Thursday, February 23, 2017
Psychological
| PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS | VATHA | PITTA | KAPHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emotional temperament | Unpredictable, anxious, insecure. | Irritable, aggressive, greedy, jealous. | Calm, quiet. |
| Mind | Restless, active. | Aggressive, intelligent. | Calm. |
| Faith | Changeable. | Fanatic. | Steady. |
| Memory | Recent - good; remote - poor. | Sharp. | Slow but prolonged. |
| Interests | Recreation, dance, drama, cultural activities. | Dress and ornaments. | Philosophical topics. |
Functional
| FUNCTIONAL FACTORS | VATHA | PITTA | KAPHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appetite | Variable, scanty. | Good, excessive. | Low, but steady. |
| Thirst | Variable. | Excessive. | Less. |
| Sweating | Variable. | Excessive. | Less. |
| Sleep | Scanty, interrupted. | Moderate, 4-6 hours, slightly disturbed. | More than 6 hours, sound. |
| Taste they like | Sweet, sour, salty. | Sweet, bitter astringent. | Pungent, bitter, astringent |
| Elimination | Irregular, dry, hard, constipated. | Regular, soft, oily, loose. | Regular, oily. |
| Physical Activity | Fast & very active. | Medium. | Lethargic and slow. |
| Sexual Vitality | Less. | Moderate. | Good. |
| Pulse | Thready and weak. | Jumping . | Broad & slow. |
Five Elements
The Ayurvedic texts teach that each Hands finger/ Legs Toes is an extension of one of the five elements.
- The thumb is agni (fire) -- you might have seen children sucking their thumb, this is nature's way of aiding the digestion at an age when they are unable to chew;
- the forefinger is vayu (air),
- the middle finger is akash (ether -- the tiny intercellular spaces in the human body),
- the ring finger is prithvi (earth) and
- the little finger is jal (water)
Thursday, February 16, 2017
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