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Welcome to Full Bloom May
This is the time in the Northern Hemisphere where the Earth is moist with lush green landscape, buzzing bees and birds in the air, where the temperature is raised, the Sun is bright and inviting us for outdoor activities.
May is the transition month of Spring into Summer.
May Habits
This is the month known for “spring fever” where Pitta predominant folk go into hyperdrive and activity, while Vata predominant folk are excessively enthusiastic. Kapha predominance is psychologically overwhelmed. Heat for Kapha leads to congestive imbalance.
May is the month of blood thinning, shedding the winter fat and your body getting ready for summer temperatures.
*Vata feels aggravated during this time if you experience dehydration, dry mouth, weak muscles, and mental fog.
*Kapha feels aggravated if you find your hands and feet easily getting puffy after a moderate walk or physical activity.
How can you shift your Daily Routine?
Outdoor activities peak during this time of the month. Spruce up your daily routine with frequent walks, jogs, hikes and activities in the Sun to replenish the lost Vitamin D from the winter months.
Adopt a neti pot daily ritual to clear out your channels, sinuses and keep allergies at bay.
- Fill your neti pot with boiled and slightly cooled water and sea salt (himalayan also is good). Mix it up i until salt is melted.
- Gently tilt your head over the sink as you pour water from the top nostril allowing it to drip out from the bottom nostril, while you breathe slowly through the mouth.
- Repeat on the other side after you blow your nose in between.
Dry Brushing or Dry Powder massage as a biweekly treat at least, helps improve and stimulate your lymphatic system
Gentle twists and stretches in the morning awaken your digestion and activate the movement of bodily fluids and digestive enzymes.
Shift your Diet?
May is the month of freshness and bloom.
The color green predominates and so is the season for consuming fresh salads.
Fresh Salads however, are not beneficial for all. They are to be eaten in particular times of day, when the Sun is high, and digestion is strong. For those who have compromised metabolism, gently roasting or steaming vegetables is recommended.
May is the month of Bitter and Astringent.These tastes help burn Kapha but can aggrivate Vata.
May is the month of Pitta, Pitta governs the small intestine, the skin, eyes, liver and gallbladder.
Your best Liver and Gallbladder Friends are Aloe Vera Juice, Giloy, Amla juice/powder.
Green salads are bitter and a perfect cleansing for the liver and gallbladder. This spring cleansing increases vitality and alleviates sluggishness.
How does this look on your plate?
Cooling foods such as cucumber lime, avocado cilantro calm the immune system and help soften the stool and clear inflammation.
Herbs such as fennel seeds, lime zest and coriander can be used too.
To boost energy, this is a good time to increase the sweet taste and replenish lost electrolytes. Sweet taste are most grains, proteins and fats.
Light fruits such as green mango, green papaya, kiwi and blueberries retain brightness and keep you cool as the temps rise.
Strawberries are antioxidant in nature and also aid in relaxing the liver fire, by regulating any excess heat.
Your May friendly grains are amaranth, barley, quinoa, promoting lightness and dryness.
This is the time where you shelf root vegetables and potatoes, as their nutritional value isnt as high as some of the aerial parts of the vegetable plants and fruits during this season.
So, replace your potatoes with plantains, and invite more vitality through your food with fruits and leafy greens.
May is the best month to follow a vegetarian diet.
Tofu and Mungbeans are a good choice of lighter easily digestible proteins.
For a personalized Diet based on your constitution an Ayurvedic Consultation is available for booking now.
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