AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is a natural & nurturing science system designed to maintain good health in our body, mind & soul. Looking at our connection with the world we live in, the universe we inhabit, as a way of bringing balance & harmony into our lives. According to Ayurvedic philosophy, the whole cosmos is an interplay of the 5 great elements (mahabhuta): space, air, fire, water & earth. Encouraging us to live mindfully with nature; eating good foods instead of mass produced, chemically preserved foods that are indigestable. Ayurveda looks at the individual constitution (prakruti) & the nature of the disease/disorder (vikruti) in its therapeutic treatment returning the person back to good health.
We all are made up of a combination of the three doshas (life forces): Vata - the subtle energy of movement; Pitta - the energy of digestion & metabolism & Kapha - the energy that forms structure & cohesion. Often, one or two of these doshas will predominate. Educating ourselves with the knowledge of foods & lifestyle choices that will keep our doshas in balance, is the purpose of Ayurveda.
Look through the list of some of the Ailments Treatable with Ayurveda to see how it can apply and help you.
