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http://www.ayurbalance.com/explore_pittafoods.htm The Ayurvedic Wellness Guide Suggested Food Choices for Pitta dosha The following list of suggested foods is by no means all-inclusive, but offers starting guidelines if you are new to ayurvedic dietary principles. We will add to this list regularly, so please check back often! Grains: Rice, wheat, barley, oats, amaranth, sago, all cooked until tender Vegetables: Asparagus, tender and bitter greens, bitter gourd, carrots, fennel, peas, green beans, zucchini, lauki squash, artichoke, parsnips, okra, celery, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, sweet potatoes, all cooked, small quantities of raw lettuce, carrots or cucumber Fruits: Avocado, pineapple, peaches, plums, grapes, mangoes, melons, pears, pomegranates, cherries, all kinds of berries, apples, coconut, dates, fresh and dried figs, raisins (soaked), all ripe and sweet Lentils: Mung beans, mung dhal, red or brown lentils, small portions of garbanzos, lima beans, black beans, all cooked until butter-soft Dairy: Whole milk, cream, butter, fresh yogurt (cooked into foods), lassi, cottage cheese, fresh paneer cheese Oils: Ghee, olive oil, walnut oil Herbs: Cilantro, curry leaves, parsley, fresh basil, fresh fennel, fresh mint Nuts and Seeds: Almonds (soaked and blanched), sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds Spices: Turmeric, cumin, cardamom, coriander, fennel, small quantities of black pepper, Chinese cinnamon, mint, saffron, dill, sweet orange zest Other: Rice milk, soy milk, sucanat, turbinado sugar, date sugar, and tofu in moderation (diced small and cooked with spices) Pitta dosha What is Pitta? Pitta is made up of the two elements fire and water. The most revered ayurvedic text, the Charaka Samhita, defines the characteristics of Pitta dosha: hot and a little unctuous (sahasnehamushnam); sharp, burning (tikshnam); liquid and acidic (dravamlam); always flowing in an unbounded manner (saram); pungent and sharp (katuhu). Pitta contains fire, but it also contains water. It is the source of the flame, but not the flame itself. Compare Pitta to gasoline--it is not hot to the touch, but it can be the source of flames. People with more Pitta in their constitutions tend to be of medium proportions, with a frame that is neither petite nor heavy, warm skin that is very fair or ruddy and may be sensitive, and fine hair that tends towards premature graying or thinning. They are sharp and determined in thought, speech and action. There is an element of purpose to their step, an intensity to their voice. Ambition is usually their second name. They are moderate sleepers and gravitate towards cooler environments. Self-confidence and an entrepreneurial spirit are hallmarks of balanced Pitta. If your prakriti or original constitution has more Pitta in it, you will exhibit many of the characteristics and qualities of Pitta when you are in balance than people who have more Vata or Kapha in their make-up. And that's natural. But if the qualities become extreme, or more pronounced than usual at a given time, then the Pitta in you has in all likelihood become aggravated or imbalanced, and needs to be brought back into balance. And if a predominantly Kapha or Vata person starts exhibiting many Pitta qualities, that indicates a Pitta imbalance in that Kapha or Vata body type. In both cases, it is then time to follow a Pitta-balancing diet and lifestyle to help restore the level of Pitta in the physiology to its normal proportion. Factors that can cause Pitta dosha to increase in the physiology include a diet that contains too many hot or spicy foods, fasting or skipping meals, over-exposure to the sun or to hot temperatures, and emotional trauma. Signs that you need to balance Pitta Are you constantly critical, impatient, irritable? Do you feel obsessed by work or a project, unable to stop for a break? Do you wake up in the very early hours of the morning and then find it difficult to get back to sleep? Is your skin feeling irritated or more sensitive than usual, breaking out or feeling inflamed? Is your hair falling when you shampoo or comb it? Do you have problems with heartburn or excess stomach acid? Is your tolerance of other people or provoking situations lower than usual? Do you have temper outbursts over minor aggravations? Do you often feel frustrated? Do you feel hot even when you are indoors? Do you feel thirsty all the time? Are your eyes red? Is your speech often biting and sarcastic? Do you find yourself getting into arguments easily? If you answered yes to many of the questions above, following a Pitta-balancing diet and lifestyle can help restore balance to Pitta.

