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vikriti

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vikriti /vi·kri·ti/ (vik´rĭ-te) in ayurveda, a disordered physical constitution, resulting from an imbalance of the doshas.
vikriti (vi·kri·tē),
n in Ayurveda, the prevalent imbalance in dosha that is the cumulative effect of imbalances and impurities present in an individual. Ayurveda aims at rectifying vikriti to restore the deha prakriti. See also dosha and deha prakriti.
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Unfortunately, factors such as diet, lifestyle, climate, environmental pollution, work, relationships and even just the passage of time can cause one or more of the doshas in your prakriti to increase or decrease from its original level, creating vikriti or imbalance.
Ayurveda, the science of life by Suarez Toro, Maria / Women's Health Journal
After determination of their prakriti (their constitution) and vikriti (their current condition) the appropriate means are taken to assist the balance of their bodies--suitable lifestyle, diet, herbs, and pancha karma (purification and rejuvenation practices).
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