ayurvedic health | MeganHaggett

A vibrant, cooling food illustration showing pitta-pacifying foods arranged beside flowing blue water and icy accents. Sweet fruits like apples, pears, grapes, berries, melons, cherries, and plums appear alongside green vegetables, leafy greens, squash, mushrooms, and cucumbers. Bowls of rice, quinoa, oats, barley, lentils, mung beans, tofu, and rice cakes are displayed with dairy foods such as milk, yogurt, ghee, soft cheeses, and ice cream. White meats, freshwater fish, nuts, seeds, oils, and gentle spices are included. Cool blues and greens contrast with the colorful foods, visually expressing the calming, soothing qualities that balance excess heat.

Basic Food Guidelines for Pitta Dosha

When pitta is out of balance, the body and mind can feel overheated, inflamed, reactive, or irritable. Cooling, hydrating, and gently grounding foods help soothe excess fire while supporting digestion and emotional equilibrium. This pitta-pacifying food list highlights fruits, vegetables, grains, and simple staples that naturally cool the system, reduce inflammation, and restore balance without dulling digestive strength. Whether you are navigating heat, stress, skin flare-up

Dec 24, 20252 min read

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Oil Pulling

Oil pulling is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that whitens teeth, strengthens gums, and detoxifies the entire mouth. By swishing oil before breakfast, toxins and bacteria bind to the oil’s lipid structure, supporting oral hygiene, fresh breath, healthy sinuses, and a balanced microbiome. This simple daily ritual can transform overall oral health.

Nov 18, 20252 min read

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Lifestyle Habits for a Healthy Menstrual Cycle

Your lifestyle habits have a powerful impact on the rhythm and balance of your menstrual cycle. By aligning your movement, rest, nutrition, and mindfulness practices with your body’s natural phases, you create a foundation of health and ease.

Sep 29, 20252 min read

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Aparigraha in the Heart

When the heart loosens its hold, love begins to flow with ease and freedom. Aparigraha in the heart invites trust, gratitude, and presence to guide how we live and connect.

Sep 28, 20252 min read

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Brahmacharya: Walking in the Path of the Sacred

Brahmacharya, often translated as “walking in the path of the sacred,” reminds us to use our energy wisely and live in alignment with higher purpose. From early human restraint to modern mindfulness, it calls us to balance, moderation, and reverence for the sacred within everyday life.

Sep 25, 20252 min read

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Nourishment for Menstrual Health

Nourishment is one of the greatest gifts you can give your body during the menstrual cycle. Gentle foods and warming spices create balance, ease discomfort, and restore vitality with every meal.

Sep 24, 20252 min read

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Menstruation: Your Body’s Monthly Reset

Menstruation is not just a physical process but a sacred time of renewal and release.

Sep 22, 20253 min read

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Fire Misused, Fire Misunderstood

Burnout is not a badge of honor. It’s fire misused. True Agni is not a bonfire of ambition but a steady hearth, transforming raw life into holy fuel.

Sep 22, 20252 min read

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From Winter to Summer: Understanding the Phases of Your Cycle

The menstrual cycle moves like the seasons, shifting from the quiet of winter to the fullness of summer. By embracing each phase as part of nature’s rhythm, you align your life with balance, creativity, and renewal.

Sep 21, 20252 min read

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Your Cycle is a Rhythm, Not a Problem

Your menstrual cycle is not a problem to fix. It is a rhythm that guides your body, mind, and spirit. By honoring each phase, you can discover deeper balance, creativity, and connection with the wisdom of the feminine.

Sep 20, 20252 min read