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Customer Reviews5.00 out of 5 starsSign in to review this article "Thank you for the varied suggestions of ways to beat the summer sluggishness with this humidity and heat! I have been..." - Donna Hartenstine, Why do you feel drained in summer?You would think that summer heat would be energizing and get your blood moving, but unfortunately it does just the opposite. Muscular and mental activity generate heat. As an adaptive strategy, your body sedates these heat generating organs in steamy weather, making you feel heavy like a lizard on a rock. On humid days, the balmy air leaves your mind foggy, your skin sticky, and your breath shallow. The mental vitality and physical energy you normally feel in crisper colder months just evaporates under the summer sun.If you have a Vata body type, you probably love this time of year, since most of the time you feel dry and cold. But for sluggish Kapha and fiery Pitta, summer heat & humidity can be downright miserable. If fiery Pitta dominates your constitution, you will feel hot and irritable on the dog days of summer. You may be easily frustrated. If watery Kapha dominates, you will simply feel heavy in your limbs and exhausted. Your skin may be puffy. Instead of frustration, you will feel foggy & lethargic. When hot, sticky summer afternoons are overheating your blood, sapping your energy, and draining your mind, follow these supportive guidelines. They can help you feel more lively & productive on hot summer days. Develop a Supportive Routine for Summer
Tips to Sharpen a Lazy Summer Mind
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. STUDY AYURVEDA
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Thank you for the varied suggestions of ways to beat the summer sluggishness with this humidity and heat! I have been using the CCF tea the last few days and feeling a bit lighter.
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