This is the third of our three articles on management of the three Doshas of Ayurveda in our difficult world situation today and the necessary lifestyle, attitude and behavioral changes involved.   Kapha dosha in Ayurveda is generally defined as the biological water humor but also has earthy characteristics. Kapha physical types tend to hold weight and water accordingly. They move more slowly and have a slower metabolism than the other types, but are more grounded, consistent and stable. They prefer to stay where they are and tend to avoid change, holding to and accumulating what they already have. This leads to inertia if their awareness is undeveloped but to a state of calm when their awareness is cultivated.   Kapha types most commonly suffer diseases of excess mucus and fluids, including disorders of the lungs and respiratory system. They more commonly develop overweight and obesity which further leads to