Immunity and strength is what drives our body through all the stress, physiological and psychological issues, age-related problems, lifestyle diseases, and polluted environment. Since the past few years, we humans all across the world are witnessing nature’s imbalance like global warming, increasing pollutants and consequently several types of diseases to assault people. Most of the problems are caused due to lifestyle and ignoring health at a time when it can be nurtured and strengthened.
Moreover, in Ayurveda, every being has a different combination of the three doshas -Vata, Pitta, and Kapha and accordingly one needs to chalk out a fitness regime and diet in order to keep health problems at bay. If we talk about vata-Air, Pitta-Bile and Kapha- Mucus these are the very elements that form our nature and humans and are considered the energetic forces of nature.
Every person has a combination of these three elements but in different proportions:
- Vata the wind nature: Air+ Ether
- Pitta the Fire nature: Fire +Water
- Kapha the Water Nature: Earth+ Water
Considering hot &humid weather, people are dealing with problems related to high levels of Pitta.
hellomyyoga thus takes you to renowned Ayurveda expert, Dr. Usha, Ayurveda Nirvana Clinic, Rishikesh to guide you towards maintaining the optimum balance of pitta and prevent health issues associated with it.
Q1. What are the symptoms of high Pitta?
High pitta is indicated by strong and short temperament, anger, and frustration, being demanding or having high expectations from those around. It tends to make people workaholic and extra cautious and perfectionist in nature as pitta symbolizes heat and movement.
Q2. How does it affects the other two doshas–Kapha & Vata of the body?
Pitta is fire and thus can affect the overall metabolism of our body. The jatharagni, one of the 13 agnis or fire present in our body, as per Ayurveda, the biological fire responsible for digestion of food gets affected due to rising pitta levels. As a result of the other 2 doshas, Vata and Kapha also get imbalanced.
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Q3. What kind of problems we can suffer if we ignore high pitta?
High pitta if not treated and ignored can lead to chronic and severe ailments affecting other organs of our body. It can lead to gastritis, hyperacidity, ulcer, high cholesterol, colitis, gout and other metabolic disorders which might be incurable.
Q4. How we can cure problems of pitta through diet and lifestyle?
As pitta is considered more rajasic- a quality of nature that symbolizes energy and movement that stimulates the mind, therefore it is advised to take satvic and pure vegetarian diet, non-acidic food, balanced lifestyle, things that have a cooling effect to keep oneself both mentally and physically peaceful and calm.
Q5. What quick home remedies are available to keep Pitta in balance?
We can include Mint, coriander, peppermint, jasmine, chamomile, lavender, licorice, alkaline foods, cooling things, salads, non-acidic fresh fruits, green smoothies in our diet that keep us cool and healthy.
Q6. How far yoga can help in creating a balance of three doshas?
Yoga is the coordination of mind and body. When the mind will be calm and less stressed, the whole body will be healthy. Yoga includes asana, pranayama, and meditation altogether. Thus, it works on all aspects of our body mental, physical and spiritual.
Thus, by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and being a little vigilant about the intake of our food, one can balance the pitta levels within the body and avoid troublesome health issues. Â
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Yoga Poses
As with yoga poses one should limit or avoid forward bend asanas as they are pitta aggravating whereas side poses like Parivrtta Trikonasana (Rotated Triangle pose), Trikonasana (Triangle pose) or backbends like Matsyasana ( Fish pose), Dhanurasana (Bow pose) and Bhujangasana (Cobra pose)are considered to be fine for balancing pitta. Also, Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half-seated Spinal twist pose), Setu Bandhasana (Bridge pose) and Supta Virasana (Reclining hero pose) are considered good to manage pitta, especially in summers as summer is pitta aggravating season.
Floral Remedy to Reduce Pitta
Bio-Vedic Flower therapy is a unique, no side-effects medicine that rectifies the physiological problems in the body by balancing the life-force (prana sakthi) of the person. This is a result of over 30 years of research into the Vedic scriptures and all medical systems in a quest to design a holistic approach for curing disease. A good product to start might be looking at the Fire Elemen Tea. It balances the Manipura chakra and stimulates the sense of sight. It provides digestion, conversion to energy, understanding, and feel of joy.
