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Young and beautiful with Ayurveda
The Kapha guy is meek, tall and loves spicy food. He also tends to depressive moods. What should a Kapha type pay attention to?
Clean & detoxify
They enjoy and eat. However, this causes a lot of bacteria to linger on the tongue and in the mouth over time. Make sure you brush your teeth more often than twice a day - and gently clean your tongue with it. For a stronger detoxification effect provides sesame oil: Gargle in the morning for 5 minutes with 1 tablespoon of oil, then spit out and brush your teeth.
nutrition
Because of your quiet nature, you can do good with foods that really get you started and that get your rather sluggish metabolism going. For that reason, season more often with chili peppers, peppers or peppers. With salt, sugar and fat on the other hand, you should use sparingly. Pulses such as lentils, steamed vegetables and lean meats are also ideal for you.
Move
Your metabolism works on a low flame. That's why it takes time to really get going. But once it's done, you can last a long time! Ideal for you are therefore all sports in which it depends on condition. In addition, fitness that strengthens the heart and circulation, but at the same time requires a constant effort. Optimal are rowing, cycling and swimming. Take a weekend bike ride or go swimming for half an hour twice a week. Plus: These sports also speed up your sluggish fat burning - great for the figure!
Relax & care
Turning off stress is not particularly difficult for you as a calm character. But in the morning you often lack the necessary energy to start the day with energy. It works with this special breathing exercise from the yoga: Cross-legged, close your eyes and put right ring finger on the left nostril. Gently squeeze it in and breathe in and out 5 times slowly through the right nostril. Then repeat everything with the other side. In conclusion, three breaths through both nostrils. The deep breathing activates metabolism and circulation, refreshes the mind and provides the skin and body with extra oxygen. Effect: a rosy complexion and more power!
