Balancing Guide: Pitta Season
Ever since I was a little girl Summer was my favorite time of the year. Sunshine, abundance of fruits and vegetables, family vacations, the beauty of nature in its full bloom makes summer so enjoyable. However, summer can also be extremely depleting if you are not taking care of yourself properly. According to Ayurveda,summer is the Pitta Season. The Pitta dosha is made up of fire and water and has sharp, oily, hot, light qualities. During the summer we may experience an increase in heartburn, headaches, dehydration, headaches, dry, itchy and sunburned skin. Here are a few ways to keep yourself cool, calm and collected and enjoy the gifts this season has to offer: Eat sweet, bitter and astringent foodsSweet fruits like – apples, watermelon, apricots,...
