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Customer Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Sign in to review this article"This is very helfpul. I struggle with fatigue and irritability on hot summer days in SoCal." - Michael Since heat increases circulation, increased blood flow is a natural effect of summer. On the positive side, exuberant blood flow leads to all the celebratory fun of summer. However, the extra blood flow also heats up the liver, forcing it to work harder. Extra blood flow strains and overstimulates your liver, and aggravates fiery Pitta dosha. Spicy food, alcohol, or too much clothing on a hot summer day compounds these effects. Liver heat stimulates bile, which is hot and irritating in nature. Increased bile constituents in the blood irritate you and increases inflammatory conditions (called choleric heat in Greek medicine). Your intestines might even feel hot and sour. When your liver is strained, you lose perspective and patience. A strained liver can't keep handle stress hormones. The result is you may become more reactive, and your emotions fiery and passionate. You may experience an aggravated liver as volatile anger, shame, jealousy, or envy. Your liver, when overstimulated, is especially reactive and sensitive to the imperfections of people closest to you. Remedies for an Overheated Summer TemperPleasant, soothing remedies can restore equanimity to your exhausted, overworked liver.For fast relief, simply wash your face with cool water. Calm breathing, gentle twisting stretches, and a cool room can cool down an overworked liver. You may feel an initial wave of nausea in a twisting stretch before the sweet relief comes. It will be well worth it. Internally, pear juice, coconut water, and raw cabbage juice are all cooling remedies to help your relationship survive the intensity of summer! READ MORE ON THIS TOPIC
BROWSE SIMILAR ARTICLES BY TOPICHOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.ANTIPYRETICReduces a fever / febrifuge.LIVOTONICAn herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.RED-BLOODRed blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.
About the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. STUDY AYURVEDA
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