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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 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Vata individuals tend towards lightness and need more nurturing foods rich in sweet taste, oil, and salt. Other body types may be jealous of the delicious food recommended for a Vata ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Is Vata your main body type (dosha)? Are you creative and imaginative? Do you have an active mind that un ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What is Kapha? Kapha dosha is characterized by growth of tissue. Hence it is anabolic. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What can you learn about your body from looking in the mirror? What clues to your health can you find on your tongue? Your tongue tells an incredibly detailed story about what's going on inside your body. It acts as a window into each organ of your body, ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Ayurveda seems to exude a certain ease, as if it were second nature. In a complex world, there's something simple and very personal about Ayurveda's approach to healing. You might even wonder where this ease of Ayurveda comes from. The answer is fu ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Here are ten habits to improve digestion. Wait for the signs of true hunger. Eat the same time every day. The stomach likes to b ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Ayurveda's Secret to Weight Loss Weight loss can seem like a constant fight against your own body. You can't trust your instincts, and may even feel like your own body betrayed you, leading you to weight problems. Fighting your unr ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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 78 likes Which Ayurvedic body type are you? Vata, Pitta, or ![]() AYURVEDIC FACE ASSESSMENT
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