I am bestowed with a rather frail constitution in the presence of harsh sunlight, that it breaks down my body, and manifests in the form of sunstroke and migraines of such severity that I am unable to function for a few hours thereafter.
So, much as we all need the sun, I prefer to stay out of it, preferring cooler climes, otherwise making utmost use of air conditioning wherever I go.
According to the the tenets of Ayurveda (an ancient Indian medicinal science), I have a ‘pitta dosha’ (there are three such biological energies; leaning towards air-based, fire-based and earth-based and obviously, mine is fire-based). Heat and humidity make me sweat profusely, give me headaches and make my forehead break out into redness. A hat, shaded glasses and copious & constant hydration help, but do not prevent. I can drink only so much without an overt thirst. And when it’s blazing down, I dampen my hair and the nape of neck (evaporation causes cooling… school science!). All kinds of allopathy hasn’t worked, nor has yoga. So I have an ice pack for my forehead, and a wonder Chinese medicine I apply, so strong that even a few tiny drops burn, but banish the pain. Still, these are only tried and tested alleviation remedies. The other ‘cure’ is gross, but simple and effective – chucking up whatever I’ve ingested – naturally, or induced.
But take it from me, I hate my headaches, and migraines, even more! And to be honest, I’m so conscious of them coming on (maybe anxious is a better word), that I literally prepare beforehand if I that I have to venture out! I have it figured out by now that moving from hard sun to cool interiors, walking past the glare from modern glass & chrome facade buildings, especially without any oncoming breeze, etc are a no-no. And there are certain foods which act as triggers which I then avoid; the time gap between meals or snacks I control; I try and avoid stressful situations, ensure enough sleep; so on & so forth… it’s a long story!
There are days I can be found with my phone on silent, and me lying down with a band tied tightly around my head, the blackout curtains drawn, the AC running as low as it goes and strict instructions to all in proximity to shhhhushh (including those yelled out through shut windows to idiot honkers on the road)… blame it on Brother Sol.
So, grateful as I am for him shining down on us with all his glory, sometimes I wish I didn’t live in a tropical country.
i can relate to some of that Kunal and feel sorry that you have to go through the agony. I love snow and the cold for that very reason, it is so hard to function in the heat. take care and hope you find ways of being less in the sun unless truly necessary. thank you for sharing
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I too take to the cold much better. Thanks, Gina 🙏🏽😊
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Name of that wondrous Chinese medicine please??
Not for me but for my wife as she also can’t withstand the excessive sunshine without covering her head and wearing big glasses 🙂
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Pak fa yeoh… it’s like a v strong Tiger Balm. Available from Hong Kong, agar aapka koi wahaan ho toh
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Sending you love!!
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Tx! A little thanda also? 😀
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Sure sure.😊
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🙏🏽
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Wow, brother. Definitely keeping you in my prayers, spoken an unspoken. Is there a way I can find out my biological energy? That sounds very interesting. Take care, brother.
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Thank, Syl, you’re a kind soul! Umm, I’m not too sure how it’s done, but I’m sure you can google up an Ayurvedic practitioner (doctor) in yoiur parts. There’s a way it’s done through checking your pulse on your wrist or something like that. God bless, take care!
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You’re welcome, brother. Okay, thank you, I was wondering and will check into it.
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I am the opposite. I must run away from the cold.
Big hugs. Hope your days get better.
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Ha, at close to 40deg C? We still have May before the monsoons hit us! Tx!!!
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Great post
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Thank you!
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Sounds pretty awful to deal with, K. Specially this summer time must be really aggravating it. Take care! Stay cool and hydrated, and wish we all have an early monsoon.
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Thank you, V! Wouldn’t wish it on anybody… and yes, the rains are better
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Take care buddy!
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🙏🏽
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I am so sorry you have to deal with pitta dosha and the attendant problems, especially the migraine headaches, which I certainly know about from my own experience. I pray you good health and wonderful blessings!
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Thank you, J! God bless!
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Sorry to hear this.
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😊🙏🏽
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Oh so sorry to hear this Kunal. Wish you well. Of late the sun has been very harsh on us here and it’s almost unbearable.
(Just a tip, have you thought about magnesium for migraine? Please do look it up. Hopefully it will offer some relief 🙏)
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Thanks a lot, S! It’s plagued me for years, so by now I’m kind of used to it and just try to get going. Chilled coconut water does help (source of Mg), or are you suggesting pills?
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bless you…that sounds miserable. Hoping somebody comes up with
a solution to the pain.
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Try Ireland for a change of climate??
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Why not? The whisky’s pretty good, too 🙂
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Not to mention spuds and bacon another recipe for google…
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I absolutely love bacon!!! I’ve turned veg but bacon is an exception 😉
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Yes if you pardon the pun it is good every so often to pig out on bacon.
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I am sorry for you. With me it’s quite the opposite.
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Thank you! With the cold, one can layer up, but with the hear, one can’t strip down beta point! 😊
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*beyond a point
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Ayurveda medicine is so interesting. What an enlightening post, thank you for sharing
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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My husband has the same problem. Try losing some weight if you are on the heavier side. Will help.
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Hi there! Thanks for the suggestion, but weight isn’t my problem – I’m pretty lean 😊
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