How Ayurvedic Medicine Programs Promote Good Health

By Richard Morgan


When it comes to alternative and holistic practices, there are a number of options. One of the oldest, Ayurvedic Medicine Programs promotes overall health and well being through a number of practices and treatments. The primary goal of the practice which dates back 3,000 years is to maintain balance of mind, body and spirit.

While the practice can aid in healing, the purpose is to promote and maintain good health. Whereas, when an individual is out of balance, there are specific treatments in the tradition which can be provided to promote healing. As such, in the United States has designated the practice as complementary and alternative healing.

Students and those working with CAM therapy believe everything whether dead or alive is connected to the Universe. The primary belief behind the theory is that if the body, mind and spirit are in unison with the Universe, individuals will be happy and health. Whereas, if there is a break in that balance, the body becomes sick.

In this practice, individuals are made of up of five basic elements, these are air, fire, earth, space and water. As such, when in balance, individuals practicing the tradition often also have a stronger connection to nature. For, if the individual is experiencing balance in body, mind and spirit and is in balance, there is often a better connection to all things in the Universe.

Individuals practicing the tradition believe that doshas also control how the body works. As part of the belief, each dosha is provided a designation based on connections to different areas of the body. As such, there is a strong consensus that the principles and practices associated with the practice have been well proved over the last 3,000 years.

While all the mixtures of the three doshas is unique to each and every individual, one is often stronger than others. Whereas, each of the doshas control a different function of the body. As a result, it is believed chances of becoming sick or health issues which develop can often be linked to the balance of these doshas.

When it comes to the dosha's, each has a particular relation to the elements. For example, Pitta Dosha consist of water and fire, Vata Dosha of air and space and the Kapha Dosha consisting of earth and water. As such, when in tune with these doshas or energy centers, individuals have the ability to stay balanced on a daily basis.

Ultimately, each individual is a practitioner when it comes to promoting good health. In doing so, there is a diet associated with the tradition. For, one thing that is clear in the practice is that all good health begins with proper digestion and metabolism of food. As a result, since food is considered as powerful as medicine, eating wisely on a daily basis is the best thing individuals can do to promote better overall health and well-being.




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