Restlessness and hyperactivity are characteristic mobile quality of Vata dosha. Vata people tend to 'give up' their energy too quickly, confidently diving into experimental lifestyles, spontaneous acts of charity, and exciting social activities. These activities can ultimately drain and exhaust Vata dosha.

Stagnant circulation causes restless muscles as toxins buildup in tissues (common in those who work at the computer). Irregularity in the sleeping or eating routine creates restlessness. Challenging oneself mentally or physically in any way leads to restlessness, chronic boredom and hyperactivity.

Pain, discomfort or indigestion can make a person unable to relax. Dehydration, hunger, hypoglycemia, and other blood deficiencies (yin deficiency in Chinese medicine) may cause hyperactivity and restless as the body tried to compensate for the deficiency by increasing metabolism (creating a vicious cycle).

Magnesium deficiency can make muscles restless.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'HYPERACTIVE, QUICK'

Nuts-Seeds

Hemp Seed

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Spices

Nutmeg

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Poppy Seed

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Grains

Oat Milk

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Oats / Oatmeal

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Spelt Flour

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Whole Wheat Flour

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Roots

Potato

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Vegetables

Pumpkin

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Greens

Romaine Lettuce

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Meats

Turkey

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HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'HYPERACTIVE, QUICK'

AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & qualities. If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.

V = VATA, P = PITTA, K = KAPHA

GUNA	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
CLEAR ABOUT CLEAR GUNA Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama. LEARN MORE ABOUT CLEAR	AVOID CLEAR FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE HYPERACTIVE, QUICK	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Clear' guna.
LIGHT ABOUT LIGHT GUNA Lightness is identified by reduced weight. LEARN MORE ABOUT LIGHT	AVOID LIGHT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE HYPERACTIVE, QUICK	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Light' guna.
MOBILE ABOUT MOBILE GUNA Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity. LEARN MORE ABOUT MOBILE	AVOID MOBILE FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE HYPERACTIVE, QUICK	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Mobile' guna.
DRY ABOUT DRY GUNA Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis. LEARN MORE ABOUT DRY	AVOID DRY FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE HYPERACTIVE, QUICK	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Dry' guna.
HOT ABOUT HOT GUNA Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation. LEARN MORE ABOUT HOT	AVOID HOT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE HYPERACTIVE, QUICK	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Hot' guna.

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ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 2

Affecting Blood: Initially, imbalances are localized, often in the digestive tract. As an imbalance grows, it starts to affect your body systemically, via the blood. If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are starting to spread, have entered the bloodstream, and are now systemic. Pay particular attention to the gunas, tastes, and doshas out of balance systemically, so you know how to strengthen your body as a whole, and reduce physical stress on your organs. At this stage of imbalance you will begin to experience generalized discomfort, imbalanced emotions, and may develop sensitivities to temperature. It may take several weeks of strict adherence to a specific remedial diet to clear blood level imbalances. Blood cleansing herbs may reduce symptoms. A several day cleanse may shorten the recovery time.

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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