Significance of Seasonal change
Seasonal change encompasses natural transformations related to different times of the year that significantly influence health, artistic expression, and agricultural practices, as outlined in various traditional texts. In Ayurveda, these changes are crucial for understanding health issues, treatment protocols, and lifestyle adjustments. Seasonal variations shape dietary needs, immune responses, and overall well-being, emphasizing the importance of adapting to environmental shifts to maintain balance in both health and lifestyle. This interconnectedness is recognized across different fields, from art to science and medicine.
Synonyms: Seasonal variation, Change of seasons, Seasonal adjustment
In Dutch: Seizoensverandering; In Finnish: Kausivaihtelu; In Spanish: Cambio estacional; In German: Saisonwechsel
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Hindu concept of 'Seasonal change'
Seasonal change in Hinduism highlights the impact of environmental shifts on health, metabolism, and artistic expression. It emphasizes the need for dietary adjustments and Ayurvedic practices to align with seasonal variations for optimal well-being.
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) This is a factor that affects the cyclical variations based on the rhythm of Tridoshas, according to Ayurveda.[1] (2) These are considered by Ayurvedic practitioners when diagnosing and treating diseases, recognizing the interconnectedness of the body and the cosmos, according to the text.[2] (3) These are environmental factors that can trigger exacerbations of a skin condition, as mentioned in the text, which discusses the case study.[3] (4) Ayurveda considers seasonal variations in treatment, advising different routines, foods, and activities during each season to maintain balance with nature's cycles, as mentioned.[4] (5) This refers to the time of the year, where the study found that most of the people were not suffer in health issue like fever, cold, cough etc in seasonal change.[5]
From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
(1) Vata, Pitta and Kapha are interrelated to Kala and this conditioning is natural by the effect of these.[6] (2) Changes in the environment during different seasons that affect the quality of air, water, vegetation and temperature. In response our internal environment also changes.[7] (3) Climatic changes are seasonal changes that affect Agni, Bala, and Tridosha.[8] (4) Seasonal routines are advised to prevent the body from different diseases aroused due to seasonal change.[9]
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) Variations in environmental conditions that can influence the accumulation, provocation, and abatement of body humors.[10]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana
(1) References the influence that different times of the year might have on the treatment and prognosis of ulcers.[11]
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) A cause for illnesses described in early Buddhist texts, highlighting how environmental shifts can affect health.[12]
From: Kautilya Arthashastra
(1) A classification based on pairs of months yielding different seasons such as rainy (varsha) and summer (grishma).[13]
The concept of Seasonal change in local and regional sources
Seasonal change is crucial for folk songs, as their themes often align with agricultural practices that vary by season. As these practices evolve, the cultural significance of such songs may decline, highlighting the dynamic relationship between tradition and nature.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) The connection to seasonal changes is essential for folk songs; as agricultural practices change, these songs may diminish in relevance.[14]
The concept of Seasonal change in scientific sources
Seasonal change significantly influences health, lifestyle, and environmental conditions, necessitating adaptations in diet according to the principles of Ritucharya, impacting factors like Dosha balance, respiratory issues, and overall well-being.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) Seasonal changes and diurnal climatic conditions impact air temperature, surface properties, and soil moisture, which in turn affects transport mechanisms of gas and heat in soil and microbial degradation rates, influencing NSZD.[15] (2) Intra-monthly variations are low compared to seasonal changes, and the seasonality must therefore be mainly considered when assessing air density.[16] (3) It refers to variations in landscape elements that draw on features of blue-green spaces, providing a rich array of visual effects.[17] (4) The text studies the impact of climate change on seasonal changes, mentioning shifts such as an earlier arrival of high flows and increased spring and winter flows in the Upper Indus Basin.[18] (5) The variations in weather patterns throughout the year, increasingly disrupted by climate change.[19]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The variations in environmental conditions or biological processes that occur over the course of a year, such as temperature, precipitation, and plant growth.[20] (2) Radon concentration in houses or buildings can vary and change swiftly due to several factors including seasonal changes, which need to be considered in assessments.[21] (3) These variations in SDTR on a large regional scale may be limited by regional differences in climatic and landform conditions.[22] (4) The participants expressed fascination linked to the seasonal changes in nature, which provided a sense of connection to the continuous cycle and the importance of experiencing renewal.[23] (5) Seasonal changes in water parameters and nutrient levels can significantly impact phytoplankton communities in lakes, influencing their composition, abundance, and overall ecosystem dynamics throughout the year.[24]
From: Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
(1) These are cyclic and predictable variations in environmental conditions that influence various systems, including the prevalence of antibiotic resistance in bacteria, as explored in the study.[25]
From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
(1) Changes in vertebrate immune activity are mediated by physiological trade-offs.[26]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) These are changes that patients experiencing require special attention because they may need modifications in pharmacological and behavioral management strategies, as recommended by recent studies, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions.[27]
From: International Journal of Pharmacology
(1) Seasonal changes in vitamin D-effective UVB availability in Europe and their associations with population serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D were studied.[28]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) "Seasonal change" is understood and marked by Matariki, which offers an alternative paradigm that represents a specific instance of the general move away from Christian affiliation in Aotearoa New Zealand.[29]