Ayurvedic Medicine - Concepts and Philosophy

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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.

 

Dr.Anantha

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