Pitta Dosha Protocol
“You are naturally strong, ambitious, and full of fire. But to keep your body toned and your energy glowing, you need coolness, balance, and calm.”
Cooling, hydrating foods (cucumber, melons, coconut water);
Pacify Pitta’s heat; best fresh in summer or midday. Avoid at night (causes cold/damp).
Grains: barley, rice, wheat;
Light and cooling; balance acidity and heat. Prefer steamed/boiled forms.
Fruits: grapes, pomegranate, pears;
Naturally cooling and sweet-astringent; reduce inflammation and heat.
Dairy: milk, ghee (in moderation);
Soothe heat, but only if digestion tolerates; avoid in lactose intolerance or during colds.
Spices: coriander, fennel, cardamom;
Cooling aromatics aid digestion without overheating.
❌ Avoid: spicy, sour, oily food, excess coffee/alcohol;
All worsen acidity, skin issues, and irritability.
Wake 5:30–6 am;
Early rising calms intensity, avoids the “overheat” of late mornings.
Cooling practices;
Meditation, Sheetali pranayama, nature walks near water balance fire.
Avoid harsh midday sun & overwork;
Pitta peaks around noon; protect skin, digestion, and mood.
Sleep by 10:30 pm, 7–8 hrs;
Pitta peaks around noon; protect skin, digestion, and mood.
Virechana (purgation therapy);
Safely removes excess Pitta from intestines/liver; classic for acidity, skin, heat imbalance.
Shirodhara (cooling oils on forehead);
Calms stress, anger, overthinking; promotes restful sleep.
Abhyanga (coconut/sandalwood oil massage);
Cools body, softens skin, relieves tension.
Shavasana, Setu Bandhasana, Bhujangasana;
Gentle, cooling postures reduce intensity and restore balance.
Sheetali & Sheetkari pranayama;
Cooling breaths regulate heat and calm irritability.
