Kapha

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Kapha
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To learn more about the lifestyle and diet changes that are best for your dosha, schedule a
Complimentary Consultation with Kerry Harling, Certi ed Ayurvedic Practitioner at the
University of Pittsburgh's Center for Integrative Medicine, TED speaker and the founder of The
Holistic Highway.
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You are physically strong and resilient. You are also placid, kind, and thoughtful. You are sweetnatured, loyal and affectionateand you hate confrontation.
You do not like change or the unpredictable aspects of life. You may have a tendency to be a lazy
couch potato who likes nothing better than to sit around, relax and do very little. Exertion does not
come naturally to you, although vigorous exercise does make you feel really good.
People with more Kapha in their constitutions tend to be of larger proportions, with a robust frame
and padded joints, thick smooth skin that may tend towards oiliness, and rich, wavy hair. Your
appetite is stable, though you are often not very hungry rst thing in the morning, when you tend to
feel sleepy. You love food and have a tendency to comfort eat. Your digestion is slow and sluggish as
is your metabolism which means weight is often something you often battle with.
Factors that can cause your Dosha to increase include a diet that contains too many deep-fried,
sweet or heavy foods, over-consumption of ice-cold foods or beverages, exposure to cold and damp,
daytime sleep, and lack of exercise.
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WAT R A N D T R A N L AT A T H AT W H I C H T I C K . I T
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TYPICALKAPHA
CHARACTERISTICS:
Heavy bone structure
Large white teeth
Big eyes
Wide nose
Full lips
Widely spaced features
Round face
Thick hair
Lustrous skin
H OW D O YO U K N OW YO U H AV P U H D YO U R L I M I T ?
SIGNS&SYMPTOMSOFIMBALANCE:
Feeling slow, heavy, lethargic, foggy mindedness, poor motivation Mucus build-up,
bronchial congestion, hay fever, asthma Weight gain, slow metabolism, excess
salivation, nausea and heaviness after eating Metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes
Fluid retention, lymphatic congestion General lethargy Poor circulation
Possessiveness, greed, stubbornness, aversion to change Low thyroid function, high
cholesterol Depression
LIFESTYLERECOMMENDATIONSFORYOU:
The primary lifestyle recommendation for balancing Kapha is to get moving. Physically, get some
exercise every single day. Mentally, challenge yourself with new activitieslearn a new skill, solve
some puzzles or take a class. Emotionally, welcome new relationships in your life by making it a point
to meet peoplevolunteering comes naturally to the caring Kapha nature and can provide a forum
for building nurturing new bonds.
Do not skip meals, and do not fast. The Kapha digestive agni (metabolism) tends to be low, as does
appetite, and not eating on time slows down the metabolism even more. Start your day with a light
breakfast. Eat a sustaining meal at lunch, and a lighter meal for dinner.
Daily elimination is very important to prevent ama (digestive toxins) from accumulating in the
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body. Triphala helps promote regularity as well as toning the digestive system. Since Triphala is
gentle, not habit forming and not depleting, it can be taken inde nitely to maintain regularity
Deep-cleanse oily skin twice a day with a natural cleanser to rid the skin of surface impurities and
grime. Once a week, exfoliate your skin with a cleansing scrub. Shampoo your hair every other day at
least with a gentle natural shampoo. The ayurvedic oil massage, performed each morning before
your shower or bath can help dislodge embedded toxins and increase natural energy levels. Mustard
oil will get your lymphatic system moving.
Protect yourself from the damp and cold. Drink lots of warm water, infused with warming spices
such as turmeric, dried ginger and black pepper. At-home steam therapy can help open clogged
channels.
Vigorous activities are ideal exercise for Kapha-dominant people. Exercise everyday for best
results, but without overstraining. Racquetball, tennis, jogging and aerobics are good activity choices
for balancing Kapha. Exercise in the morning if you can to get a good charge for the day ahead.
If Kapha dosha is out of balance, youll tend to feel tired even after a solid ten hours of
uninterrupted sleep. Go to bed early and wake up really early in the morning, de nitely before
sunrise, to improve the quality of your rest. Do not indulge in daytime snoozes.
Add zest to your life by consciously incorporating variety and new experiences into your life. Travel,
meeting new people and trying new hobbies are ways to embrace change.
Set aside about 30 minutes each day for meditation, to help balance the heart, mind and emotions
and to enhance body-mind-spirit coordination.
A G R AT K A P H A PAC I F Y I N G D R T F O R YO U :
Baked Apples with Cranberries and Cloves

Baked apples with a sweet, spicy lling makes a simple, yet classic dessert.
Serves 4.
Ingredients:
4 large apples, any variety, cores removed
cu cranberries or dried blueberries
cup raisins
4 dried gs ( nely chopped)
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2 dried apricots, ( nely chopped)

1 teaspoon ginger powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup apricot or peach juice
16 whole cloves
4 teaspoons honey (optional)
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.Remove the core from each apple, without cutting all the way through the skin on the
bottom.
3.Place the cranberries, raisins, gs and apricots in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle in the ginger
and cinnamon and pour in the apricot juice. Mix the ingredients thoroughly and then ll
the apples with the fruit mixture, allowing some to sit on top of the apples.
4.Place the apples in a baking dish and pour any remaining fruit mixture over them.
5.Pierce each apple with 4 cloves.
6.Bake for 25 minutes or until the apples are tender. Remove from the oven and place
on individual serving plates. Drizzle with honey, if desired.
Serve warm.
Putting the right foods in your body is the number one factor in determining your health and
energy levels.Want to eat delicious, healthy foods that are right for you all the time? Learn
more about our meal plans that are speci cially designed with your dosha in mind. These
budget-friendly meal plans include everything you need to eat the foods that are right for you
every night of the week. No more "What's for dinner?" No more time consuming dinner prep or
expensive take out. Just simple, easy to make dinners that are right for you.Learn more about a
meal plan for your dosha below!
LARNMOR
To learn more about the lifestyle and diet changes that are best for your dosha, schedule a
Complimentary Consultation with Kerry Harling, Certi ed Ayurvedic Practitioner at the
University of Pittsburgh's Center for Integrative Medicine, TED speaker and the founder of The
Holistic Highway.
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