Hello Judit 😊 I understand your concern regarding the use of reverse osmosis water, especially since you are aware of your Vata-Pitta constitution and imbalances. Water quality plays a crucial role in maintaining balance between Doshas and supporting healthy digestion, tissues, and vitality.
Reverse Osmosis systems purify water by removing impurities, chemicals, and microbes. However, during this process, essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and trace elements also get stripped away, making the water: Slightly acidic in pH (below 7) Low in mineral content (TDS < 50 mg/L) Energetically light and dry, which in Ayurveda increases Vata
✅ Recommendations for Safe and Balanced Water
✅ Re-mineralization is beneficial:
Add minerals back to RO water naturally. You can do this by:
👉Storing water in a copper vessel overnight (balances Vata, purifies, adds trace minerals).
👉Adding a pinch of rock salt (Saindhava Lavana) or few Tulsi leaves to a water jug daily.
👉Using natural re-mineralization cartridges or Himalayan salt stones in the water filter or bottle.
✅ Check for healthy Total Dissolved Solids (TDS):
The ideal mineral content (TDS) for drinking water is between 150–300 mg/L. This range supports good taste, mineral balance, and body functions.
✅ 3. Maintain pH balance:
Aim for slightly alkaline water (pH 7.5–8) to pacify Pitta and support digestion.
✅ 4. Boil and cool
Lightly boiling RO water before use enhances digestibility and balances its Vata nature. Drink warm water (Ushnodaka) throughout the day, especially after food
✅ Lifestyle & Diet Tips
Include ghee, milk, soaked almonds, coconut water, and sweet fruits to keep hydration and lubrication in the body.
Avoid very spicy, sour, or excessively dry foods.
Practice Abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame or coconut oil 2–3 times per week.
Keep hydration steady — sip water slowly throughout the day, not large quantities at once.
RO water is safe if used with awareness — but for a Vata-Pitta person, drinking acidic, demineralized RO water directly can increase dryness, acidity, and weakness.
By doing so, your water becomes not only safe but also Ayurvedically balanced — nourishing, cooling, and hydrating to body and mind.
Wishing you q good health😊
Warm regards, Dr. Snehal Vidhate
Congratulations on your new water purification system. Reverse osmosis, water can be beneficial in removing impurities, but it may also strip away essential minerals for a vata pitta person like yourself, it is crucial to maintain balance Drinking arrow water might not provide the necessary minerals. Your body needs consider adding mineral drops or using a remineralization filter to finance the mineral content, you can also soak your water with minerals like shilajit to replenish minerals For cooking using RO water is generally fine, but adding some mineral rich water can help balance the mineral content The ideal mineral content in water varies but generally water with moderate levels of calcium, 40 to 80 mg per litre magnesium 20 to 50 mg per litre and potassium 2 to 10 MG per litre is considered beneficial
To balance your vata and pitta focus on drinking, warm mineral, rich water, and include Nourishing food in your diet
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When RO water is used in the home, it becomes so pure - arguably too pure for long-term use by the human body. The process of RO removes not only contaminants but also minerals naturally present in spring or well water, such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and bicarbonates. This makes the water slightly acidic and energetically “light,” meaning that it has very little grounding or nourishing quality.
From an Ayurvedic perspective, such water increases Vata dosha because it is cold, light, and dry. These qualities further aggravate Vata’s already dry and mobile nature, leading to effects such as constipation, dryness of skin, irregular digestion, or restlessness. On the other extreme, the slight acidity in RO water can aggravate Pitta dosha — it adds a subtle sourness and sharpness that may manifest as acidity, inflammation, or irritability over time. In other words, the very purity of RO water makes it less harmonizing for your constitution, especially when both Vata and Pitta are already out of balance.
From a modern nutritional viewpoint, the same issue now appears as mineral deficiency. Demineralized water has been shown to have a lower buffering capacity-it does not neutralize acids well inside the body. Even the World Health Organization has noted that long-term consumption of demineralized water may disturb electrolyte balance and potentially cause mineral leaching from bones and tissues. Normally, healthy drinking water has a TDS between about 100 and 300 mg/L and a pH between 7 and 8.5. Reverse osmosis water often falls well below that, with a TDS of less than 30 mg/L and a pH closer to 6, which is too low to maintain internal balance.
The best thing you could do to make RO water safe and suitable for your Vata-Pitta body type is to remineralize it before drinking or cooking with it. You can do this in simple ways. The easiest option is to add a few drops of liquid trace mineral concentrate to each liter of water. Another natural option is to add a tiny pinch of Himalayan pink salt or sea salt; these contain a broad range of trace elements and gently raise the mineral content. If your RO unit allows it, you can also install a post-filter remineralization cartridge that adds calcium, magnesium, and potassium back into the water. Once remineralized, the water’s TDS should ideally rise to around 120-250 mg/L, with a pH near 7.5 — neutral to slightly alkaline.
You can also enhance the energetic quality of the water. Let it sit overnight in a copper vessel; copper releases trace minerals into the water and has a purifying, alkalizing effect on it, which cools and cleanses the system, helping to pacify Pitta. This is while the grounding metallic energy calms Vata. Another gentle, traditional approach is the use of an unglazed clay pot, which naturally cools and recharges the water with subtle earth energy.
