That Time I Realized My “Heartburn” Was Actually a Pitta Imbalance
So last summer, I had this stretch of days where my stomach just felt off. Constant burning, restlessness, weird irritability. I brushed it off as too much coffee or stress, but nothing I did—Tums, eating lighter, even cutting back on spicy food—really helped. Then someone casually mentioned the word “Pitta” in an Ayurveda group I follow, and it was like a lightbulb went on.
Turns out, what I was dealing with wasn’t just ordinary heartburn—it was excess stomach heat, something Ayurveda has known how to treat for thousands of years. Once I started applying a few of the traditional cooling remedies, things started to shift. Fast.
One of the first things I tried was the cumin-coriander-fennel seed tea (known as CCF tea). I came across this simple how-to thread that breaks it down:
https://twitter.com/AskAyurveda_24/status/1942561978695778364
It sounded so basic that I doubted it would work. But I was desperate. And wow—just a cup of that tea mid-afternoon settled my gut better than any antacid had in weeks.
Next, I switched up my hydration. Instead of plain water, I started alternating between coconut water and homemade buttermilk with mint. I had seen this on a Facebook post:
https://www.facebook.com/885804900366149/posts/1053224870290817
They explained how these drinks are traditional summer staples in Ayurvedic kitchens. Not only did they help cool me down, but they felt nurturing in a way that plain water never did.
Aloe vera juice also made a difference. There’s this Pinterest board—
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/895934919625208691
—that had so many aloe-based blends and pairings that I started experimenting. Aloe and mint became my go-to combo, especially after meals.
But beyond food, I noticed that how I was living needed attention. Like constantly rushing through meals, eating late, and skipping proper breathing. A Threads post shared this idea:
https://www.threads.com/@askayurveda_24/post/DL2MySXugrh
They talked about mindful eating rituals, and it really stuck. Lighting a candle before dinner, chewing slowly, not scrolling—these little things became a daily ritual. They don’t sound like much, but they brought a kind of mental calm that my stomach mirrored.
I also found this gem on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ask-ayurveda_in-ayurvedic-medicine-excess-stomach-heat-activity-7348327755467411457-vFzi
It explained how our daily routines can increase or reduce Pitta depending on the season. That’s when I really started seeing my symptoms not as random flares, but as signs that my body was asking for balance.
If you want a more complete breakdown of what’s really going on when your gut overheats—and how to cool it naturally—I found this article super helpful:
https://ask-ayurveda.com/articles/1220-how-to-cool-stomach-heat-instantly-natural-ayurvedic-solutions
It pulls everything together clearly and offers options based on body type, symptoms, and lifestyle.
And just once, I’ll say it—props to Ask Ayurveda for presenting this ancient knowledge in a way that feels useful, not preachy.
If any of this resonates with you, I’d love to hear—have you ever noticed your digestion shifts with your mood or the weather? What have you tried that’s helped calm the fire inside?