PITTA BODY TYPES

Pitta Characteristics Here are some of the common characteristics of people who have a predominantly Pitta constitution. Physiologically, these people tend to have a strong metabolism, good digestion and strong appetites. The person of Pitta constitution usually takes large quantities of food and liquid. Pitta types have a natural craving for sweet, u Medium physique, strong, well-built bitter and astringent tastes and enjoy cold drinks. Their sleep is of medium duration but uninterrupted. They u Sharp mind, good concentration powers produce a large volume of urine and the faeces are u Orderly, focused yellowish, liquid, soft and plentiful. There is a tendency u Assertive, self-confident, and entrepreneurial at their toward excessive perspiring. The body temperature may best; aggressive, demanding, pushy when out of balance run slightly high and hands and feet will tend to be warm. Pitta people do not tolerate sunlight, heat or hard work well. u Competitive, enjoy challenges u Passionate and romantic; sexually have more vigour and endurance than Vatas, but less than Kaphas u Strong digestion, strong appetite; get irritated if they have to miss or wait for a meal u Like to be in command u When under stress, Pittas become irritated and angry u Skin fair or reddish, freckles; sunburns easily u Hair usually fine and straight, tending toward blond or red, typically turns grey early; tendency toward baldness or thinning hair u Uncomfortable in sun; heat makes them very tired u Perspire a lot u Others may find them stubborn, pushy, opinionated u Good public speakers; also capable of sharp, sarcastic, cutting speech u Generally good management and leadership ability, but can become authoritarian u Like to spend money, surround themselves with beautiful objects u Subject to temper tantrums, impatience, and anger Psychologically, Pitta people have a good power of comprehension; they are very intelligent and sharp and tend to be good orators. They have emotional tendencies toward hate, anger and jealousy.

Signs of Pitta imbalance u Angry, irritable u Hostile, enraged, destructive u Impatient u Critical of self and others u Argumentative, aggressive u Bossy, controlling u Frustrated, wilful, reckless u Acidity, heartburn, stomach ulcer u Fitful sleep, disturbing dreams u Diarrhoea, food allergies u Bad breath, sour body odour u Very sensitive to heat, Hot flashes Typical physical problems include rashes or inflammations of the skin, acne, boils, skin cancer, ulcers, u Skin rashes; Boils; Acne heartburn, acid stomach, hot sensations in the stomach u Bloodshot eyes or intestines, insomnia, bloodshot or burning eyes and u Weakness due to low blood sugar other vision problems, anemia, jaundice. u Fevers, night sweats These people are of medium height, are slender and body frame may be delicate. Their chests are not as flat In summary, if you are suffering for symptoms such as excessive body heat, digestive problems, a tendency to be as those of Vata people and they show a medium prominence of veins and muscle tendons. The bones are hostile or angry and controlling, impatience, a tendency to exert excessive effort to achieve goals, vision difficulties, not as prominent as in the Vata individual. Muscle and being prone to make errors in judgment because of development is moderate. mental confusion or because passion or emotion blurs powers of intellectual discernment, there is a good Pitta complexion may be coppery, yellowish, reddish or possibility that you are suffering from Pitta imbalance. fair. Skin is soft, warm and less wrinkled than Vata skin. The hair is thin, silky, red or brownish and there is a Indications of balanced Pitta are strong powers of tendency toward premature greying of hair and hair digestion, vitality, goal-setting inclinations, good problemloss. The eyes may be grey, green or copper-brown solving skills, keen powers of intelligence, decisiveness, and sharp: the eyeballs will be of medium prominence. boldness and courage, and a bright complexion. The nails are soft. The shape of the nose is sharp and the tip tends to be reddish.

They are ambitious people who generally like to be leaders. Pitta people appreciate material prosperity and they tend to be moderately well-off financially. They enjoy exhibiting their wealth and luxurious possessions.