products—can make navigating the summer months far easier.
4 Summer Health Mistakes and Their Ayurvedic Solutions
Not drinking enough water: In the damaging summer, not staying hydrated leads to heat stroke and dehydration. Drink your daily quota of water and healthy Ayurvedic options like coconut water, buttermilk, nimbu sharbat, aam panna, sattu water, and bael sharbat.
Peak hours travel: Many often step out between 11 AM and 4 PM, when the sun is at its peak. It also causes heat stroke and dehydration. Avoid doing that. If required, carry a bottle of water. Avoid harsh physical work during these hours, as they cause heatstroke.
Avoiding skincare: Use an SPF 40 or higher sunscreen ten to 15 minutes before moving out. Keep applying every two hours. Gel-based or oil-free moisturisers keep pores unclogged and do not strip the natural oils. Avoid heavy makeup. After returning home, splash cool water on your face to calm the skin. Use Ayurvedic skin products with cooling properties like rosewater, aloe vera and cucumber. Wear light-coloured clothes in breathable material like cotton and linen. It helps the skin to breathe. Use hats, caps and umbrellas to avoid the sun.
Wrong Food Consumption: Many consume cold foods or drinks like ice cream, aerated drinks, and iced water to beat the heat. It leads to digestive troubles, a cold, and a cough. Consume room temperature items. Ayurveda suggests eating items high in water content like cucumber, watermelon, muskmelon, lychees, grapes, curd, and mangoes. Mint provides cooling and good digestion. Eat less spicy and oily foods like light curries, dals, and leafy vegetables are easy to digest.
You can use Patanjali products to stay cool in the summer. Patanjali Bel Sharbat (750 Ml) is a refreshing option. It contains vitamins like A, B12 and C, calcium, potassium, and iron. Or opt for nutritious Patanjali Mango Panna (750 Ml), which is also perfect for summer.
Patanjali Rose Facial Toner Mist (100 Ml) contains Indian roses to refresh the skin while travelling or after returning home. It hydrates and soothes the skin while providing a natural glow. It also balances the pH level.
Wash your face with Patanjali Aloe Vera Gel Face Wash (60 Ml). This mild foaming face wash has aloe vera to hydrate your skin and keep it fresh and clear. It also provides radiance and clears impurities. It maintains natural moisture and fights acne.
Divya Gulkand (400 Gms) helps combat summer heat. Its hand-picked roses provide cooling, are perfect for digestion, cure mouth ulcers, and treat acidity. It helps fight tiredness and stress.
This summer, use Ayurveda to keep the heat down. Make Patanjali products a part of your routine in this season.
