Ayurveda Evaluation Tool

1. My body frame is:

Slender build, thin boned, some muscle tone Medium build, athletic, moderate muscle tone Solid build, large frame, excess muscle or adipose (fat) tissue

2. My body weight is:

Low, prominent bones Moderate, good muscle definition Heavy, I tend towad weight gain

3. My complexion is:

Dull, dusty, dry Rosy, oily, and lustrous Pale, oily, and smooth

4. My skin is:

Thin, dry, rough, cold, and cracked Warm, moist, and freckled Thick, white, oily, soft, and smooth

5. My hair is:

Course, dry, brittly, and curly Moderate, fine, soft, graying, or balding Abundant, oily, and wavy

6. My face is:

Narrow and oval Angular and square Large and round

7. My eyes are:

Small, dry, and unsteady Medium, penetrating, and easily irritated Large, watery, and beautiful

8. My appetite is:

Light and variable: I eat like a bird. Voracious and urgent: I can always eat. Consistent and constant: I seem to have constant low-grade hunger.

9. My digestion is:

Variable; I'm hungry most of the time; sometimes I'm not. Strong; I can digest the kitchen sink! Slow; I sometimes feel that my food takes too long to digest.

10. When it comes to eating:

I can skip meals, but I get spacey if I don't eat something eventually. I eat three to five times per day. I cannot skip meals; in fact, I must snack otherwise I get "hangry". I eat five times per day. I can skip meals even though I may feel hungry. I eat two to three times per day.

11. After Eating Meals:

I sometimes have gas and am bloated, especially after eating salads or beans. I sometimes experience heartburn or acid reflux, especially after eating spicy foods. I sometimes feel sluggish, especially after eating heavy meals.

12. When it comes to my thirst level:

It's moderate; I drink three to six cups of water per day It's voracious; I need to drink more than 8 cups of water per day. It's low; I tend to retain water and drink three cups per day.

13. When I poop:

It's dry, hard, and I strain. I typically have one bowel movement per day. Sometimes I skip a day. It's medium or loosely formed. They are quick; I'm in and out. I typically have three to four bowel movements per day. They are voluminous. It typically takes me ifteen to twenty minutes to have a bowel movement. I have one bowel movement per day.

14. My internal thermostat tells me that:

I'm constantly cold. I wear up to four layers--even in the summer. I have cold hands and feet. Brrrrr! I'm always hot. I can sneeze and break a sweat. I run my AC in the winter. Phew! I'm not hot or cold. I can wear shorts in the fall and early winter. Meh.

15. When it comes to social situations, I am:

Creative, engaging, and a chatterbox Warm, engaging, and opinionated Quiet, shy, and sometimes aloof

16. When I learn new things:

I'm quick to learn but quick to forget. I'm quick to learn, and will typically know more about something than you do. I'm slow to learn but never forget.

17. My sleep is:

Irregular and light; I have difficulty getting to sleep and staying asleep. Light and restful; I typically wake up between 2:00 and 4:00 a.m. to pee but can go back to sleep. Heavy and deep; I can sleep through an earthquake and love to hit the snooze button on my alarm.

18. My emotional state is typically:

Compassionate, anxious, and sometimes fearful Competitive, irritable, and passionate Calm, predictable, and involved

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