Vata, Pitta, Kapha Checklist
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PITTA |
KAPHA |
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When in balance;
vibrant, lively, enthusiastic, clear and
alert mind, flexible, exhilarated, imaginative, sensitive,
talkative quick to respond.
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When in balance;
warm, loving, contented, enjoys
challenges, strong digestion, lustrous complexion, good
concentration, articulate and precise speech, courageous, bold,
sharp wit, intellectual.
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When in balance;
affectionate, compassionate, forgiving,
emotionally steady, relaxed, slow, methodical, good memory, good
stamina, stability, natural resistance to sickness.
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When out of balance;
restless, unsettled, light interrupted
sleep tendency to over-exert, fatigued, constipated, anxious,
worried, underweight.
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When out of balance;
demanding, perfectionist, tendency
towards frustration, anger, tendency towards skin rashes,
irritable and impatient, prematurely grey hair, or early hair
loss.
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When out of balance;
complacent, dull, oily skin, allergies,
slow digestion, lethargic, possessive, over attached, tendency
to oversleep, overweight.
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What Balances Vata;
regular routine, regular meals, early to
bed, warmth and moisture; sweet, sour, salty,
warm, oily, heavy and moist foods and drinks.
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What balances Pitta;
Coolness, avoiding deadlines, playing
games, seeing beautiful things especially
moonlight, eating regularly; sweet, bitter, astringent, cool,
foods and drinks.
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What balances Kapha;
Change, variety, exercise, warmth and
dryness; pungent, bitter, astringent, light,
warm, dry, non-oily foods and drinks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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