What Is Ayurveda
Ayurveda is based
on the ancient wisdom of good living. The word Ayurveda is formed from the
root words of Ayu = Life; & Veda = Science (or the way). Thus, Ayurveda
is defined as 'the Science of life'.
Ayurveda is an
ancient system of medicine that uses herbs and oils to heal and rejuvenate.
Heavily influenced by the system of the same name in India, Ayurveda is widely
used in Sri Lanka for a range of ailments.
Essentially, Ayurveda
postulates that the five elements (earth, air, ether, water and light) are
linked to the five senses and these in turn shape the nature of an individual's
constitution -their DOSHA or life force. These DOSHAS are referred
to in Sanskrit as VATA, PITTA and KAPHA. Each has a cluster
of qualities that distinguish them from each other. Disease and illness occur
when they are out of balance. The purpose of Ayurvedic treatment is to restore
the balance and thus good health.
What Can
Ayurveda Do For Me
An Ayurvedic health
cure is a preventive measure for the preservation of durable health up to
old age
It also cleanses
the body and is appropriate for wellbeing during post-convalescence and recuperation
from acute or chronic illness
Consequences of
Ayurveda are clear eyes, a refined skin tone, a robust nervous system, revitalization
and regeneration with an increased zest for life.
Conditions successfully
treated by Ayurveda include; Diabetes, Stress, Migraine, Headaches, Overweight,
Skin problems, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Bronchial Asthma, Arthritis,
Sleep Disorders and illness of the Respiratory Tract, Heart & Circulation,
Rheumatism, Acne, Nicotine Addiction etc.
The basic principle
of Ayurveda treatment shows that by changing of food habits and the way of
life, you can achieve internal harmony of both the body and the mind.
Ayurveda gives
you a base to manage your daily life better, as you will develop the power
to reject negative and disturbing forces of all kinds.
What Can Ayurveda
Do For Me
While
the Western Medicine treats only the symptoms, Ayurveda treats the person
as a whole, taking in to consideration his/her activities and the environment.
According to Western
Medicine the diagnosis is focused mostly on the identification of a disease.
In Ayurveda the diagnosis is much deeper.
It is believed
that each person has varying degrees of VATA, PITTA and KAPHA (the Doshas).
The process of a disease is the reaction in the body between VATA, PITTA,
KAPHA and the organs. Good health means the steady control of a person's VATA-
PITTA -and KAPHA, and the brining about a balance or harmony into one's lifestyle
(good health). The imbalance brings about disharmony (disease) in the body.
The symptoms are always connected with the imbalance of the Doshas.
Only if you understand
the natural, basic principles of the fluctuation of the Doshas (disharmony)
can you restore the balance by treatment.
