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The Doshas, Ayurvedic Body Types
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What are the attributes of each dosha?

Vata = cold, dry, astringent, light, movable, mobile
Balanced: Alert, friendly, loving, willing to serve, creative, forgiving, happy, joyful, and the life of the party.
Imbalanced: Extreme dryness, unclear, weight loss, anemia, weakness, tiredness, "spacy", chronic constipation, hyperactive, nervous, bodily functions impaired, low digestion, fatigue, impaired memory, respiratory disorders.

Pitta = hot, pungent, mobile, clear, fluid
Balanced: Cheerful, good digestion, able to eat anything, outrageous, courageous, pleasant, in charge, caring.
Imbalanced: Poor digestion, impaired vision, anger, demanding, irritable, oppressive, driven, irregular body temperature.

Kapha = cold, moist, stable, solid, fluid
Balanced: Strong, clear, ready, willing, open, healthy lungs, giving, caring, patient, understanding, happy, friendship, loyal, growth, grounded, sleeps easily, calm, centered, mental endurance, dignity.
Imbalanced: Obese, overweight, flabby, loose joints, impotent, insecure, jealous, greedy, introverted, excess mucous, secretive, couch potato.

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