Keep cool with the right diet
1. Hydrate with coconut water: Rich in electrolytes, coconut water helps replenish fluids and cool the body.
2. Eat cooling fruits: Enjoy fruits like watermelon, cantaloupe, and cucumber to help lower body temperature.
3. Include yogurt and milk: Dairy products help cool the body and provide essential nutrients.
4. Consume soups: Made from vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and green leafy vegetables.
5. Foods to avoid: Excessive salty, spicy, sour, and hot foods.
Balance your lifestyle
1. Stay cool with gentle exercise: Practise gentle yoga, walking, or swimming to avoid overheating.
2. Take breaks in the shade: Avoid direct sun exposure, especially during peak hours (10 am – 4 pm).
3. Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep to help your body recover from the heat.
4. Dress in light colours: Choose whites and cotton clothes.
5. Shield your eyes: As the seat of Pitta, your eyes are vulnerable to overheating. Protect them from the sun’s strong rays and help them relax. Place a cooling cucumber slice gently over your closed eyes, breathe deeply, and let the calming energy work its magic.
Soothe your skin with natural care
1. Use cooling face masks: Made from ingredients like cucumber, mint, or sandalwood to cool and soothe the skin.
2. Exfoliate with gentle scrubs: Containing ingredients like sugar, salt, or oatmeal to remove dead skin cells.
3. Moisturize with cooling oils: Apply oils like coconut, sesame, or jojoba to help cool and hydrate the skin.
Stay calm with herbal remedies
1. Drink cooling teas: Enjoy teas made from herbs like peppermint, chamomile, or hibiscus to help cool the body.
2. Use calming essential oils: Inhale essential oils like lavender, bergamot, or ylang-ylang to promote relaxation.
