They eat and sleep erratically, and are prone to anxiety and insomnia. Pittas usually are of medium build, strength and endurance. They have a strong appetite and good digestion. They are warm blooded with a tendency toward excessive perspiring and an inability to tolerate sunlight and heat. Kaphas tend to be big-boned, heavy and strong.
Good health requires a balance between the three doshas within each individual.
However, factors such as an unhealthy lifestyle, stress, seasonal imbalances, genetic predisposition and toxic substances can throw us out of balance. Ayurvedic practitioners first diagnose a patient by taking an extensive personal and family history and performing a physical examination that includes close attention to the pulse, tongue, nails, eyes, and urine. The practitioner then creates a program of lifestyle changes to bring the doshas into balance. Ayurvedic therapies include purification to rid the body of toxins, meditation, dietary modifications, herbs, massage, yoga, and breathing exercises. Research has looked at various Ayurvedic practices, such as yogic breathing.