Tag: Body constitution

According to traditional Ayurvedic principles, the effect of any food on the body is classified as either heating (ushna virya) or cooling (shita virya). This concept is crucial for balancing one's diet according to their unique body constitution, or dosha, and has a direct impact on how foods are prepared and consumed.

The concept of 'heatiness' is a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), describing an imbalance of excessive internal heat or Yang energy. Learning how to tell if your body is heaty is the first step toward restoring harmony and alleviating common ailments, such as inflammation, irritability, and skin issues.