Daham - #3437

Sounds like you’re dealing with some classic pitta stuff here. If daham, or excessive thirst, is bugging you, and given your fondness for chili and fried foods, it indeed screams pitta imbalance. Yep, hot and spicy foods like those chilis can ramp up pitta, causing that fiery feeling of thirst. So, cutting back on them might be a good start. Yeah, easier said than done sometimes, right? But hey, it’s a step toward cooling that internal fire. About your diet: try taking a cooling approach. Think more on the lines of cucumbers, melons, coconut water, and leafy greens. You might want to include ghee in moderation; it’s soothing for pitta. Also, try to eat at regular intervals to balance your agni (digestive fire). Stress can definitely amp up the thirst too! Ayurveda links stress to vata, which can disturb pitta and create heat and thirst. You're probably not a stranger to the whirlwind of stress, especially with your busy work schedule. Meditation, gentle yoga, or even a few minutes of deep breathing can act as a balm for stressed nerves and might just help ease those symptoms. Herbal teas like coriander and fennel are a great call. They’re naturally cooling and soothing. You can make fennel tea by boiling a teaspoon of fennel seeds in water and sipping it slowly. Coriander water is wonderful to try too! Just soak some seeds overnight and drink in the morning. Relief times can vary. You might notice changes in a few days with diet and lifestyle tweaks, but if stress is a big player, addressing it could take longer. Over time, try to integrate these changes into daily life – they’re good practices in general for keeping pitta in check. Not to hit the panic button, but if this persists, don’t hesitate to chat with a healthcare professional to rule out other issues. Health is a journey, not a sprint, and remember, small adjustments can sometimes bring the biggest waves of change.