Cooling Summer Elixir

It's summertime and we're all running a little hot these days! In Ayurveda this is related to Pitta dosha, which is ruled by the fire and water elements. The excess heat of summer effects our mind, body...and our hormones!

You may experience this imbalance in the following ways:

• Mind - You may be a little more volatile (irritability, impatience, and a little extra self-criticism, anyone?)

• Body - Your digestion may be more prone towards acid reflux or loose stools (zero fun!)

• Hormones - Your PMS symptoms may feel more severe (heavier flow, worse cramps, and all that nice irritability we just mentioned). If you're perimenopausal, you might experience more hot flashes and irritability, and if you're menopausal, this might be felt as a dip in mood and energy.

You'll benefit from this delicious Pomegranate Elixir if...

You are feeling sluggish and heavy

• Your digestion feels slow

• You have PCOS or any other hormone issue that is associated with excess estrogen (which can cause symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, weight gain, water retention)

• You have aches and pains

• You get munchy between meals, but know you're not truly hungry

Elixir Benefits

• Pomegranate juice has 10x the anti-inflammatory of green tea and red wine put together

• Detoxes the body of excess estrogen

• Chlorophyll acts as an internal deodorizer, therefore this can help combat summertime BO (body odor)...no joke!

This anti-inflammatory powerhouse is most effective on an empty stomach. So, drink it once a day, between meals.

This elixir is beneficial for Pitta dosha all year round, and serves Vata and Kapha dosha best in the summer. It is also very effective if you are experiencing any of the heavy and sluggish Pitta symptoms, at any time of the year!