Kapha

Yogi Cameron, whose given name is Cameron Alborzian, was talking about the three types of energy that tend to show up in the human body, according to the principles of ayurveda: an earthy energy known as kapha, an airy one called vata, and a fiery one, pitta. ❋ By JEFF GORDINIER (2011)

You can even use the opportunity to drop the term "kapha" into the conversation. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This medicine is said to have 'deepan-pachan' properties, which means that it is a destroyer of 'kapha', a stimulator of metabolism including digestion , a blood and other tissue purifier. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The ayurvedic system divides people into three basic mind-body types, or '' doshas '': vata, pitta and kapha. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Indoors or out, my body feels cold in kapha season; in Ayurvedic terms, this season lasts from winter to spring, spanning the cold and wet months. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Energizing yoga and other aerobic exercise offers a terrific balm for the sluggish kapha season. ❋ Unknown (2009)

If you're flummoxed when a healer suggests that your pitta is being overwhelmed by too much kapha, turn to Alternative Health News Online (www. altmedicine.com) for help. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This comprehensive Web site has links to an astounding variety of conventional and offbeat medical resources, including an ayurvedic page that summarizes the principles of pitta (fire) and kapha (water). ❋ Unknown (2008)

Ayurveda, which translates as knowledge of life, operates on the principle of balancing doshas, or aspects of the body -- vata (related to movement), pitta (digestion) and kapha (body fluids) -- using herbs, metals and minerals is one of Kerala's USPs (unique selling points). ❋ Unknown (2008)

Its object is to counteract the imbalance of three forces within the body -- vata, pitta and kapha -- similar to the Chinese yin and yang. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Use of ginger is entirely optional, I prefer some spicy notes in any sweet dish to make it suitable for my kapha constituency Ayurvedic body type. ❋ Unknown (2007)

A kapha body has an abundance of water and a slow metabolism, so an excessive intake of fluids can cause bloating or water retention, which is a common kapha disorder. ❋ Kathleen Cox (2002)

The kapha temperament is calm, forgiving, and good-natured. ❋ Kathleen Cox (2002)

When you injure your body, kapha is the healing force. ❋ Kathleen Cox (2002)

Or you are dominated by kapha and work in the northeast, which is ruled by water. ❋ Kathleen Cox (2002)

Excess kapha leads to sinus problems, respiratory illnesses, colds, allergies, obesity, and lethargy—disorders that are easy to attribute to either too much or too little water in the body. ❋ Kathleen Cox (2002)

Unless your child has a strong kapha or water constitution, the properties associated with the element of fire can create rambunctious behavior. ❋ Kathleen Cox (2002)