PITTA DOSHA

EXPLORE SOOTHING DAILY HABITS + HOW TO CREATE BALANCE FOR PITTA ENERGY + STRESS

pitta dosha - balance inflammation + sensitivities

BALANCING PITTA DOSHA

FIRE + WATER

Signs of Imbalance: red, itchy, or irritated skin / skin sensitivities / irritated eyes / allergic reactions / frustration / indigestion / liver or gallbladder disorders / loose stools / infections / inflammation / heartburn / overworking / irritability / anger / demanding of others / self-criticism / perfectionism / tension in hands + arms

Like Increases Like + Creates More Imbalance: too much spicy or pungent foods / emotional stress / excess alcohol or sugar / working too much / staying up late / eating on an irregular schedule / excess sun exposure / trying to get it all done

Season: summer

Elements: Fire + Water

Pitta Qualities: hot, light, moist

To Bring Balance: cool, heavy, dry, grounding, nourishing, mild

Sense Organ: hands + sight

MOVEMENT: hiking, Pilates, swimming, biking

DAILY RITUALS: pressure points, calm nervous system, deep diaphragmatic breathing, self-abhyanga focusing on the scalp, hands, and arms with sunflower oil, around orbital bone (eye area), cooling and calming breath, regular meditation, early morning exercise, regular primordial sound meditation + forest bathing, yoga nidra,

SKINCARE: Everyone Ayurveda Facial, Marigold Glow Hydration Facial, TCM Acupressure Facial, Calm Remedy Sensitive Facial. View facial menu

AROMATHERAPY: ylang-ylang, geranium, sandalwood, peppermint, german (blue) camomile, neroli, jasmine, rose

PITTA PACIFYING DIET: fresh foods that are whole foods, whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, and organic foods. Adequate protein, cooked or raw, green alkaline foods. Favor astringent, sweet, and bitter tastes and reduce salty, pungent, sour foods, hot beverages, and spicy foods. Soothing digestion tea.

AVOID: acidic, inflammatory, spicy, salty, excessive oily foods, unripe + sour fruits, fermented foods, vinegar, tomatoes, excessive alcohol or caffeine.

Eating According to Your Dosha

VEGETABLES

  • Artichokes

  • Arugula

  • Asparagus

  • Broccoli

  • Brussels Sprouts

  • Cabbage

  • Cauliflower

  • Cucumber

  • Dandelion Greens

  • Endive

  • Jerusalem Artichoke

  • Jicama

  • Kale

  • Lettuce

  • Okra

  • Parsnips

  • Peas

  • Potatoes, white

  • Radicchio

  • Seaweed (arame, dulse, hijiki, kelp, wakame)

  • Sprouts

  • Squash, acorn

  • Squash, butternut

  • Squash, spaghetti

  • Watercress

FRUITS

  • Apples

  • Apricots

  • Berries

  • Coconuts

  • Dates

  • Figs, fresh

  • Grapes

  • Mango

  • Melons

  • Oranges, sweet

  • Pears

  • Pineapple

  • Plums

  • Pomegranate

  • Raisins

  • Watermelon

LEGUMES + BEANS

  • Aduki Beans

  • Black Beans

  • Black-Eyed Peas

  • Chickpeas

  • Lentils, brown

  • Lima Beans

  • Mung Dhal, split or whole

  • Navy Beans

  • Pinto Beans

  • Soybeans

  • Split Peas, green or yellow

NUTS + SEEDS

OILS

  • Coconut

  • Sunflower

DAIRY

  • Butter, unsalted

  • Cottage Cheese

  • Cow’s milk, raw

GRAINS

  • Barley

  • Basmati Rice, brown or white

  • Brown Rice

  • Oats, whole

  • Wheat

MEATS + FISH

SWEETENERS

  • Barley Malt

  • Brown Sugar, unrefined

  • Dates

  • Fructose

  • Fruit Juice Concentrates (apple, pear, mango)

  • Maple Syrup

  • Sucanat

  • Sugarcane Juice

SPICES + HERBS

  • Black Cumin

  • Cilantro

  • Cumin

  • Curry Leaves

  • Dill

  • Fennel

  • Mint

  • Peppermint

  • Saffron

  • Spearmint

  • Turmeric

Informational only. Not meant to diagnose or treat any condition or disease.