What is Ayurveda
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Ayurveda, literally means the 'science of life'. It is a complete healing science which has been in continuous practice for over 5000 years, mentioned in the Vedas. Having stood the test of time, this magnificent system of holistic medicine and living reveals knowledge about life and health. This has proven true from the time that the early India sages shared their wisdom and knowledge of this science.Ayurvedic principles are based upon the unchanging laws of Nature. Ayurveda is the medicine of nature and the medicine of life. Ayurveda recommends specific lifestyle routines, foods and diet, medicines and procedures based upon your unique psycho-biological make-up (your body-type, prakruti, which was determined at birth). Ayurveda uses the terms Vata (air/space), Pitta (fire) and Kapha (earth/water) to describe your body type.
Ayurveda is a complete system, encompassing preventative health, health maintenance, health improvement and the treatment of disease.
Does Ayurveda complement conventional medicine?
Ayurveda is a safe system of medicine, with an extensive history of traditional use and depending upon the ailment, can be used as a complete alternative to conventional medicine or alongside it as a complementary or integrated medicine for good health and well-being.
The World Health Organisation recognises Ayurveda as a holistic system of healthcare.
Ayurveda can be used whilst undergoing conventional medicine treatments. Ayurveda can help restore balance to your body, and may reduce the need for many conventional medicines.
Your Ayurvedic practitioner and doctor can work together to maximise your treatment result. Its speciality and strength lie in its individualised approach to your unique requirements.
The Difference
While orthodox medicine helps to manage the symptoms through prescribed medications, often the cause of the condition is left untreated and the patient remains dependent upon the medication. On the contrary, Ayurvedic remedies wile managing the presenting symptom will also aim at treating the root cause of the illness.
What can Ayurveda treat?
Ayurveda is effective in treating a wide range of health conditions relating to physical, mental and emotional states. It can be effectively employed in treatment of both acute and chronic diseases. Ayurveda treats the individual by addressing the imbalance in the vitality of a sick person. Thus Ayurveda can help people suffering with any named or unnamed (undiagnosed) illness. Most common, acute and chronic disorders respond well to Ayurveda.
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