Unseen Consequences: Why Tight Jeans and Cold Exposure May Hurt Vata Types"

 "I really want to pursue my travel blogging, but I’m worried about how food affects me. Almost every meal leaves me feeling bloated, dizzy, and dazed. Could you give me some advice, Doctor?"

In a recent health assessment, I uncovered an interesting case. 


This woman, a lean, Vata-dominant individual, believed that taking cold water dips would boost her immunity. 


However, Vata types are typically sensitive to cold, and her icy water exposure was aggravating her constitution, increasing pain and inflammation.


📍Her high-intensity workouts like HIIT and CrossFit, meant initially to reduce weight, gradually led to joint degeneration.

📍 Compounding her condition, she suffered from severe menstrual cramps, piles, and endometriosis, and was also a frequent traveler who favored tight denim jeans. 

📍This clothing choice restricted the flow of blood, lymph, and energy, further intensifying her Apana Vata imbalance.


🎯 In Ayurveda, an imbalanced Apana Vata can throw off all other Vayus, leading to symptoms like joint pain, insomnia, and even signs of rheumatoid arthritis. 


A recent blood test confirmed increased inflammatory markers. This case exemplifies how some common practices, such as cold exposure and high-impact exercise, can worsen pain and inflammation when not aligned with one’s body type!!!



myself DR.kavitha dev ayurveda practitioner residing in chennai

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