What's Your Ayurvedic Dosha? Quiz

Similar to the German Shepherd breed; Pitta type people tend to moderate build, love a mission, competitive, and focused with strong leadership skills. When feeling threatened or stressed like German Shepherds they tend to attack.  Physical characteristics of Pitta dominant people include: Heart-shaped face, often with a pointy chin Moderate build and proportioned, athletic Reddish complexion often with freckles or moles Pitta skin tends to be warm to the touch and prone to inflammation Sharp and deliberate voice, dominates the conversation and very persuasive Fine hair, often early to go grey or bald Pitta habits include: Fierce appetite, irritable when hungry Prone to acid indigestion, heartburn, and occasional loose stools Sleeps well, prone to vivid, often violent dreams The good energy level that tends to be steady The tendency to being a perfectionist and workaholic Pitta emotionally tends to be: Positive and playful, witty Prone to aggression, criticalness, and irritability when imbalanced Quick memory To Balance Pitta: Achieve your ambitions without pressuring yourself, use constructive criticism rather than confrontation, take non-competitive exercise daily, keep cool, enjoy outdoor activities that challenge you. Eat: Use cooling herbs and spices, enjoy coconuts, avocados, favor cold water fish & poultry Avoid: sour, salty, spicy foods, fried foods, limit alcohol, limit red meat 

Similar to the saint Bernard breed; Kapha type people tend to be larger build, good-natured, and go with the flow, they enjoy groups/teams and are very nurturing. When feeling threatened or stressed they tend to withdraw or become depressed.  Physical characteristics of Kapha dominant people include: Round, full face Large build, stocky, solid body The healthy, smooth complexion, prone to oiliness Kapha skin tends to be cool to the touch and damp A soft, deep voice that speaks calmly Thick hair, way, can be oily Kapha habits include: Stable appetite, slow digestion Prone to sluggishness and congestion Heavy sleep, difficulty waking up in the AM Steady energy level but reluctant to expend too much Would rather drive than walk Kapha emotionally tends to be: Supportive, loyal and dependable Prone to brooding, greed and 'feeling stuck/unmotivated when out of balanced Great longterm memory To Balance Kapha: vary your routine, have plenty of mental stimulation, take vigorous exercise daily, avoid oversleeping and eating, keep warm.    Eat: plenty of vegetables, salads, eat dry, light foods and use lots of spices Avoid: sweet and salty foods, dairy products, fried and frozen foods