gond is hot or cold - #39063
I am realy confused about this whole gond is hot or cold thing. A few weeks ago, I went to this traditional celebration where they served these energy bars made from gond. I loved it, but the aunties kept saying it's hot in nature, and I've also read about how gond is hot and maybe that might not be great since I'm already kinda prone to heat. Like, I've been dealing with some annoying body heat lately—sweaty palms, concentrated on feeling sluggish, and random pimples. Ugh. I tried to explain this to my grandma, and she was like, "Gond is good for strength," but then she said too much can cause a lot of inner heat. Now I’m like, do I avoid it altogether? Or can I include gond in my diet? I’ve even thought about mixing it with milk to balance things out, but I wonder if that makes it worse or better. Should I think of gond as hot or cold based on how I respond to it? I don’t want to make things worse for myself. Are there any tips for using gond without feeling all overheated? Any help would be awesome!
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Doctors' responses
Gond, or edible gum, is traditionally recognized in Ayurveda as warming in nature, which can increase internal heat. Its qualities are generally akin to balancing Kapha dosha due to its nourishing and strengthening properties, but for individuals with a Pitta constitution or those experiencing symptoms like excessive heat, caution is advised. You’ve mentioned feeling heat-related symptoms such as sweaty palms and pimples - these could indicate a Pitta imbalance, making it pertinent to monitor gond consumption.
If you enjoy gond and wish to include it in your diet without aggravating these heat symptoms, moderation is key. Consider consuming gond in lesser amounts, especially in cooler months or in your routine which include cooling activities and habits. Mixing gond with milk is a decent approach as milk provides a cooling effect that can mitigate some of the heating nature of gond. Ensure the milk used is not too hot itself; slight warmth is fine to help digest gond properly.
For daily dietary inclusions, gond can be balanced with cooling spices such as cardamom or adding it to a mixture containing slighly sweeter and cooling agents, like rice pudding (kheer). This helps in reducing its heat-producing effects. Also, include more naturally cooling foods in your diet like cucumber, mint, fennel seeds, and coconut water - these counter the heating nature and aid in maintaining balance.
Staying hydrated, practicing calming activities like yoga or pranayama can further help alleviate Pitta-related symptoms. It’s crucial to listen to your body - if you notice discomfort or increased heat signs post-consumption, reduce intake or pause until Pitta is more balanced. Should symptoms persist or feel unmanageable, consulting an Ayurveda practitioner would provide personalized insight tailored to your specific dosha and lifestyle.

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