Ayurveda is a medical system that considers the “whole” body and its function in total harmony with the universe.  It is based on a variety of theories about health and illnesses and on ways to prevent, manage or treat various health challenges.  This is not a quick miracle remedy; it must become a way of life.  You must allow the body’s natural healing mechanisms time to progress at their own pace, momentum and duration.  The practice of Ayurveda must be an active life long voyage into self-discovery and total renewal. 

 Ayurveda is a 6000year old science that originated in India. The word ayurveda is a derivative of two Sanskrit terms: “ayu” meaning life and “veda” meaning knowledge or science. The components and concepts of Ayurveda are found in the ancient book of knowledge called Vedas that dates back to somewhere around 3000BC. .  Ayurveda is a very comprehensive program that unites diet, lifestyle changes, herbs, massage, aromas and various other therapies. We can literally interpret that ayurveda is the knowledge or science of life. 

 Ayurvedic medicine, also called Ayurveda, is a whole medical system that has evolved for over thousands of years.  Ayurvedic medicines are based on the fact that the every person has a unique constitution.  The therapies that are prescribed for one person may not work for another even if they have similar complaints.  It is also based on sound ecological consciousness of animals, birds and plants in relation to human life.  Maintaining clarity of senses is essential in allowing the mind and body to integrate their functions and help in maintaining us as healthy and happy individuals.

 The mind and the body work in conjunction with each another to regulate our bodily processes.  The basis of ayurveda is on the vision of wholeness, not of fragmentation.  In order for the mind to properly assist the physical body, all of our senses must used as information gatherers.

 Generally regarded as the oldest form of healthcare in the world, Ayurveda is an extremely complex medical system.  In the United States and most western societies, Ayurveda is only considered to be a complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). 

I hope that you will continue to discover Ayurvedic and choose it as an alternative improve your health, overall wellness and expand your insights into the miracle called life.