Ayurveda
considers nails as the waste product of the bones. If the nails are dry,
crooked, rough and break easily, it indicated a predominance of the vata
constitution. Soft, pink, tender nails that are easily bent are indication of a
Pitta constitution. When the nails are thick, strong, soft and very shiny, then
Kapha predominates.
Longitudinal lines on the nails indicate mal-absorption in the digestive system.
Transverse grooves on the nails may indicate the presence of long-standing
illness or malnutrition.
Yellow
nails indicate a delicate liver or jaundice. Blue nails are manifestation of a
weak heart. Undue redness shows an excess of red blood cells.
Diagnostic
Test for Vikruti or Dosha Imbalance
This diagnostic test is designed to
determine imbalances in your system that keeps you from achieving your maximum
potential. In taking the test, remember that you are describing how you feel now
or in the last 2 weeks. For example, if you are normally a cheerful person, but
had been feel depressed lately, answer the question about depression in the
affirmative.
For each of the symptoms, Click on the
button corresponding to the following options:
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0 - This symptom does not apply to you at all |
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1 - Weak, Infrequent. |
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2 - Moderate |
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3 - Strong, Frequent, This explains your present condition well |
If you do not know an answer to a
question, leave it unanswered. (if it does not apply, choose 0 - Does not
apply). Try to answer as many questions as you can so that you can get a rather
accurate picture of your Vikruti.
The test is broken down into 8 parts
to make it simple for you to take it. It is not necessary to take all the 8
parts. However, the test will be more accurate, the more you take. When you are
done, click on the button marked Get Dosha.
Diagnostic
Test for TriDosha
This test will determine your
Ayurvedic Dosha based on the answers you supply. Each set of questions has three
options. You should select the best option that describes you. You can only
select one out of the three. To select an item, click on the button to the left
of the selection. If you want to choose another selection, click on that button.
Some questions deal with your physical trails such as color of eyes, hair etc.
Here the answer should be obvious. For questions such as build, complexion etc.
compare you to other members of your community or race. The questions in Part 1
and Part 2 deal with behavioral and mental characteristics. The answers are
subjective. Be as honest as you can. Remember, this is to get your self profile.
If you need help, ask your close friends or spouse to help you in coming up with
appropriate answers.
After you complete the questionnaire,
click on the button marked Done to proceed. The test, when completed, will give
your Ayurvedic mind-body constitution.
The test is broken down into 4 parts
to make it simple for you to take it. It is not necessary to take all the 4
parts. However, we strongly suggest taking the complete test.
How Safe Is
Ayurveda?
In the
hands of a qualified practitioner, Ayurvedic medicine is safe for everyone. A
competent practitioner would never ask you to give up your conventional medicine
and would adapt the treatments to suit you. Panchakarma treatments are mostly
for adults and not suitable for pregnant women or very frail patients. You
should take herbal remedies only when prescribed by a qualified Ayurvedic
practitioner, and always follow the quantities and times specified.
