Issu the ancient wisdom of India, Ayurveda is a natural system of holistic health (Greek: holos, all) based on the interaction of humans and ‘universe.
The 5 elements that create the reality (air, space, fire, earth, water) are found in the 3 Dosha, bio-energies Vata, Kapha and Pittta, which determine the physical appearance of the body and functions of the body such as breathing, digestion, escrétion, training and growth of bones, intellectual and emotional capacities.
Each person has this energy in different proportions. Ayurveda teaches self-knowledge by identifying its strengths and weaknesses to adopt healthy habits by following the natural rhythms in each constitution.
In effect only when the body, mind and soul are in harmony that perfect health is possible.
Diet plays fundamental role in Ayurveda. Foods contain the same 5 elements that make up living organisms and can influence the 3 Doshas being careful what you eat. Ayurveda recommends eating according to its own constitution, by eating foods that reduce the power of dominant Dosha. Knowing your Ayurvedic constitution, you will know what dosha dominates your physiology and you will the balance through diet, physical exercise and a healthy lifestyle to stay healthy.
Tips for the balance of the 3 Doshas (bio-energy):
VATA types should avoid products bitter, pungent and astringent that cause gas. Substances sweet, acidic and salty are favorable. Vata imbalance needs relaxation. Vata type a tendency to exceed its limites.Il always need to spend time with rest and relaxation, daily massage oils for medicinal recharge energy that consumes Vata particularly because of his nervous temperament. He recommends going to bed before 22 hours. Meditation it is advisable to pacify the Vata Dosha through deep relaxation.
PITTA types should avoid sour, salty and spicy that increase the fire, they should rather choose sweet, bitter and astringent. Pitta Dosha is intense. It is pacified by moderation. The intense and fiery energy of Pitta can burn you if you abuse. Pitta imbalance moves you, is hyperactive. To protect your health you must be careful and slow down the pace. The Constitution Pitta must avoid excess and opt for moderation. Massages recommended: Abhyanga Garshan and 1-2 times per week.
KAPHA types should avoid sugary foods, salt and acids that increase water in the body and prefer the pungent taste, bitter and astringent. The Constitution Kapha should stimulate circulation and eliminate toxins that are stored in the body. It is recommended that regular massages and physical exercise and limit sleep.