Each person has an individual original combination of doshas. Their permanent imbalance or significant aggravation is caused by wrong habits and stereotypes, unhealthy diet, wrong combination of foods, suppression of needs, emotional and psychological instability, frustration and negative thinking. These causes produce waste toxic substances (ama) that are stored in the bodily tissues and cause a disturbance in the balance of the three biological energies (doshas). If we can determine our psychosomatic constitution (prakrti) and also recognize our current dosha imbalance (vikrti), then we can better understand where our weaknesses and tendencies lie. Then we can effectively proceed to make changes in our diet (ahara) and lifestyle (vihara) so that we can maintain good health, which manifests itself in moderate appetite, good digestion, regular elimination, clear voice, absence of pain, refreshing sleep, good appearance, mental stability, energy, stamina, enthusiasm, balance, peace and compassion.
The little things we are able to change in our own lives, based on understanding our natural constitution, can do more for our health than taking medication or consulting many doctors.
To determine your individual dosha constitution, you can complete the online Ayurvedic Dosha test.
