Alongside seasonal eating (see the separate page under the Earth element), tradition also calls for adjusting rest and routine with the seasons, not only diet.
More sleep and gentler activity in the cold months; earlier rising and more outdoor time as the weather warms; a deliberately slower pace during the peak of monsoon or extreme heat rather than pushing through at a constant intensity all year. This mirrors what Ayurveda describes as adjusting to the qualities of each season rather than treating the body as though conditions never change.
Modern indoor life, with consistent lighting, heating and cooling, has largely erased these seasonal cues, which may be part of why fatigue and mood changes with the seasons are now so commonly reported.
Everything on this site is a personal account and a record of traditional practice. It is shared for information and reflection. It is not medical advice, not a diagnosis, and not a treatment for any disease.
If you are unwell — and particularly if you have a serious illness such as cancer, diabetes or heart disease — please stay under the care of a qualified doctor. Nothing here should replace that care or delay it. Talk to your physician before changing anything about how you eat, fast or treat yourself.