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Kapha Dosha
K a p h a governs all structure a n d lubrication or fluid balance in the mind and body. It controls weight, growth,
lubrication for the joints and lungs, and formation of all the seven tissues (lymph, blood, fat, muscles, bones,
bone marrow or nervous tissue and reproductive tissues).
You need to balance the heat of K a p ha if many of the following conditions are present:
- You gain weight easily and find it very hard to lose weight.
- You tend to be overweight.
- You often feel dull, bored and lethargic.
- You lack energy and feel lazy or complacent.
- You experience sinus problems
- You have frequent and prolonged chest colds and flu.
- You suffer from congestive problems
- You suffer from asthma or bronchitis.
- You need lots of rest and sleep long hours.
- You wake up feeling heavy and u n-refreshed.
- You find that you are possessive, gr eed y and over-attached.
- You feel discomfort in cold, damp weather.
- You experience bloating or water retention.
- Your digestion is slow and heavy even when you have only eaten a small meal.
- Y o ur joints and muscles feel stiff and heavy, especially in the morning.
Tips for balancing K a p ha:
- Follow a K a p ha balancing diet with plenty of spices and pungent, bitter and astringent tastes.
- Skip breakfast if you don’t feel hungry.
- Partake in some vigorous exercise each day – running, cycling, tennis, squash or rugby.
- Stay warm in cold, damp weather.
- Be early to bed and early to rise.
- Take time to enjoy warm showers.
- Have a vigorous, dry massage each morning.
- Wear bright colours – orange, yellow, red.
- Decorate you house in warm, bright, vibrant colours.
- Enjoy the sun and spend more time outdoors.
- Partake in exciting activities or adventure holidays.
- Take time out to have fun and meet new people.
- Seek out variety, embrace new experiences and take up a hobby.
- Use stimulating essential oils and incense with warming aromas such as pine, eucalyptus, clove, orange,
basil & sage.