Ayurveda's three doshas-Vata, Pitta, and Kapha-are crucial for sexual health and overall vitality. Vata, associated with air and ether, governs movement, desire, and arousal. Imbalances can cause anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia, which can be alleviated with warm foods, sesame oil massages, and Ashwagandha. Pitta, linked to fire and water, controls metabolism and energy. When imbalanced, it leads to anger, overheating, and inflammation, best managed with cooling foods, herbal teas, and Shilajit. Kapha, composed of earth and water, provides structure and lubrication. Its imbalance results in lethargy, depression, and weight gain, mitigated by spicy foods, turmeric, and vigorous exercise. Balancing these doshas enhances sexual vitality and overall wellness, and personalized advice from an Ayurvedic expert is recommended for optimal results.
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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