Keep Cool with the Right Ayurvedic Foodsby Sárka-Jonae Miller See more articles by Sarka_Jonae Miller (The Best Years in Life) When the weather starts to heat up the natural tendency is to go for the iced beverages and cold foods, but both Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine caution against this approach. Instead, consider foods with cooling properties to help you beat the heat. These cooling foods could also be beneficial if you have a fiery constitution, such as what is known as being a Pitta in Ayurveda. Pittas are often people of average or athletic build. Some health conditions, from acne to bowel conditions, are also attributed to an imbalance arising from too much heat in the body. Cooling foods are thought to bring the body back into balance. Read More Apricot Kernels You have probably heard about the wonders of Vitamin B17, aka Laetrile. We have found a great source to recommend to everyone!
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