Do you need Ayuveda?

Ayurveda has been around for thousands of years in India and is becoming ever more popular in the western world, could Ayurveda meaning the ‘Science of Life’ benefit you? Let’s see.

The ancient ideas of Ayurveda have been passed down through generations in India, here the benefits are so accepted that most will view it as their primary healthcare system this is evident in the number of practitioners. These practitioners will design a unique program of Ayuveda treatments based on the individual’s needs and its here where its success lies, because it is individualised it is probable that the patient will benefit. A combination of massage, therapies, herbal medicines along with diet recommendations and yoga will be advised with a view to helping the individual achieve Ayuvedic wellness. The overall aim is to bring the three body doshas (Vata, Pitta and Kaptha) into balance, as we all have a unique combination of the dosha should these be out of balance we will need an individual approach to restore this. Further to this our bodies along with everything else in the Universe are made of five elements so it stands to reason that bringing ourselves into sync with nature, its cycles and the world around us will also add to our feeling of well being, this is a further aim of Ayurveda.

Of course, there are many reasons why one might seek help from an Ayurveda practitioner often this is to achieve relief from a particular ailment or health condition. Ayurveda treatments in India are available for almost any ailment you can think of from debilitating conditions such as arthritis or asthma to less serious (although not less limiting) ones such as gastric problems or skin conditions. The principles can and do assist many to find relief from symptoms which may have bothered them for years.

Do you need Ayurveda

Still not convinced? As Ayurveda is a holistic approach, Ayuveda wellness is only achieved when the mind and body are healthy, many many people have found relief from mental health conditions, anxiety and stress by applying Ayuveda principles in their lives. So is the question you should ask “Do you need Ayurveda?” or is it “Can you do without Ayurveda?”