Kapha pitta prakurti related remedies ,nature - #24723

Hello Priyanka

✅MUSTARD OIL OR COCONUT OIL FOR HEAD MASSAGE ???

Both Mustard oil and coconut oil have its own characteristics and uses Coconut oil- 1 It is ideal for pitta prakriti 2 it has cooling property 3 Reduces stress 4 nourishes scalp 5 soothes eyes

Mustard oil - 1 It is ideal for kapha , cold body types 2 It is warming 3 Stimulates circulation 4 strengthens nerve

If you feel hot . irritable or if your eyes feels dry- use Coconut oil If you have stiffness or lethargy - use mustard oil in cold weathers

You have mentioned about greying of hair I will advice you to use Prapundreekadi taila on head for masaage ( this is medicated oil for greying of hair)

✅HOW TO REMOVE LETHARGY??? 1 Try to wake up morning at brarham muhartam (around 5-5:30 AM) 2 DO morning walk , yoga , pranayama , exercises 3 Do abhyanga with sesame oil before bath ‘ 4 you can try herbal energy drink like Ginger + Tulsi + b;lack pepper tea

✅WHAT TO DRINK ON EMPTY STOMACH WARM WATER OR HERBAL TEA??? Its better to drink warm water infused with lemon or jeera or triphala on empty stomach Herbal tea has strong spices which can cause gastric irritation

✅IDEAL TIME FOR SLEEP AND WAKE UP ?? Ideal time for sleep - before 10 PM Ideal time for wake up- 5;30 AM

Avoid excessive screen time at night. Have your dinner before sunset.

✅WHICH GRAIN AND MILLET SHOULD BE CONSUMED ?? You can consume grains like wheat , brown rice, ragi , jowar, bajra , rajgira

Avoid maida , processed food , deep fried items , stale foods

✅DIET CHART morning Soaked nuts with banana 1 glass of warm milk with sugar

Breakfast 3-4 egg omlette or burji ( ignore if you are vegetarian) 2-3 parathas

lunch 2-3 chappatis Dal or rajma/chole Seasonal vegtables Curd or buttermilk Salad with ghee

Evening snacks Bread with peanut butter or boiled eggs Fruit smoothie or lassi Handful of nuts

Dinner 2-3 chappati with 1 cup of rice Panneer/ chicken or tofu Vegtables

AVOID- Cold water and cold drinks Overeating or skipping meals Day time sleeping Heavy food after 7pm Late night screen time Excessive sugar /salt / olily food

✅HOW TO REMOVE HEAVINESS AND DRYNESS IN EYES- 1 Use triphala eye wash- boil ½ tsp of triphala powder in the 1 glass of water , boil and reduce to half , strain well and then use it for eye washing 2 put Itone eye drop in both eyes 3. Take 1 tsp of cow ghee daily on empty stomach

If it persists 1 you can do NETRA TARPANA - (clinic based eye therapy ) 2 Nasya

HOPE I HAVE ANSWERED ALL YOUR QUESTIONS VERY WELL AND ALL YOUR DOUBTS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED

Regards Dr Snehal vidhate

HELLO PRIYANKA,

KAPHA-PITTA PRAKRITI - NATURE OVERVIEW- -kapha traits= heavy, slow, stable, cool, oily, smooth- can lead to lethargy , sluggish digestion, excess mucus -pitta traits= hot, sharp, intense, oily- can cause inflammation, irritability, and early greying.

Balancing both requires stimulating ad cooling routines, avoiding extremes of heat, heaviness and stagnation

HEAD MASSAGE- MUSTARD OR COCONUT OIL? -COCONUT OIL= better for pitta- cools the scalp, reduces inflammation, and early greying -MUSTARD OIL= more heating- aggravates pitta but stimulates kapha

BEST FOR YOU= use coconut oil with Brahmi or bhringaraj 2-3 times a week

HOW TO REMOVE LETHARGY -dry body brushing or Darshana before shower -light exercise- yoga(suryanamskar), brisk walking, kapalbhati - avoid day sleep- increases kapha - herbal teas- dry ginger+ tulsi+ cinnamon - meditation for 10 min/day for mental clarity

EMPTY STOMACH-WARM WATER OR HERBAL TEA? -both are good but start your day with -warm water+ lemon+ pinch of dry ginger or trikatu -herbal tea( tulsi+ cinnamon+ fennel) can be mid-morning or evening

IDEAL SLEEP/WAKE TIMES -SLEEP= by 10:00 pm (before pitta time starts at 10-2 am) - WAKE=around 5:30-6:00 am( before kapha time 6-10 am for lightness)

EYE HEALTH- REMOVE HEAVINESS + DRYNESS -ghee eye drops(Netra Tarpana)= 1 drop of cow ghee at bedtime -Triphala wash for eyes- soak triphala overnight and wash eyes - eye exercises- [alming, blinking, trataka

CHRONIC ISSUE MANAGEMENT

1) HAIR GREYING -bringaraj or neeli oil massage -amla juice or powder daily - avoid excess sour/ spicy/ salt

2) SLOW METABOLISM -trikatu- 1 pinch with warm water before meals -warm water throughout the day - regular exercise, avoid Day naps

3) LACK OF FOCUS/ STUDY CLARITY -brahmi + shankhapushpi syrup in morning -medhya rasayana- mandukparni, jyotishmati -avoid sugar or excess screen time -sleep early, wake early

MIND AND CONCENTRATION -ASHWAGANDHA=1 tsp with warm milk at bedtime

10min pranayam(anulom vilom, bhramari) - avoid over stimulation before bed

for hair can take amla+bhringaraj+yashti Madhu with honey in morning for focus- brahmi ghrita 1/2 tsp morning empty stomach for metabolism- trikatu+warm water pre lunch

