| Ayurveda is the Vedic system of health
care that developed in India over 5000 years ago. A gift of the Gods,
it was codified by the sage-physician Charaka and the sage-surgeon
Shushruta. This ancient science is health specific and not disease
specific and takes into account the patient's entire personality -
body, mind and spirit.
Ayurveda, unlike conventional medical sciences, does not confine
itself to the healing of diseases or the alleviation of symptoms
alone. Instead, it deals with all conceivable aspects of our lives—lifestyle
and environment, dietary regimen, methods of cooking, herbal remedies,
proper attire, seasonal conduct and even rules for sleeping! It
would hardly be an exaggeration to say that Ayurveda is a holistic
healing science that can be applied to every activity in life. It
is, in fact, a complete way of life. |
