Ayurveda is a whole-body holistic system of medicine that began in India over 5,000 years ago.  The word Ayurveda comes from a Sanskrit word, where Ayus life and Veda means knowledge, meaning the knowledge of life. Some consider Ayurveda to be the oldest healing science.  It is a natural approach to all aspects of health and wellbeing to maintain a balance in the body, mind and spirit to prevent and treat illness.  The primary focus of Ayurveda is prevention.  Where western medicine focuses on diagnosis and prescribing medication, Ayurveda focuses on healthy living for all aspects of life.

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Ayurveda is based around the belief that each person has a constitution that is a pattern of energy, a unique individual combination of mental, physical and emotional characteristics that comprise of their own constitution. These are the doshas.  There are three doshas and each person has all three doshas with one being the primary. The doshas control how your body works and are related to the five elements found in the universe: space, air, fire, water and earth.  The three doshas are Vata (space and air); Pitta (fire and water); and Kapha (water and earth).  When one of the doshas goes out of balance it can affect the other doshas and can create an imbalance in the body which can lead to disease and illness. All things in the universe are connected, when one dosha goes out of balance it affects the others.  Ayurveda focuses on the root cause of disease and illness and uses nutrition, lifestyle changes, and natural treatments to align the doshas and balance.  

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Ayurveda treatments focus on the following:

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• Support the body in removing toxins and impurities

• Increase disease resistance

• Reduce stress

• Reduce symptoms

• Create more harmony and balance in life

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All treatments are unique to each person and their doshas, Prakriti- (the dosha a person is created with) Vikriti (is your body’s current state) and could include one or more of the following:

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• A special diet including a variety of spices.

• Herbal and plant medicines

• Internal cleaning and purification

• Various external purification includes massages with various types of oil.

• Breathing techniques

• Yoga and meditation.

 

Natural medicines used in Ayurveda include oils, spices, herbs and other plants.

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Some of the benefits of Ayurveda include:

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Improved Health- speed up recovery from an illness, slow aging, lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol. Improve circulation, digestion, and boost mental health.

Improved Sleep- Ayurveda can help improve sleep quality and efficiency.

Reduced Stress- Can help lower stress and anxiety, as well as cortisol levels.

Improve Concentration- Improve concentration, focus and cognitive function.

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If you wish to learn more about Ayurveda and the benefits for your lifestyle, schedule a consultation.

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When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. 

When diet is correct, medicine is of no need. 

~ Ayurvedic Proverb

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If you wish to learn more about Ayurveda and the benefits for your lifestyle, schedule a consultation. 

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