Key Takeaways: Melbourne’s cold, damp winter climate naturally weakens Agni (digestive fire), leading to trapped gas, heaviness, and uncomfortable abdominal distension. Ayurveda views seasonal digestive sluggishness as a Vata-Samana disturbance combined with an accumulation of Ama (sticky, undigested metabolic waste). Eating warm, freshly cooked meals enriched with carminative spices like Hing, Ginger, and Cumin
