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When in balance;
vibrant,
lively, enthusiastic, clear and alert mind, flexible, exhilarated, imaginative, sensitive,
talkative quick to respond.
When out of balance;
restless, unsettled, light interrupted sleep tendency to
over-exert, fatigued, constipated, anxious, worried, underweight.
What Balances Vata;
Regular routine, regular meals, early to bed,
warmth and moisture; sweet, sour, salty,
warm, oily, heavy and moist foods and drinks.
What aggravates Vata;
irregular routine, staying up late, irregular meals, cold, dry
weather, excessive mental work, too much bitter, astringent or pungent food, travelling,
injury. |
When in balance;
warm,
loving, contented, enjoys challenges, strong digestion, lustrous complexion, good
concentration, articulate and precise speech, courageous, bold, sharp wit, intellectual.
When out of balance;
demanding, perfectionist, tendency towards frustration, anger,
tendency towards skin rashes, irritable and impatient, prematurely grey hair, or early
hair loss.
What balances Pitta;
Coolness, avoiding deadlines, playing games,
seeing beautiful things especially
moonlight, eating regularly; sweet, bitter, astringent, cool, foods and
drinks.
What aggravates Pitta;
excessive heat or exposure to the sun, alcohol, smoking, time
pressure, deadlines, excessive activity, too much spicy, sour or salty food, skipping
meals. |
When in balance;
affectionate,
compassionate, forgiving, emotionally steady, relaxed, slow, methodical, good memory, good
stamina, stability, natural resistance to sickness.
When out of balance;
complacent, dull, oily skin, allergies, slow digestion,
lethargic, possessive, over attached, tendency to oversleep, overweight.
What balances Kapha;
Change, variety, exercise, warmth and dryness;
pungent, bitter, astringent, light,
warm, dry, non-oily foods and drinks.
What aggravates Kapha;
excessive rest and oversleeping, overeating, insufficient
exercise, too little variety in life, heavy, unctuous foods, too much sweet, sour or salty
food, cold, wet weather. |
