In Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine from India, the "doshas" are three bioenergy forces that are believed to govern the body and mind. The three doshas are vata, pitta, and kapha. Each person is thought to have a unique balance of the doshas, and this balance can influence their physical and mental health.
The fire dosha, or pitta, is associated with heat, metabolism, and transformation. People with a dominant pitta dosha tend to be intelligent, confident, and ambitious, but they can also be prone to irritation and anger if their pitta becomes imbalanced. To maintain balance, people with a dominant pitta dosha may benefit from practices that help cool and calm the body and mind, such as yoga, meditation, and a diet that includes cooling foods like cucumbers and watermelon.
