This free quiz of your Nervous System can help you discover signs and symptoms of imbalance.
When you are done you will be taken to a results page where you can view your imbalanced doshas & qualities from an ayurvedic perspective.
The results from this test will guide you to healthy food choices and recipes matching your personal, individual ayurvedic diet.
This test will take approximately ten minutes to fill.
Page 1: Please choose the symptoms you've experienced on a regular basis, or that were significant in the past.
Check the boxes that best describe your 'Energy Levels' Low energy? Low energy
Low energy can come from either depletion (Vata) or excess (Kapha). At 4pm, the adrenals may be exhausted in a Vata individual. Vata people need less stimulation, activities, and thinking in order to reclaim vital energy. Kapha people have poor circu...
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Fatigue / tired? Fatigue / tired
Fatigue generally comes from deficiency (Vata) or congested circulation (Kapha).
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Tired in afternoon? Tired in afternoon
Feeling tired in the afternoon is often due to adrenal exhaustion. 3pm is naturally a Vata time where the body is fatigued from the long day.
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Tired in morning? Tired in morning
Feeling tired in the morning is one of the early signs of high Kapha and poor circulation.
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Tired after eating? Tired after eating
Feeling tired after eating implies the metabolism or circulation is not strong enough to digest food. Or, that a thick coating of Kapha mucus in the stomach is preventing digestion.
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Weakness / Debility Confusion / Cloudy Mind? Confusion / Cloudy Mind
Confusion & cloudy thoughts are related to excess sweet taste in Kapha individuals. Sweet or rich blood becomes thick and difficult to circulate, congesting the lungs and heart area. The lack of good circulation creates a subjective feeling of heavin...
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Hyperactive, quick? Hyperactive, quick
Restlessness and hyperactivity are characteristic mobile quality of Vata dosha. Vata people tend to 'give up' their energy too quickly, confidently diving into experimental lifestyles, spontaneous acts of charity, and exciting social activities. Thes...
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Caring, calm, patient? Caring, calm, patient
Even though a Kapha person may feel psychologically insecure, their body is generally abundant & secure. This security bestows Kapha with a caring, generous, calm & patient nature.
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Check the boxes that best describe your 'Sleep Patterns' Insomnia? Insomnia
Among the many reasons people report insomnia are racing thoughts, waking up to go to the bathroom, etc. Are there any physical sensations accompanying night time restlessness? Trying to fall asleep itself can make a person hypersensitive to stimuli....
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Irregular sleep schedule? Irregular sleep schedule
An irregular sleep schedule aggravates the liver and creates emotional instability. Although the mind loves freedom, the body loves stability. Regular mealtimes and bed schedule is the foundation of a healthy routine.
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Excessive sleep Sleep during the day Difficulty falling asleep Waking up middle of night? Waking up middle of night
Night-time urination and indigestion can cause some people to wake up in the middle of the night. If you have trouble falling asleep, stay in bed. Avoid reading, watching TV, or otherwise exposing the eyes to light during the night.
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Difficulty waking up Frequent Dreams? Frequent Dreams
Dreams are a sign of physical or psychological 'ama' or toxicity. The images are often symbolic of challenges you are facing. The emotions, more than the images, you experience in the dream, may signify emotions you are trying to resolve in your waki...
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Conflict makes me restless? Conflict makes me restless
Liver and gall bladder distress can both make a person feel restless. Conflict may evoke shame or a sense of failure. If your ego is unable to bear this sense of shame or failure, you may react before you are able to fully discern the situation accur...
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Check the boxes that best describe your 'Speech' Racing thoughts Sharp language? Sharp language
Sharp language indicates anger, aggression, focused attention, intelligence, or analysis. Sharp language is concentrated and penetrating. It implies frustration with an obstacle, and motivation to overcome, fix, or move beyond it. Focused thought ten...
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Talks quickly? Talks quickly
The speed of speech is directly correlated with population density. Talking and walking quickly are also a sign of hyperactivity. A person may become hyperactive when the blood is toxic, the liver is overstimulated, if there is physical discomfort, a...
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Slow, monotonous speech