People who have a dominant Kapha constitution are most often healthy, content, calm and soft-spoken. They tend to have a large frame and well-developed body and, of the three types, have the most trouble maintaining a desirable weight. They have a tendency to become possessive, greedy and envious when under stress. They are believed to be more prone to colds, flu and seasonal allergies.
Signs, symptoms & indicators of Ayurvedic Dosha - Kapha Dominance
Ayurvedic Typing
Poor reaction to cool damp weather
Slow but exact memory for detail
Symptoms - Allergy
Excess/using medication for allergy/ mucous
Symptoms - Bowel Movements
Normal stool frequency
Having normal stool texture
Symptoms - Food - Beverages
Never being/being infrequently thirsty
Symptoms - Food - General
Strong/weak appetite
Symptoms - General
Slow/heavy physical motions
High/good level of tolerance
Symptoms - Hair
Oily hair
Wavy/curly hair
Thick scalp hairs
Symptoms - Head - Mouth/Oral
Being a slow speaker
Symptoms - Metabolic
Difficulty losing weight
Symptoms - Mind - Emotional
Patient/calm disposition
Symptoms - Mind - General
A 'foggy' mind
Symptoms - Skin - General
Oily/moist skin
Lighter/paler skin color
Thick skin
Cold skin
Symptoms - Sleep
Being a deep sleeper
Recommendations for Ayurvedic Dosha - Kapha Dominance
Diet
Key
| Weak or unproven link |
| Highly recommended |
Glossary
Allergy
Hypersensitivity caused by exposure to a particular antigen (allergen), resulting in an increased reactivity to that antigen on subsequent exposure, sometimes with harmful immunologic consequences.