When you say you’re a pitta type, yep, you’re hitting most of the nail there! Pitta folks typically have got a strong digestion, often feeling the heat and impatience when hungry or overstressed. But don’t sweat it too much—these do sound like normal pitta traits. However, if they’re too intense, it could mean your pitta’s tipping out of balance.
Your skin’s redness and acne? Yup, classic pitta signs! Pitta’s got a fiery nature, so it can inflame things, literally and metaphorically. For skincare, think cooling and soothing. Coconut oil can be your best friend here; it calms things down. Ingredients like sandalwood, rose water and aloe vera in your routines are awesome too.
About your love for spicy foods—ah, the classic pitta dilemma! Spicy stuff fuels pitta, but if you love them, you don’t necessarily have to say goodbye forever. Try moderation instead. Diluting spice with cool or neutral elements in meals, like cucumber or mint, helps balance. And other cooling foods like melons, cucumbers, and leafy greens are a treat too.
On the emotional front, true, pitta makes you driven and ambitious, but watch out for that inner critic. Regular cooling pranayama like Shitali or alternate nostril breathing can help calm you down. Yoga poses focused on grounding—like forward bends—also work wonders. And meditation? Perfect for keeping that fire in check and chilling out those critical thoughts.
As for whether your pitta levels change—interesting point! Your core constitution, or prakriti, indeed stays with you, but stress, environment and diet can temporarily alter things, known as your vikruti. Usually during summer, you might notice slightly heightened pitta because of the natural heat, so adjusting your routine accordingly helps.
So while you can’t entirely change your core pitta nature, keeping that balance is key. Keep exploring, keep adjusting, and you can keep those fiery traits working for and not against you!



