How to determine your dosha and establish food

Why do some endlessly suffer from the flu, others have constant disorders of digestive processes, and others for an unknown reason constantly break their hands and knock down their knees? Ayurveda states that the state of health and propensity for certain diseases is determined by the balance of vital energies – doshas! There are 3 such in our body and each performs its important, irreplaceable function.



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Normally, all doshas are in a healthy balance, and if one vitality It takes over the other, chaos and disorder begin, illness and anxiety, failure and depression enter life. "Site" How to determine the dominant dosha and the correct Ayurvedic nutritionto correct its detrimental effects on health and emotional state.

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1. Dominant Kapha (earth and mucus)
   Physically strong, strong and large, representatives of this type are distinguished by constancy, loyalty and reliability. They are characterized by a measured, slightly relaxed lifestyle, slow speech and a leisurely thought process. Kapha energy is long-lasting, uniform, and has the strongest energy influence. People with dominant Kapha usually have soft skin and soft hair, large dark eyes and a pleasant low voice. Extremely unpretentious in relation to life, such people are extremely calm, all cells strive for peace and harmony and for loved ones play the role of a kind of “island of stability”.
   
   Excess Kapha provokes a tendency to fullness, flaccid digestion, frequent colds, headaches, atherosclerosis and respiratory diseases, in particular asthma and seasonal allergies. A lack of Kapha will cause burning in the stomach, drying out mucous membranes and a decrease in the ability to learn and concentrate.
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2. Dominant Pitta (fire)
   Organized, focused, a little aggressive and confident nature, Pitta is distinguished by a sharp mind, enterprising character, enviable ability to concentrate and solve the most difficult problems. In anger, Pitt is aggressive, unceremonious and demanding. In general, he is a great organizer and leader, but can show power, is subject to outbursts of anger and impatience. Representatives of this type are distinguished by a beautiful, harmonious physique, light skin, sometimes with freckles, a strong appetite and good digestion. Such people do not tolerate heat, because they quickly get tired of it and sweat a lot, as well as the scorching sun, because they instantly burn.
   
   Excess Pitta provokes rashes on the skin, acne, boils, leads to hormonal disorders, anger, sleep disorders and even peptic ulcer. Lack of Pitta is a source of flaccid digestion, poor metabolism and loss of mental acuity.
   
   
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3. Dominant Vata (wind)
   Representatives of the Vata type are creative, excitable, cheerful and impulsive personalities. They learn, literally grasping everything on the fly, but quickly get tired and often overexert themselves due to the inability to correctly organize the daily routine. In a state of balance, such individuals are full of joy and optimism, but the slightest stress causes feelings of fear, anxiety and anxiety. Slender, thin, slightly bony, representatives of the Vata type experience discomfort at the slightest decrease in ambient temperature, their feet and palms are usually cold, skin and hair are dry, almost do not sweat.
   
   An excess of Vata leads to hypertension, nervousness, insomnia, provokes flatulence and digestive disorders. The lack of Vata energy is evidenced by stagnation, frequent constipation, loss of sensitivity and decreased mental activity.
   
   
   
   
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In perfectly healthy people, all three doshas are in balance, but this is very rare! Equilibrium excludes forward movement and development, because often one of the energies prevails, and the rest are in continuous motion. To calculate which of the doshas prevails, it is enough to pass a simple and quick test (rather click on the link!).

A certain set of physical and spiritual characteristics will help to identify the dominant dosha and calculate the propensity for certain diseases.



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Passed the test? Then read these good tips for your type of dosha! The predominance of one of the energies is a sure sign that something is definitely wrong with your lifestyle and diet. But don’t worry too much because any imbalance can be corrected.

1. Recommendations for Kapha
   Since you are prone to depression and weight gain, daily physical and spiritual activity should become a good habit for you! Stay at home less and constantly look for interesting activities, be open to change and consciously take actions that increase energy emissions. As for nutrition, choose light foods enriched with warming spices, while avoiding refined carbohydrates and heavy oils. Enrich the dishes with black pepper, ginger, cumin, chili, consume a lot of dark bitter greens and acquire the habit of drinking spicy tea with dried ginger and lemon.
   
   
   
   
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2. Recommendations for Pitta
   It is important for Pitta representatives to avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight, avoid conflicts as often as possible and learn self-control. It is also recommended to exclude alcohol, nicotine and pathological workaholism. Pitta is the element of fire, and in order for its representatives to be able to establish health, they need to eat regularly and fully, but extremely carefully consider the choice of products. Eat as many sweet, juicy vegetables and fruits as possible, such as mangoes, watermelon, cucumbers, cherries, avocados. Eat more salads with dark greens - arugula, dandelion, kale.
   
   
   
   
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3. Recommendations for Wata
   Communicate only with friendly people, try to be more warm, take a hot shower, warm baths, warm hands and feet, drink warm drinks and food. Try to eat and go to bed at the same time, but most importantly, take enough time to rest. Avoid strenuous and difficult physical exertion, all training should be of medium difficulty: yoga, swimming, walking. From food, give preference to sweet berries and fruits, legumes, rice, dairy products and nuts, avoid heavy and cold food.
   
   
   
   
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The conclusion is simple: in order to be healthy, strong and happy, it is enough to determine your dosha and follow ayuverdic nutrition. Moreover, experts recommend to adhere to the diet that calms the prevailing element, giving balance and harmony. Eating according to Ayurveda means better understanding your own nature, tracking the imbalance and reacting to it in time.

Have you identified your element? Share it in the comments!