Choleric

Temperaments

Choleric

The Choleric Temperament Hot & Dry Body type and personality: • Muscular: wiry or stocky build. • Pushes forward with shoulders and/or jaw. • Active, assertive and highly motivated. “Head on” attitude. • Seek justice and peace through action. • Courageous, with strong moral convictions. • Can get pushy and aggressive if not listening to others. • Despise sympathy. • Respect authority. • Drive themselves and others. • Can be critical and ego-focused. Typical Choleric Illnesses: • Asthma • Bronchitis • Constipation • Sinusitis • Diabetes • Diphtheria • Gastritis • Goiter • High Blood Pressure • Headache • Hyperthyroidism • Pancreatitis • Cholecystitis • Haemorrhage • Stroke • Tuberculosis • Epilepsy Cholerics have a greater tendency towards liver diseases, rashes, burns and fevers without perspiration. The more extreme types have a hot and fiery temperament and are easily angered.