The Kapha Body
Hello, earth mama.
Are you curvy, with thick hair, healthy teeth, and supple skin?
Do you have the tendency to retain water or gain weight more easily than others. Do you have a generally smaller appetite, but find such pleasure in eating that you could always find room for one…more...little...bite?
If so, you might have a Kapha body. The earth element makes Kaphas healthy, robust, and strong. Of all three doshas, they're blessed with the "best quality tissues": hair, skin, and teeth, etc.
I like to call Kapha the "earth mamas” of all the doshas: stable, curvy, and inviting like mother-earth herself.
in balance, kapha has:
Strong, sturdy bones and muscles
Thick, well-hydrated skin
Healthy strong teeth and gums
Thick lustrous hair and eyelashes
Good fertility and immunity
Well-lubricated joints (no pesky popping or cracking for Kapha)
Enjoys good food and relaxation
Out of Balance, Kapha becomes:
Lethargic or lazy
Overweight, tendency to overeat
Have slow, heavy digestion
Accumulation of fat, water, and toxins in the body
Thick coating on tongue
Produce excess phlegm, mucus-related conditions such as sinus issues, cough, and ear infections
life events and behaviors that can throw Kapha out of balance include:
Sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise
Too much sleep, or sleeping late into the morning
Cold, damp weather
Snacking between meals
Eating dairy, sweets, or highly processed foods
Excess alcohol or other sedatives
Being uninspired, getting “stuck in a rut” at work or in a relationship
natural strategies to feel your light-and-bright kapha self again include:
Stimulate the body and senses using daily self-care practices and energizing essential oils to reactivate the lymphatic system (the body natural sewage system) and gently cleanse.
Incorporate heating and detoxifying foods, herbs and teas to reboot slow metabolism and help reach a healthy, ideal weight.
Living in alignment with your dosha is like unlocking your unique health code.
I struggled with Kapha-type weight gain and (constant) nasal allergies and sinus infections. But I found my way back to my ideal weight, and have maintained it easily. I now have awesome energy daily - and no more allergy meds! All using ancient Ayurvedic strategies. No deprivation, strict diets, or daunting workouts. Ayurveda is a breath of fresh air.
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