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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kapha loves comfort and the good life. They love sweets and satisfying comfort foods like mashed potatoes. Some Kaphas love the creamy texture of pudding and ice cream, others love ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pitta's digestive fire is as intense and their mental one. They have a strong appetite. Pitta people can't wait when they are hungry or they will become angry and upset. Failure to ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What is Vata? Vata is characterized by using up too much energy or resourc ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What is Kapha? Kapha dosha is characterized by growth of tissue. Hence it is anabolic. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Vata dosha generally has weak, dry, and cold digestion with a lot of variability. This type of digestion is called vishama agni in Ayurveda. A Vata's gut is the most unpredictable of all the body types. The digestive tract in general is an ever shi ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Most people don't feel anything at all after a meal. Or, they have only a vague idea of how food makes them feel after they swallow it. So, they eat on autopilot. But what if you were aware of how your body reacts to food? You would be able t ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What is Pitta? Pitta is easily overheated and has the qualities of a metabolic fire. Pit ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Pitta people have a high metabolism characterized by heat and sharpness. They are intelligent and effective problem solvers. They are goal-oriented individuals and often successful in their pursuits. However, sometimes Pitta individuals are too int 117 likes Kapha individuals are naturally loving, supportive, and stable. Kapha can be compared to a swan or a tortoise. Kapha people make pleasant companions and loyal friends. They have an amazing ability to nurture. Underneath their calm constitution, howe ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Kapha's digestion tends to be slow and sluggish, a condition called manda agni in Ayurveda. As a result, Kapha people tend to gain weight easily and store energy well. The dull, gooey nature of Kapha creates excess mucus in the stomach, which cover ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It's no surprise that a number of women suffer from gut problems during their menstrual cycle. From heaviness to gas, diarrhea to constipation, pre-PMS to PMS, women walk into our digestive clinic each week, baffled trying to sort out what to eat for heal ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Your face tells a story. What can you learn about y 70 likes Your poop tells a story about your body. A single glance at your poop can tell you many things. For one, it is a window into your digestive tract and your diet. Are you eating the right foods for your body? Your poop reveals this. It is also an inv ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Your poop tells an important story. Consider it a window into your digestive tract. It tells you if you're adequately hydrated, producing enough enzymes, about the bacteria you have in your gut, and most importantly, how well you are digesting your food a ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Ayurveda has a unique way of understanding digestion and nutrition. It focuses on your body's reaction to food rather than the nutrients it contains. By focusing on experience rather than content, Ayurveda helps you interpret the medicinal compatibility o ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Here at Joyful Belly, we aren't shy about farts. In fact, we don't think y ![]() AYURVEDIC FACE ASSESSMENT
Learn how to assess constitution by a person's face.
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