Beating Summer’s Heat The Ayurvedic Way By Leah Collmer

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According to Ayurveda,summer correlates to the Pitta dosha and triggers various physical and mental issues like  hyperacidity, rashes, red eyes, ulcers,impatience, aggression, rage, being judgmental, demanding, critical or argumentative, hate, anger, irritability etc.Here is the details of how to solve these issues.

Some natural ways;

 Leisurely walks at early morning or evening (after sunset )

Do practise Pranayama and yoga

Follow healthy food habits


Here’s a list of Pitta pacifying fruits to favor for summer: Avocado (in moderation), apple (not sour), sweet berries, sweet cherries, coconut, dates, figs, grapes (purple and red), honeydew, lime, mango, melons, sweet orange, pears, sweet pineapple, sweet plums, pomegranate, prunes, raisins.

Best oils for summer foods are ;

Coconut, ghee, olive and sunflower


Cooling Pitta Herbs

Green cardamom – helps balance stomach acid

Coriander/Cilantro – is cooling, helps digestion, reduces inflammation

Dill – soothes the digestive system and ulcers, relieves excess gas

Fennel – is a great digestive and helps remove toxins and gas from the body


Cooling Pitta Herbs

Mint – is an anti-oxidant, reduces inflammation and stimulates digestive enzymes

Neem – removes toxins, purifies the blood, treats ulcer

Parsley – aids in digestion and freshens breath, a natural detox and anti-inflammatory


Cooling Pitta Herbs

Rose water – strengthens the all the digestive organs, balances appetite, and assists in absorption

Saffron – reduces burning sensations, relieves heat

Turmeric – enhances digestion and removes toxins


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