Ayurvedic medicine ("Ayurveda" in short) is one of the oldest holistic ("whole-body") systems of medicine in the world. It was developed in India 3,000 years ago.
It is based on the belief that health and well-being depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and soul. Its main goal is to promote good health and not fight disease. But treatment can be extended towards specific health problems.
In the United States, it is considered to be a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
Ayurveda and your life energy
STUDENTS of CAM Therapy believe that everything in the universe - dead or alive - is connected. If your mind, body, and soul keep pace with the universe, your health is good. When something disrupts this balance, you fall ill. Things that disturb this balance include genetic or birth defects, injury, climate, and seasonal changes, age, and emotions.
Those who practice Ayurveda believe that each person is made up of five basic elements found in the universe: space, air, fire, water, and earth.
They combine three life forces or energies in the human body, called dosha. They control how your body works. They are Vata dosha (location and air); Pitta dosha (fire and water); And Kapha dosha (water and earth).
Everyone has inherited a unique mixture of all three defects. But one is usually stronger than others. Each one controls a different body function. It is believed that your chances of getting sick - and the health problems you develop - are linked to the balance of your dosas.
Vata dosha
Those practicing Ayurveda believe that it is the most powerful of the three defects. It controls very basic physical functions, such as how cells are divided. It also controls your brain, breathing, blood flow, heart function, and ability to get rid of waste through your intestines. Things that can disrupt it include eating again immediately after meals, fear, grief, and staying for a long time.
If Vata dosha is your main vitality, you are likely to develop conditions like anxiety, asthma, heart disease, skin problems, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Pitta dosha
This energy controls your digestion, metabolism (how well you break foods), and some hormones that are associated with your appetite.
Things that can disrupt it are eating sour or spicy food and spending a lot of time in the sun.
If this is your main vitality, you are more likely to develop conditions like Rohan disease, heart disease, hypertension, and infection.
Kapa dosa
This vitality controls muscle growth, body strength and stability, weight, and your immune system.
You can disrupt it by sleeping during the day, eating a lot of sweet foods, and eating or drinking too much salt or watery things.
If this is your main life energy, doctors believe that you can develop asthma and respiratory disease, cancer, diabetes, nausea, and obesity after eating.
Ayurvedic Treatment
An Ayurvedic doctor will make a treatment plan specially designed for you. They will take care of your unique physical and emotional makeup, your primary vitality, and the balance between these three elements.
The goal of the
ayurvedic treatment is to purify your body with uncooked food, which can stay in your body and lead to illness. The cleaning process - called "panchakarma" - is designed to reduce your symptoms and restore harmony and balance.
To achieve this, an Ayurvedic doctor can rely on blood purification, massage, medical oils, herbs, and enema or laxatives.
Does it work?
There are some state-approved Ayurvedic schools in the U.S., but there is no national standard training or certification program for those practicing this alternative system of medicine.
FDA does not review or approve
Ayurvedic products. In fact, it has banned some people from entering the country since 2007. What's more, the agency has warned that 1 to 5 Ayurvedic medicines include toxic metals, such as lead, mercury, and arsenic. These heavy metals can cause life-threatening diseases, especially in children.
Always talk to your doctor before trying Ayurveda or any other alternative medical treatment.
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