{"id":16082,"date":"2017-03-11T12:29:17","date_gmt":"2017-03-11T18:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/?p=16082"},"modified":"2017-03-11T12:29:17","modified_gmt":"2017-03-11T18:29:17","slug":"11-ayurvedic-tips-heal-anxiety-root-cause","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themindunleashed.com\/2017\/03\/11-ayurvedic-tips-heal-anxiety-root-cause.html","title":{"rendered":"11 Ayurvedic Tips to Heal Anxiety from Its Root Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ayurveda is an ancient science, close to yoga in its understanding of the body, mind, and spirit. According to Ayurvedic medicine, anxiety and depression are reflective of an imbalance in one of the doshas<\/em> \u2013 in this case, the Vata dosha<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Vata dosha<\/em> is part of the system conceptualized by ancient seers who believed that the human form is made up of energy and mass from five different elements: Space or Ether, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth.<\/p>\n

Your personality \u2013 the way you tended to be even as a small child \u2013 is said to be created from a combination of these elements. Some people will display more fire in their personalities with lots of get-up-and-go, for example, and others might seem more water-based \u2013 happy to just flow with whatever comes along, and without any real burning desire to do anything in particular.<\/p>\n

The doshas, and their respective influences are outlined clearly in the following chart:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dosha<\/strong><\/td>\nElement<\/strong><\/td>\nQualities When Balanced<\/strong><\/td>\nQualities When Imbalanced<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kapha<\/strong> \u2013 These people usually have a larger build, strong, pale skin, thick hair and dislike cold.<\/td>\nWater and Earth are Dominant<\/td>\nClam Mind, Reflective personality, Nurturing, Compassionate, Very patient<\/td>\nGreedy, Envious, Tendency toward jealousy, Holds grudges, Difficult time letting go<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
To support Kapha dosha, eat four small meals spaced equally apart and rise early. Get moderate exercise. Avoid dairy, fried foods, and iced drinks.<\/td>\nKapha dosha is supported by the seasons of late Winter and early Spring, and is governed primarily by the moon\/rain.<\/td>\nPositive aspects for the Kapha influence in the body include building of muscles, supporting the reproductive system, fats, fluids, and immune system.<\/td>\nImbalance in Kapha appears in the body as congestion, sinus problems, lethargy, obesity and allergies.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pitta<\/strong> \u2013 This dosha dislikes hot weather, they have fair or reddish hair, and lighter complexions.<\/td>\nFire and Water are dominant elements.<\/td>\nPitta people are intelligent, discerning, and can focus intently when they are balanced.<\/td>\nWhen out of balance they can be hateful, angry, hot-tempered, jealous and controlling.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
To balance Pitta stay out of the heat. Meditate later in the day just before bed. Avoid salty, oily foods.<\/td>\nPitta is supported by the Summer and late Spring. It is dominated by the sun.<\/td>\nPitta supports the brain, eyes, blood, skin and heart in the body.<\/td>\nWhen out of balance, Pitta problems will display in the body as hypertension, fever, acid reflux, migraines, endometriosis, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vata<\/strong> \u2013 These people have the slightest build. Often they will also have small or crooked teeth and dry hair. They dislike cold weather.<\/td>\nAir and Space are dominant elements.<\/td>\nIn a balanced Vata spiritual intelligence and creativity are high. They can be tranquil though a bit restless.<\/td>\nImbalance in Vata shows as anxiousness, depression, fear, poor memory, and excessive worry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
To support Vata avoid cold, raw foods. Eat nourishing, warm meals four times a day. Take an afternoon nap between 2-4 in a place that isn\u2019t drafty.<\/td>\nThis dosha is ruled by Winter and Fall. The wind is a primary force.<\/td>\nVata is responsible for blood flow, nerve impulse and fast actions in our bodies.<\/td>\nVata out of balance will appear in the body as dry skin, constipation, pneumonia, arthritis, and hyperactivity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Once we understand the basic doshas, we can then begin to look at how anxiety was formed. When we support Vata<\/a>, we can ease anxiety and support our creative, spiritual evolution.<\/p>

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