Ayurvedic Summer Practices

The dosha governs transformation, metabolism, and digestion.  When heat increases in the body inflammation, heat and anger can build up in the body. That is one reason crime is more common in the summer months the heat rises outside and inside the body.

In Ayurveda the summer months are associated with the pitta dosha. What does the pitta qualities mean?

Qualities of the pitta dosha
Fire/Water elements
Pungent
Light
Hot
Sharp
Acidic
Intense
Penetrating