Āyurveda For You – The Pitta Concept

We always see a comparison between Āyurveda and western medicine. But it is important to understand the difference between the two. Western medicine tends to focus on symptoms and the disease primarily with drugs and surgery as treatment options. Āyurveda teaches us that all life must be supported by energy in balance. When there is minimal stress and the flow of energy within a person is balanced, the body’s natural defense systems will be strong and can more easily defend against disease. It must be emphasized that Ayurveda is not a substitute for Western allopathic medicine. Ayurvedic treatment helps to eliminate an imbalance along with guidance to manage causes of imbalance. Managing the balance between vāta, pitta, and kapha (all doshas) according to one’s prakṛti ( constitution)...