Is Spicy Food Good for Vata? The Ayurvedic Perspective
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According to ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, the Vata dosha, comprised of the elements air and space, is the most sensitive and easily disturbed of the three mind-body energies. Given this delicate and mobile nature, many wonder: is spicy food a help or a hindrance? The answer lies in understanding the subtle qualities of both the food and the dosha itself.