In daily use, the temperature of your drinking water is important. Cold water puts a damper on digestion (Agni) and aggravates Vata’s cold nature, so it is always better to drink warm or at room temperature. Start your day with a glass of mineralized warm water, with a pinch of salt or a few drops of lemon juice with a touch of honey in order to gently awaken digestion. Throughout the day, you can continue to drink room-temperature water with some fennel or coriander seeds infused in it to keep both doshas calm and hydrated. Avoid icy water, especially after meals, because it diminishes the digestive fire and increases internal air and acidity.
If you enjoy herbal infusions, you can easily prepare some simple Ayurvedic waters to bring balance and vitality back into your hydration. One of the best for a Vata-Pitta constitution involves a blend of cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds boiled and then cooled to room temperature. This will aid digestion, cool down heat in the body, and keep fluid balance correct. Tulsi or rose-petal infusions are other great options to add some pranic energy to your daily water intake, with their natural cooling sweetness.
To sum up, pure RO water is just too empty — deprived of minerals, prana, and balancing features. However, with thoughtful remineralizing and storage, you can turn RO water into healthy, life-supportive water that would easily pass the scrutiny of both modern science and Ayurveda: warm, slightly alkaline, and mineral-rich, it will be soothing on your nerves, maintaining steady digestion and supporting both Vata and Pitta energies toward harmony.
Thank you
Dr Maitri Acharya
1.Shatavari Capsules 2 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 2.Ashwagandha Capsules 2 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 3.Guduchi Churna 1 tsp once daily with warm water 4. Triphala Churna 1 tsp before bed with warm water
🌿 Lifestyle Tips - Avoid cold, dry, and spicy foods - Favor warm, moist, and mildly spiced meals - Practice grounding yoga and pranayama (e.g., Nadi Shodhana) - Drink remineralized water at room temperature
Hello Judit, Reverse osmosis water is very pure, but required minerals, are not present which is present in normal water Filtration of microbes, bacteria, viruses is good for health, as can prevent infection in intestine, but minerals deficiency can occur Can use this Water to clean vegetables for salads. Chutney, fruits , also can be used in cooking , as our indian food. Consisting of vegetables, dal, salads contain required minerals, vitamin, . Best form of drinking water is to boil water in a large vessel at night once boiling keep it for 3-5 minutes more allowing to boil. Cool overnight morning strain with clean cloth, and use this water for drinking. All your minerals will be there and no microbes. Bacteria, viruses will be there. Here pH is also maintained.
Reverse osmosis (RO) water is often reduced in both essential minerals and acidity, which may not align well with maintaining balance in a Vata-Pitta dosha. Vata types tend to be dry and light, requiring nourishment and grounding, whereas Pitta types are hot and often benefit from cooling but need stability. RO water may exacerbate these imbalances because it’s largely devoid of minerals which can stabilize both doshas and it’s tendency towards acidity might kindle Pitta.
First, consider the natural mineral content of water as an essential aspect of nourishment. In Ayurveda, the presence of minerals like calcium and magnesium is supportive of grounding Vata and balancing Pitta energies. Hence, while using RO water, you might consider remineralization. This can be achieved by adding a pinch of high-quality sea salt or Himalayan pink salt to your water. These salts contain a more comprehensive range of minerals that are both cooling and somewhat grounding.
Aim for drinking water with a pH closer to neutral (around 7) or very slight alkalinity which is balancing for Pitta dosha. Regular testing, using pH strips, can help monitor this. Additionally, if you are using this water for cooking, it might be beneficial to do the same mineral addition as it assures that the food retains its nutritional value and does not rob essential minerals from your body.
In terms of mineral content, studies often recommend mineral water containing approximately 50–150 mg/l of calcium, 10–50 mg/l of magnesium for ideal health, but personalize this to feel what’s best for you.
Practically, you might also consider consulting with a local Ayurvedic practitioner who can provide more personalized in-depth recommendations based on your specific imbalances and current health. If feasible, drinking water from natural springs or good-quality mineral water can offer balanced minerals naturally, which could provide a more holistic alternative if RO isn’t giving you what you need.
Take water and Take narashima rasayana 1tsp with milk, ashwagandharista 20ml bd enough
1 Acidic + demineralized → aggravates Vata (dryness, joint pain) & Pitta (acidity, inflammation). 2 Do NOT drink/cook directly long-term.
Remedy: Mineralize RO Water Add Himalayan Pink Salt: 1 pinch (0.1 gm) per litre → natural minerals (Na, Mg, K). Copper Vessel: Store mineralized water in copper bottle overnight → drink morning (alkalizes + adds trace Cu). Shilajit Drops: 1 drop Dabur Shilajit in 1 L water daily (fulvic acid + 85+ minerals).
Daily Water Routine 6 AM: 1 glass copper-charged mineral water (room temp). Sip every 30 min: Mineralized RO water (total 2.5 L). Cooking: Use mineralized water only.
Beneficial Mineral Levels (Healthy Water) TDS: 150–300 ppm pH: 7.2–8.5 (slightly alkaline) Key Minerals: Ca 50–100 mg/L, Mg 20–50 mg/L, Na <50 mg/L Monitoring Acidity & joint pain: Weekly note. TDS/pH test after 1 week.
Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma
