Thursday, March 27, 2014

Dosha Sleep Recommendations

For those with a vata sleeping disorder  -

  • favor more sweet, sour and salty foods
  • eat three warm cooked meals at the same time every day
  • bed time should be before 10 pm and rise by 6 am
  • take your time with day to day activities - do not rush

For those with a pitta sleeping disorder - 
  • avoid spicy foods in the night
  • favor more sweet, bitter and astringent tastes
  • avoid skipping meals
  • eat enough dinner so you won't feel hungry
  • if you feel lots of heat in the head during the night time, mix 3 tablespoons of coconut oil with 5 drops of lavender oil and massage it on the crown of your head

For those with a kapha sleeping disorder - 
  • rise before 6 am
  • favor to do self massages in the mornings before shower
  • exercise everyday
  • avoid eating heavy, sweet, sour, salty foods
  • favor a light and warm dinner 

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