 Ayurveda TitbitsIn summer months, the hotter humid weather and more intense sunlight increases the Pitta dosha (imbalance). What happens? results in weakened digestive fire causes intense appetite & thirst pitta people are susceptible to heat ailments like diarrhea, skin rashes, ulcers increases aggression, irritability, anger Tips to Pacify Pitta Avoid overeating, eat sweet, bitter & astringent tastes eat salads, green veggies, cucumbers include fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe Include cooling herbs like coriander leaves & seeds Sip cool (not iced) water through the day Yoga poses early morning such as Moon salutation, Tree pose, Bow pose Meditation & breathing exercise help cool body. BENEFITS OF AMLA Amla is also known as Indian Goseberry. You can find frozen Amla at your local Whole Foods store. Here are some of the benefits of Amla: It is one of the few fruits that possess five of the six taste sensations. It is good for balancing the three doshas. It increases immunity It is a wonderful antioxidant and a natural source of Vitamin C. It increases hemoglobin & RBC count. Amla is good for functioning of the liver. A wonderful eye tonic and also good for skin & hair as a powerful anti aging agent preventing hair loss and greying. ARCHIVES Benefits of Sesame Oil & Recipe to make Kichadi HELP YOUR BACK PAIN – AYURVEDA WAY WHY DETOX THIS SPRING? The goodness of Ghee (clarified butter) |
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