Brains!

Bleh kapha sucks. Tis the season of lethargy, about everything. Tis the season to be bored. It's true! I have no interest in writing (I'm backed up in yelp reviews), books, cooking (yes I cannot even be bothered to grocery shop). I haven't cleansed yet, I just couldn't get it together to prepare my meals etc.

The lightening bugs are out already. It's still magical. I had my first serious allergy attack due to pollen the other day, thank goodness I'm not as sensitive as some folks. I've been using some homeopathic stuff I got at the chiropractor, who by the way I absolutely 100% believe in now.

One of our cats pulled the whole 'I'm missing' stunt on us for 4 days this past week. Let me tell you, it is the worst feeling in the world. If this ever happens to you and your cat, do your research, turns out most cats hide close by and then wander home when they feel it's safe after some kind of traumatic event. Don't give up hope. I read stories about cats who had been gone for 3 weeks and then wander up to their houses at night when it's quiet. I've never seen Drack more down before, so glad his boy came
back.

Posting something that maybe some people would be interested in.

Vata Pacifying

Symptoms of too much vata:
-Insomnia, stress, worry, constipation, colds and flus, joint pain.
Balancing Vata:
-Meals should be warm, moist, heavy such as such as soups, stews, steamed veggies, warm herbal teas. Avoid cold, dry, raw and light foods, especially salads.
-Stay warm no matter the weather but not hot, especially at night.
-Follow a regular rhythm of sleep, gentle morning exercise, peaceful regular mealtimes and rest.
-Daily Self-oil-massage, use of nasya oil, lubrication of the ears, and oil applied to the soles of feet can help.

Pitta Pacifying

Symptoms of too much pitta:
-Irritability and impatience, heartburn, acid reflux, stomach ulcers, sensitivity to heat, lethargy, sarcasm, skin rashes, boils, acne, low blood sugar, difficulty falling asleep.
Balancing Pitta:
-Meals should consist of cooling foods; a balance of whole, freshly cooked foods and fresh, raw easy to digest foods.
-Keep yourself cool but not too cold.
-Follow a regular rhythm of sleep and moderate and frequent exercise during the cooler times of the day, peaceful regular mealtimes and rest.
-Daily self oil massage and nasya oil.

Kapha Pacifying

Symptoms of too much Kapha:
-Cold, cough, allergies, congestion, flu, fatigue, depression, weight gain.
Balancing Kapha:
-Meals should be warm and consist of whole, freshly cooked light, dry and warm well seasoned foods. Drink only room temperature or warm drinks.
-Keeping warm and dry, no matter what the weather.
-Follow a regular rhythm of sleep avoid stagnation (both mentally and physically) exercise vigorously and often in the morning, mealtimes and rest should be peaceful. No naps or midday sleeping. Up at 6am!
-Daily self oil massage, neti pot with filtered warm saline water followed by nasya.