The Ayurvedic System -
Traditional Yoga Health System
The Ayurvedic system of healthcare has now established itself within the awareness of the world outside of India.
Its popularity is in part due to its effectiveness in treating specifics like
hair loss
and
prostate problems,
to the health of our whole body, but also because there is a growing appetite for natural methods of healing. Time-tested and easy-to-use ayurvedic remedies like
triphala
offer a safe alternative to modern pharmaceuticals, and ancient practices such as
drinking your own urine
have proven effective in treating a range of conditions as diverse as acne and cancer.Science of Life Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which means Science of Life and some of the main areas of it are the use of food, medicinal herbs, ayurvedic massage, yogic cleansing practices and yoga postures. The Ayurvedic system attempts to return us to our natural state, which is defined by a peaceful mind, a toxin-free body, emotional balance and happiness, and a healthy digestive and eliminatory system. Modern living tends to toxify us, with impurities from food, air and water lodging themselves throughout the body. Toxic thoughts and beliefs create disharmony in the body also. Add this to a lifestyle that involves sitting all day in the car, at work and in front of the TV or computer, and we have a recipe for disaster.
For most people the digestive and eliminatory systems don't function well which means all kinds of harmful waste products are being stored in the colon and bowel. Something as simple as drinking
aloe vera juice
daily can make a big difference from everything from digestive problems to
treating hemorrhoids
.Ayurveda is truly holistic,and aims to bring your body and mind into their perfect healthful state. It is a system which reflects it's spiritual roots and aims to rekindle the spark of Divinity within the individual. Doshas - Ayurvedic Body Types According to the ayurveda there are three basic body types,known as doshas. These are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha dosha. The relative value each of these has in us determines everything from our skin type, to our body shape and personality. Taking a
dosha test
(links to free test from India Herbs - click link that says Know Your Dosha Type) is one of the first things to do, and from this you can discover which foods and herbs are best suited to bring the doshas into balance within you. This can have rapid and amazing results. I remember seeing a friend after an absence of three or four years and when she arrived at my door I hardly recognised her. Her hair colour had changed (it was grey before), she had lost loads of weight and her skin and eyes were glowing. Her secret? She was living an ayurvedic lifestyle, eating in accordance with her dosha. Further Reading: If you wish to investigate the ayurvedic system then
Ayurveda: A Practical Guide: The Science of Self Healing
by Vasant Lad is a very good starting point. Related Pages: Oil Pulling / Ayurvedic Treatment for Hair Loss Benefits of Triphala / Drinking Your Own Urine Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice Return to top of this page: Ayurvedic System
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