New Delhi, July 31 -- The rainy season is a time of deep renewal in nature. But for the human body, it can be a time of sluggishness, heaviness, and imbalances. The sudden shift in temperature, rising humidity, and erratic digestion can lead to a buildup of toxins, or ama, as Ayurveda calls it. It's no wonder that many people begin to feel foggy, bloated, or lethargic during this season.

Yet cleansing doesn't have to mean extremes. In fact, Ayurveda discourages harsh detoxes, especially when the digestive fire, or agni, is already low - as it tends to be during the monsoon. Instead, it offers gentle and seasonally appropriate ways to reset the system. The goal is not to strip the body of strength but to support it in releasing what no lo...