What is vaat dosha?*image Ayurveda is a form of Indian medicine which focuses on herbal remedies for treatment . In Ayurveda there are mai...
What is vaat dosha?*image
Ayurveda is a form of Indian medicine which focuses on herbal remedies for treatment . In Ayurveda there are mainly 3 dosha based on three elements viz., Vaat(air),Pitta(heat), Kapha(earth). Our body is dominant in one of the dosha and has those characteristics .
Vaat literally means to blow or air . Person who has vaat dosha has the following characteristics:
- Thin body structure
- Quick moving and lively
- enthusiastic
- dry skin and hair
- Cold arms and legs
The person who has such characteristics are said to have Vaat body type.
What happens in Vaat imbalance?
people having Vaat dosha are always on their feet. However , if there is imbalance in Vaat dosha ,there are a range of ailments that a person suffers.
Some vaat dosha symptoms are:
- Constipation
- hypertension
- Tiredness
- Arthritis
- Restlessness
- Digestive issues.
- Dry skin and hair.
- Constantly agitated
These symptoms can be cured by Vaat treatment in Ayurveda. However, there are some easy and efficient Vaat treatment home remedies.
Vaat governs the following in the body:
- Prana vaat : creative thinking and enthusiasm
- Udana vaat : voice, memory, thoughts
- samana vaat : digestive health .
- Apana vaat : Excretion and elimination of waste from the body. Menstruation and sexual function
- Vyana vaat: sweating and perspiration, flow of blood in the body.
If there is imbalance in Vaat the exact opposite occurs in a person. Vaat controls the essential body function . Hence, any disturbance in that leads to ill effects o the body.
If you balance your diet and practice some yoga poses , you can get easily recovered.
Vaat imbalance treatment:
Food:
Here are some Vaat pacifying foods you should include in your diet:
Vaat characteristics are that it is cold and dry. So, having warm, oily and moist food will improve and balance the vaat in the body .
Some of the vaat neutralizing foods include:*image
- Hot soups , hot fluids .However they should not be cooler than the room temperature. Ghee, avocado , nuts , buttermilk, cheese, wheat and eggs.
- Warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, turmeric flax seeds should be included.
- Moist food like zucchini, melons , berries and yoghurt .your should favor sweet, sour and sugary fruits
- Eat more sugary foods , but should be eaten in moderate amount.
- Vegetables such as sweet potato, asparagus, peas, beat ,carrot and peas are favored. However, they should be cooked and not eaten raw.
However there are some foods you should strictly avoid in vaat imbalance. These include raw vegetables, cold carbonated drinks, leftovers and frozen foods. Avoid sprouts and cabbage.
Steps in regular diet for vaat treatment:
Wondering how to balance vaat ?
Eating the right food plays a very important role in balancing vaat . Vaat thrives when you eat highly nourishing and easily digestible food. If you have have vaat imbalance, you should eat in a proper and peaceful environment. Food that will improve your appetite should be included . food that favor proper digestion and excretion is a good choice.
These are some of the vaat pacifying food you can include in your diet according to the meal of the day.
Breakfast:*eggs
You should have a nice nourishing meal in the morning. Breakfast is the important meal of the day. IT establishes mood and energizes you throughout the day. Breakfast should be in moderate amount .However it should be fulfilling for the rigors of the day. Here are some breakfast suggestions for vaat rog treatment.:
- A wholesome meal of eggs and toast.
- Hot milk, hot cereals, rice pudding or porridge .
- Bread with almond spread and maple syrup along with some spices is also good way to begin your day with the right mindset.
Lunch :*image
Lunch should be nourishing and hearty . This will help pacify your vaat . Your lunch should be filled with nutrition and include moist and oily food in the lunch. If you have such a wholesome lunch, you wont require to binge eat. This is very effective to control vaat. You should include the following food in your lunch:
Initially, begin with small salads of cooked beans, mung daal or coconut . season this salad with lemon juice or vinegar . Then you can have rice , sautéed veggies and fish. You can also try vaat diet of pesto, pasta , potato leek soup, tofu, cheese and pine nuts.
Dinner:*image
You should have light dinner . Try having nourishing and small dinner. This can control vaat effectively. Light dinner keeps you enough full to go through the night . Some food you can include in the diet are:
- Any vegetable soup. For eg: carrot, potato , mushroom.
- Baked potato or baked sweet potato and beans .
Natural home remedies for vaat dosha treatment:
You can try this easy and efficient home remedies for vaat imbalance.
- Asafetida is effective . Roast asafetida and add it to buttermilk. have this delicious combination after lunch or you can have it throughout the day.
- Jaggery can help improve vaat balance. have 1-2 gm jaggery daily.
- Ginger can help as it is a warm spice. Add 1-2 tsps. of ginger to water and boil. You can have this warm drink in the morning . Moreover, it also keeps you hydrated throughout the day.
- You can have fruits such as papaya and pomegranate daily. it relieves the problems of improper digestion and constipation.
You can include warm spices in your daily cooking like ginger, nutmeg and garlic.
Yoga for vaat imbalance:
Moat yoga poses can provide calming state tone your body. Yoga for vaat is peaceful and quiet in nature .Vaat imbalance can cause agitation , irritation and worry. These yoga poses can help relieve fear , worries and irritation. it can also produce pain in the joints, lower back and Improper digestion leading to constipation. In general most of the yoga poses are effective in vaat rog treatment.
Some yoga poses that work miraculously are :
Standing forward bend pose:*img
Stand straight and bend down in such a way that your nose touches the knees of the leg . Hold your legs from the back with your hands. The hands should not be over your head. You can also keep your hands flat on the ground.
Remember that this pose gives strain to the lower back and spine. so, if you have any injuries in the back you should avoid this pose. However, if you are suffering from a tight lowr back , do this pose for loosing and providing relief to your back. tightness in the back is associated with vaat imbalance.
Child pose:*img
It compresses the pelvic and the vaat region. It is excellent for vaat imbalance. Sit upright bend your knees so that toes touch your buttocks . Bend down in the forward direction.so that your forehead touches the floor. This pose is excellent for vaat rog. It relieves constipation.
Reclining hero pose:*img
In this pose you should kneel on the floor with both of your knees. Place your heel on the buttocks and bend backwards on the back or on your elbows .Slide your buttocks in between your legs. it creates extension of abdominal muscles and your back.
Bow pose:*img
Lie on the stomach and keep your arms on the side . lift your head and shoulder up and lift your legs and hold your ankles with your hands . this provides maximum relief for vaat.
You can try these home treatments for vaat rog . They will eventually lower the imbalance in the body .
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