Ayurvedic Determination
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After filling out and submitting these two forms on this site you will be emailed the diet and lifestyle right for your of constitution (prakriti) and current condition (vakriti). Ayurveda is a highly personalized form of healing and the protocols for each individual vary.
You can find these forms at the top of this site labeled form 2 and form 3, after you have paid here.
This will not address any disease in a specific way. To get a consultation for specific problems please instead make an appointment on the "Consultations" page. This Ayurvedic Determination is a part of every appointment.
Just as everyone has a unique fingerprint, according to Ayurveda each person has a distinct pattern of energy -- a specific combination of physical, mental, and emotional characteristics. It is also understood that there are three basic energy types called doshas, present in every person. Most people have a mix of these doshas; some few have equal amounts of each.
- Vata -- energy that controls bodily functions associated with motion, including blood circulation, breathing, blinking, and heartbeat. When vata energy is balanced, there is creativity and vitality. Out of balance, vata produces fear and anxiety.
- Pitta -- energy that controls the body's metabolic systems, including digestion, absorption, nutrition, and temperature. In balance, pitta leads to contentment and intelligence. Out of balance, pitta can cause ulcers and arouse anger.
- Kapha -- energy that controls growth in the body. It supplies water to all body parts, moisturizes the skin, and maintains the immune system. In balance, kapha is expressed as love and forgiveness. Out of balance, kapha leads to insecurity and envy.
Everyone has vata, pitta, and kapha, but usually 1 or 2 are dominant in a particular person. Many things can disturb the energy balance, such as stress, an unhealthy diet, the weather, or strained relationships. The disturbance shows up as disease. Ayurvedic practitioners prescribe treatments to bring the doshas back into balance.
