You have Pitta Body

Pitta personalities are perfectionists, have strong intellect, strong digestion, are radiant, have glowing skin, sleep through the night and have inner peace and happiness.

  • You have a moderate athletic physique.
  • Pitta types gain weight evenly or on the bottom half.
  • They have soft, lustrous, warm skin and get hot easily.
  • They have a strong metabolism, good appetite and digestion.
  • Pitta types are determined, competitive, ambitious and highly intelligent, with good insight and keen discrimination.
  • They like to be in control and at the centre of attention, they are highly focused innovators.
  • Pitta types are deep sleepers and prone to vivid dreams and nightmares.

OUT OF BALANCE Pitta personalities can be controlling, irrational, judgemental, fiery-tempered, irritable, workaholic, overheated, and prone to rashes and acne. They may experience interrupted sleep, acid reflux, headaches and loose bowel movements.

FAQ

Most frequent questions and answers

You may be experiencing some of the following signs or symptoms:

  • red, inflamed rash, acne, cold sores
  • acute inflammation in body or joints
  • acid reflux, gastric or peptic ulcers, heartburn
  • nausea or discomfort upon missing meals
  • loose stools
  • an uncomfortable feeling of heat in the body
  • frustration, anger, irritability
  • judgment, impatience, criticism, intolerance
  • red, inflamed, or light-sensitive eyes
  • excessive perfectionist tendencies

Enjoy:

  • Foods that are naturally sweet, bitter, and astringent.
  • Cooling foods, both energetically and in temperature.
  • A balance of whole, freshly cooked foods and fresh, raw foods.
  • Most beans.
  • Cooling herbs and spices like coriander, cilantro, fennel, and cardamom.
  • Dairy, if you digest it well, but avoid drinking milk with your meals. It is best to have it at least an hour before or after other food.
  • A moderate amount of high-quality olive, sunflower, and coconut oils or ghee in your daily diet.
  • Routine times for your meals.
  • Taking a deep breath after swallowing your last bite and heading off for your next activity.
  • Eating your meal in a peaceful environment.

Avoid:

  • Foods that are pungent, sour, and salty.
  • Warming foods, both energetically and in temperature.
  • Chili and cayenne peppers.
  • Highly processed foods (like canned or frozen foods, “TV” dinners or pastries).
  • Eating fresh fruit or drinking fruit juice within 1/2 hour of any other food.
  • Caffeine, nicotine, and other stimulants.
  • Red meat.
  • Deep fried foods.
  • Alcohol, except for an occasional beer or white wine.

Enjoy:

  • Surrendering rather than controlling.
  • A regular, daily routine with regular times for eating, sleeping, working, etc. Make sure you have time to play and to relax as well as to work.
  • A 10 to 20-minute self-massage daily with 1/2 cup warm sunflower or coconut oilbefore bathing. Click here for more information on abhyanga.
  • A moderate exercise routine that includes a challenging form of yoga, swimming, or biking, about five times per week. Avoid exercising during the hot part of the day.
  • Keeping your mind and body cool.
  • Sweet and soothing music, smells, scenes, and company.