Each of the three doshas has certain quantity, qualities and functions. When all the doshas are in balance, it is known as normal or dosha shamya. The balance in the tridoshas is the way towards well-being, health and happiness. But this balance is not stable and keeps on changing continuously. The doshas either increases or decreases resulting in dosha imbalance. The imbalance in doshas leads to various health problems. Other than causing health problems, dosha imbalance has a negative effect on the mind and emotions. Negative emotions aggravate the dosha associated with them. There are two kinds of imbalances.
Natural Imbalances
Unnatural Imbalances
Natural imbalance is the one that occurs with the time and age. It does not cause and serious problem.All the three doshas increases and become predominant during a particular season and during certain times of a day. Inappropriate diet, inappropriate lifestyle, any trauma, viruses, bacterias and parasites can cause unnatural imbalance.
IMBALANCED VATA
| Increased Vata | Decreased Vata |
| Constipation | Nausea |
| Insomnia | Lethargy |
| Dry and rough skin | Depression |
| Nervousness and sadness | Digestion problems |
| Fear, anxiety and grief | |
| Low vitality | |
| Impairment of sensory functions | |
| Loss of creativity | |
| Lack of communication |
IMBALANCED PITTA
| Increased Pitta | Decreased Pitta |
| Acidity or burning sensations | Irregular bowel movements |
| Fever | Loss of body heat |
| Insomnia | Indigestion |
| Excessive Thirst | Loss of skin luster |
| Frustration, hate and jealousy | Sore throat |
| Pride and anger | Conjunctivitis |
| Speech problems |
IMBALANCED KAPHA
| Increased Pitta | Decreased Pitta |
| Obesity | Body aches |
| Nausea | Dryness of mouth |
| Excessive sleep | Thirst |
| Greed and unkindness | Giddiness |
| Lethargy and lack of interest | |
| Improper digestive function | |
| Boredom and carelessness | |
| Lack of compassion | |
| Mouth secretions |