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Kapha is formed by the combination of the elements Earth and Water. The literal translation of Kapha is “biological water.” Water is main constituent of Kapha and Kapha is the conceptual equilibrium of water and earth. . Water is the main constituent of Kapha, and this bodily water is responsible for biological strength, natural tissue resistance and the immune system in the body.

Kapha It is Tamasic in nature. Kapha persons tend to have many sons and people working under them.

Kapha is the stabilizing influence of the body. Kapha influences the heavy, moist aspects of the body. Kapha is structure and lubrication. Kapha is the force that keeps water and earth from separating in the body. The Kapha force can be visualized as this stirring force in our body.

Lymph (Kapha) is a cold, white, smooth, sticky, sweet fluid that is located all over the body. All the systems and main organs have their own lymphatic system. It aids in digestive, is pure and helps keep the body clean. It moistens and lubricates the system. When digested it assumes an acidic taste. Kapha represents the liquid secretions of the body such as mucus.

Pungent, Bitter and Astringent tastes decrease Kapha influences. Black pepper, ginger, cumin, chili, and some other spices provide the Pungent taste; some green leafy vegetables provide the Bitter taste and some green vegetables and beans provide the Astringent taste. Note that the taste that decreases a Dosha usually increases one or both of the other two. For general purposes, it is best to mildly increase the proportion of foods which are helpful, while decreasing the proportions of others that are not as helpful.

Kapha is present in the head, sinuses, nose, throat, mouth, chest, stomach, plasma, joints and in the liquid secretions of the body such as mucus. The chest is the seat of Kapha. It gives energy to the heart and lungs. Kapha cements the elements in the body, providing the materials for physical structure.

Kapha lubricates the joints; gives the skin moisture; helps to heal wounds; fills the spaces in the body and gives strength to the body. Kapha lubricates, maintains and contains. It maintains the immune system in the body. Kapha fills the space in the body.

Indications of a balanced Kapha influences are adaptability, endurance, mental determination, physical strength, rational thinking, peacefulness and a strong immune system. Kapha persons are not disturbed by pain, hunger, thirst and disturbance.

Kapha is responsible for emotions, greed, envy and attachments. It is also expressed in tendencies toward calmness, forgiveness and love.

Kapha persons are prone to lethargy, depression and becoming overweight. Kaphas need to be active and daily exercise is important for them. It is good for Kapha persons to stay active

Five Kapha Types
1. Kleydan Kapha
2. Avlumbun Kapha
3. Russun Kapha
4. Snehan Kapha
5. Schlesma Kapha

The best Tastes for Kapha persons are Pungent, Astringent and Bitter foods. These foods invigorate their bodies and minds. They should avoid Sweets, Salty and Sour Tastes.

Kapha persons should be careful of consuming of too much sweet or fatty foods. They should be careful of too much salt consumption also, which tend to result in fluid retention in Kaphas.

Kapha persons should not eat deep fried or greasy foods and should avoid dairy. Fat is very bad for Kaphas. Vegetables are the best food for a Kapha.

It is best that Kapha persons should limit the amount of food they take. They should be careful about eating too much food, which is a typical Kapha tendency.

If they want to eat heavy, sticky food they should do so at noon during the summer (when Pitta can help them digest them). They should avoid eating heavy foods in the morning and early evening, and also during winter and spring. They should eat a light breakfast and a light dinner.

Best to eat warm, dry, light food that is cooked without much water and a minimum amount of butter, oil and sugar. Best to eat lightly cooked foods or raw fruits and vegetables. Prefer hot foods over cold foods whenever feasible.

Dry cooking methods (baking, broiling, grilling, sautéing) are best for Kapha persons instead of moist cooking methods such as steaming or boiling.

Body
A Kapha person’s body is well constructed with ample (often excess) fat. People with a Kapha constitution have well-developed bodies. The veins and tendons of Kapha people are not obvious because of their thick skin and their muscle development is good. The bones are not prominent, and their chests are strong and broad.

a. Complexion - complexions are fair and bright. body color is like brass, gold or lotus flower
b. Eyes - eyes are dense and black or blue: the white of the eye is generally very white, large and attractive. tendency to have large "soft" eyes color of eyes where lids meet will be red and smooth
c. Face - low, soft voice face is moonlike
d. Hair - The hair is thick, dark, soft and wavy. Soft hair strong, dark, dense and thick hair
e. Joints - joints well-built, strong, smooth and deep.
f. Skin - skin is soft, lustrous and oily, it is also cold and pale. Soft skin
g. Weight - Tend toward being overweight; physically strong and with a sturdy, heavier build strong tendency for these individuals to carry excess weight. Their chests are expanded and broad.

Digestion & Evacuation
Kapha people have regular appetites and may suffer from a sluggish digestion. Due to slow digestion, they may tend to consume less food. Stool is soft and may be have a pale color: Slow evacuation.

Memory
Slower to learn, but never forgets. Have outstanding long-term memory.

Mind
The mind is stable and steady. Kapha persons are not easily upset and can add stability for others. They are slow to get angry and they strive to maintain harmony and peace in their surroundings. Prone to heavy depression.

Physical Problems
Kapha problems are allergies, colds and congestion, hay fever, sinus headaches, respiratory problems including asthma and wheezing and hardening of the arteries.

Sex
Loves sexual enjoyment. Sexually Kapha persons are the slowest to be aroused, but they also have the most endurance

Kapha Problems or Symptoms of Disease
If you experience of some of the following ailments you may be suffering from a Kapha imbalance.

Aching joints or heavy limbs
Apathetic
Bloated feeling
Boredom
Breathing difficulties
Chills
Circulation problems
Congestion
Cool
Coughing
Depressed
Diabetes
Drowsy or groggy during the day
Edema, water retention
Feeling of heaviness
Greedy
Groggy all day
Hay fever
High cholesterol
Laziness
Lethargy
Materialistic
Mental dullness
Mucus discharges and congestion in the chest or throat and the nose or sinuses
Nausea
No desire
Obesity
Pale
Possessive
Procrastinating
Sentimental
Sleeps too much
Slow to comprehend
Slow to react
Sluggish digestion, and food tends to just sit in the stomach
Sluggish thinking
Stagnation
Very tired in the morning, hard to get out of bed
Weight gain

Disturbed Kapha produces
Dyspepsia
Feeling of old age
Heaviness
Itching
Loss of memory
Nausea
Numbness
Often there is a sweet taste in the mouth
Rigidity in the joints
White urine and stool

Decreasing kapha produces
Dryness
Feelings of emptiness in the stomach and lower tract
Insomnia
Internal burning sensation
Looseness of joints (due to dryness)
Thirst
Weakness

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