Ayurveda, in India, the science of life

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Although it is currently a word that is very fashionable in the West, 'Ayurveda' has its origin in India, and in short it means "The science of life". Many tourists travel to the Asian country in order to learn a little more about this healing technique, recognized even by the World Health Organization (WHO).

If you want to know more about it, its benefits and what it is applied for, keep reading this article. You will soak up a little more of the Hindu way of life.

What is Ayurveda?

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"Ayurveda" It is the knowledge that indicates the appropriate and the inappropriate, the well-being or the unfortunate conditions of life, which promotes prosperity or unhappiness for longevity, as well as the measure of life itself, according to Charaka Samhita. It is, therefore, a type of traditional medicine that is part of the history of India, specifically of the Vedas, which heals the body through control of the mind and emotions.

This traditional medicine was born in ancient times and has survived to this day. In fact, today and as we said before, Ayurveda has taken on a new vigor in modern times in the West.

Being such an ancient system, Ayurveda has had a great influence throughout history on even other medicines, such as ancient Greece, traditional Chinese medicine or Tibetan medicine. Outside of India, we can find forms of Ayurveda in Sri Lanka, Nepal, some areas of Thailand and Burma.

The basics of Ayurveda

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For Ayurveda, the ultimate cause of all diseases is found in the distortion of the laws of nature by the individual. Therefore, this science invites in the first place respect nature and to this end establishes different psychophysical biotypes, to which the diet and lifestyle of each person must adapt.

Healing depends not only on substances extracted from plants but the ability of the patient to adapt his life to rules as simple as sometimes do not mix certain foods, Eat slow and do not drink water during digestion so as not to dilute the gastric juices.

The fundamental method for the treatment and prevention of diseases is to promote mental balance and reduce stress. It is here where Ayurveda provides the necessary and available elements to know our own vital energies in order to be able to use them to prevent the imbalances that can generate diseases.

This healing medical system places special emphasis on the pursuit or maintenance of a healthy life through the recommendation of a daily regimen, austere behavior, seasonal changes, dietary regulations, instructions related to sleep and sexuality, and other vital issues.

Main characteristics of Ayurveda

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  • It is the first healing system that integrates the body, mind and spirit.
  • It is endorsed by a experience over 5.000 years.
  • Its principles are universally applicable to daily existence of each individual.
  • Is able to treat the causes of diseases rather than merely attending to the symptoms.
  • Look for the comprehensive treatment of the patient.
  • Use multitude of therapeutic resources of one's own person, habitually neglected.
  • Specific therapy is carried out mainly with natural remedies.
  • It is aimed at achieving the rejuvenation already reset the body balance.
  • Debug accumulated toxins through the techniques of Panchakarma.

Ayurveda branches

They are originally distinguished 8 branches within Ayurveda:

  1. Indoor medicine.
  2. Head and neck diseases.
  3. Surgery.
  4. Treatment of poisonings.
  5. Pediatrics.
  6. Reactivation.
  7. Use of aphrodisiacs.
  8. Psychology.

Over time, surgery was replaced by allopathy and psychology weakened, except in the West, which was gradually gaining adherents.

Many companies are dedicated to programming routes through different parts of India, such as Kerala, an Asian paradise where relaxation and "no stress" are almost 100% guaranteed. We hope that with this article you have learned a little more about the Ayurvedic tradition, its origin and practice.


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