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Fundamentals of Vata, Pitta and Kapha
Vata

When in balance:

When out of balance:
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Vibrant, lively, enthusiastic.
Clear and alert mind.
Flexible.
Exhilrated.
Imaginative.
Sensitive.
Talkative.
Quick to respond.
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Restless, unsettled.
Light interrupted sleep.
Tendency to overexert.
Fatigued.
Constipated.
Anxious, worried.
Underweight.
What aggravates Vata: How to balance Vata:
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Irregular routine.
Staying up late.
Irregular meals.
Cold, dry weather.
Excessive mental work.
Too much bitter, astringent.
or pungent food.
Traveling, injury.
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Reduce and limit stress, travel, disturbing environmental sounds and loud music.

Favor warmth and regular routine.
Favor sweet, sour and salty tastes.
Pitta

When in balance:

When out of balance:
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Warm, loving, contented.
Enjoys challenges.
String digestion.
Lustrous complexion.
Good concentration.
Articulate and precise speech.
Courageous, bold.
Sharp wit, intellectual.
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Demanding, perfectionist.
A tendency towards frustration, anger.
A tendency towards skin rashes.
Irritable and impatient.
Premature grey hair or early hair loss.
What aggravates Pitta: How to balance Pitta:
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Excessive heat or exposure to the sun.
Alcohol, smoking.
Time pressure, deadlines.
Excessive activity.
Too much spicy, sour or salty food.
Skipping meals.
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Reduce or limit stimulants, spicy foods.
Favor coolness, leisure, natural beauty and moderation.
Favor sweet, bitter astringent tastes.
Kapha

When in balance:

When out of balance:
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Affectionate.
Compassionate.
Forgiving.
Emotionally steady, relaxed.
Slow, methodical.
Good memory.
Good stamina, stability.
Natural resistance to sickness.
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Complacent, dull.
Oily skin, allergies.
Slow digestion.
Lethargic.
Possessive, over-attached.
Tendency to oversleep.
Overweight.
What aggravates Kapha: How to balance Kapha:
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Excessive rest and oversleeping.
Over eating.
Insufficent exercise.
Too little variety in life.
Heavy, unctuous foods.
Too much sweet, sour or salty foods.
Cold, wet weather.
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Reduce sweets.
Favor stimulation, regular exercise, varied experiences, warmth and dryness.
Favor pungent, bitter and astringent tastes.

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