Drinking boiled and cooled water (taptashit) balances the Pitta dosha and can also help with acid reflux, burning sensations, heartburn, and inflammation.
Cooled water does not mean cold water, but rather water that has naturally cooled to room temperature after boiling. This is important because consuming ice-cold water can be harmful to our health.
Let’s take an illustrative example
If we pour a bucket of water onto a burning campfire, not only does the fire extinguish immediately, but the wood also begins to rot, yet never fully decomposes.
Similarly, when we consume cold water or ice-cold soft drinks, the digestive fire, agni, is extinguished in our body, which can lead to the production of poisons, toxins, or ama.
Ama is a collection of toxins in the form of undigested food that cause inflammation and irritate the function of the intestinal lining.
According to Ayurvedic principles, any blockage in the body’s channels (respiratory system, cardiovascular system) results in an imbalance of the doshas. Increased toxin production in the body can be a precursor to many diseases.
Ayurvedic therapies, such as Panchakarma, can have beneficial effects on both body and soul. Panchakarma is a holistic detoxification and healing process consisting of several steps to cleanse the body of toxic substances and promote physical and mental balance.
In addition to full-body cleansing Panchakarma treatments, our offerings also include Ayurvedic therapies for various health problems. Our therapies are fully personalized, refreshing, energizing, and regenerating both physically and mentally, restoring the balance between the doshas.
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What can poor digestion lead to?
Weakened agni also leads to bloating, flatulence, and sluggishness, as less energy is available for daily activities. In contrast, balanced or strong agni ensures healthy elimination of waste and increased energy, thus aiding the production of ojas (vitality).
According to Ayurvedic principles, water should be consumed at a temperature as close as possible to our internal body temperature, which is around 36.5 degrees Celsius. When a person consumes cold water, agni has to work hard to maintain the body’s internal temperature.
Ayurveda recommends consuming lukewarm or hot water
The reason for this is simple: hot water cleanses the digestive system, hydrates the body, and stimulates the lymphatic system.
Hot water primarily strengthens the digestive fire (agni) in the pachaka (stomach) and aids the development of ranjaka (digestive enzymes). On the other hand, lukewarm water enhances the effect of ahara rasa (nutrient fluid) in the digestive system.
Benefits of consuming hot and lukewarm water:
- Increases metabolic activity in the body
- Aids better blood circulation
- If consumed before bed, it allows for the cleansing of a white-coated tongue,
- Helps to prevent and alleviate symptoms of diseases such as cough, cold, asthma, and allergies
- Excellent remedy for sore throat
- Regular consumption reduces the frequency of flu or colds
