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Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine
that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago.
that originated in India more than 3,000 years ago.
The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words
ayus ("life" or "longevity")
&
veda (science or "knowledge").
Thus, Ayurveda translates to 'knowledge of life' or 'knowledge of longevity'.
ayus ("life" or "longevity")
&
veda (science or "knowledge").
Thus, Ayurveda translates to 'knowledge of life' or 'knowledge of longevity'.
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Ayurveda encourages certain lifestyle interventions and natural therapies -- to regain balance between the body, mind, spirit, and the environment.
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Ayurvedic techniques include:
- Dietary changes
- Herbal medicine, including combining herbs with metals, minerals or gems (known as rasha shastra medicines) that can take the form of pellets, tablets and powders of various colours and scents).
- Acupuncture (practiced by some practitioners)
- Massage
- Meditation
- Cleanse
Ayurvedic doctors and practitioners use theories and techniques developed thousands of years ago in India to bring people into physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance -- thereby maintaining health, curing diseases, and promoting happiness and fulfillment.
Ayurveda, the traditional medical system of India, has delineated three categories as the fundamental regulatory principles of the body, mind, and behavior.
These three categories, called doshas, are named:
These three categories, called doshas, are named:
- Vata
- Pitta
- Kapha
3 Primary Health Benefits of Ayurveda:
- Toxins in the Body are Reduced -- You Learn to Clear Up Energy
- Better Health at a Cellular Level
- Stronger Digestion
The science of Ayurveda has simplified the organizational layout of the human body into three basic components:
- Dosa(Body Humours)
- Dhatu (Tissue)
- Mala (Impurities)
The concepts of universal interconnectedness, the body's constitution (prakriti), and life forces (doshas)
are the primary basis of ayurvedic medicine.
Goals of treatment aid the person by eliminating impurities, reducing symptoms, increasing resistance to disease, reducing worry, and increasing harmony in life.
are the primary basis of ayurvedic medicine.
Goals of treatment aid the person by eliminating impurities, reducing symptoms, increasing resistance to disease, reducing worry, and increasing harmony in life.
Lifestyle practices
Ayurvedic medicine encourages whole-body healing -- which includes physical, mental, and emotional health.
This can include practices like yoga, meditation, mindful eating, sleep hygiene, spending time by yourself and with others, and managing your work-life balance
Ayurvedic medicine encourages whole-body healing -- which includes physical, mental, and emotional health.
This can include practices like yoga, meditation, mindful eating, sleep hygiene, spending time by yourself and with others, and managing your work-life balance
There are six major tastes according to Ayurveda, viz., sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent.
There are primary and secondary qualities (guna) that increase the properties of a material.
This is further augmented by potency (virya), post digestive effect (vipaka), and therapeutic action (karma).
There are primary and secondary qualities (guna) that increase the properties of a material.
This is further augmented by potency (virya), post digestive effect (vipaka), and therapeutic action (karma).
Ayurveda places special emphasis on "Ahara" (diet) and "Anna" (food) as a means to good life, health and wellness.
Healthy and wholesome food nourishes the mind, body and soul.
Healthy and wholesome food nourishes the mind, body and soul.
In the ancient texts of Ayurveda, each animal product is defined by quality,
and meat is recommended as therapy for many ailments.
One example is that bone marrow broth is helpful for rehabilitation after extended illness.
In general, meat strongly nourishes rakta - the red part of the blood.
It is quality of the meat, that is important.
and meat is recommended as therapy for many ailments.
One example is that bone marrow broth is helpful for rehabilitation after extended illness.
In general, meat strongly nourishes rakta - the red part of the blood.
It is quality of the meat, that is important.
Charaka is called 'Father of Ayurveda'.
Charaka lived between AD 150-200 and 100 BC.
He is well known as the editor of the medical treatise Charaka Samhita, one of the basic books of traditional Indian medicine and Ayurveda, which is contained in the Brhat-Trayi. In his book 'Charaka Samhita' he had mentioned about 340 plant types and about 200 animal types.
Charaka lived between AD 150-200 and 100 BC.
He is well known as the editor of the medical treatise Charaka Samhita, one of the basic books of traditional Indian medicine and Ayurveda, which is contained in the Brhat-Trayi. In his book 'Charaka Samhita' he had mentioned about 340 plant types and about 200 animal types.
According to Ayurveda, eating dinner in limited quantities helps you to have a sound sleep.
Eating in large amount at night makes it difficult for our body to digest.
Eating in large amount at night makes it difficult for our body to digest.
Indeed, the Indian species Terminalia chebula is known as the king of plants in Ayurveda due to its broad range of medicinal uses.
An Ayurvedic practitioner will create a treatment plan specifically designed for you.
They'll take into account your unique physical and emotional makeup, your primary life force, and the balance between all three of these elements.
The goal of treatment is to cleanse your body of undigested food, which can stay in your body and lead to illness.
The cleansing process called 'panchakarma' is designed to reduce your symptoms and restore harmony and balance.
To achieve this, an Ayurvedic practitioner might rely on blood purification, massage, medical oils, herbs, and enemas or laxatives.
They'll take into account your unique physical and emotional makeup, your primary life force, and the balance between all three of these elements.
The goal of treatment is to cleanse your body of undigested food, which can stay in your body and lead to illness.
The cleansing process called 'panchakarma' is designed to reduce your symptoms and restore harmony and balance.
To achieve this, an Ayurvedic practitioner might rely on blood purification, massage, medical oils, herbs, and enemas or laxatives.
There are a few state-approved Ayurvedic schools in the U.S.
But there's no national standard training or certification program for those who practice this alternative therapy.
The FDA doesn't review or approve Ayurvedic products. In fact, it's banned certain ones from entering the country since 2007.
What's more, the agency has warned that 1 in 5 Ayurvedic medicines contain toxic metals, like lead, mercury, and arsenic.
These heavy metals can cause life-threatening illness, especially in children.
Always talk to your doctor before you try Ayurveda or any other alternative medical treatment.
But there's no national standard training or certification program for those who practice this alternative therapy.
The FDA doesn't review or approve Ayurvedic products. In fact, it's banned certain ones from entering the country since 2007.
What's more, the agency has warned that 1 in 5 Ayurvedic medicines contain toxic metals, like lead, mercury, and arsenic.
These heavy metals can cause life-threatening illness, especially in children.
Always talk to your doctor before you try Ayurveda or any other alternative medical treatment.
"A physician who fails to enter the body of a patient with the lamp of knowledge and understanding, can never treat diseases.
One should first study all the factors, including environment, which influence a patient's disease, and then prescribe treatment.
It is more important to prevent the occurrence of disease, than to seek a cure." ~ Charaka