Ayurvedic Insights: What is Vata Dosha and How to Balance It Naturally

Vata is made up of two elements 'air and sky'. It is generally defined as cold, light and rough. People of Vata nature are considered thin and energetic. Vata disease can increase in the winter season. In this situation, a person may have to face joint pain etc. At the same time, people with Vata also have to face gas problems. To avoid Vata diseases, one should always try to keep it balanced. With the help of the right lifestyle and food, Vata disease can be kept in balance.

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When Vata dosha increases in the body, the following types of symptoms can be seen -

• Dryness in skin, hair, ears, lips, joints
• Swelling
• Gas
• Constipation
• Dehydration
• Weight loss
• Restlessness
• Dizziness
• Cold
• Muscle cramps
• Asthma
• Pain
• Stiffness
• Anxiety

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The following reasons can be behind the increase in the level of Vata disease in the body -

• Due to dry and cold weather, the level of Vata dosha can increase in the body.
• This problem can also occur if you eat dry and cold food.
• Vata dosha can increase in the body even if you are cold in nature.

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Whether it is Vata, Pitta or Kapha, it is important for all to be in balance. Vata disease can be balanced with the help of a good diet and lifestyle. Ways to balance Vata disease are as follows -

Just like Pitta and Kapha, it is very important for Vata to remain in balance to stay healthy. When Vata is imbalanced, joint and digestive problems can arise. You can balance Vata only with the help of the right lifestyle and diet. If you do not get relief from this, then definitely consult an Ayurvedic doctor once.