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How Does Ayurveda Work?Ayurveda explains that humans like the whole Universe are made up of each of the five elements - air space, fire, water and earth as well as the soul. In other words the body is a microcosm of the Universe. These elements in their biological form make up the three doshas.The conglomeration of body,sense organs, mind and soul is called as life. Maintaining the balanced state of dosha's, body, mind soul and removal of diseases is the main aim of ayurveda. Tridosha Theory:The basic view of Ayurveda is that all of life (people, food, animals, nature, the universe, and diseases) are combinations of three energy-elements:
When these elements are balanced, one is healthy. Illness is defined as an imbalance of these elements; all disorders are excesses of one or more element. People and the Elements:A person's constitution (also called dosha) is biased towards one or more of these three elements. Each element relates to certain body types, to foods and also health concerns. By their nature, whatever a person's constitution is, they have a tendency for it to become excessed or out of balance. Air constitution person (Vata dosha)Tends to be thin and bony. Physical symptoms of excess air include dry skin, cracking bones, gas and constipation. Mental symptoms of excess air include fear, worry, anxiety and nervousness. When an air constitution (Vayu dosha) person is balanced they are creative, adaptable and have no physical health concerns. Ayurveda notes that certain foods increase air and other foods reduce air. In general, excess air is reduced by eating cooked or steamed foods, and eating every three or four hours. Foods like carrots, rice and mung beans reduce excess air. Broccoli, baked beans and barley increase air (e.g., they cause gas). Excessive lifestyles also increases the air element. Fire constitution people (pitta dosha)These tend towards excess heat. When healthy they are strong, make good leaders and are warm and goal oriented. When the pitta dosha is imbalanced, mentally they become hot tempered, impatient, irritable. Physically they develop heat-related disorders such as acne, rashes, diarrhea, ulcers, toxic blood, liver, kidney, gall bladder, heart and spleen disorders. Water constitutions (kapha doshas)These tend towards excess water. When healthy they are strong, muscular, calm and loyal. When water becomes excessed, they develop lethargy, and a hoarding or greedy nature. Physically they develop congestion, overweight, edema, heart and kidney problems, etc. Health means balance.Health means balanced state of doshas and its imbalance is called as disease. Each constitution has a natural tendency to become imbalanced or excessed. By eating foods and living a lifestyle that reduces the the excesses, one remains balanced. Balancing produces healing, prevention, and reverses the aging process. Many people have two or even all three elements in their constitution. In these cases, both elements tend toward excess. Thus foods and lifestyles that reduce both elements need to be followed. Main Sections of Ayurveda Guide
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