According to
Ayurveda, the unique prakriti (constitution) of an individual
is comprised of three primary "life-forces". These three life-forces
commonly known as the
Tridoshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha and can be compared to air, fire and water respectively. The
doshasare spread all over the body and regulate physical functioning and
provide particular physical characteristics.
Though each person
is made up of the three doshas,the proportion varies between
individuals. The proportion of doshas in a person is determined
at the time of conception. The doshas predominant in the sperm,
the ovum and the uterus decide the unique constitution of the
individual.
The prakriti of a person is primarily determined by the dominant
dosha.
For example - a person who has Vata as the predominant
dosha
is generally tall and thin, has a poor memory, is fearful, anxious, and
nervous, has dry skin and a variable appetite. The predominant
dosha
can be any one of the three, two combined together or all the three in a
balanced form, thus forming seven types of constitutions:
Health, according
to Ayurveda, is the state of equilibrium of the three
doshas. So, once a person knows about his constitution, he can choose a
diet, lifestyle and activities which restricts imbalance in the
doshas.
For example, a
person with a Pitta (fire) constitution may eat a lot of hot
foods (like chilies and spices), smoke cigarettes, or drink a lot of
tea, coffee or alcohol. As these elements increase Pitta, it will
cause an imbalance of doshas in the body. The person may then
suffer from Pitta disorders like urinary tract infections, fevers, skin problems or liver diseases.
On the other hand,
an anti-Pitta diet and lifestyle will allow the person to stay
happy and healthy. So, to prevent disease and attain longevity, it is
important to determine one's constitution and choose a diet, lifestyle,
exercise, gems, aromas etc. accordingly.
The knowledge of
constitution also plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment
of disease. For example, a Vata type person is more likely to
have Vata related disorders like arthritis, constipation, insomnia, anxiety, dry skin, paralysis, migraine, palpitation and weak
memory.
This assessment
also assists in determining the appropriate treatment. For example, a Kapha type person can easily tolerate medicine which is hot in
nature, in contrast to a Pitta (fire) type as a Pitta type
already has lots of heat in their body.
The knowledge of
one's constitution is very important, not only to determine healthy
eating habits and lifestyle, but also in prescribing treatment in case
of any disease.
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