“…Identification of the differences between the four temperaments includes physical observational features, skin texture and temperature, speech, appetite, sleep patterns, methods of learning, mental activity, personality traits, emotional and behavioral tendencies as well as possible disease predispositions with common associated signs and symptoms. An over accumulation of the dominant quality associated with a temperament will produce negative effects, therefore an important guideline for the maintenance and preservation of health is to follow a lifestyle program suited to the temperament 2,4,15,21 . 1) Sanguinous temperament (element-air / qualityhot and moist / humor-blood) Features: Oval face with reddish complexion, deepset almond-shaped eyes with prominent capillaries, small chin and small lips, moderate frame with more muscular tissue than fat, solid shape, shapely legs and arms, joints are well formed and prominent, a macho stride (gait), hairs of the head are thick and oily, early hair recession in some men, skin is warm somewhat moist and soft to the touch with veins that are apparent.…”