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Misty L. Trepke

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I would like to thank Cathy Wong for this wonderful article on

Ayurvedic Doshas.

 

What is Your Ayurvedic Constitutional Type?

 

In Ayurveda, the five elements of space, air, earth, fire and water

make up everything in the universe including the human body. These

elements come together to create three different constitutional

types or doshas known as Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The most accurate

way of learning your constitution is to visit an Ayurvedic doctor.

He or she can conduct a physical examination including pulse

assessment and can tell you what your dosha is and provide specific

recommendations.

 

If air and space were the predominant energies present during your

birth then you are Vata in nature, if water and earth were

predominant, you are Kapha and if fire and water were predominant

then you are Pitta.

 

Knowing your dosha can help you understand what activities, foods,

and lifestyle elements can support and nurture your health and what

can cause imbalance.

 

The most accurate way of learning your constitution is to visit an

Ayurvedic doctor. He or she can conduct a physical examination

including pulse assessment and can tell you what your dosha is and

provide specific recommendations. Many people are a combination of

two doshas.

 

 

Type A

 

 

Thin build and small-boned. Can be tall or short.

 

Prominent joints, don't put on weight easily

 

Skin is dry, chaps easily, rough, cool, prominent veins

 

Hair is coarse and dry

 

Small, active, dark eyes

 

Lips are thin, dry, chap easily

 

Brittle, ridged or cracked nails

 

Little strength, tires easily

 

Variable appetite, can get very hungry

 

Very physically active

 

Bowel movements irregular, hard, dry

 

Mind is active, restless

 

Tendency toward fear or anxiety when under stress

 

Recent memory is good, long-term memory is poor

 

Light sleeper

[liCold hands and feet, little perspiration

 

Dreams are fearful, flying, movement

 

Tendency towards constipation, anxiety, nervousness, poor sleep

 

 

Type B

 

Medium build

 

Moderate body weight, may be athletic, muscular

 

Oily skin, warm, sensitive skin, reddish, inflamed

 

Hair is fine, oily, may have balding or premature graying

 

Medium, penetrating, light sensitive eyes

 

Lips are soft, medium-sized

 

Soft and flexible nails

 

Medium strength

 

Strong appetite, irritable if you miss a meal or can't eat when

you're hungry

 

Enjoys physical activity, especially competitive

 

Bowel movements easy and regular, soft, oily and loose

 

Mind is focused and sharp

 

Tend toward anger, frustration or irritability when under stress

 

Excellent memory

 

Usually sleep well

 

Good circulation, perspire frequently

 

Dreams fiery, angry, violence, passionate

 

Tendency towards inflammation, high blood pressure, hypersensitive,

aggression

 

 

Type C

 

Thick, ample or stocky build. Larger bone-structure.

 

Overweight

 

Thick skin, cool, prone to acne

 

Thick hair, shiny, lustrous

 

Large, round eyes with thick eyelashes

 

Lips are large, smooth, full

 

Strong and thick nails

 

Strong, good endurance

 

Less active, sometimes lethargic

 

Bowel movements thick, oily, heavy, slow

 

Mind is calm and slow

 

Tendency to avoid situations that are difficult

 

Memory is slow but sustaining

 

Sound, heavy sleeper

 

Moderate perspiration

 

Dreams peaceful, romantic, water, ocean

 

Tendency towards respiratory congestion, water retention, lymph

congestion, cystic acne, tiredness.

 

 

IF you selected mostly A, you are Vata.

Vata types tend to be fast, wiry and creative types. The Vata's

primary organ is the colon. You need routine in your life to ground

your moving energy. Travel, especially air travel, can imbalance a

Vata. Vata's are aggravated by cold, frozen or dried foods. In

order to be balanced, you need to eat foods that warm you, avoiding

extreme cold, raw and frozen foods. Moist rather than dry foods are

also recommended. Maintaining a regular routine is important.

 

IF you selected mostly B, you are Pitta.

Pitta types are determined and strong willed with good digestion.

The Pitta's primary organs are the small intestine and stomach.

Pitta's tend to be hot, oily, and light. Pitta is associated with

the fire element, and tend to have a fiery quality. When a Pitta

becomes imbalanced, he or she may notice skin rashes, burning,

inflammation, fever, ulcers, anger, jealousy, copious urine.

In order to be balanced, Pitta's should remain cool, avoiding excess

heat, steam or humidity. They should also avoid excessively oily

food or fried foods as well as caffeine, alcohol, red meat, hot

spices, or salt, choosing instead to eat fresh fruits and vegetables

and whole grains.

 

Pitta types should also try to get plenty of fresh air. Expression

of emotions is also important.

 

IF you selected mostly C, you are Kapha.

Kapha types have good endurance, strength and stamina.

Although it is easy for you to follow routine, it is healthier for

you to periodically break from routine. You tend toward inertia and

tend to attach to people or things. Food and security are important

to you.The primary organ is the chest. Kapha is often correlated

with the production of mucus. Kapha types have a tendency towards

congestion, sinusitis, slugishness, weight gain, diabetes or water

retention. In order to be balanced, Kapha's should be physically

active, consume little fried or fatty foods, avoid icy drinks,

sweets or excessive amounts of bread. They should enjoy plenty of

fresh vegetables. Kapha types should allow excitement, change and

challenge to become a regular part of their lives.

 

If you have marked two constitutions nearly equally, you may be a

combination.

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