Elements: Ether (space) & Air (wind)

Physical attributes: Thin, wiry, dry, sinewy, delicate, lithe, cold, irregular, chest breather, shaky

Emotional & mental attributes: Energetic, nervous, quick thinking, light sleeper, dry humor, airhead, mobile

Vata is associated with hollow organs such as the intestines and the lungs. Keeping these organs clear of gaseous toxins and waste will maintain healthy Vata dosha.

Imbalances include but not limited to:

• • Hardened Lymph Nodes
    
  • Glandular Disorders (Hyper)
  • Gas, bloating
  • Dry skin & joints (arthritis)
  • Constipation, weight loss
  • Poor circulation
  • Muscle spasms, shaking & cramp
  • Asthma
  • Cold hands & feet
  • Insomnia
  • Tinitus
  • Anxiety, Fear, Shame, Irritable
  • Indecisive

Remedies include but not limited to:

• • Hydration! ~
    • Electrolytes – Essential Fatty Acids – Probiotics (as needed)
  • Eat cooked food in bowls such as soups, stews, Broths, oatmeal
  • Root vegetables
  • Avoid dry, crispy, crunchy foods
  • Create a daily routine – dinacharya (wake, meditation, exercise, eat & sleep)
  • Apply oil to the body and feet for grounding
  • Meditate on TRUST
  • Practice grounding exercises
  • Practice breath work (Pranayama)
  • Stay out of the wind (if you can’t, then find solutions in Ayurved)
  • Avoid caffeine & alcohol in excess (switch to Green Tea)
  • Avoid sugar (switch to local honey) 
  • Avoid gluten
  • Avoid table salt (switch to sea salt) 
    

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