|
 |
 |
|
When
out of balance: |
»
» » » »
» » » |
Vibrant,
lively, enthusiastic.
Clear and alert mind.
Flexible.
Exhilrated.
Imaginative.
Sensitive.
Talkative.
Quick to respond. |
»
»
»
»
»
»
» |
Restless,
unsettled.
Light interrupted sleep.
Tendency to overexert.
Fatigued.
Constipated.
Anxious, worried.
Underweight. |
|
| What aggravates
Vata: |
How to
balance Vata: |
» »
» » » »
» |
Irregular
routine.
Staying up late.
Irregular meals.
Cold, dry weather.
Excessive mental work.
Too much bitter, astringent.
or pungent food.
Traveling, injury. |
»
»
» |
Reduce and limit stress, travel,
disturbing environmental sounds and loud music.
Favor warmth and regular routine.
Favor sweet, sour and salty tastes. |
|
|
 |
|
When
out of balance: |
»
» » » »
» » » |
Warm,
loving, contented.
Enjoys challenges.
String digestion.
Lustrous complexion.
Good concentration.
Articulate and precise speech.
Courageous, bold.
Sharp wit, intellectual. |
» »
» »
» |
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: |
» »
» » »
» |
Excessive
heat or exposure to the sun.
Alcohol, smoking.
Time pressure, deadlines.
Excessive activity.
Too much spicy, sour or salty food.
Skipping meals.
|
»
»
» |
Reduce or limit stimulants,
spicy foods.
Favor coolness, leisure, natural beauty and
moderation.
Favor sweet, bitter astringent tastes. |
|
|
When
out of balance: |
»
» » » »
» » » |
Affectionate.
Compassionate.
Forgiving.
Emotionally steady, relaxed.
Slow, methodical.
Good memory.
Good stamina, stability.
Natural resistance to sickness. |
»
» » »
»
»
» |
Complacent,
dull.
Oily skin, allergies.
Slow digestion.
Lethargic.
Possessive, over-attached.
Tendency to oversleep.
Overweight.
|
|
| What
aggravates Kapha: |
How
to balance Kapha: |
»
» » » »
»
» |
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. |
»
»
» |
Reduce sweets.
Favor stimulation, regular exercise, varied
experiences, warmth and dryness.
Favor pungent, bitter and astringent tastes. |
|
|
|