According to ayurveda which is medical branch of vedic knowledge the human body is made up of five elements or tatva. They are also known as Pancha Bhoota where Pancha means Five and Bhoota means elements. These five elements are:

1. Ether element also known as Akash Tatva
2. Fire element also known as Agni Tatva
3. Water element also known as Jal Tatva
4. Wind element also known as Vayu Tatva
5. Earth element also known as Pritvi Tatva

     Even the seven Planets barring Rahu and Ketu which are shadow planets are associated with an element. Below are the elements associated with 7 Planets.

1. Sun has fire element
2. Moon water element
3. Mars fire element
4. Mercury has earth element
5. Jupiter has ether element
6. Venus has water element
7. Saturn has wind element

Even the twelve signs are each associated with an element.

1. Aries, Leo and Sagittarius are signs with fire element
2. Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn are signs with earth element
3. Gemini, Libra and Aquarius are signs with wind element
4. Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces are signs with water element

     Vedic astrology can be used along with ayurveda and yoga to not only know the body type but also give appropriate treatment. Think of astrology, ayurveda and yoga as three stands of a tripod which can provide a healthy and balanced life to an individual. A person can predict the exact time when risk of catching a certain disease might increase using vedic astrology. Afterwards he can try the associated yoga postures, pranayam and mudra vigyaan to try and prevent the disease. If by chance a native does get infected then he can use ayurveda and associated diet to effectively cure the disease and remove it completely from the body.