15. Pitta Season: Foods, Herbs, and Exercise Tips To Stay Cool and Balanced in the Summer

Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita dive into Pitta season — the Ayurvedic season of fire and water — and what happens in the body when that inner heat starts to build. From skin flare-ups and digestive changes to irritability and fatigue, we'll break down why summer can be such a challenging season for some individuals and offer simple, practical ways to cool the body from the inside out.Highlights:What Pitta is and why summer is its most aggravating seasonHow excess heat shows up in the body — from skin, eye, and digestion issues to irritability and low energyWhat happens to your digestion in the hot and humid months and how to eat when appetite is lowThe cooling foods and herbs to favor, the heating ones to pull back on, and our favorite herbal infusionsHow Ayurveda recommends shifting exercise in the summer, with middle ground ideas for athletesA simple breathing exercise to use 'on the spot' when irritability hits