Excessive body heat can be a bit tricky, but it’s often connected to a Pitta dosha imbalance. So, someone with a predominately Pitta constitution or lifestyle habits that increase Pitta might deal with these heat symptoms. Over-consumption of sour, salty, spicy foods, or even alcohol could be firing up that internal heat.
But it’d not just diet. Emotional stress, overexposure to sun, or even hormonal imbalances sometimes play a role. Like you mentioned, digestion can fire up the heat too – agni, or digestive fire, might be too strong, leading to acid reflux or skin issues. Even poor hydration sometimes reduces body’s natural cooling process.
To cool things down, focus on Pitta-pacifying foods. Think light, cooling, sweet and astringent tastes - stuff like coconut water is great for hydrating and cooling. Cucumber, watermelon, mint, and coriander are cooling too. You might even consider trying buttermilk, known to soothe internal heat.
Herbs? Yes, Shatavari and Amalaki can be great pals for calming you down. Shatavari is really nourishing and cooling for Pitta, while Amalaki is naturally cooling and can be helpful for acid reflux kinda stuff. Brahmi too, great for mental calmness and reducing stress, which fuels Pitta.
Lifestyle-wise, maybe avoid the midday sun, practice moderation in exercise, or try cooling yoga poses like forward bends. And stress management? Slow down your mind with meditation or pranayama like Sheetali breathing.
But hey, if this heat’s bugging you all day, it’s worth checking with a qualified healthcare provider to rule out conditions like hyperthyroidism or hormonal imbalances, just to be safe.
Persisting heat and discomfort isn’t something to ignore. Find that sweet and cooling pace where your body feels relaxed and balanced, and if problems persist, seek medical guidance.



