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Ayurveda is a system of traditional medicine native to India and practiced in other parts of the world as a form of alternative medicine
The true history of Ayurveda starts from the time of the Holy books, the Vedas. Ancient mythology contends that the concept and essence of Ayurveda was revealed by the creator of the world himself – Lord Brahma. There are four types Vedas. Rigveda, Yajurveda Samaveda, Atharvaveda .The Vedas date back to about five thousand years. They preach the philosophy of life. The Atharvaveda contains the principles of healing on which Ayurveda is based. 'Ayur' means 'life' in Sanskrit. According to the ancient Ayurvedic scholar Charaka, "ayu" is comprised of four essential parts i.e., the combination of mind, |
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| body, senses and the soul. Ayurveda is the most ancient science of healing which enhances longevity. It has influenced many of the older traditional methods of healing including Tibetan, Chinese and Greek medicine. Hence, Ayurveda is considered by many as the 'mother of healing.' |
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Life according to Ayurveda is a combination of senses, mind, body and soul. Ayurveda is not only limited to body or physical symptoms but also gives a comprehensive knowledge about spiritual, mental and social health. Thus ayurveda is a qualitative, holistic science of health and longevity, a philosophy and system of healing the whole person, body and mind.
The two principle objectives of Ayurveda are:
- To prolong life and promote perfect health
- To completely eradicate the disease and dysfunction of the body.
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| Another goal of ayurveda is to achieve "Nirvana" or liberation from all kinds of "Wants". This is primarily achieved through good health, which is regarded as the supreme foundation of life. |
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According to Ayurveda, all matter is thought to he composed of five basic elements known as the Panchamahabhuthas - Earth (Prithvi), Water (Jala), Fire (Tejas), Wind (Vayu) and Space (Akasha).These elements interact and exists in combination, in which one or more elements dominate. The human body is composed of derivatives of these five basic elements, in the form of doshas, tissues (dhatus) and waste products (malas). The Panchmahabhutas therefore serve as the foundation of all diagnosis and treatment modalities in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda advocates that the primary and essential factors of the human body that govern our entire physical structure and function, is a combination of any two of the five bhutas with the predominance of one. This is the most fundamental and characteristic principle of Ayurveda and is called "Tridosha" or the Three Humours. They are categorized into Vata, Pitta and Kapha. |
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Vata governs movement, Pitta is concerned with functions of heat, metabolism, and energy production and Kapha, governs physical structure and fluid balance. Thus in Ayurveda, disease is viewed as a state of imbalance in one or more of these doshas, and the treatments aims to establish the balance in these three fundamental qualities. They can be used for diseases of the nervous system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system and circulatory system. They can also be used to treat skin diseases.
It is also used to slow down the ageing process. Age is often accompanied by good things, such as wisdom and experience. However, it also brings undesirable wrinkles and arthritis. You can take a proactive approach to promote a more youthful appearance and state of mind. Following the principles set forth by Ayurvedic practitioners slows the aging process, making you look and feel younger. |
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