Living it up in the Monsoons

"The thirsty earth soaks up the rain,And drinks and gapes for drink again"

The monsoons always bring a sigh of relief in cooling temperatures all over the country.

The very sight of dark clouds and the cool breezes blowing in after a merciless summer awakens desires of soaking oneself in the first spell of rain, eating hot and spicy pakoras, or just sitting around and enjoying the pitter-patter raindrops inspired poetry that we must have come across at some point in our lives.

It is also time to take responsibility for our health, for the monsoons showers bring in some seasonal ailments, aches and pains. Skin conditions rear their ugly heads during these months, and asthma and arthritis aggravate because of excessive humidity.

For instance, falling barometric pressure is believed to have a strong correlation with the potential to feel aches and pains, and so does increased humidity. This is why rain and snow can lead to increased aches and pains.

Even while the rains may upset the health of those who are sensitive to weather, they are extremely important for nourishing the dry lands after the summer months, and are a boon for the farmers.

In India, monsoons remain one of the most romantic and extremely liked seasons, because in the wake of the showers, nature seems to be at its best - the flora and fauna coming alive, fresh and full of life.
So, as the aroma of the fresh wet Earth fills the atmosphere and lingers on, let it remind you to live in the moment, and enjoy the fragrance of life.