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Pitta dosha in pregnancy
How can reduce pitta in body .. I m in my 22nd week of pregnancy.. Please suggest some remedy.......
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It is common in pregnancy eat small portion in regular intervals,eat healthy diet drink plenty of water avoid spicy food junkfood.eat fresh seasonal fruits vegetables pomegranate vitc orange Mousumi, coconut watertwice
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avoid sedentary lifestyles
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do small, activity like pranayam meditation daily.
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Dear Practo user .
Thanks for sending across your Query.
During pregnancy Pitta increases
To balance pitta, consider these Ayurvedic tips:
Dietary Changes
1.Cooling foods cooling foods like cucumbers, apple,pear in your diet
2. Avoid spicy and sour foods
3. Ghee and dairy
Lifestyle Modifications
1. Stay hydrated and relaxed
3. Avoid excessive heat exposure
Herbal Remedies
Coconut water
For further details kindly consult with Dr. Monga medi clinc
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It's normal that your pitta has increased
You just need to focus on cooling diet and Pranayam
Take coconut water , liquids , milk
That will help you out
Avoid any sort of spices
Listen some good music that will calm down your nervous system!! Like some devotional ones
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Consult ayurveda physician for proper diagnosis and root cause of ailment before consuming any medicine
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Hi dear... 2nd trimester is blissful compared to other trimesters pitta elevation is normal in pregnancy. .. Concentrate on cooling diet, add cows ghee in ur meals, buttermilk, coconut water, kokum juice.... This will help but get a proper consultation on dietics.. As every person n every pregnancy is different.
Sleep well.
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contact for customised diet plan
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yoga and meditation
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Thanks for trusting Ayurveda and seeking help on authentic platform ...
Hopefully you are honouring Mansanumasik Garbhini paricharya ( Monthly Concept of special diet n exercises) for pregnancy....
For ideal ur course of pregnancy development n normal delivery in 10th month its needed for n ur progeny's complete growth n development of core organs
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Whole body coconut oil massage and Amala candy or ghee shallow fried dates will soothen with Pomegranate sos
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plan Basti in 8th month..
and engage in sudarshan kriya yoga or guided meditation session will add much value for ur delivery blues and professional growth as well along with ur progeny
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Youâre in your **22nd week of pregnancy**, so we need to be very careful â remedies must be **safe for you and the baby**.
In pregnancy, Ayurveda suggests Garbhasanskar.*
we give medicines according to development of baby according to month.
*mild, natural measures** only, avoiding strong medicines, detox, or Panchakarma.
### Why Pitta Increases in Pregnancy
* Pregnancy naturally increases **heat (pitta)** in the body.
* This can show as acidity, burning sensation, irritability, rashes, excessive thirst, disturbed sleep, etc.
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## ð¿ Safe Pitta-Reducing Measures for Pregnancy
### 1. **Diet (Ahara)**
* Take **cooling foods**:
* Rice, wheat, moong dal, bottle gourd, pumpkin, ash gourd.
* Sweet fruits: pomegranate, apple, pear, ripe banana, grapes.
* Milk with a little sugar (avoid too much).
* Avoid **pitta-aggravating foods**:
* Spicy, sour, deep-fried, pickles, excess garlic, onion, fermented foods.
* Excess tea/coffee, cola, packaged juices.
### 2. **Drinks**
* **Coconut water** â excellent natural pitta pacifier.
* **Gulkand with milk** (1 tsp, if no diabetes/gestational diabetes).
* **Fennel water** (soak 1 tsp fennel overnight in water, drink in morning).
### 3. **Lifestyle (Vihara)**
* Stay in **cool, calm environment**.
* Avoid excess sun, heat, anger, or overwork.
* Wear **light cotton clothes**.
* Do gentle **prenatal yoga** and **deep breathing** (under guidance).
### 4. **External Cooling**
* Apply **sandalwood paste or rose water** on forehead during burning sensation.
* Bath with lukewarm (not hot) water.
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## ð« Avoid in Pregnancy
* No **Panchakarma (like virechan, basti only in 9th month etc.)**.
* No **strong herbs** like kutki, triphala in high dose, or bitter purgatives.
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**Summary:**
join our garbhasanskar class.
Stick to cooling diet, coconut water, milk, gulkand, fennel water, and calming lifestyle. These are safe for pregnancy and will reduce pitta.
Would you like me to prepare a **sample pitta-pacifying daily diet chart (pregnancy-safe)** for you?
Advice- self medication is hazardous, always consult ayurvedic doctor before taking ayurvedic medicine.
Consult me personally for details.
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kindly follow the advice.
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For that just follow HAIP DIET. Nothing else is required
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Drink saunf water
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Consult personally eight four two nine six double seven zero eight six
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Consult for guidance
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See, during pregnancy your body is already working extra, and if pitta increases too much, it can create heat in the system and that may become uncomfortable or even risky for you and the baby. Symptoms like excessive itching, burning sensations, acidity, disturbed sleep, even skin rashes can come when pitta goes high.
Since you are 22 weeks pregnant, we need to handle this very gently – because not everything is safe to take in pregnancy. The good thing is, Ayurveda has very safe, natural ways to balance pitta through specific diet, lifestyle, and pregnancy-safe remedies, but it has to be customised according to your prakriti and current condition.
So it would be better if we do a detailed consultation – I can guide you on what foods to avoid, what cooling herbs and home remedies are actually safe for you right now, and also how to prevent complications later in pregnancy. Don’t ignore pitta at this stage – better to balance it early for your and baby’s health
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Consult on app personally regarding lifestyle changes and dietary changes needed as per constitution
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Dr Raghuveer SN
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Hyderabad
"During pregnancy, pitta imbalance can cause acidity, heat, and irritability. To reduce pitta naturally, avoid spicy, oily, and sour foods; prefer sweet, bitter, and astringent foods; drink plenty of water; include coconut water, milk, ghee, and fresh fruits. Ayurveda can guide safe remedies for pregnancy. I suggest you consult me for a personalized plan."
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Dr. Pooja Wankhade
Ayurveda
8 yrs exp
Amravati
Hello, starting it’s quite common for Pitta to increase during pregnancy, so don’t worry too much.
However, you may experience symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or sweating. To manage this, follow these tips:
1. Eat small portions at regular intervals (avoid heavy meals).
2. Avoid spicy and heavily masala-based foods.
3. Drink buttermilk.
4. Have fresh coconut water.
5. Try to avoid going out in the sun.
6. Take gentle walks in the moonlight.
For more personalized guidance, you can consult me.
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Eat after small interval
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Dr. Sandhya Namdev Chormale
Ayurveda
2 yrs exp
Pune
•Prefer cooling, sweet, light foods: rice, milk, ghee (small quantity), moong dal, pumpkin, cucumber, coconut, sweet fruits (pear, apple, grapes, pomegranate).
•Avoid spicy, sour, salty, oily, fried foods, tomatoes, pickles, citrus in excess, coffee/tea.
•Drink lukewarm or room temperature water (not chilled, not very hot).
•Coconut water and diluted buttermilk (with a pinch of roasted cumin) are very good.
• Home Remedies (Mild & Safe)
Aloe vera pulp (small amount, not juice with preservatives) can soothe heat but only under doctor’s advice.
Dry coriander seed water: soak overnight, drink in morning (helps acidity, burning).
Cow’s ghee (1 tsp) daily with warm milk (if digestion allows) – pacifies pitta and supports pregnancy.
Fennel seeds (saunf) infusion – cooling for digestion and pitta.
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