According to Ayurveda, my body dosha type is vata and I am indeed a classic vata. I am petite, I have a very slender physique, and I’m highly sensitive in every sense of the word. One of the things that affects my health and wellness very strongly is a change in weather. Summer is a very uncomfortable season for me because oppressive heat makes me very ill. However, when the weather turns cold, I start to feel much better and healthier. I make a strong effort to keep my lifestyle as vata balanced as possible and this includes what I eat and drink and use as personal care products on my skin and in my hair.
Natural essential oils of sandalwood, peppermint, patchouli, chamomile, and cinnamon are very soothing to my nervous system and help me to feel energized, relaxed, and at ease. Eating natural health foods with fresh ginger and ginger powder, garlic, and onions also goes a long way to help me feel well.
One of my favorite healing drink blends is an envelope of Emergen-C mixed with two tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar, and purified drinking water. Another favorite healing drink blend is a tiny pinch of red hot cayenne pepper powder mixed with two tablespoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice and one – two tablespoons of organic fructose granules in a cup of hot purified water. These two drinks are part of my daily regimen and I always make sure to keep them very close and within reach for any health imbalance that affects me. It’s wise to use natural health foods and Mother Nature for many great remedies.
