Summer was fun ! BBQs, late nights, iced coffees, road trips, and maybe a little overindulgence here and there. But now, as evenings get cooler and drier, many of us feel it in our bodies. Our gut feels heavy, our skin is parched from sun exposure, and our sleep is a bit off.

Ayurveda, India’s traditional science of health, has a simple message for this time: don’t push through, reset. Seasonal transitions are when your body is most ready for a gentle cleanse and nourishing routine. It is like giving yourself a tune-up before the busy fall schedule kicks in.

And one of the easiest, most trusted tools for this seasonal reset is Triphala.

Why Triphala is the Gentle Reset You Actually Need

Triphala, which means “three fruits,” is one of Ayurveda’s most famous formulas. It combines Haritaki, Bibhitaki, and Amalaki (Amla) and has been written about in classics like the Charaka Samhita for thousands of years. Traditionally, Triphala is taken at the start and end of every season to keep digestion moving, eliminate toxins, and build resilience.

Here is the best part: Triphala is not a harsh cleanse. You will not be running to the bathroom every hour or feeling drained like after a juice fast. Instead, it gently helps you poop regularly, cools down the extra heat from summer, and gets your gut ready for fall.

Think of Triphala as your reset button, the gentle way to get digestion and regularity back on track after summer indulgence.

Sewanti Triphala Plus: Classical Wisdom, Modern Support

Sewanti Triphala Plus (NPN 80019321) takes the traditional three fruits and adds two supportive herbs: Phyllanthus niruri for the liver and licorice root for soothing the gut. The result is a concentrated 11:1 formula made right here in Canada.

Health Canada approved use: Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine for indigestion, constipation, and to strengthen the eyes.

How to use: Take 2 capsules with warm water before bed. Many people like to have their herbal tea in the evening, then take Triphala Plus just before brushing their teeth, making it the last step before heading to sleep

Gut-Friendly Food Swaps for Late Summer

Of course, what you eat matters just as much as what you take. summer eating often means burgers, ice cream, and cold drinks. Ayurveda says that as nights cool down, our digestion needs warming, grounding foods instead. A few simple swaps make a big difference.

Eat more
• Cooked grains like basmati rice, quinoa, or barley
• Steamed or roasted veggies like zucchini, squash, and leafy greens
• Gentle spices like coriander, fennel, cumin, and cardamom
• Seasonal fruits like pears, pomegranates, and soaked dates

Cut back on
• Cold smoothies and raw salads, which are harder to digest in cooler evenings
• Vinegar-heavy or fermented foods
• Very spicy, fried, or dry foods
• Too much caffeine and alcohol

Try this: swap your morning green smoothie for a bowl of oatmeal topped with dates, pears, and a sprinkle of cardamom. Your gut will thank you.

Extra Digestive Support

If late-summer indulgence has left you with bloating, heartburn, or sluggish digestion, Ayurveda suggests simple helpers that fit easily into daily life.

Sewanti Organic Amla Digest (NPN 80065069) is traditionally used to relieve symptoms such as heartburn and indigestion. Amla, or Indian gooseberry, is also described in Ayurvedic texts as a rejuvenative tonic that naturally cools and restores.

Other everyday tips
• Sip fennel tea after meals to ease bloating.
• Store water overnight in a copper bottle and drink it in the morning for gentle hydration and balance.
• Eat your biggest meal at lunch when digestion is strongest, and keep dinner lighter.

Hydration the Ayurvedic Way

Once your gut feels supported with food and herbs, the next step is hydration. But here’s where Ayurveda flips a common North American habit on its head: it discourages iced drinks, which can actually weaken digestion.

Simple swaps
• Afternoon slump: instead of that second iced latte, sip Tulsi (holy basil) tea.
• Evening wind-down: try chamomile tea with a teaspoon of Sewanti Saffron Honey.
• All day: carry a thermos of warm water or fennel seed tea and sip throughout the day.

Recipe idea: Mix Sewanti Organic Tulsi Leaf Powder into warm water and stir in saffron honey. It is calming, gently sweet, and a perfect afternoon pick-me-up.

Abhyanga: Skincare That Doubles as Self-Care

Cleansing the inside is one step, but your skin and nervous system also need attention as the weather shifts. Ayurveda’s answer is Abhyanga: warm oil self-massage. Think of it as a cross between lotion and a spa ritual. It nourishes skin, relieves dryness, and helps the body relax into better sleep.

How to do it

1. Warm a small amount of oil in your hands.
   
2. Massage it into your body with long strokes on arms and legs, circular motions on joints.
   
3. Pay attention to scalp, feet, and hands.
   
4. Let it soak in for 20 minutes, then shower.
   

Sewanti oils to try

• Cooling Pitta Oil with sandalwood and lotus for heat or irritation
  
• Tridoshic Oil, a balanced blend that works for most body types
  
• Hair and Scalp Oil with coconut and vetiver for restoring shine to sun-stressed hair

Many people try this on Sunday evenings as a way to signal to their body: the weekend is over, it is time to rest and recharge.

Stress, Sleep, and Seasonal Rhythms

Once your gut and skin are cared for, the final piece is calming the mind. The shorter days and cooler nights can sometimes disrupt mood and sleep. Ayurveda emphasizes consistent routines and gentle herbs to help ease the transition.

Lifestyle tips
• Aim to be in bed by 10 p.m. and keep a steady wake-up time.
• Unplug from screens an hour before bed: trade scrolling for reading or journaling.
• Choose light stretching or gentle yoga in the evening instead of high-intensity workouts.

Herbal support from Sewanti
• Stressnil (NPN 80023388): Traditionally used in Ayurveda to relieve anxiety and insomnia.
• Holy Basil Plus (NPN 80023212): Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a rejuvenative tonic (Rasayana).
• Organic Ashwagandha Vitality (NPN 80065084): Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a Rasayana to relieve debility, support sleep, and improve memory.

Easy Ayurvedic Rituals You Can Actually Do

If all of this feels like a lot, start with just one or two small practices and build from there. Ayurveda is about consistency, not perfection.

• Triphala Plus before bed for regular digestion and gentle cleansing
• Warm water first thing in the morning for balance and hydration
• Tongue scraping to freshen breath and clear buildup
• Weekly Abhyanga self-massage for skin and stress relief
• Warm herbal teas instead of iced drinks to keep digestion strong

Reset with Intention

The end of summer is not just about weather changing. it is a chance to pause and care for yourself before fall routines kick in. By adding small Ayurvedic practices like Triphala Plus, warm teas, and self-care rituals, you give your gut, skin, and mind the support they need.

Ayurveda teaches that health comes from daily habits. this is your seasonal reset: better digestion, calmer sleep, glowing skin, and a clearer mind: all from simple choices you can start today.