Bodies are just as much a product of habit and behavior as they are DNA and genetic structure.
Understanding the different physiological body types can give you insight into how yours works best.
This applies to body composition, though it can also affect appearance.
God & Man
Contrary to popular belief, it does not apply to shapes, like apple or hourglass.
Personality archetyping has been around for centuries.
It can be traced back to ancient Greece, where archetypes were seen in literature.
People like to better understand their traits and motives, and find comfort in identifying with a group.
Physiologically, the same concept applies, and has been around for just as long.
The Doshas are the ancient Ayurvedic understanding of body typing, and have been used for centuries.
For example, its possible to have both an Adrenal disorder and a thyroid one, too.
Though its more common that people fall into one predominantly, its not impossible to fit into multiple types.
You may be surprised to learn that there is a relationship between the four main body shapes and hormones.
When the glands arent working properly, it is almost impossible to keep off excess body weight and inches.
You might notice side effects like hair thinning or loss, or weak and brittle nails.
What you oughta know:It is common that these people will also often experience shoulder or knee pain.
Often, diet changes can help with weight loss, especially the removal or reduction of alcohol consumption.
Youre likely consuming too many of the wrong foods, and experiencing side effects like back stiffness or irritability.
You are at risk for raised blood pressure or cholesterol if you dont change your eating habits.
This explains why men do not have the Ovary body punch in.
Taking birth control either drastically improves or drastically hurts their day-to-day wellbeing.
Although dosha literally means faulty or to cause harm, they only do so when they are functioning abnormally.
When functioning normally, they maintain the good health of the body and guide all the normal bodily processes.
They can not be measured in any real sense, but they can be observed and monitored.
What to consume:Teas, light proteins, green vegetables, a variety of spices.
Kapha
Elements:Earth & Water
Appearance:Larger build, sometimes overweight but sometimes not.
Easily retains fat, but can be extremely powerful and athletic when in shape.
The three body types exist but probably never in their pure form.
We all have some aspects of endomorphy, mesomorphy and ectomorphy.
You are scored in an order with endomorphy first, then mesomorph, then ectomorphy.
Dr. Lars McNaughton
Ectomorph
Ectomorphs are effortlessly thin.
(They would likely be the Vata body jot down.)
They dont consume a ton, and can struggle to build muscle and put on weight when its necessary.
They are often very tall, but dont necessarily have to be.
It is difficult for them to lose weight, and they have little muscle tone.
They have large appetites, and often struggle to pace or control their food intake.
Though they are prone to becoming overweight, when healthy, they are still naturally heavier than others.
Mesomorph
Mesomorphs are effortlessly in shape.
They have a generally symmetrical build, small waist, low body fat, and easily put on muscle.
It is easy for them to lose weight when they want to, and they generally have smaller appetites.
Mesomorphs can sometimes qualify as both ectomorphs and endomorphs, as their stature actually falls in between the two.
