It is no coincidence that in the month of March many people feel most
vulnerable to depression. In Ayurveda, winter is Kapha season. This means that we are all more prone to Kapha imbalance which can lead to feelings of heaviness, inertia or depression.
There are many ways to balance our Kapha dosha, including physical exercise, not sleeping during the day and making sure to keep moving forward, both mentally and physically. Pratima Raichur provides a list of easy remedies for Kapha imbalance here: http://www.pratimaspa.com/news_remedies_suggestions_kapha10.html.
The foods we eat at this time can also help to combat lethargy. Kapha balancing foods include whole grains, beans and lentils and pungent spices. Avoid anything very sweet, heavy or oily if you are feeling down. Here is one good recipe for Kapha season: http://www.pratimaspa.com/news_the_dish_kapha10.html We have included another great recipe below that is easy to make and helpful this time of year.
