Do Vata Dosha And Fasting Go Well??

Those with Vata imbalances already have light, airy properties. Vata is the strength of the wind; unlike Kapha, they have lack of grounding qualities. Vatas are therefore advised developing daily routines in all areas of their lives, including mealtime.

It is also common for Vata women to experience ammenhorea (loss of the menstrual cycle) as women’s hormones are more complex than men’s. Although men are programmed to hunt, gather, and go without food, the female hormone system is designed to recreate life.

As a result, while men could fast for longer periods of time, women’s hormones need nutrients. This is not to say that women can’t take advantage of intermittent fasting at all and need to have a feast every morning. There are certain patterns and studies that support them do not apply to everyone.

Vata Dosha describes people who tend to be creative and who always have new ideas. Vatas will usually get dry skin and experience bloating or constipation. Vatas can get overwhelmed and anxious easily under stress.

If you have a lot of Vata Dosha, going longer than 12 hours without food isn’t going to make you feel good. Vatas tend to get low blood sugar on a continuous basis and may feel detached when they don’t eat enough…Read More