In Maharishi AyurVeda, it’s considered symptoms to be like the fruits of a tree. In most cases, there is a common root. There are primary and secondary imbalances. AyurVeda tries to address the primary imbalance first. Addressing the secondary imbalances might help, but that is only a partial approach. To take the guesswork out of the problem, see a Maharishi AyurVeda expert (vaidya) who can determine the root cause of the issue, and address all of your imbalances. Once you meet with an ayurvedic expert, he or she can explain which foods and lifestyle habits are contributing to your imbalance. By knowing the root causes, you can work towards creating balance. As part of your wellness consultation with an ayurvedic expert, you’ll receive recommendations that are designed for your body type, imbalances, and age—and which take into account the current season and even the time of day. If you can follow the recommended diet and daily routine, and at the same time avoid the underlying causal factors (i.e. foods and lifestyle habits that aggravate your imbalance), over time, balance will be restored. When your mind, body and emotions are functioning in balance, you will have no need for herbal formulas! Digestion is also a key factor in restoring balance and strengthening immunity. Thus in most cases, the ayurvedic expert will make recommendations for strengthening digestion. Once these functions are restored, the body begins to function in a more balanced way.