Western medical practitioners often wonder why certain popular wonder drugs don't seem to work equally well for everyone. The simple answer is that while each capsule or pill may be exactly the same, no two people have the exact same physiological makeup.
Practitioners of Ayurveda acknowledge this by starting with the underlying belief that there are three differing constitutional types called doshas: vata (air), pitta (fire), and kapha (earth/water). These descriptions directly relate to a person's physical build, level of activity and preferences in food, drink and climate.
Each dosha tends to respond differently to the stresses of life and to thrive on different dietary and lifestyle choices. If the most beneficial choices are not made, the individual will develop typical imbalances and eventual disease manifestations. To regain balance, energy and health, a specific, dosha-appropriate Ayurvedic regimen will bring the most effective and long-term healing.