As the temperature drops and you are tempted to hide under cosy blankets, your digestive fire or as Ayurveda experts call it - Agni - might be quietly sneaking away. In an interview with the Times of India, Dr Minakshi Bisen, Ayurvedic expert at Traya Health (B.A.M.S., PGDCC), explained, “The cold season naturally elevates the Vata (air/ether) and Kapha (water/earth) doshas, which can significantly dampen Agni (digestive fire). While the cold weather increases the appetite, eating improperly can lead to sluggishness, gas, and the accumulation of toxins, known as Ama, weakening gut health. Therefore, Ayurveda recommends focusing on practices and foods that are inherently warming and easily digestible.” In other words, winter is not just a time for soups and shawls, it is a season to c

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