In Sanskrit, ayurveda means, “Science of life.” Maharishi Ayurveda herbal formulations are based on this ancient knowledge.

The ayurvedic texts offer simple, time-proven tips on improving your digestive health and overall vitality.

Pitta is the heat energy within every cell of the body, but it is located mainly in the stomach area. Excessive intake of heat-producing foods can cause the digestive tract to overreact with an increase in acid production.

Tips to help you take care of yourself any time of the year:

• Try to avoid Pitta-aggravating foods such as vinegar, tomatoes, sour citrus fruits, orange juice, salsa, onions, hot peppers and salty fried foods.
• It is important not to skip meals in general, but especially if you suffer from occasional acid indigestion.  Don't skip breakfast even if you are not usually hungry in the morning. Try consuming something light like stewed fruit, warm milk, or a date shake.
• Include green leafy vegetables, grains, watermelon, honeydew melon, lettuce, mangoes and spices such as fenugreek seeds, coriander, cardamom and mint in your daily diet.
• Favor cooling drinks such as fresh coconut juice or use fresh coconut meat in your vegetables, rice dishes or chutneys.
• If you feel discomfort during the day, try a few sips of cool milk (after boiling) on an
  empty stomach.
• Try pomegranate juice, because it helps balance the acid in the stomach. It tastes sour but it is actually both astringent and bitter, which helps balance Pitta.
• Baked fennel seeds are recommended to help settle the stomach and balance digestion. Eat ¼ tsp., three times a day between meals.