Ayurveda Therapies in India

Indeed Ayurveda is different from the western medical science in many ways. It uses elements of nature for betterment while western medical science is solely dependent on chemicals which might combine to create side effects. Ayurveda doesn't merely rely on surgeries and medications, but reaches beyond these parameters. It focuses on an Individual's personal requirement or dosha.

Unlike Western medical science Ayurveda doesn't do any harm and has no side-effects. Ayurvedic doctors aim at eradicating illness right from the root by inspecting about a patients diet intake, stress, exercise routine, lifestyle beliefs, behavior and constitution of mind and body.

Ayurveda is indeed a holistic medicinal system that treats not just the body but a person's soul and mind as well. Any imbalance in our mind, body or spirit leads to sufferance of the whole entity. A person suffering from depression doesn't merely suffer from depression; it further leads to mental problems which might again complicate that person's eating routine. Ayurveda treats by keeping note of several aspects related to patient's life and also by perceiving him as a part of universe.

Not just the body, but the patient's environment is of utmost importance in healing him or his poor health. What Ayurveda believes is that there is a constant exchange of information and energy between an individual and environment. The key to good health is overpowering of venomous attributes around the environment.

As the study of Ayurveda suggests, an individual is controlled through different combinations of five master elements, namely- air, fire, water, space and earth. These five elements are entwined through biological systems and form three primary patterns, which are known as Doshas. Doshas then further govern our ability to thing and our behaviour. There are three kinds of Doshas; Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata is made of Space and Air and controls movement and change in body or mind. Pitta is made of Fire and Water and regulates metabolism and digestion. Kapha is comprised of Water and Fire and safeguards and maintains the structure of body and integrity of mind.

These three Doshas are present in each of our cell, organ and tissue. But the combination of these Doshas sets every individual apart from each other. On knowing a person's Doshas, Ayurvedic doctors can get to know the right prescription for the patients.

As per Ayurveda, every person has a different combination of three basic elements that helps create a specific characteristics and mentality. This combination of the three elements is known as Doshas. The three elements are Kapha (earth), Pitta (fire) and Vata (wind). Usually one or two of these elements are more prominent than the other one(s).

A person who is light, thin and quick in actions and thoughts is predominantly a Vata. For such people change is a constant part of their lives. However, if your Vata is balanced, you tend to be creative, lively and enthusiastic. And if your Vata is excessive, you might develop insomnia, anxiety and irregular digestion.

Talking of Pitta Dosha; if it is dominant then the person is smart, motivated and muscular. If it is balanced the person tends to become warm, intellectual and have group-leading qualities. If Pitta is excessive it can make a person aggressive, irritable and critical.

People having dominant Kapha in nature are of heavier frame and their thought process and movements are rather leisurely and slow. If it is balanced it develops calmness, loyalty and sweetness in nature. People with excessive Kapha suffer resistance to healthy change, congestion and weight gain.

The characteristics and behavior of our body and mind helps determining our Dosha which further lets a specialist design a personalized prescription.
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