Healthepic-The three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha

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All individuals have mixed amounts of the three gunas (satva, rajas and tamas), but one predominant guna determines an individual’s mental constitution as satvika, rajasika or tamasika.

Characteristics of rajasik people

Rajas is the promoter of activities.
It is a violent aspect of the mind.
Rajasik type of people often have good energy.
They tend to burn themselves out through excessive activity.
Disease symptoms are frequently acute and recovery is possible with the right remedial measures.
They are impatient and inconsistent in dealing with disease and do not wish to take the time or responsibility to get well.
They blame others for their condition.