College of Ayurvedic Diet & Digestion

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MIND STRESS SLEEP
IMBALANCES QUIZ

Taking this free quiz of your Mind Stress Sleep can help you discover signs and symptoms of imbalance. When you are done you will be brought to a results page where you can view your imbalanced doshas & qualities from an ayurvedic perspective. The results from this test will guide you to healthy food choices and recipes matching your personal, individual ayurvedic diet. This test will take approximately ten minutes to fill.

Page 1: Check the boxes for symptoms you experience on a regular basis, or that were significant in the past.

Which boxes best describe your 'Tension & Breath'?

Irregular, tense breathing
Irregular, tense breathing
Irregular tense breathing makes the nervous system tense and fails to oxygenate the blood adequately. Instead, practice slow, deep, smooth breathing.

I’m still a little confused about what 'Irregular, tense breathing' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Irregular, tense breathing'

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Rapid, shallow breath
Shortness of Breath
Shortness of Breath
Kapha aggravating
Sudden onset of shortness of breath is a medical emergency and could indicate: A clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) Aspiration of a foreign body Heart attack Shortness of breath, even when mild, feels alarming to the patient....

I’m still a little confused about what 'Shortness of Breath' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Shortness of Breath'

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Chest breathing
Chest breathing
Chest breathing means that you are expanding the chest on the breath, as opposed to just the belly.

I’m still a little confused about what 'Chest breathing' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Chest breathing'

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Belly breathing
Belly breathing
Belly breathing means when the belly expands on the breath due to the bering down of the diaphragm. Belly breathing is essential for a full deep breath.

I’m still a little confused about what 'Belly breathing' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Belly breathing'

Learn more about 'Belly breathing'.

Smooth, full, deep, slow breath
Slow, monotonous speech
Slow, monotonous speech
Kapha aggravating
Kapha individuals have to work up enough umphh to be excited. This is why many Kapha individuals like stimulating activities, especially music. The calmer the individual, the more intense the music.

I’m still a little confused about what 'Slow, monotonous speech' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Slow, monotonous speech'

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Which boxes best describe your 'Stress'?

Frequent Stress
Frequent Stress
Stress is reputed to cause many health problems - but does it? Actually, the effects of stress are highly dependent on your response to it. Stress can actually be healthy for those that enjoy facing a challenge. For those who are easily...

I’m still a little confused about what 'Frequent Stress' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Frequent Stress'

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Overwhelmed by responsibilities
Overwhelmed by responsibilities
Kapha aggravating
Modern life is full of responsibilities. Many people are trying to make a living, maintain a home, a relationship, and raise children all at the same time. And sometimes, it all feels like too much. Feeling overwhelmed is related to vata dosha, the...

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Depressed when stressed
Hyperactive when stressed
Headache when stressed
Tight tense or stiff muscles
Tight tense or stiff muscles
Vata aggravating Pitta aggravating
Tight muscles can be a sign of cold, poor circulation, toxicity, or stress related tension. Keep muscles warm and blood flowing through the muscle to encouraging the muscle to relax. Stretch the muscle gently while massaging it. Don't...

I’m still a little confused about what 'Tight tense or stiff muscles' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Tight tense or stiff muscles'

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Stress under-eater
Stress under-eater
Vata aggravating
Prevent stress from attacking the digestive tract with lower abomdinal exercises. This should help keep tension where it belongs - in the pelvic floor.

I’m still a little confused about what 'Stress under-eater' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Stress under-eater'

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Stress overeater
Stress overeater
When an infant cries, one of your first impulses might be to soothe it with food or a warm bottle. Food is calming. Eating causes your blood sugar to rise, bringing you back to a state of balmy ease. Eating helps brings you down to earth, abating...

I’m still a little confused about what 'Stress overeater' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Stress overeater'

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Which boxes best describe your 'Sleep Patterns'?

Frequent Dreams
Frequent Dreams
Vata aggravating
Dreams are a sign of physical or psychological 'ama' or toxicity. The images are often symbolic of challenges you are facing. The emotions, more than the images, you experience in the dream, may signify emotions you are trying to resolve in your...

I’m still a little confused about what 'Frequent Dreams' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Frequent Dreams'

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Irregular sleep schedule
Irregular sleep schedule
Vata aggravating
An irregular sleep schedule aggravates the liver and creates emotional instability. Although the mind loves freedom, the body loves stability. Regular mealtimes and bed schedule is the foundation of a healthy routine. There are many causes of poor...

I’m still a little confused about what 'Irregular sleep schedule' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Irregular sleep schedule'

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Staying up late (after 10:30pm)
Staying up late (after 10:30pm)
After 10pm you might notice a 'second wind' of energy that lasts until 1am. Many people use their second wind energy for working late, reading, and otherwise keeping the mind or body active. The second wind is actually for cleansing your organs, and...

I’m still a little confused about what 'Staying up late (after 10:30pm)' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Staying up late (after 10:30pm)'

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Difficulty falling asleep
Waking up middle of night
Waking up middle of night
Vata aggravating
Night-time urination and indigestion can cause some people to wake up in the middle of the night. If you have trouble falling asleep, stay in bed. Avoid reading, watching TV, or otherwise exposing the eyes to light during the night.

I’m still a little confused about what 'Waking up middle of night' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Waking up middle of night'

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Insomnia
Insomnia
Vata aggravating
We've all experienced restless, sleepless nights. Some of these nights were due to stress. Others, due to hot summer nights without air conditioning. Sleep is essential for performance. It improves memory, reaction time, brain function, and...

I’m still a little confused about what 'Insomnia' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Insomnia'

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Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea
Kapha aggravating
Sleep apnea is a condition in where a person's breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea. It is caused by a physical blockage of the airway, usually due to the collapse of...

I’m still a little confused about what 'Sleep Apnea' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Sleep Apnea'

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Snoring
Excessive sleep
Sleep during the day
Difficulty waking up
Difficulty waking up
Kapha aggravating
Hot weather makes a person sluggish in the morning (Pitta). Poor circulation, and rich, sweet blood makes a person feel heavy, sleepy and content (Kapha). A person who is exhausted (Vata) will have trouble waking up in the morning.

I’m still a little confused about what 'Difficulty waking up' is. I am not sure how to tell if I have 'Difficulty waking up'

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Conflict makes me restless
Conflict makes me restless
Vata aggravating
Liver and gall bladder distress can both make a person feel restless. Conflict may evoke shame or a sense of failure. If your ego is unable to bear this sense of shame or failure, you may react before you are able to fully discern the situation...

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