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| According to Ayurveda, everything is composed of five elements: air, water, fire, earth and space. These elements combine to form the three doshas; vata, kapha and pitta, and these account for the differences in the way out body responds to things. |
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The Vata Dosha is a combination of space and air.
The Kapha Dosha represents the elements of water and earth.
The Pitta Dosha combines fire and water. |
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When your dosha is imbalanced, the flow of vital energy is interrupted.
An Ayurveda Weight Loss diet follows the principles set by our ancestors to promote healthy weight loss. |
Take this small quiz to know your dosha. For each question choose the option that describes you the closest: |
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| Q1.How would you describe your body structure: |
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Thin built and small-boned. May be tall or short |
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Medium built |
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Thick, ample or stocky built. Larger bone-structure |
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| Q2.Which one of the following describes you the best: |
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Prominent joints, dont put on weight easily |
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Moderate body weight, may be athletic, muscular |
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Overweight |
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| Q3.Which one of the following describes your skin the best: |
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Skin is dry, chaps easily, rough, cool, prominent veins |
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Oily skin, warm, sensitive skin, reddish, inflamed |
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Thick skin, cool, prone to acne |
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| Q4.Which one of the following describes your hair the best: |
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Hair is coarse and dry |
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Hair is fine, oily, may have balding or premature graying |
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Thick hair, shiny, lustrous |
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| Q5.Which one of the following describes your lips the best: |
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Lips are thin, dry, chap easily |
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Lips are soft, medium-sized |
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Lips are large, smooth, full |
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| Q6.Which one of the following describes your nails the best: |
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Brittle, ridged or cracked nails |
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Soft and flexible nails |
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Strong and thick nails |
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| Q7.Which one of the following describes your stamina the best: |
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Little strength, tires easily |
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Medium strength |
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Strong, good endurance |
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| Q8.Which one of the following describes your physical activity the best: |
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Physically very active |
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Enjoys physical activity, especially competitive |
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Less active, sometimes lethargic |
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| Q9.Which one of the following describes your bowel movements the best: |
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Bowel movements irregular, hard, dry |
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Bowel movements easy and regular, soft, oily and loose |
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Bowel movements thick, oily, heavy, slow |
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| Q10.Which one of the following describes your mental state the best: |
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Mind is active, restless |
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Mind is focused and sharp |
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Mind is calm and slow |
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| Q11.Which one of the following describes your reaction to stress the best: |
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Tendency toward fear or anxiety when under stress |
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Tend toward anger, frustration or irritability when under stress |
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Tendency to avoid situations that are difficult |
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| Q12.Which one of the following describes your memory the best: |
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Recent memory is good, long-term memory is poor |
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Excellent memory |
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Memory is slow but sustaining |
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| Q13.Which one of the following describes your sleep the best: |
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Light sleeper |
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Usually sleep well |
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Sound, heavy sleeper |
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| Q14.Which one of the following describes you the best: |
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Cold hands and feet, little perspiration |
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Good circulation, perspire frequently |
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Moderate perspiration |
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| Q15.Which one of the following describes your dreams the best: |
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Dreams are fearful, flying, movement |
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Dreams fiery, angry, violence, passionate |
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Dreams peaceful, romantic, water, ocean |
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| Q16.Which one of the following describes your health the best: |
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Tendency towards constipation, anxiety, nervousness, poor sleep |
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Tendency towards inflammation, high blood pressure, aggression |
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Tendency towards respiratory congestion, water retention |
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