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Greetings all, This is my first post here. I have found the information here, so very useful for a Kapha. I have fought mucus, fogginess, chest always filling full of fluid and all the typical complications that go along with such. I'm way pass being overweight, actually morbid as doctor wrote in my records -- I really don't like that word. I'm coming more into balance the last few weeks, by finally avoiding foods that I have read here to avoid. WOW!!! Western medicine is so far behind in just the basics --nutrition. I wish I would have learned the Kapha basics years ago ---- so many medications could have been avoided. Especially the antibiotics they have had me on and off for the 45 years, mostly do to chest infections. I have no idea what kind of condition my digestive system is --- good and regular bowel movements – got to love oatmeal. I swear I just have to look at milk and I generate mucus. Drink a pint of milk and I have a hangover feeling for a day or two. I’m also having water retention problems with my left leg…. Barely holding control. (medications) Ok, lets get positive.... I have been reading and reading, so much to learn. I have so many questions. But I will try to keep it simple. 1) The pantry is cleaned out and now time to bring Kapha foods into the house to replace those bad choices. 2) I have decided to start with Amaranth and Quinoa. I have also have collected about 30 recipes for these, tonight. 3) I have found several Kapha food lists on the internet. But each one is a little different and I don’t understand why. I can’t seem to find this post #5033, as mentioned below. This is a "Classic" - text book example of a Kapha imbalance. The lungs are "home" to Kapha; mucous in the lungs and excess saliva are again classic manifestations of Kapha imbalance. Please read message #5033 to see which foods/spices/beverages should be taken and avoided for a Kapha imbalance. Generally, foods and beverages that are heavy and cold in nature should be avoided. Taking foods/spices/beverages that are light, dry and warm are best for a Kapha imbalance 4). Kitchadi, sounds a good place to start. There also seems to be several recipes for this on the internet. Could someone please be so kind as to post a Kitchadi recipe for a Kapha… if there is such a thing. And are you sure the Basmati rice, is ok for me on a daily basis? 5) I’ve also found a Kapha tea recipe. 6) How many days I can I safely and solely eat Kitchadi and consider I’m getting balanced nutrition. Would 2 or 3 weeks be to long? We’re about to go over 90 degrees here for awhile, so eating light should be easy. Thank you for any help and or advice you can offer. In gratitude and appreciation, Jeff Kapha on the path to balance please fell free to post any links I should read - in case I miss one or two