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CHARACTERISTICS OF PITTA CONSTITUTION AND ITS MANAGEMENT

The aggravated pitta afflicts the individual by manifestation of diseases resulting in the impairment of strength, complexion, happiness and longevity. The following therapies alleviate pitta dosha:

Intake of pure ghee in proper quantity (as advised according to age, body’s digestive capacity, season etc.).
Massage with ghee.
Purgation.
Use of drugs and diets having sweet, bitter and astringent taste and property.
Use of scents, which are mildly sweet, fragrant, cooling and cordial.
Use of pearls (in form of garland) and jewels.
Frequent sprinkling of cold water and exposure to cold air.
Listening to songs and music which is pleasant to ears (mild and sweet.
Keeping company of friends.
Company of agreeable ladies.
Residence preferably in cold places (viz. mountains, river bank).
Visiting beautiful gardens.

YOGIC MANAGEMENT FOR PITTA-DOMINANT PERSONS:

Surya Namaskara (salutations to the sun): to be practiced limited rounds and in medium speed
Shashankasana (hare pose)
Janu Sirshasana (head to knee pose)
Paschimottanasana (back stretching pose)
Gomukhasana (cow’s face pose)
Ardha Matsyendrasana (half spinal twist)
Sheetali Pranayama (cooling breathing)
Sheetkari Pranayama (hissing breathing)

PITTA DOSHA - FOOD PLAN TO BALANCE (In General)
No.	AVOID	PREFER
1	Hot or steaming hot foods.	Bitter, Sweet & Astringent Tastes.
2	Salt, Sour & Spicy foods.	Cool Foods.
3	Pickles, Yogurt, Cheese and Vinegar.	Cool and refreshing food in summer.
4	Alcoholic and fermented foods.	Eat almost all moderate food items.
5	Oily, Heavy and hot foods.	Herbal tea may be used. Apple tea is useful.
6	Fast and processed foods.	Vegetarian diet is good.
7	Coffee and orange juice.	Eat vegetables, beans and grains.
8		Good amount of milk is useful.
9		Chinese & Japanese foods are better choice.
10		About 5 to 10 ml. of ghee mixed with warm milk is good.

Food varieties that should be Avoided and prefered in particular for Pitta Dosha
No.	AVOID	PREFER
1	Onions	Cabbage
2	Garlic	Green Beans
3	Hot Peppers	Peas
4	Beets	Sprouts
5	Radish	Sweet and Bitter vegetables.
6	Tomatoes	Broccoli
7	Egg Plant	Cauliflower
8	Spinach	Sweet Potatoes
9	Berries	Mango
10	Apricots	Fig
11	Bananas	Apple
12	Grape Fruit	Coconut
13	Peaches	Plums
14	Papayas	Melons
15	Persimmons	Cherries
16	Millet	Avocados
17	Rye	Wheat
18	Brown Rice	Oats
19	Butter Milk	Barley
20	Yogurt	White Rice
21	Cheese	Milk
22	Egg Yolk	Ice Cream
23	Sour Cream	Ghee
24	Sea Foods	Butter
25	Red Meat	Egg Whites.
26	Lentils	Turkey
27	Saw flower	Chicken
28	Sesame	Shrimp
29	Almond	Moong Beans
30	Com	Chick Peas
31	All nuts	Tofu
32	All Pungent herbs & spices	Sun Flower
33	Salt, pickles, Vinegar, mustard, spicy condiments.	Olive Oil
34		Coconut oil
35		Soya Oil
36		Pumpkin Seeds.
37		Sun Flower Seeds.
38		Mint, Fennel, Saffron, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Cardamom

CHARACTERISTICS OF VATA CONSTITUTION AND ITS MANAGEMENT

The aggravated vata afflicts individuals by manifestation of diseases resulting in the impairment of strength, complexion, happiness and longevity. The following therapies alleviate vata dosha:

Proper administration of oil massage and fomentation.
Mild purgative by the addition of fat, hot things and substances having sweet, sour and saline taste.
Food having ingredients of the above mentioned properties.
Massage, poultices, bandage, kneading, affusion and bath.
Use of wines and medicated fermented liquid preparations (ashva and arista).
Fats from different sources mixed with drugs having digestive, stimulant, carminative and purgative properties.
Enema and regimens to be adopted with it.

YOGIC MANAGEMENT FOR VATA-DOMINANT PERSONS:

Tadasana (palm tree pose)
Tiryaka Tadasana (swaying palm tree pose)
Kati Chakrasana (waist rotating pose)
Surya Namaskara (salutations to the sun): to be practiced slowly
Pawanmuktasana Part I (anti-rheumatic group)
Eka Pada Pranamasana (one-legged prayer pose)
Pada Angushthasana (tiptoe pose)
Ujjayi Pranayama (psychic breathing)
Surya Bheda Pranayama (vitality stimulating breathing)

VATA DOSHA - FOOD PLAN TO BALANCE( In General)
No.	AVOID	PREFER
1	Cold foods, Cold Salads, Ice cream.	Salt, Sour and Sweet tastes food items
2	Drinks with more caffeine (Coffee).	Warm food mixed with butter or fat
3	Raw food.	All soothing foods are beneficial for disturbed Vata Dosha viz. Warm milk, butter cream, hot cereals, fresh baked bread.
4	Reduce dry foods.	Breakfast is must.
5	Candies	Use spicy foods cooked in ghee or oil.
6		Salted nuts.
7		Warm milk added with sugar.
8		All sweet fruits.
9		Take hot water preferably.
10		Take hot or herbal tea with snacks.

