The Doshas
Vata
Pitta
Pitta
Vata reflects the qualities of air. Its characteristics are light, cold, dry, rough, and energetic. It is balanced by sweet, sour and salty tastes. Begins October 1 through Feb 1.
Pitta
Pitta
Pitta
Pitta reflects the qualities of fire. Its characteristics are hot, oily, liquid, sharp, and intense. It is balanced by sweet, bitter, and astringent tastes. Begins June 1 through Oct 1.
Kapha
Pitta
Kapha
Kapha reflects the qualities of earth. Its characteristics are slow, dense, soft, smooth, and heavy. It is balanced by astringent, bitter and pungent tastes. Begins Feb 1 - June 1.
Welcome to the PITTA season
PITTA SEASON IS FROM JUNE 1 THROUGH OCTOBER 1
Ayurvedic Medicine is based on the 5 elements: AIR, Ether (space), Fire, Water and Earth. These elements are forms of ENERGY. Everything is energy. We cannot have life without it. In order to stay in Balance we need to follow the rules of Nature. Our physiology is dictated to by these elements of Nature.
This is the FIRE and WATER season REFERRED TO AS PITTA.
Physically the Fire element is represented by body temperature, enzyme production, digestion, absorption, assimilation and transformation of food into energy. Similarly, the fire element in the mind is the light of attention, which digests, absorbs, assimilates and transforms sensory perception into knowledge (intellect).
The primary sites in the body that could develop problems this season if we don’t follow the laws of nature are the blood, heart, small intestine, Liver, eyes, and skin. This can translate into such conditions as: Intolerance to heat, indigestion/heart burn, body temperature fluctuations (hot flashes), skin rashes, liver related disorders, dehydration, increase in inflammatory disorders, burning eyes, conjunctivitis, excess perspiration, body odor, exhaustion, colitis, IBS, acute infections, and any of the conditions ending in “itis”. These are symptoms that are related to excess fire.
There is also the condition of depleted fire in the gut that contributes to most digestive disorders and systemic inflammation. People with Chronic disorders are often Pitta or have a Pitta imbalance. Autoimmune conditions are also considered a Pitta imbalance. These scenarios are reaching an all time high in our culture.
From an emotional point of view we can experience or experience other people that seem to be easily irritated, angry, , judgmental, envious, hateful and full of criticism.
Toxicity is Still the biggest problem we have to face these days. Lowering the burden of the toxic accumulation in our bodies is a priority. This season produces excess OXIDATIVE STRESS. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) form as normal by-products of metabolism. This is known as free radicals, which is why we age. ROS molecules damage cells, but some also act as second messengers to initiate cellular repair. It is all about Balance. This of a nice burning fire, steady, warm and comforting. Excess fire will be more destructive and create more waste. And there is the concept of a smouldering fire, which is also producing excess soot. This is what can happen in the body when the fire element is not in balance. When there is to much inflammtion in the body this is a sign of excess fire and is producing a lot of by-products of metabolism which puts a strain on our eliminative organs and vascular system.
Where there is pain in the body there is inflammation and blockage. Infections will also cause more free radicals and during the summer we can see an increase of viral symtoms and also a re-surfacing of chronic Lyme symptoms.
DIGESTION IS KEY EVERY SEASON.
AMA (undigested food)
Avoid Ama-producing foods Ama is the product of incomplete digestion — it represents sticky toxic matter that can clog the channels of your body that carry nutrients to the cells and waste out of the body. Since cleansing is done to clear ama out of the body, you'll want to stay away from foods that build more ama in the body.
From the ayurvedic perspective, leftovers, and "dead" foods such as processed, packaged, canned and frozen foods all create ama because they are very hard for your body to digest. Non-organic foods; genetically modified foods; foods grown with chemicals, pesticides and chemical fertilizers; and foods with chemical additives also introduce toxins into your body and are confusing for the natural "intelligence" of your digestive system, and should therefore be avoided.
Avoid heavy dairy products such as aged hard cheese or yogurt, foods that are deep-fried or oily, raw foods of any kind, heavy desserts, and foods that contain refined sugar and honey, as these are harder to digest and create ama. Avoid yeasted breads, dry breads such as crackers, and fermented foods.
