Pitta And Kapha - #3210
So, I’ve been reading a lot about Ayurveda and how it works with balancing your doshas. Honestly, I didn’t even know I was a pitta and kapha type until I did one of those online quizzes. I always thought my body issues were just random, but now it seems like it’s all connected to this pitta and kapha imbalance. Here’s what’s going on with me, and I really need some advice because I’m super confused. First of all, I’m always hot. Like, I can’t stand summer because I sweat so much, and my face turns red for no reason. I also get these bursts of anger or frustration, and I feel bad later because it’s not who I want to be. My digestion’s kind of intense too - I get heartburn or acidity after spicy food. But here’s the weird part I also feel super sluggish in the mornings, like I can’t wake up properly. Even if I sleep 8 hours, I’m still groggy and bloated. It feels like my body’s just holding onto everything - water, weight, even emotions sometimes. Someone told me that’s because pitta and kapha are both out of balance, and that’s why I’m having these extremes. Now for my lifestyle. I’m not perfect, okay? I love spicy food, and I crave fried stuff, especially in the evenings. I know that probably doesn’t help, but it’s so hard to stop. Also, I sit at a desk all day, and by the time I’m done with work, I have zero energy to exercise. I read that people with pitta and kapha doshas are supposed to eat light, cooling foods and do regular workouts, but that just sounds exhausting. And don’t even get me started on stress - my job is super high-pressure, and I can feel it making everything worse. I’m also dealing with skin issues lately - mostly redness, acne, and this oily, sticky feeling that doesn’t go away no matter what face wash I use. Plus, my scalp gets greasy fast. I think this is connected to the pitta part of the pitta and kapha thing, but I’m not sure. Meanwhile, my metabolism feels slow, which I think is the kapha side. So how am I supposed to balance these two totally different energies? It’s like they’re pulling me in opposite directions. I need help figuring this out. What foods should I actually eat if I have a mix of pitta and kapha? Should I focus on calming one dosha first, or do I try to fix them both at the same time? Also, are there any simple routines I can start without overhauling my whole life right now? And what about the emotions - does Ayurveda address stuff like anger and stress too, or is that just me being dramatic? Any tips or advice would be amazing because I’m so lost. 🙏
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