6 Ways To Counter the Vata Buzz
Vata, the energy pattern of movement in the energy mindbody physiology, has the qualities or vibrational frequencies of mobile, light, subtle, clear, dry, rough, and cold. These qualities are important because they help identify the energy of Vata when it is prominent in our physiology.
For example, we have all had the experience of the racing mindbody. The whole body seems to be heightened and energized, that is buzzing or what I am referring to as the Vata Buzz.
When needing to get things done, this type of energy is great to have.
But a couple of observations. Vata Buzz is a sympathetic outflow, that is, it is part of the fight or flight response and when activated for prolonged periods of time can promote fatigue and wasting.
Another characteristic for people who are Vata predominant(more Vata than Pitta and Kapha energy patterns) is that their mindbodies cannot sustain long periods of the Buzz even though they would love to because they love mobility. Those of us like this cannot endure like Kapha and Pitta.
As we might expect certain foods bring on the Buzz. Coffee is the common drink that most associate with the Buzz but any food or drink that produces the mobile, light, subtle, and clear qualities will bring on the symptoms of the Buzz.
How to bring down the Buzz?
Create more parasympathetic or peaceful things in life to calm the Buzz.
1 Eat grounding foods such as root vegetables
2 Avoid transiently the pungent(chiles, salsa), bitter(most veggies), and astringent(beans) tastes and emphasize the sweet, sour, and salty tastes
3 Take a hot tub bath before bed
4 Get more rest
5 Consider meditation
6 Recognize that the Buzz is addictive
