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AYURVEDA : THE SCIENCE OF LIFE
Channel the goodness of nature to treat, rejuvenate and refresh your body with ayurveda. ayurveda is an ancient science of health and medicine. it is a holistic approach to health that is designed to help people live long, healthy, and well-balanced lives, and draws its resources completely from nature.
A combination of the sanskrit words ayus (meaning life) and veda (meaning knowledge or science), ayurveda literally translates to ‘the science of life’. the basic principle of ayurveda is to prevent and treat illness by maintaining balance in the body, mind, and consciousness through proper diet and lifestyle, as well as herbal remedies.
Unlike modern medicine, ayurveda is not merely a system to treat illnesses, but a complete lifestyle in itself, one that infuses emotional and physical well-being into an individual's life. it goes to the root cause and not just cures physical ailments, but works towards total prevention of physical and mental setbacks. thanks to its holistic approach to the human body, ayurveda has earned the acceptance and preference of people the world over. instead of waiting for a disease to appear, ayurveda offers a plethora of lifestyle solutions and therapies to ensure uncompromised health and happiness of an individual.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Kapha, energy that controls growth in the body. it supplies water to all body parts, moisturizes the skin, and maintains the immune system. in balance, kapha is expressed as love and forgiveness. out of balance, kapha leads to insecurity and envy.
Everyone has vata, pitta, and kapha, but usually one or two of them are dominant in each person. the energy balance can be broken by several things, like stress, poor diet, weather, or strained family relationships. these disturbances show up as diseaseThere are several treatments prescribed to bring the doshas back into balance. from a western medical perspective, stress relief seems to be one of the ways ayurveda works to help fight illness. for example, studies have found that transcendental meditation, a component of maharishi ayurveda, lowers anxiety. studies have also pointed out that ayurveda lowers blood pressure and cholesterol, slows the aging process, and speeds recovery from illness. many herbs used in ayurvedic medicine have antioxidant effects, which means they may help protect against long-term illnesses like heart disease and arthritis. many ayurvedic practitioners also recommend a vegetarian diet, which is believed to be better for your heart than diets containing red meat.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM AN AYURVEDIC TREATMENT?
It's all about putting the doshas in balance. on your first visit, the practitioner will take a detailed medical history, check your pulse, feel your abdomen, examine your tongue, eyes, nails, and skin, and listen to the tone of your voice. the practitioner will also ask you questions about your general health, paying special attention to your lifestyle, diet, habits, and surroundings. the practitioner will then recommend ways to restore your natural dosha balance, which almost always includes changes in lifestyle, especially diet. practitioners draw from more than 20 types of treatments, but the most commonly prescribed include:
Pranayama
Breathing Exercises. Practicing Pranayama Calms Your Body.
Abhyanga
Massaging The Skin With Herbal Oils To Increase Blood Circulation And Draw Toxins Out.
Shirodhara
Gentle pouring of warm herbal oil on the forehead to promote deep relaxation and mental clarity.
Panchakarma
Comprehensive detoxification and rejuvenation therapy for complete body and mind wellness.
