Thursday 23 April 2015

Pitta Dosha

Human body is governed by and composed of the same elements that are found in the nature. There are five main elements including earth, water, fire, sky and air. All these are the main structural and functional units of this universe as well as human body. An apt balance amid these body energies is quite essential in order to promote and support normal body functions and its overall good health. At the same time, it is also true that proportion of these elements in human body is also determined by the foods we eat and other internal as well as external factors. These elements combined are known as doshas in the human body as per ayurvedic texts.  Since these doshas are present in different people differently therefore different people have different natures and physical as well as mental traits.

The three doshas that are formed as a result of different combinations of five elements in the human body are vata, pitta and kapha dosha. Out of these, the Pitta dosha is a symbol of fire and water elements in the human body. It is responsible for controlling the hormonal system in the body. Additionally, digestive system is also controlled by this dosha.   People who have dominant pitta dosha may suffer from negative emotions and feelings. These may include stress, depression, anger and such other feelings that have a negative impact on the overall physical as well as mental health of a person.

As far as physical appearance of people with dominance of Pitta dosha is concerned, they have a moderately sized body. Even the level of physical activity of such people is moderate. Although such people are quite ambitious and may have a strong will-power however such people are prone to suffer from short-temperedness, aggressiveness and irritable behavior. It is all due to stress that is triggered by the pitta dosha.  
Due to dominance of fire element in the bodies of such people, they show intolerance towards heat and sun. That is why such people suffer from skin ailments and sunburns more often if exposed to high temperatures or other harsh climatic conditions.

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