HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR HEALTH THIS SUMMER.

Yes, it is finally summer.... and for some of us Pitta Dosha in full force

Summer is the season of Pitta Dosha. Pitta is one of the three ayurvedic Dosha and it consists of the element of Fire and water. Depending on your individual constitution you may be going through summer with ease, enjoying the higher temperatures; that is often the case for people with more of a Kapha and Vata body type who would suffer more in winter. However, if you are more of a fiery person with your fair share of Pitta, you might feel a great deal of discomfort navigating the extra heat, sharpness and intensity of our summer.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR OUR BODY?

Generally speaking, pitta is located in the middle part of our body. it plays a great role in digesting our food, regulating our body temperature, producing RBC, giving us good eyesight and healthy-looking skin.

• Our small intestine

• Liver

• Spleen

• Blood

• Eyes

• Skin

are all associated with Pitta Dosha.

RECOGNISE THE EARLY SIGNS OF PITTA IMBALANCES

When healthy and balance, Pitta dosha brings intelligence, passion, clarity, charisma and courage but in excess, it brings anger and frustration, jealousy, excessive behaviours, acidity in the stomach, irritated skin and bodily inflammations.

If Pitta is aggravated in your body, you might be experiencing some of the signs and symptoms below.

· Inflamed and irritated skin

· Headaches

· Heart burn with too much acidity in the stomach

· Loose bowels with a more yellowish color

· You get easily frustrated and angry

· Higher sensitivity to the light

· You suffer from inflammation and are prone to infections

· Excessive perfectionist tendencies leading to OCD

ONE OF THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPALS OF AYURVEDA IS THAT OUR HABITS AND DIETS SHOULD CHANGE WITH THE SEASONS. SO, WHAT CAN YOU DO IN SUMMER TO KEEP PITTA BALANCED.

ENJOY	AVOID
​Cooling herbs and spices, fennel, Cardamon and Fresh coriander.	Coffee, alcohol and other stimulant
Freshly juiced Pomegranate (amazing)	Fermented food
A balance of whole, freshly cooked foods and fresh sweet fruits	Tomatoe sauce
black grapes	Soya sauce
Mangoes	Bread
Figs	crisps
apricots well ripe	Food that are pungent sour and salty
Cherries	Spicy food
Oranges	Red meat and deep fried food

GENERAL GUIDELINE TO PACIFY PITTA DOSHA

• Daily Self massage with coconut oil or Pitta balancing oil

• Brush your teeth and scrape your tongue as soon as you get up

• Walking on the grass first think in the morning when the grass is filled with dew

• Morning detox drink with 1/4 tsp of ground fennel

Ayurveda has a large range of Pitta pacifying products and herbs. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.