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Ayurvedic medicine is holistic, which means it views the body and mind as a whole. In Ayurveda, body, mind and consciousness work together in maintaining balance.
Ayurveda identifies three basic types of energy or functional principles that are present in everyone and everything. According to The Ayurvedic Institute , "Energy is required to create movement so that fluids and nutrients get to the cells, enabling the body to function. Energy is also required to metabolize the nutrients in the cells, and is called for to lubricate and maintain the structure of the cell.
These energies (principles) are described in Sanskrit as: vata, pitta and kapha and can be related to the basic biology of the body. Vata, pitta and kapha are also called doshas, which are believed to be responsible for a person's physiological, mental, and emotional health.
According to Ayurvedic philosophy, the entire cosmos is an interplay of the energies of the five great elements—Space, Air, Fire, Water and Earth.
In the body, the 3 doshas and elements are:
· Vata is the subtle energy of movement - composed of Space and Air
· Pitta is the energy of digestion or metabolism - made up of Fire and Water
· Kapha is the energy of lubrication and the body's structure - formed from Earth and Water
All people have the qualities of vata, pitta and kapha, but one is usually primary, one secondary and the third is usually least prominent."
The cause of disease in Ayurveda is viewed as an imbalance of vata, pitta or kapha. This imbalance and system disruption is caused by our lifestyle choices in diet, exercise, profession and relationships. These all have the potential to create physical, emotional, or spiritual imbalances.
Ayurvedic principles state that the way to remain healthy and retain balance is by interacting with our environment in an effective and wholesome way. Maintain your health by creating routines focused on diet, exercise, and by using herbal therapies, massage, yoga and meditation.
Ayurveda emphasizes good health, prevention and treatment of illness through lifestyle practices (such as massage, meditation, yoga, and dietary changes) and the use of herbal remedies.
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Take the Ultimate Ayurvedic Body Type Test by Fit Tuber. Know your body type in 5 minutes. Find out which Dosha dominates you - Vata, Pitta or Kapha, and learn how to balance it.
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There is a lot of information about Ayurvedic therapies on the internet and sometimes it may seem conflicting. There are no guarantees about it's effectiveness or if it will solve your problems. There is an emphasis placed on stating that Ayurvedic doshas and treatments are based on each person's individual health and the individuals lifestyle changes.
There can be many different factors, such as illness or physical features, that may affect or not even be addressed by the general Ayurvedic principles or prescribed treatments.
Example: Curly and Coiled hair are not adequately addressed by the dosha hair types, so hair treatments might not work as stated - pay attention to the herbs and oils that work and don't work with your hair.
Please do your own research before trying any Ayurvedic therapy. Do small patch tests prior to trying any botanical ingredient or product on your hair or skin. Please consult with a medical practitioner for individual health advice, contraindications or possible drug interactions.
Ayurveda: A Brief Introduction And Guide, 2006 Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, The Ayurvedic Institute.
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