Food varieties that should be Avoided and preferred in particular for Vata Dosha
No.	AVOID	PREFER
1	Tomatoes	Carrots
2	Leafy green vegetables.	Radish
3	Potatoes	Sweet Potato
4	Peas	Turnips
5	Cabbage	Cooked vegetables.
6	Broccoli	Garlic
7	Mushrooms	Beets
8	Sprouts	Asparangus
9	Cauliflower	Cucumber
10	Celery	Grape fruit
11	Apple	Mango
12	Pears	Sweet Melons
13	Pomegranates	Apricots
14	Cranberries	Avocados
15	Dry Oats	Plums
16	Rye	Papaya
17	Barley	Pine Apple
18	Buckwheat	Oats, Wheat, Cooked Rice
19	Millet	All dairy products, Sea Foods, Chicken
20	Red meat	Moong Beans, Pink Lentils, chick peas, Tofu
21	Reduce as much oils.	All oil can be used.
22	All nuts	All nuts acceptable.
23	Large amount of spices, bitter and astringent herbs.	Almost all spices in moderate quantity.
24	Coriander seeds, Fenugreek seeds, Saffron and Turmeric	Basil, Anise, Black pepper, Cardamom, Asafetida Clove, Cumin, Licorice, Mustard, Ginger.

CHARACTERISTICS OF KAPHA CONSTITUTION AND ITS MANAGEMENT

The aggravated kapha afflicts the individual by manifestation of diseases, resulting in the impairment of strength, complexion, happiness and longevity. The following therapies alleviate kapha dosha:

Proper administration of strong and hot elimination therapies.
Intake of diet which is mostly dry and is composed of ingredients having pungent, bitter and astringent taste.
Running, swimming, jumping, whirling, keeping awake during night, exercise, fighting, sexual intercourse, bath and oil massage.
Intake of strong wines and medicated, fermented liquid preparations.
Use of warm apparel.

YOGIC MANAGEMENT FOR KAPHA-DOMINANT PERSONS:

Druta Utkatasana (dynamic energy pose)
Surya Namaskara (salutation to the sun): to be practiced at a faster pace
Shashank Bhujangasana (striking cobra pose)
Tiryaka Bhujangasana (twisting cobra pose)
Meru Wakrasana (spinal twist)
Nauka Sanchalanasana (rowing the boat)
Tiryaka Kati Chakrasana (swaying waist rotating pose)
Kapalbhati Pranayama (frontal brain cleansing breath)
Bhastrika Pranayama (bellows breath

KAPHA DOSHA - FOOD PLAN TO BALANCE ( In General)
No.	AVOID	PREFER
1	Oily and sugar food items.	Eat pungent, bitter & Astringent taste foods.
		Warm & Light foods.
2	Salt intake.	Dry Food with minimum oil, ghee and sugar.
3	Salty, Sour & Sweet foods.	Light meals & breakfast.
4	Dairy products.	Bitter or pungent food as appetizer.
5	Deep fried foods.	Ginger tea
6	Sugar intake should be minimized.	Spicy food.
7	Breakfast	Honey & Lemon in hot water daily.
8	Cold foods and drinks.	Warm & low fat milk.
9		Eat raw fruits, vegetables and salads.

Food varieties that should be Avoided and Preferred in particular for Kapha Dosha
No.	AVOID	PREFER
1	Tomatoes.	Broccoli
2	Sweet Potatoes.	Carrots
3	Zucchini	Garlic
4	Cucumbers	Mushrooms
5	Coconuts	Beets
6	Dates.	Asparagus
7	Grape fruits	Cauliflower
8	Orange	Cabbage
9	Papaya	Onions
10	Banana	Radish
11	Avocados	Spinach
12	Rice	Sprouts
13	Wheat	Lettuce
14	Oats	Millet
15	All dairy products.	Rye
16	Red Meat	Barley
17	Sea Foods.	Buckwheat
18	Avoid or reduce all oils.	Warm Skim Milk
19	Avoid all sweets except honey.	Turkey
20		Chicken
21		Shrimp
22		Sunflower oil
23		Almond oil
24		Honey
25		Ginger is especially useful.

VATA KAPHAJ NATURE

Such individuals may possess following characteristics:

Physically too short or too small but strong in built.
They talk and walk in a balanced way.
Intelligent and imaginative.
Digestion and appetite is medium.
Prone to respiratory problem, mental and emotional disturbance.

