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Normal health is resultant of these treatments, and a resistance against the factors that are likely to upset the balance of the *doṣas* is built up; longevity is a side-benefit. Body metabolism is rendered efficient, and digestion normalized, sense-functions become alert, body strength is enhanced, and mind becomes clear and sharp. The degenerative processes in the body are effectively stalled or slowed down (*CS. Sū.* 10.17-19).