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Ayurveda
The Literal Meaning of Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a holistic healing science,
which comprises of two words, Ayu and Veda.
Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or
science. So the literal meaning of the word
Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda is
a science dealing not only with treatment of
some diseases but is a complete way of life.
What are the basic principles of Ayurveda
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Since Ayurveda recognizes a common origin
for the universe and for humanity, Ayurveda
teaches that nature consists of three
primary qualities called gunas. These three
gunas -- Sattva, Rajas and Tamas -- are
inner qualities that exist behind all
material forms in nature. Another great
theory is of the five gross elements (Panchamahabhutas)
-- space, air, fire, water, and earth -- and
that the entire universe is governed and
composed of these five elements. The entire
physiology is made up of seven tissues (Dhatus)
- plasma, blood, muscle, adipose tissue
(fat), bone, bone marrow, and reproductive
tissue. From the sap of all tissues, Ojas,
the ultimate refined product of digestion
and metabolism, which connects one's
physiology with consciousness and is
responsible for greater immunity, is formed.
Role of Ayurveda
Ayurveda teaches us to understand our body;
our particular nature; and our individual
mixture of elements at a deep physical,
mental and emotional level. With that
knowledge we are able to identify
activities, conditions, herbs and foods that
either keep us healthy and in balance, or
make us ill and throw us out of balance.
Laws of Nature and Spirituality
In essence, Ayurveda explains the laws of
nature that cause health or disease. The
first cause of illness is said to be the
loss of faith in the Divine or experiencing
a spiritual emptiness. From here illness
develops due to internal conditions (e.g.,
foods and liquids) or external conditions
(e.g., seasons, lifestyle). The main factors
that cause poor health (also described as
imbalance) are 1) Poor digestion and 2) Weak
immune systems.
When food is not properly digested it sits
in the body. Nutrients are not absorbed and
the food decays and forms toxins. These
toxins cause most diseases in the body.
Therefore, it is important to have good
digestion.
Poor nutrition, overwork, drugs and other
excesses can deplete the immune system. The
finest essence of nutrition develops a life
sap that protects the immune system, much
like the sap of a tree heals the bruises in
its bark. In addition to promoting physical
health, it is the life sap that becomes
transformed through meditation to produce
mental peace and spiritual development. With
all the immune disorders that are prevalent
these days, it is even more important that
persons develop their immune sap.
What Makes Ayurveda So Unique ?
This spiritual science offers numerous
unique benefits:
It looks at people as individuals, not as a
generic group.
It heals from the root-cause of an illness,
not merely treating the symptoms.
Only natural therapies are offered.
No side effects develop from the therapies.
Therapies are inexpensive and effective.
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