Such individuals should try to take vata controlling diet in summer and kapha controlling diet in winter for proper balance. The following dietary suggestions may be taken into account:

Use sour, salty and pungent taste food articles in winter, and sour, salty taste food with some sweet items in summer for proper balance.
Cooked vegetables instead of raw vegetables should be taken.
Almond and coconut are good for such individuals.
Butter, ghee or oil may be added to vegetables in proper quantity.
Cardamom, cinnamon and coriander may be included in the diet.
Avoid cold drinks and ice-cream.

VATA PITTAJ NATURE

Such individuals may show following characteristics:

Creative, intelligent, quick in action and learning.
Light, under-developed body structure.
Variable appetite and digestibility.
Cold and dry skin.
May be large or too small in height.
Perspiration in excess.
Prone to jaundice, acidity, vision problem, headache, hypertension, gastric problems.

Such individuals should initially follow vata controlling diet in winter and pitta controlling diet in summer. The following dietary suggestions may be taken into account:

Pungent taste food articles like chilies, pepper should be avoided.
Sweet foods, dairy products, apples, coconut, mangoes, grapes must be included in the diet.
Should avoid spicy foods.
Should avoid hot climate and hot living place.
Wheat, barley, rice may be taken.
Tomatoes and lemon may be avoided.

VATA PITTAJ NATURE

Such individuals may show following characteristics:

Creative, intelligent, quick in action and learning.
Light, under-developed body structure.
Variable appetite and digestibility.
Cold and dry skin.
May be large or too small in height.
Perspiration in excess.
Prone to jaundice, acidity, vision problem, headache, hypertension, gastric problems.

Such individuals should initially follow vata controlling diet in winter and pitta controlling diet in summer. The following dietary suggestions may be taken into account:

Pungent taste food articles like chilies, pepper should be avoided.
Sweet foods, dairy products, apples, coconut, mangoes, grapes must be included in the diet.
Should avoid spicy foods.
Should avoid hot climate and hot living place.
Wheat, barley, rice may be taken.
Tomatoes and lemon may be avoided.

PITTA KAPHAJ NATURE

Such individuals may have following characteristics:

Medium physique and well-built.
Sharp, active and intelligent.
Tendency to become overweight.
Possessing better immunity.
Prone to having respiratory and cardio-vascular diseases.
Possessing good appetite.
Having a sound sleep.

Such individuals should take pitta controlling measures in summer and kapha controlling measures in winter. The following dietary suggestions may be taken into account:

Bitter and pungent taste food articles may be taken in the diet.
Sour and salty taste must be avoided.
Avoid tomatoes, radish and potatoes.
Should avoid sea foods.
Dairy products may be taken.

YOGIC MANAGEMENT FOR SAMADOSHA PERSONS:

Yoga texts do not provide any separate description for Samdosha prakriti (the perfect balance among all the three doshas) as it is the ideal state. A person of this prakriti can follow his regular routine of exercises and diet. No changes need to be implemented. For yoga exercises, one can choose any of the above-mentioned asanas and do them in the prescribed manner.

Physical Diagnosis
Physique :	Under developed Medium, Well developed Well built & developed, Good looking
Body Frame:	Thin Meduim Large
Complexion:	Rough, Dark, Pale Fair & Copper lusture Fair Colored
Skin :	Thin, dry & cracked Soft Lusturous, warm Soft & Smooth
Eyes:	Small, narrow,sunken, dark brown Medium size,copper brown lusture Prominant, dense black lusture
Lips:	Cracked, thin, dry Smooth, Medium, soft Large, smooth
Nails:	Cracked & Rough Soft & Reddish Bright & Smooth
Joints:	Unstable Lax Joints & attached ligaments Well lubricated & strong
Voice:	Rough, brittel Sharp & clear Soft, Pleasant
Weight:	Underweight Medium Overweight
Pulse:	Threding, fast Bounding, fast Slow, steady
Physiological Diagnosis
Temperament:	Aggresive Less Aggresive Cool
Liking :	For hot For cold Medium
Sleep :	For hot For cold Medium
Digestion :	Poor Good Medium
Stool & Bowel habits :	Dry, hard & irregular Yellow, soft, regular Brown, soft, poorly regular
Urine habits :	Less but frequent Maximum excretion Lesser urination
Sweat :	Odourless Foul smelling Less foul smell
Vigor:	Normal Meduim Strong
Mental Diagnosis
Memory :	Short lived Medium retention Long term retention
Will Power :	Low Medium Maximum
Tolerance :	Low Medium Maximum
Confidence level:	Low Often Shaky Maximum
Boldness :	Low & Afraid Medium Maximum
Power of Reasoning :	Poor Good Excellent
Mental Fatigability :	Quick Sharp Slow
Temperament:	Nervous Excited Stable
Speech:	Fast Moderate Slow
Mental Grasping:	Quick Normal Slow

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