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Kind of like a "Which 'Sex in the City' Character Are You?" quiz, most people don't fall under just one type. You may be 80 percent Charlotte with a sprinkle of Miranda and Carrie thrown in.
Those who are Pittas, the fire dosha, tend to be intelligent, passionate, fiery and competitive, and when they become unbalanced, that usually shows up as inflammation and acne. The Vata types are usually thin, lively and always on the move, which can translate to anxiety, insomnia and dry skin. Kaphas are grounded people who are strong, stable and muscular, which means they're also prone to sluggishness, weight gain and holding grudges when their dosha is out of whack.
Shadoh Punnapuzha, owner of Arya Essentials, says that an Ayurvedic practitioner will look at your pulse, skin, hair, nails, eyeballs and tongue to get an idea of what your dosha is and what might be out of whack. When your dosha is out of balance, it shows up physically and mentally. But when it's brought into balance, says Punnapuzha, it will show. "These are not overnight results, because Ayurveda is not as aggressive as Western medicine, but the results will make you smile. Your skin will have a natural glow, you will look younger and there is a freshness to you," she explains.
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