The Budha Dal has offered their services many times during crisis in India. There a few everywehre, all i can say is the Nihangs are better than the naga sadhus who are exclusively made for fighting for Dharam, What they do is fighting for ishnan during kumbh

He should have been Confucious singh khalsa then !

Akaal Daas ji there is more of the so called 'data' that you are are criticizing in Chatritropakhyaan. Since we dont have hindus here, you are safe and not many hindus get into such absurd language like you have done. Well i feel we have a responsibility to keep the site clean of nonsense and concentrate on Gurmat. Why do you want to indulge in trash and get malicious fun out of it ? You have such a nice screen name like 'AKAAL DAAS', why are you crticizing the maya of Akaal. I use to take similiar fun in posting such things on various islamic groups by criticizing their prophet. I finally stopped since I was indulging my mind more on such things rather than wanting to follow my Dharam. Trust me its not worth. Be a beacon to throw light on issues where we can progress and not infighting with religions and creating a image which doesnt suit our Panth. Best wishes for your forthcoming posts Khalsa Fateh

I have been around the northern and central region of India where there are local akharas and the Khalifa is basically the 'owner' of the Akhara, he is suppose to be an expert too. The ustaad is the teacher who trains you. There are local names like Kallan pehalwan , chandarpal ustad, not too big, but yes they have their share of trophies during competitions. I have known a Khalifa who had blindfoldedly sliced 21 pearls with a sword. Shaheediyan veer ji i will click that knife and post it.

very truely said Shaheediyan veerji , i tried the local hindus, some have good knowledge but are not willing due to law and order issues, but i make it a point to check every akhara i come across and talk to the ustaad or Khalifa. Lets hope i get a good Gurdev soon. Veers i did manage to get a 'lohar' to make shastars for me. He is a tribal rajput. Got a sort of a throw knife made from on saturday. Looks more like an arrow head. will post the picture soon. He is got a nice sword made, its good but rough looking, much better than shastars i got from amritsar. am thinking if i should buy it. Its got no finishing at all. The blade is two and half feet in length

these are the nangs, all fake, abusing the maryada, now we should unerstand what it means respecting the Bana

Well by asking a question about how much of the learning of shastar vidiya has been will we get the answer to the issue ? Shastar vidiya is almost lost, i appreciate Niddar singh ji's efforts but again its not going to cover all that is lost. I although live in India, have a difficult time finding people to teach shastar vidiya, what they have been teaching is just 'ornamental' Kartab baazi. The basic respect of the Shastar is lost. There is more fusion and 'renovation' to the ancient martial art. I have a dream to be a good swordsman, it feels like it shall always be a dream.

I agree Mr. Landa, the thing is, see if you turn rebellious, you can do what you want ..from not keeping kesh to wearing any Bana that suits your mood at that time. There is a certain protocol followed and there is an unwritten understanding amongst us to follow the principles. We cannot just choose dress codes which we feel will make us 'look different' A discipline is inculcated amongst us and we need to keept to it. Tell me something, why did we get angry at the sacha sauda leader ? Did Guru Maharaj ever say that this is my way and only i will have the right , no one else will copy me ? We still got angry " how dare he copy Guru Maharaj "

he first wil suggest to marry the ones whom he has kept as concubines...getting rid of the 'old stuff' and planning a fresh lot for the next year ! Good going man

London jatt veerji , you are absolutely right abt that post it wasnt yors i was answering to, but the previous one. All i wish to say is dont then even stop radhasoamis and the deras , let them too have their cake. that senseless killings in vienna , all other oppositions should also stop. Bana or Bani then, is everybodys is all we can conclude from this discussion

in that case why curse radha soamis or the deras, all of them somewhere claim proximity to sikh identity

Try to understand what is being projected, disrespect of the Bana is what is focussed. I am not sure how thigns are being taken , but i dont think they are taken rightly

well both are used , however if you wish to try camel's it would be fine

this is also known as khoa as is also used for sweets

The reminiscent is called Khoya, it is used in sweets

Devanagri is a script. hindi, braj, bhojpuri, nepali etc is all written using the devanagri script.

