If the balance of fire, water and directions is disturbed in the kitchen, then the biggest impact is seen on digestive power, blood pressure, stress, hormonal and gynecological diseases. With simple measures, the Vaastu of the kitchen can be balanced to a great extent without any damage. So that you and your family can live a happy life. -Acharya Madhurendra Pandey
What diseases are possible
If the kitchen is in the north-east (Ishaan) direction, then diseases like gas, acidity, constipation, digestive disorders, mental stress and anxiety can increase, because here fire dominates the water element.
If the kitchen is in the south-west, the men of the house are considered to be at increased risk of problems like blood pressure, heart disease, accidents, chronic stress and depression.
Due to disturbance in south-west kitchen or fire element, the women of the house have been reported to have pain in legs, weakness and problems related to gynecology and hormonal imbalance.
If the colors and energy in the kitchen are wrong (like too dark red or blue/water colors) it can lead to headaches, migraines and increased irritability.
What is Adarsh Vaastu?
The most auspicious direction of the kitchen is considered to be South East (Agni Kon), followed by North West direction.
If the gas stove or cooktop is in the south-east corner and while cooking you face east, it is good for both health and energy.
Keep sink, wash basin, drainage etc. in the north or north-east side, so that water and fire elements do not collide with each other.
easy home remedies
Wherever the stove is installed, keep that zone clean and neat, light a lamp or small flame and chant mantra/prayer for 2-3 minutes every day, this balances the fire element and reduces negative energy.
If the kitchen is in the North-East, always keep it clean, apply light yellow/cream colored paint or stickers, minimize red color right around the fire, and do not keep too heavy items in that corner.
If you have a south-west kitchen, keep heavy storage (grains, boxes) in that corner, use earthy tone colors (brown, beige) and keep changing coarse rock salt in a small bowl daily, this is believed to reduce the energy of stress and conflict.
In the kitchen, keep warm but soft colors like yellow, light orange, brown in walls/tiles/curtains, keep blue/dark blue and black colors to a minimum, especially behind or around the gas.
If any corner in the kitchen is dead or very closed, placing a light quartz/metal pyramid or a small fountain/plant there helps in moving the stagnant energy (many people also install commercial pyramids for the same purpose).
Additional tips for health protection
Always keep the kitchen clean, dry and ventilated, allow smoke and heat to go out through the exhaust or chimney, this also reduces problems related to breathing and headache.
Keep heavy boxes of grains, pulses, oil etc. on the south or west side, avoid heavy storage in the north-east, this is considered better for both health and prosperity.
Before sleeping at night, clean the kitchen, wipe the gas stove, do not leave dirty utensils and spread aroma by burning some water and either camphor/clove/cardamom in a small bowl, this increases mental peace and positivity.