Kapha: the earth mother, calm and strong

Kapha people have a predominance of water and earth elements in their make-up, giving the folowing characteristics:

Positive tendencies Calm, relaxed, content, grounded, steady, loyal, tolerant, patient, affectionate, compassionate, nurturing, loving. Desire to help others be comfortable and cared for. 

Negative tendencies Complacent, greedy, sentimental, lethargic, lazy, heavy heart, attached (to things, relationships), possessive, can be slow to grasp information. Gets anxious or angry if stability or family are threatened. Puts things off and never moves or acts quickly.

Mental traits Likes stability and security.

Physical Kaphas have a well-developed physicla frame. They may be stout, stocky, solid, are often short, and big (in relation to their height). They have good physical strength and endurance. The face is large, round, white or pale, with soft contours, a ‘moon face’. The eyes are big, round, prominent. Kaphas gain weight easily and find it hard to lose. The hands are square or round.
Appetite Constant but low. Attached to food. Can often skip breakfast with no problem.
Stools Moderate amount, solid, sometimes pale, mucus in the stool. When the digestion is imbalanced, tends to constipation as the metabolism is slow, but the stools won’t be hard or uncomfortable when they do come.
Menstruation A regular cycle, can be up to 29-30 days, with a light flow lasting 3-7 days. When imbalanced, the cycle is still regular but there are swollen breasts, water retention, feelings of guilt, unworthiness, failure, unloved.

If you're a Kapha type, there are particular foods you can eat and lifestyle choices you can make that will keep body and mind in balance, and keep at bay the particular ailments that Kapha types are prone to.

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