I feel Mr. Landa is right. The AKJ has insulted the Bana. They dont follow the puratan maryada of 1699, they have their own maryada. Veers what copyright are you talking about ? Do you want that years down the line, we also like hindus, will be hurling abusing those scoundrels who do baedbi of sanatan dharam by wearing the saffron Bana and go smoking and womenising and all sorts of kurehit? Think what he is saying, rather than argueing about human rights. Try this thing, wear the Bana of a tablighi and go to the nearest pub. Trust me, in hours you will face the worst part of your life OR even for that sake wear a christian priest's Bana and do something similiar, you still will face opposition.

veera dont think on their lines , be ready for large scale reactions from the DDT and other jathas. There will be something they might find 'anti sikhi'

if you take unadulterated stuff its all fine, but you are taking without checking then you are e at risk

one tea spoon with water or milk, if you have cough then milk is best avoided

here are some ways you can verify if there is adulteration in the haldi that you have stocked http://www.delhi.gov.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_pfa/PFA/Citizens+Corner/Free+Of+Cost+Quick+Demonstration+Tests

http://www.gurudwara.net/punjabirecipes/recipedetail.aspx?id=434 Name: Adulteration in Haldi ( Turmeric) Popular Category: Ingredients Info Author: HS Date: 6/18/2009 2:51:00 AM Hits: 2573 Rating: ( 1.0 ) by 1 users Ingredients: Haldi or Turmeric used to be prepared from the rhizomes, nowadays the powdered form is more prevalent which is highly adulterated. If you value your helath then please read on. Haldi has lots of medicinal properties but due to the heavy adulteration it could actually be a health hazard itself. Instructions: Haldi or turmeric is used consistenly in all types of Indian cooking. The curries get their colour from haldi. Haldi is manufactured from the root (or rhizome) of the turmeric plant. Haldi possesses many medicinal properties, however due to the adulteration and use of dangerous chemicals mean that it could be a health hazard itself.. 1. Dangerous chemicals and pesticides are used in growing the plants such as Copper Oxychloride; Dithane M-45; Bavistin: all of these chemicals are said to cause sperm damage in males. 2. In the powdered form of Haldi therei is a heavy adulteration with various items such as Starch Powder, Saw dust, they use col tar dies ( metanil yellow) to colour the starch powder or the saw dust to match the colour of Haldi. Lead Chromate which is highly poisonous is also used liberally to adulterate it. The lead can cause or worsen anaemia, abdominal pain, neurological problems, kidney damage, hypertension and foetal distress—all symptoms of lead poisoning. So be careful when you use Haldi, try to use the whole Rizomes if possible.

I have been consuming haldi since childhood, guys first make sure that the haldi is ghar di pissi , which is ground at home or atleast at a known resource If you guys are abroad, do not buy the haldi from the indian stores since the commerical haldi is more contaminated.It is obviously imported from India and adulteration is always on the rise. We at home get it ground at an aunt's place where they have their own 'silbatta' for grinding Our expereince has been good me and my mom are obese, my mom is in her late 60s, she has no diabetes or any blockages. ECG is normal. many doctors are surprised, since she has no diet restrictions.

well...its sad and may Parmatma give her peace in the other world. I dont think even khalistani guys would stoop that low to just harm a woman. I have heard of khalistani guys in Slough gritting their teeth at muslims who plan to 'hijack' hindu and sikh woman. I seen the swear many a time at muslims on different forums 'i wont let you touch my hindu sister' . So i would rule that reason out. Let the investigations come up . . . NOW Hold your horses Guys !!!! In the meantime do Ardas for her departed soul PEACE