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AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO HEALTH

 

AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO HEALTH
According to Ayurveda, all the ailments and sufferings are due to the disharmony and disequilibrium of the doshas. Hence the Ayurvedic therapies' main aim is to treat disorders, prevent disease and rebalance the body doshas, dhatus, malas and mind gunas. Apart form the above said activities the Ayurvedic therapies eliminate toxins from the body, increase immunity and soothe the senses thereby enhancing general physical and mental well-being.

Ayurvedic therapies are directed to eliminate the disease completely and permanently. To understand the Ayurvedic therapies completely step by step understanding of the following is necessary:

  • Balancing the dosha
  • Increasing the power of digestion
  • Maintaining proper elimination of wastes
  • Enhancing immunity
  • Developing a spiritual temperament.
  • Types of Therapies

Ayurveda defines therapy as any method that involves the process of balancing the doshas.

Therapies can involve activities like:

  • Balancing diet
  • Methods to increase the weight and strength of weak patients
  • Reduce obesity
  • Exercise
  • Meditation
  • Internal cleansing
  • Use of gems
  • Herbal pastes and compresses
  • Sweating
  • Massage
  • Herbal medications
Types of therapies

Ayurvedic Therapies are divided into two broad types:
  • Santarpan or strengthening
    The Ayurvedic strengthening therapies, are basically the rejuvenation therapies like (Rasayana) and aphrodisiacs (Vajikarana). These therapies further aim at enhancing the immunity, Ojas, happiness, peace of mind and longevity.

  • Apatarpan or emaciating:
    These therapies refer to the removal of toxins from the body and balancing the aggravated dosha. Internal medicines and specialized cleansing therapies are included in this.
According to Charaka Samhita the therapies depend on the status of the doshas. Such as:
  • If the disease is new and the aggravated dosha are not very strong, fasting on its own may be sufficient to balance the dosha.
  • If the dosha are medium in strength, specific medicines are induced to balance the dosha inside the body and this type of therapy is termed as shamana therapy.
  • If the disease is in a chronic stage and the dosha aggravation is strong, shodhana therapy is applied to eliminate the excess dosha from the body.
 
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All information provided here is for educational purposes only. Statements contained here are reported in an effort to preserve traditional information. Our aim is to prepare you to ask more educated questions to your own medical practitioner. Nothing here should be construed as an attempt to diagnose, prescribe, or recommend, in any manner, a treatment for any health ailment or condition. Consult a qualified physician regarding the treatment of any medical condition. This information is not a replacement for a thorough consultation and examination from a licensed health professional. People should not try to medicate themselves or others with any of the methods referred to here without the guidance of a qualified practitioner who is thoroughly familiar with both the remedies and the individual’s medical status. Some of the herbs listed are poisonous; some can elicit severe allergic reactions if used inappropriately. Information about safety and interactions may not be complete. Do not attempt to self-treat based on information given above.
 
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