Dr Kranthi R Vardhan - Weekly Newsletter - Issue#161

Dear Reader,

Over the past few editions, we explored the three pillars of Ayurvedic physiology — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Each dosha governs specific qualities, and when balanced, they sustain health. When disturbed, they create disease.

Here’s a simple Master Guide to understanding and balancing all three doshas in your daily life:

Vata (Air + Ether) – The Mover

When balanced: Creativity, alertness, flexibility.
When imbalanced: Anxiety, restlessness, dry skin, constipation.

Tips to Balance Vata:

• Eat warm, cooked, and oily foods.

• Maintain a regular routine.

• Practice calming yoga and deep breathing.

• Abhyanga (oil massage) with sesame oil.

Pitta (Fire + Water) – The Transformer

When balanced: Sharp intellect, strong digestion, radiant skin.
When imbalanced: Anger, acidity, ulcers, skin rashes.

Tips to Balance Pitta:

• Favor cooling foods like cucumber, mint, and milk.

• Avoid excessive spicy, sour, and salty items.

• Practice meditation and cooling pranayama (Sheetali).

• Spend time in nature to reduce heat.

Kapha (Earth + Water) – The Stabilizer

When balanced: Strength, stability, compassion, endurance.
When imbalanced: Lethargy, obesity, congestion, depression.

Tips to Balance Kapha:

• Choose light, warm, and dry foods.

• Exercise daily, avoid oversleeping.

• Use warming spices like ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon.

• Stay active and challenge comfort zones.

Dr. Vardhan Says

"True health is not about controlling one dosha but about balancing all three. Like the strings of a veena, when tuned rightly, they create harmony. When disturbed, they create noise. Ayurveda is the art of tuning your life’s instrument."

With strength and resilience,
Dr. Kranthi R Vardhan
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P.S. Unsure which dosha dominates your health? Our Prakriti-Vikriti Analysis Programs help you understand your unique constitution and guide you toward personalized balance. Access our archive here.