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Height

VataTall or short, thinPittaMediumKaphaTall or short, sturdy

Musculature

VataLean, prominent tendonsPittaMedium, athleticKaphaLarge, muscular

Weight

VataLight, hard to gainPittaModerate, easy to gain or loseKaphaHeavy, gains easily, hard to lose

Skin

VataDry, cool, roughPittaSoft, warm, oily, freckles or molesKaphaCool, smooth, thick, oily

Complexion

VataDark, tans easilyPittaFair, reddish, sunburns easilyKaphaPale, glowing, even

Hair amount

VataAverage, dryPittaFine, prone to early greying or baldingKaphaThick, lustrous, oily

Teeth and gums

VataDry, thin, gums recedePittaMedium, soft, gums bleed easilyKaphaStrong, white, healthy gums

Type of eyes

VataSmall, dry, dull, darkPittaSharp, bright, sensitive to lightKaphaLarge, lustrous, calm

Size of eyes

VataSmall, narrow or sunkenPittaAverage, piercingKaphaLarge, wide

Appetite

VataVariable, erraticPittaStrong, sharp, can't skip mealsKaphaSteady, can skip meals easily

Thirst

VataVariablePittaFrequent, large amountsKaphaSparse

Digestion

VataIrregular, prone to gasPittaQuick, sometimes heartburnKaphaSlow but steady, heavy after meals

Stools

VataDry, hard, prone to constipationPittaLoose, frequent, prone to diarrheaKaphaHeavy, regular, slow

Physical activity

VataQuick, restless, burstsPittaModerate, focused, drivenKaphaSlow, steady, prefers leisure

Endurance

VataLow, tires quicklyPittaModerate, focusedKaphaExcellent, can keep going

Temperature preference

VataLoves warmth, dislikes coldPittaLoves cool, dislikes heatKaphaTolerates extremes, dislikes damp cold

Sleep

VataLight, interrupted, often poorPittaSound, moderate lengthKaphaDeep, long, hard to wake

Speech

VataQuick, talkative, sometimes scatteredPittaSharp, precise, persuasiveKaphaSlow, melodic, deliberate

Memory

VataQuick to learn, quick to forgetPittaSharp, accurate, organizedKaphaSlow to learn, long retention

Mental activity

VataRestless, many ideas at oncePittaSharp, intellectual, planningKaphaCalm, steady, methodical

Emotional tendency

VataAnxious, fearful under stressPittaIrritable, angry under stressKaphaCalm, withdrawn under stress

Mood

VataChanges quicklyPittaIntense, focusedKaphaStable, slow to change

Work style

VataCreative, lots of startsPittaDriven, perfectionist, goal-orientedKaphaConsistent, supportive, dependable

Resting pulse

VataFast, thready (above 80)PittaModerate, strong (70–80)KaphaSlow, steady (60–70 or below)

Nails

VataDry, brittle, ridged, break easilyPittaSoft, pink, flexible, well-formedKaphaThick, strong, smooth, white

Body temperature & sweat

VataCold hands and feet, light sweatPittaRuns warm, heavy sweat with strong odorKaphaCool skin, moderate sweat

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