IN OFFICE treatments:
Incorporate NanoVi treatments to reduce oxidative stress from EMF (see more info under services).
Incorporate PFG2Z or PFG2z programs, such as "complete detox", "Organ support" and many more to support you during this cleansing season.
ACMOS sessions (look under Patient Resources) which can address the energetic elements that often cause illness .
Magnetex treatments to keep us grounded.
Continual Polychromatic Light treatments with Foot baths to decrease our level of toxicity.
COME IN FOR YOU SEASONAL CHECK-UP. OR SCHEDULE A FACETIME, OR ZOOM APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR BAH OR NES SCAN READING. 978-298-5753
Living Seasonally
Taste
It is said in Ayurveda that one can get all one needs nutritionally by consuming all 6 tastes at each meal. The six tastes are sweet, salty, sour, bitter, pungent and astringent. But with each season there are 3 tastes that should dominate in each meal.
KEEP PITTA IN CHECK
A number of factors can increase PITTA to the point of aggravation. One is simply eating too much spicey, sour, salty, foods. Eating too late at night and too much.
RULES TO KEEP WITH THE FLOW OF THE SEASON:
• Start your day with a hot cup of water and add the juice from ½ lemon, ¼ teaspoon of Celtic or Himalayan salt and a teaspoon of Honey. Or even better for those with PITTA imbalance, the juice of ½ lime, maple syrup and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
• Use Super Nasya oil from the Ayurvedic Institute (we carry this at the office) then use the Nedi Pot to keep the sinuses clear. • Support the Liver. There are many ways to do this, Dandelion Root Tea, Gemmotherapy formulas, Homeopathic Drainage remedies.
• Consume Digestive detoxifiers like Psyllium, Luvos, Activated Charcoal, or more systemic detoxifiers like CellCore Biotoxin absorber or VirRad chem to absorb toxins and take the burden off the Liver.
• Foot baths, Polychromatic Lights and InfraRed Saunas are great therapies to enhance detox.
• Bone Broth when you feel depleted and always hydrate.
• Drink AGNI tea with meals or Digestive tea (see recipe section).
• Follow the diet for the season, also on web site.
• Don’t eat heavy meals at night time and make sure you don’t eat for 3 hours before bed.
• Relax, Meditate and breath.
• Tongue scrape and do dry skin brushing before shower.
• Start to integrate Bitters into your diet after meals to keep the Biliary tract flowing. Wise women Bitter Sweet Elixir is great for this.
• Come in for a seasonal check up to see where you need support.
Tastes to favor this season
PITTA (fire and water) is most decreased by bitter, sweet, and astringent tastes.
Each taste has certain therapeutic actions. Everyone needs a certain amount of each of the tastes in their diet according to the constitution. Either a lack of or an excess of each taste can aggravate the humors.
THE FOLLOWING TASTES SHOULD PREDOMINATE THIS SEASON
SWEET- foods are grains, sweet vegetables and fruits. Protein foods in general are considered sweet, such as meat, eggs, fish and dairy. This taste is building, strengthening to body tissues, soothes mucus membranes reduces burning sensation. It must be noted we are not referring to Empty sweets, such as cakes, cookies etc.
BITTER- is alterative (purifies the blood, cleansing, detoxifying, reduces all bodily tissue and increases lightness in the mind. It is antibiotic and antiseptic. In small amounts it is a digestive stimulant and helps digest sugar and fat. Needed in small qualities for each humor. It is necessary for detoxification but can also be depleting.
ASTRINGENT - stops bleeding and other excessive discharges (such as diarrhea and sweating) and promotes healing of the skin and mucus membranes, is expectorant and diuretic (increases urination), it tightens tissues. Needed in moderate amounts, as a secondary food, for maintaining firmness of tissues for all humors.
REMEMBER, VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE, TOO MUCH OF ANYTHING CAN BECOME A POISON TO OUR SYSTEM.
See below for more ideas!
SEASONAL DIET IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
No matter what the season, BE AWARE
EMF/5G network pollution, water/hydration, and how safe is your home from solvents and mold.
SEE PATIENT RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION
