3 Causes of Painful PMS through the Lens of Ayurveda
Jul 14, 2023
Ayurveda, the science of life, offers an ancient holistic approach to healing menstrual disordersđź’•
Through understanding our body, the connection to earth, food + movement, we find REAL solutions without being dependent on a system that wants to keep us sick for profit.
Depending on which dosha is imbalanced, you will have different symptoms of PMS
Pitta = fire + water
Vata = air + ether
Kapha = water + earth
Understanding your unique constitution & environmental elements is key...in each moment.
pms + too much pitta
Outbursts
Anger
Short fuse
Frustration
Carb + Sugar cravings
Diarrea
Blemishes Headaches Breast sensitivity
Nausea Rashes
**It's most important to pacify the fire, the steam and create coolness in the body. Slowing down is very helpful.
pms + too much vata
Anxiety
Restlessness
Insomnia
Racing thoughts
Constipation
Cravings for salty food
Confusion
Nervousness
Scattered
**It's most important for vata to ground and find stability. They need more nourishment to increase estrogen.
pms + too much kapha
Heaviness
Feeling sad
Wallowing in emotions
Swollen breasts
Bloating
Binge eating
Emotional eating
**It's most important for kaphas to get moving and not get stuck in the mud. Walks in nature with light meals. They need to decrease estrogen.
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