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VATA
Air & Space
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PITTA
Fire & Water
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KAPHA
Earth & Water
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Very tall or very short – thin, lanky or underdeveloped - doesn’t gain weight easily
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Medium height - symmetrical, balanced or well developed - can gain or lose weight easily
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Tall and stocky or short and compact - large bones, solid build - gains weight easily, difficult to lose
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Small, thin or long facial features
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Medium or proportionate facial features
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Large or broad facial features
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Small, unsteady or active eyes
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Medium, sparkling or intense eyes
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Large, round, pleasant eyes
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Dry, thin, course, or tight curly hair
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Fine, straight, or silky hair - early graying or balding
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Thick, wavy, oily, shiny or abundant hair
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Irregular, prominent, stiff, or cracking joints
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Medium, loose, flexible, or toned joints
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Round, fleshy, well-knit, padded, lubricated joints
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Thin, dry, rough, or fine pored, skin that rarely burns
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Moderately oily, soft, or fair skin that easily burns - prone to freckles, moles, or rashes
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Oily, moist, smooth, pale, soft, thick skin that tans gradually - prone to large or congested pores
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Cold hands and feet - poor circulation
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Warm hands and feet - good circulation
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Cool or moist hands and feet - moderate circulation
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Irregular eating or sleeping habits
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Regular eating or sleeping habits
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Over eating or sleeping too long
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Variable appetite or thirst - dizzy or weak between meals
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Strong appetite or thirst - irritable when hungry
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Stable appetite or thirst - prone to emotional eating
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Irregular digestion - difficulty with large meals - fast metabolism
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Good digestion - can eat large quantities - strong metabolism
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Slow but regular digestion - heavy feeling after eating
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Irregular elimination - may have gas or constipation
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Regular or frequent elimination - may have diarrhea
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Slow but regular elimination
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Energy fluctuates or comes in bursts - low endurance
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Moderate and focused energy - moderate endurance
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Low energy or slow, consistent pace - high endurance
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Low resistance to illness
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Moderate resistance to illness
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Strong resistance to illness
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Prefers change and movement - dislikes routine - restless
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Likes to plan - will make logical and rational changes - purposeful
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Likes simplicity and routine - resists change - attached
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Quick to memorize, but absentminded
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Sharp memory - focused mind
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Slow to memorize, but once retained never forget
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Difficulty making decisions or staying focused
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Makes decisions easily- sees things clearly
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Takes time making decisions - gathers details - stays with decision
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Talkative or talks quickly - high pitch or irregular speech patterns -change subject often
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Talks in a concise and orderly manner - fluid speech - may be impatient or cutting
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Talks slowly and conservatively - even pitch or melodious speech
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Enthusiastic, lively, flexible, active or quick
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Competitive, alert, precise, or orderly
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Stable, calm, patient, relaxed or composed
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Imaginative, creative or inventive
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Efficient, organized or accurate
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Detailed, methodical or conservative
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Sensitive, anxious, nervous, worried, fretful or fearful
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Strong willed, irritable, frustrated, resentful, impatient or angry
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Attached, cautious, lethargic, in denial, depressed, or greedy
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Prefers large gatherings, know a lot of people, few close friends
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Prefers small gatherings, selective but close friendships
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Prefers time alone, loyal friendships
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Spends impulsively, money is to be used
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Plans spending, money is for achieving purpose
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Spends reluctantly, money is to saved for unknown
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Difficulty falling asleep or having a sound night’s sleep - tired upon waking
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Fall asleep easily and sleep soundly - awaken alert and rested
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Fall asleep quickly and sleep heavy and long - wake up slowly but rested
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Prefers a tropical climate - dislikes dry, cold and windy weather
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Prefers a cool and dry climate - dislikes hot, humid and sunny weather
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Prefers a dry and warm climate -dislikes wet, cold, and cloudy weather
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