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 As discussed in the previous blog, the three doshas (also known as Tridoshas) are fundamental principles related to the health (good or ill) of a human being. In this blog, the details of this very important principle is discussed. All the prominent ayurvedacharyas of ancient times including Charak, Sushruta, Vagbhata, Shrangdhara, Bhavamishra, Madhava etc have dealt with Tri-dosha/Tri-dosa and administration of the same for a good health and longevity. Where are these found in human body? : As mentioned in the verse 285 (Chapter XXVII) of Charaka Samhita, Vaata (Gas) is found in Pelvic region, i. e. between hip bones including bladder, rectum etc. and reproductive organs. Pitta (Acid) is found in cardiac region (the junction where oesophagus ends and stomach starts). The Cough (or Kapha) is situated in the head. Because of the proximity of the doshas to the specific organs, Charaka emphasises on eliminating them through emesis (vomit). Why are human beings impacted differently? :...

Ayurveda, the oldest science of medication emphasizes on preservation of good health (prevention of ailments) more than letting a person succumbing to the ailment and then cure it. Hence, the focus is on following a lifestyle (also called a healthy lifestyle) instead of an event to be followed during the course of a disease. So, what is a healthy lifestyle? What is the meaning of being "healthy"? How can one know if the activities (s)he is involved in day-to-day chores helping her to be healthy? Sushruta, a great surgeon who is believed to have lived between 1200 B. C. to 600 B. C., defined "Health" as a balanced condition of the following: The three fundamental principles, called DOSHAS : Vaata (Gas), Pitta (Acid) and Cough   AGNI (Fire), responsible to carry out the digestive & metabolic activities of the body. Sama agni (balanced fire) results in smooth metabolism, Visham agni (erratic fire) results in irregular metabolism, Tikshna agni (extreme fire) result...