About Ayurveda
Ayurvedic Medicine -
Concepts and Philosophy
Ayurveda is the traditional
holistic medical system of India, using a constitution based model for
determining your state of health. Thousands of years ago,
India’s rishis and seers observed the rhythms of the universe and the
interaction of the flow of energy throughout the body/mind during deep
states of meditation – these insights form the basis of Ayurveda, the
“Science of Life”, and were documented in ancient Indian texts such
as the
Charaka
Samhita
Ayurveda describes three fundamental
mind/body types, or doshas, called Vata, Pitta and
Kapha, which embody different combinations of the five elements : air,
ether, fire, water and earth. Each of us contain all doshas to
varying degrees, and their balance can be determined through examination
of your eyes, nails, tongue, skin, voice, by pulse diagnosis, and
through the insight of the Ayurvedic practitioner. Because the five
elements exist in us and in nature, your doshas can become aggravated or
imbalanced due to inappropriate or inadequate diet, change of seasons,
climate or lifestyle, and result in disease in the body.
Ayurveda also describes three primary
qualities of Nature, or gunas, called Sattva (equilibrium,
evolution, intelligence), Rajas (activity, agitation) and
Tamas (inertia). These inner qualities are essential
for the creation of all things in the material universe. They are
sometimes referred to as the "mental doshas" as they describe the
qualities and activities of the mind. Living in society requires a
balance between Sattva, Rajas and Tamas - an imbalance can result in a
restless, agitated or dull mind, which can result in imbalance of Vata,
Pitta and Kapha, leading to various ailments.
Rather than treating the symptoms of
disease directly, Ayurvedic treatment aims to rebalance your doshas
according to your constitution (also known as your Prakriti), resulting in a body and mind that is
healthy and sound. By becoming familiar with your own unique dosha
pattern you can lead a life that is more in harmony with your individual
nature.
Ayurvedic Medicine describes a complete system for
restoring, maintaining and enhancing health, advocating the use of
natural healing methods tailored to the individual - such as life style
changes, Ayurvedic
Herbal Mineral remedies, Detoxification
treatments (Panchakarma), Rejuvenation
preparations (Rasayanas) and Yogic and
Tantric
practices.
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