Hydrate With Watermelons

We’re just a few more weeks away till the weather gets cooler.  But now that it’s still hot outside, having watermelon actually helps the body -

- it’s 92% water, so eating it will help you stay hydrated

- watermelon with seeds is sweeter than without seeds

- having watermelon left at room temperature contains more antioxidants than if it were to be stored in the fridge

- it’s loaded with Vitamin B-6 – which our bodies use to manufacture the mood balancing brain chemical, serotonin and dopamine.

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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