Pitta – The Fire Within You That Needs Balance: Ayurvedic Wisdom and Modern Guidelines

🔥 What is Pitta?

• In Ayurveda, Pitta is a combination of fire and water responsible for metabolism, digestion, body temperature, and mental clarity 
• Excess Pitta, especially in summer, can lead to overheating, irritability, inflammation, acid reflux, and skin issues.

🔄 Principle of Balance:

• Ayurveda teaches: “Like increases like, opposites bring balance” 
• Therefore, to counterbalance hot Pitta, we choose cooling, soothing, and moistening foods and habits.

🥗 Recommended Foods and Drinks:

• Cooling vegetables: cucumber, zucchini, celery, leafy greens
• Fresh herbs: mint, coriander, dill
• Sweet fruits: watermelon, melon, pear, mango
• Grains: rice, oats, barley
• Dairy (in moderation): milk, ghee, plain yogurt
• Cooling spices: cardamom, fennel, turmeric, saffron
• Avoid: spicy, sour, salty foods; alcohol, caffeine; fried or carbonated drinks 

🍬 What About Sweet Foods?

• Natural sweet foods like ripe fruits, cooked grains, pumpkin, carrots, and milk soothe Pitta.
• Refined sugar and heavy desserts can fuel inflammation—use sparingly 

🧘 Supporting Practices:

• Drink mint- or rose-infused water
• Avoid peak heat hours for activity
• Practice cooling yoga, pranayama, and meditation
• Align with nature’s rhythm and rest well
• Use gentle, natural skincare for reactive skin

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