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Kapha Dosha<\/strong> – or Slesma is a derivation of “ka” = water and “slis” – embracing. Kapha represents a hydro principle, which stays for stability, unification and synthesis. Earth and water are the dominating elements for Kapha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kapha types are quiet popular, because the have an even temper and are steady and reliable. They are slow but secure, generate wealth and usually have many offsprings. Qualities, which are highly appreciated nowadays with all the hectic rush, distractions and stress. The good news: we all own the Kapha Dosha within ourselves. Each of us has parts from all 3 Doshas!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Qualities, that Kapha creates and mantains:<\/strong> heavy, mucous, stable, immobile, sweet, oily, soft and cold. I imagine a humid chunk of clay to remember these qualities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Functions of Kapha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anabolism, stability, resisting power, potency, lubrication of joints, physical strength, nutrition, tolerance, contentment, patience and serenity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaphas place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaphas “headquarter” is the chest. And it\u00b4s also located in the head, in the throat, the tongue, the joints, in the upper part of the stomach, and in blood plasma (Rakta Dhatu).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical qualities of a Kapha constitution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

General appearance: heavy, corpulent, good proportioned, good looking<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Body qualities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shoulders, chest: wide, profound, firm, good developed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arms: long, large, big, firm, good developed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hands: big, huge, oily, cold, firm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legs: big, firm, strongly developed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feets: big, large, well built<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joints: big, firm, smooth, well lubricated<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nails: thick, smooth, big, firm, oily, clear coloured, like white pearls<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Haut: clear\/light coloured, thick, smooth, humid, soft, cold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hair: curly, black, soft<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Face: round forms, attractive, oily, full smoothy lips, big eyes, symmetric forms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Excrement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stool: average, contains mucous, formed<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urine: colourless, average quantity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sweat: little<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appetit: hunger and thurst less, but constant<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voice\/ Way of speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Voice: resonant sound, profound<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Way of speaking: slowly, central theme, well thought, certain<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strength: excellent, nobody is stronger (except Pitta for not giving up)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Power of resistence: excellent<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk: slowly, steady, calm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mental qualities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attitude: steady, decided, secure, slow<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Behaviour: calm, patience, tolerant, loyal, satisfied, respects the elder, religious<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emotions: stable, mature, calm<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intelligence: good<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memory: excellent (like an elephant)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sleep: more than 8 hours, profound<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobbies: water sports<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sensibility: against cold<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deseases: overweight, diabetis, arteriosclerosis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relationships: long and good old friendships, strong, stable<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexuality: excellent, much energy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Offspring: many<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wealth: plenty<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animals related to Kapha Dosha: lion, elephant, cow, horse, swan, eagle<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kapha Dosha increases through<\/strong>: too much relaxation, sleep or pauses. Kapha types should avoid: naps during the day, motionless, fat, sweet, heavy dishes, eating to much, lack of touch, not having goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Kapha Dosha is dominance during childhood, in the morning, directly after food consumption, in springtime and around midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Kapha deseases:<\/strong> sensation of heaviness in the body, dullness, immobility, laziness, lack of appetite, sleepiness, loss of resilience, bad digestion, diabetis, arteriosclerosis, cough, sweet taste in the mouth, cold in the body, obstruction, white colouring of organs or excrement products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is good for Kapha and what is not so good<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The digestion fire (agni) from Kapha is quiet slow. The food is not digested completely, the persons feels inactive, lazy, tired and not stimulated after the meal. Slags remain in the body. They bloat the body tissue and overweight is a result of it. Exercise and movement in fresh air, outside and a stimulated digestion are essentiel to a Kapha constitution. Mental flexibilty can be achieved by learning languages, intensiv discussions, mathematics or just in exchange with others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a Kapha balancing alimentation, all food products with a light, spicy, dry, hot, bitter and astringent quality are recommended. To give Agni a drive the dishes should be light, warm and good spiced. Hot, bitter and stimulating spices are very welcome! A glas of warm water and a short walk before eating also bring a good effect. Cheese and other animal proteins should be avoided, or at least reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruits good:<\/strong> all sweet fruits in small quantities. Especially apples, peas and apricots<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fruits not so good:<\/strong> bananas, dates, grapes, mangos, papayas, plums only in small quantities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Veggies good:<\/strong> barley is excellent for Kapha, spelt, mais, buckwheat, rye, and millet also<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veggies not so good:<\/strong> oats, wheat, horse chestnut<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fats good:<\/strong> fats should be consumed very carefully, not too much, the best option are olive, sesam and sunflower oil and ghee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fats not so good:<\/strong> cream, butter, deep fried fats<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Proteins good:<\/strong> legumes like chickpeas, and seeds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Proteins not so good:<\/strong> legumes difficult to digest like black lentils, white beans, fat cream cheese, milk, meat<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spicery:<\/strong> all hot, bitter and agni stimulating spices are good, like turmeric, chili, garlic, ginger, cumin, fenu greek<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sweetener:<\/strong> Honey is the only sweet that doesn\u00b4t increase Kapha. So have a spoon of honey sometimes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For those who would like to increase the Kapha parts in your constitution, this can be achieved on a psychic\/mental level. Through a sattvic alimentation, some adaptation in your daily habits, for example start practicing with a morning meditationon a daily level. You won\u00b4t get a “thicker skin or more muscles”, as Kapha people naturally do, but you\u00b4ll find it easier to confront the challanges in your daily life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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