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Which Dosha Are You? To find out which dosha you correspond to, print out and then complete the following questionnaire. Read each question carefully and place a check in the box of each quality that describes you. When deciding, keep in mind that this test is to understand the fundamental you, not the "occasional" you. At the end of the test, total the number of checks in each dosha. The dosha with the most check marks is your dosha. Do not be surprised if you have high marks in two doshas. This is common. Many people are Pitta-Vata or Vata-Pitta or any other combination of the doshas. It is more rare to be equal in all three doshas.   You are a Vata if You have a slender build You are dark complexioned You have dry, thin, rough skin Your face is small, thin, long Your eyes are small, dark with scanty lashes Your lips are thin, dry Your hair is dark with a tendency to be curly You have an active and creative mind Your thinking can be undisciplined, erratic You lack routine You have trouble making a decision You tend to be talkative and speak quickly Your moods can be changeable, unpredictable You are enthusiastic and vivacious You are impatient You suffer from anxiety attacks, nervousness You have trouble sleeping Your hands and feet tend to be cold You learn quickly but forget just as quickly You like raw vegetables or salads You like cold food or drinks You walk quickly but tire easily You sometimes suffer from kidney problems You have a tendency to become constipated and suffer from gas You suffer from lower back pain or stiff joints You might get muscle spasms or tremors Your veins are prominent on thin arms You do not tolerate cold weather   Total   You are Pitta if You have a medium build You have soft, slightly oily skin You have broken capillaries, freckles or moles You become easily sunburned You get rashes, especially in hot weather You have an average, triangular shaped face Your eyes are penetrating and green, gray or hazel with average lashes You have soft, red lips Your hair is fine, soft, golden, reddish or prematurely gray You are ambitious and motivated You usually follow through on your projects You are intelligent and strong minded You have a good memory You are brave even aggressive You are quick to anger and quick to forgive You can be a perfectionist and become irritable with others You are competitive You are independent and like to be your own boss You like spicy, oily food You like ice cream and ice-cold drinks You suffer from acid indigestion, heartburn or ulcers You have liver disease You have high blood pressure You do not do well in hot weather You have a strong appetite You suffer from inflammations You perspire easily Your symptoms are worse when you are hot   Total   You are Kapha if Your frame is large and muscular or curvy and voluptuous You tend to gain weight easily You have thick, oily skin with a tendency toward blackheads You have a large, round or square face You have big brown or blue eyes with thick lashes You have a large, firm mouth You have thick, oily hair You are calm, steady and dependable You are not easily angered You grasp things slowly but retain them for a long time You are intuitive You are cautious and slow to form an opinion You are shy and sweet natured You are romantic and affectionate You may become depressed when under stress You have good stamina but tend to be lethargic You are a sound sleeper You love material things and may be greedy You hold on to grief You may be possessive in your relationships You like sweets You like fatty or fried foods You suffer from congestion in the sinuses or chest You have asthma attacks You retain water You have diabetes You have high cholesterol You do not do well in damp and cold climates   Total   Now that you know your dosha, visit our Dosha Profile page for hints on what foods and lifestyle changes can bring your constitution into balance. References:   Lad, Vasant Dr., Ayurveda, The Science of Self-Healing (Wilmot, Wisconsin; Lotus Press, 1984) Verma, Vinod Dr., Ayurveda, A Way of Life (York Beach, Maine; Samuel Weiser, Inc., 1995) Morrison, Judith H., The Book of Ayurveda, A Holistic Approach to Health and Longevity (New York, New York;Fireside, 1995) Chopra, Deepak M.D., Perfect Health, The Complete Mind/Body Guide (New York, New York; Harmony Books, 1991) Raichur, Pratima, Absolute Beauty, Radiant Skin and Inner Harmony through the Ancient Secrets of Ayurveda (New York, New York; Harper Collins Publishers, 1997)   The information presented at Vitamin-Resource.com is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the services of a health practitioner licensed in the diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease. Any application of the material in this text is at the reader's discretion and sole responsibility. 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