Comments on: Pitta: energy of transformation

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 21 May 2012 04:30:19 +0000

Hi Karin!
Hee. Love that you are a pitta – and I can tell cause you are asking lots of questions :) Well, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news but you’ll want to read this article on food combining – it will give you the answer to your yogurt and berries: http://heymonicab.com/2012/04/wrong-food-combinations/

Here’s the answer to your exercise question: http://heymonicab.com/2011/05/exercise-for-your-dosha/

To answer the rest of your pitta questions, I think you will find Pitta Seasonal Bloom a helpful resource: http://heymonicab.com/2010/07/introducing-seasonal-bloom/

By: Karin

Karin — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:18:07 +0000

Hi Monica! Thank you so much for posting this. I’m a typicall Pitta person- need I say more? Heehee. I am just wondering what you mean with yoghurt? I really like yoghurt but I don’t know if my body reacts to it well. With yoghurt I mearn normal yoghurt in vanilla taste. I like to do smoothies with blueberries, bananas, raspberries and the vanilla yoghurt as the liqid in the smoothie. Does this sound OK? And what type of fish is allowed? I really love codfish and salmo is ok but codfish I eat much of. Are pita people supposed to exercise alot? I have always exercised alot an always felt so good when doing it. Unfortunately I am a typicall pita so whenever I am stressed, worried over something I tend to NOT exercise as I should and eat more junk food and choclate. Is choclate good? I love chocolate. I also use almond oil for my facial skin but also on my body and I love it. This is good for Pita’s right? Can pita types exercise too much and what will happen if doing so? Thank you so much for posting and looking forward to your reply. Would be cool if you can send it to my email. Namaste!

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:45:52 +0000

Hi Mayur! Thank you for your sweet sweet note. I'm very sorry to hear that your skin problems are upsetting you. Yes, it does sound like you are pitta especially with the upset stomach, acne and sensitivity to spicy foods. Since your questions run fairly deep, I'm not sure I can answer them in a quick response. But, I recommend reading Pitta Seasonal Bloom. It will explain more about pitta, it has dietary information in there, and also some remedies. Overall you need to lessen stresses, release emotional tension, eat cooling foods (fruits, veggies, healthy grains, ghee), reduce overly sweet, salty, and sour/fermented foods, get enough sleep (bed by 10pm!), no exercise in the sun or in hot weather (early morning or early evening exercise is best), and be sure to address any hidden anger or frustrations you may have - they might even be from very long ago. Let me know if this is at all helpful and if I can answer any other questions for you. Here to help the best I can! Namaste, Monica

By: Mayur P

Mayur P — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:09:18 +0000

HI Monica, Not only your article but the following comments you have made are enriching for someone who have heard all this dosha’s but never went deeper into it.
I am a person with very strong pitta and have severe acne and pigmentation problem over my face which is taking big toll on me. I have a glowing skin all over the body but my face is dull and dry. Often I witness an upset stomach and I am very sensitive to anything which is spicy. Please advice me on how to be a balanced person and to sail through this malignant challenge with help of Ayurveda. Appreciate your time in this regard. With Gratitude, Mayur

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:56:25 +0000

Hi Priyanka, Thanks for your note. Cutting out junk food is a great place to start! You will want to increase your vegetables – fill 1/2 of your plate with them. Have fruits for a snack. Keep heavy carbs to 1/4 of your plate and if you need a little meat, that can be 1/4 of your plate. Also make sure to exercise at 5 times a week or more, even if it’s just a brisk (brisk!) 20 minute walk. Limit salts (it increases our appetite and the taste is good so we crave more food than we really need) and sugary things. Give it a try!

By: priyanka

priyanka — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 20:34:10 +0000

hi monica, info shared here is very knowledgable. I want to know that I have been trying really hard to reduce weight, I am pitta type, have stopped eating junk food.. cant avoid meats, coffee and tea. please suggest a diet, i am 163 cm and at prestent 70kg have to shed 13 kgs. Depending upon ur guidelines.

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By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:20:41 +0000

Hi Sharon! Well, in a nutshell, you will need to balance both doshas at the same time and also pay attention to the seasons. This post might help you! http://heymonicab.com/2010/09/what-if-im-two-doshas/
xo!

By: kathy

kathy — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 22:24:57 +0000

Hi Monica…I just found out I am pitta type..makes sense I struggle with acid reflux and I was diagnosed with rhuematoid arteritis..i am wonder what I can do to reduce symptoms and be RA free??

By: Sharon

Sharon — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:35:00 +0000

Pitta 13, Kapha 1o – very evenly divided between the two. Suggestions for me?