Ayurveda literally means the knowledge of life. It is the traditional healing science of India and dates back to 3,000 B.C. This ancient healing science from India balances and heals the body, mind, and spirit. Ayurveda treats diseases in a natural, safe and effective way through herbs, dietary and lifestyle changes, light, sound and aroma therapies, yoga, meditation, chanting, & deep cleanse/detoxification (Pancha Karma) to accomplish these changes.
This centuries-old science reveals and honors your uniqueness. There are three vital humors (called doshas) that make up your constitution. They are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, representing movement, metabolism, & structure. The unique balance of these three doshas in your body and mind will determine your constitution. Imbalances in these doshas will ultimately create disease. Ayurveda
recognizes imbalances at a much earlier
stage than western medicine at a time
when your symptoms are more subtle or vague. By taking care of imbalances in the earliest stages, more serious conditions can often be avoided. Ayurveda addresses diseases at the root of the problem rather than just treating the symptoms of disease. In this way, it is different from, but often complementary to modern medical therapies.
The basic premise of Ayurveda is that all diseases start in the digestive system. If your digestive system is not working properly, your body is not absorbing the nutrients you need and not expelling the toxins that need to be removed.
