According to Ayurveda, many types of chronic, recurrent and seasonal disorders can result from deficiency or aggravation of the doshas. The aim of Ayurvedic treatment is to balance the doshas in order to restore health, rather than directly treat the symptoms of disease. Some typical signs of imbalance include:
Pitta – skin disorders, boils, allergies, burning urination, impatience, easily angered
Vata - headache, aches and pains of the joints, mental instability, confusion, insomnia, anxiety, indigestion.
Kapha - coughs and colds, mucous formation, constipation, lack of energy, wanting to oversleep.
Your doshas can become imbalanced for many reasons, but two crucial areas that can make significant improvements to your mental and physical wellbeing are :
- a diet of fresh unprocessed foods, ideally prepared daily, and suitable to your dosha type
- following practical, daily routines for cleansing, elimination, water intake, sleep and exercise.