GENERAL DIET PRINCIPLES FOR KAPHA PITTA -favour light, dry, warm, and mildly spiced foods -avoid heavy , oily, overly spicy, sour, salty, and cold/stale food -include more bitter, astringent, and pungent tastes - ensure easy digestion and warm water - prefer freshly cooked meals , avoid leftovers

GRAINS= choose lighter and drier grains that reduce kapha and don’t aggravate pitta -barley= ideal for metabolism and kapha - quinoa -amaranth(Rajgira) -old rice(red rice or basmati, small portions) -jowar= light and dry - ragi= in moderation(may increase pitta if taken in excess) - millets- foxtail, barnyard, kodo millets are excellent

AVOID -sticky rice, white rice in excess -wheat in large quantity - fresh wheat flour if digestion is weak

VEGETABLES= favour light, bitter, and dry vegetables -lauki, tinda, karela, spinach, methi leaves, carrots, beetroot, zucchini, pumpkin, cabbage cauliflower, beans- lightly cooked

AVOID= potatoes, sweet potatoes( too heavy) -eggplant(increases pitta and kapha) -tomatoes(too sour/hot) -raw salads in large quantity(difficult to digest for kapha)

LEGUMES(DAL/PULSES) -Green mung(whole or split)- lightest, most recommended - massor dal(red lentils) -toor dal=in moderation -chana dal

always soak and cook well with cumin, turmeric, hing to reduce bloating.

AVOID -rajma, chole- often heavy - urad dal-very heavy

NUTS AND SEEDS -almonds(soaked and peeled)- 4-5 daily -pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds- small amounts -walnuts= 2-3 days soaked

AVOID -cashews(heating and heavy) -excess nut butter-too oily for kappha

FRUITS= choose sweet astringent, and cooling fruits in moderation -pomegranate=excellent for digestion and pitta - apples(raw or stewed) -papaya-support digestion -guava -blue berries, blackberries, grapes(black) -amla(fresh or powdered)- hair+pitta balance

AVOID -banana =very kapha aggravating -mangoes(heating) -pineapple(sour+heating) -citrus in excess

DAIRY -cow milk(boiled with turmeric or cardamon)- only in small quantities -buttermilk(diluted, churned with cumin)- ideal -ghee 1-2 tsp/day(good for eye, brain, digestion)

AVOID -curd-especially at night -cheese, panner -cold milkshakes

SPICES AND CONDIMENTS use spices to boost digestion and balance Kapha -cumin, coriander, fennel- cooling, aid digestion -turmeric-anti inflammatory -ginger(dry)- clears kapha - black pepper, cinnamon, cardamon -trikatu(blend of ginger, black pepper, long pepper)-boosts metabolism

AVOID -excesss chilli, garlic(heating for pitta) -vinegar or spicy pickles

BEVERAGES -warm water with lemon and ginger -herbal teas -jeera water or triphala water= for digestion and eyes

AVOID -cold drinks, soda, iced water - excess caffeine( triggers pitta)

OCCASIONALLY FOODS(MODERATE INTAKE) -NATURAL SWEETNERS= small amount of jaggery(esp. old one), raw honey(never heat honey)

-LIGHT SNACKS= roasted makhana, puffed amaranth, roasted chana, baked sweet potato

FOODS TO AVOID COMPLETELY -deep fried foods - fast food, processed items - white sugar, bakery goods - pickles, sour curd, vinegar based items - alcohol and excessive caffeine -cold dairy desserts(ice cream, lassi)

GENERAL EATING GUIDLINESS -eat only when hungry, avoid emotional or habitual eating -eat in calm environment seated -do not overeat- leave 1/4th of stomach empty - sip warm water during meals - avoid combining fruits with meals - avoid eating after 8pm

DO FOLLOW

HOPE I ANSWERED ALL YOUR QUESTION

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

For head massage, especially if you have a kapha-pitta prakriti, coconut oil can be beneficial. Coconut oil has a cooling effect, which helps balance the heat of pitta, while still offering grounding properties for kapha. However, if you tend to have a cold constitution or during cooler months, mustard oil can be used to enhance warmth and circulation.

To combat lethargy, consider enhancing your routine with invigorating practices. Start your day with a few minutes of sun salutations or gentle yoga. Incorporate light to moderate exercise daily to stimulate kapha and boost your energy. Encouraging a sattvic diet with plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices like ginger and black pepper can help.

For your digestive health, warm water upon wakening aids in cleansing. However, herbal tea like ginger or tulsi can provide additional benefits, especially if there’s a feeling of sluggish digestion.

The ideal time for sleep would be around 10 PM, aiming to wake around 5-6 AM when vata energy is dominant, promoting alertness and creativity.

In terms of grains and millets, focus on lighter varieties such as quinoa, amaranth, and kodo millet. These are easier to digest and can prevent the heaviness often associated with kapha.

Here’s a simplified diet suggestion: Start your day with fruit or a light porridge. Lunch is ideally your largest meal: a combination of steamed vegetables, quinoa or millet, and lean protein like lentils or mung beans. Dinner should be light, perhaps a soup or broth-based meal. Avoid cold, heavy, fried or overly oily foods, as these can increase kapha, leading to more lethargy.

Dryness and heaviness in the eyes can be eased by practicing regular palming (gently rubbing palms together and placing them over the eyes) and using rose water as an eye wash or eye drops. Ensure hydration and include healthy fats like ghee in your meals to maintain moisture balance.

As always, these are general guidelines and it is recommended to consult with a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner for personalized advice.