Ayurvedic Dosha - Pitta Dominance Last updated: Nov 19, 2009

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People who have a dominant Pitta constitution typically have a moderate body size and level of physical activity. They are strong-willed and ambitious. They may become short-tempered, irritable and aggressive when under stress. They are believed to be more prone to skin problems, such as sunburn and other skin irritations, particularly in summer because they are not tolerant of heat and sun.

 
 

Signs, symptoms & indicators of Ayurvedic Dosha - Pitta Dominance:
 
 
Ayurvedic Typing  Being stubborn
  Paying attention to detail
  Preferring cold food and drinks
  Low tolerance of spicy foods

Symptoms - Bowel Movements

  (Tendency to/very) infrequent stools
  Having hard stools

Symptoms - Environment

  Poor tolerance of heat

Symptoms - Food - Beverages

  Constant/frequent thirst

Symptoms - Food - General

  Strong appetite

Symptoms - General

  Low level of tolerance

Symptoms - Hair

  Oily hair
  Straight hair
  Sparse head hair

Symptoms - Mind - Emotional

  Impatient/hostile disposition

Symptoms - Mind - General

  A 'foggy'/a clear mind

Symptoms - Skin - General

  Excess perspiration
  Oily/moist skin
  Darker/redder skin color
  Warm skin

Symptoms - Sleep

  Being a deep/being a light sleeper
 
 

Recommendations for Ayurvedic Dosha - Pitta Dominance:
 
 
Diet  Pitta Balancing
 
 


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