Have you wondered if you might have a Kapha imbalance? Weight gain? Cholesterol? Allergies? Mucousy? Emotional eating? Pre-diabetic? Did you know we can be any dosha, and still have a Kapha imbalance? Here's 23 signs and symptoms of Kapha imbalances in the body and mind and 20 resources to help you maintain or regain dosha balance. Here's our sturdy list of Kapha imbalances.
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Sturdy List of Kapha Imbalances
23 Signs of Kapha Imbalances
Body:
Slow, sticky, sluggish bowel movements
Feeling foggy, dull, lethargic, or heavy
Thick, white coating on the tongue
Excess bodily fluids and mucus
Difficulty rising in the morning
Seasonal allergies, hay fever
Pre-diabetes, diabetes
Sinus congestion
Slow metabolism
Excess sleeping
Excess ear wax
Oily skin and hair
High cholesterol
Varicose veins
Glaucoma
Edema
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Mind:
Tendency for “emotional overeating”
Sentimental, stubborn
Greedy, hoarding
Overly attached
Possessive
This is a partial list of excess Kapha in the body and mind.
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She is President Emeritus and teaching faculty of the Meditation Center.
Veena fell in love with the traditional medicine used in her family’s home, learning herbal remedies at her grandmother's knee.
These childhood experiences were the seeds of a lifelong passion. For over 30 years, Veena has dedicated her life to the world’s oldest healing system: Ayurveda.
She draws on this ancient wisdom to help others find their compass to a healthy life – and support those left wanting by Western medicine.
An experienced Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Veena’s deep, intuitive knowledge of Ayurveda empowers her clients to reclaim their fullest, most vibrant lives –mentally, physically, and spiritually. Veena individualizes treatment plans to each person, rather than offering a one-size-fits-all approach, so it fits your life and becomes woven in your lifestyle, naturally.