- Siddha medical theory identifies three mind/body types Vatta, Pitta and Kapha. These can be further differentiated as combinations of any two or a combination of all three.
- An individual’s mind/body type informs the diagnosis and determines the most effective treatment.
- All Siddha treatments, including those for HIV, are prescribed specifically for an individual’s mind/body type.
- Recognizing HIV manifestations according to mind/body type is required for proper diagnosis and treatment
- Vatta: skin disease, musculo-skeletal pain
- Pitta: vomiting, diarrhea, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Kapha: respiratory conditions, including TB and TB tumors
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