Ayurveda and it's treatments are gaining unprecedented popularity all over the world very rapidly. Much has been written and said about this alternative form of medicine, but the misconceptions and doubts still persist.

Ayurveda tourism is has become very much in demand in India. The various treatments involve the use of medicated herbal oils, herbs, powders and poultices, and natural ingredients like medicated buttermilk and ghee. The therapies can cure a variety of ailments ranging from colds, blood pressure, sinusitis and obesity to neurological disorders, insomnia, arthritis and rheumatism. However, to avail of the benefits of Ayurveda, one does not need to be ill...it is a wonderful way of life which promotes health, de-stressing and general well-being.

We can find historical evidence of Ayurveda in the ancient books of wisdom known as the Vedas. In the Rig Veda, over 60 preparation were mentioned that could be used to assist an individual in overcoming various ailments. 

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Ayurveda is ancient Indian science of holistic medicine, believed as the oldest treatment method in the world (more than 3500 years old). Ayurveda has been developed over the centuries by sages who were gifted with universal insight and experience. With a deep understanding of the structure of life and the universe, they evolved a system of complete healthcare, which concentrates on immunity as the best path to wellness. The Rig Veda in which Ayurveda has been chronicled was written over 6,000 years ago, but really Ayurveda has been around even longer than that.

The literal meaning of Ayurveda is 'Science of Life' (`Ayu' means life and `Veda' means knowledge). The system is passed through traditionally from master to disciples orally.

This system not only deals with the diseased state but also gives guidance for healthy living. Ayurveda is founded on certain unique principles and concepts. The science is based upon the concept of three "doshas", or humours of the body - Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. These humours lead to the creation of the universe ie from the infinite to the panchabhutas such as the earth, water, fire, air and ether. Vatha, Pitha and Kapha are nothing but combinations of these five elements.

The human body, which is described as a combination of these humours, is not a separate entity, but a combination of the five elements from which the whole universe is made.

Ayurveda advises preservation of the balance of nature and life. Diseases are caused by the imbalanced state and are cured by correct balancing, ie the treatment.

One more aspect of the theory of Ayurveda is it does not see the mind separate from the body. It advises to treat the patient, not the disease. A patient is not the physical body he inherits but it is a combination of the physical, mental and spiritual aspects. This is where the Ayurveda system outsmarts all the other systems of treatment.

Mind, Body and Senses

We tend to identify most with our physical bodies; yet, in actuality, there is more to us then what meets the eye. We can see that underlying our physical structure is the mind, which not only controls our thought processes but helps assist us in carrying out day-to-day activities such as respiration, circulation, digestion and elimination. The mind and the body work in conjunction with one another to regulate our physiology. In order for the mind to act appropriately to assist the physical body, we must use our senses as information gatherers.

We can think of the mind as a computer and the senses as the data which gets entered into the computer. Smell and taste are two important senses that aid in the digestive process. When the mind registers that a particular food is entering the gastrointestinal tract, it directs the body to act accordingly by releasing various digestive enzymes. However, if we overindulge the taste buds with too much of a certain taste, such as sweet, we may find that the ability of the mind to perceive the sweet taste is impaired; and thereby the body becomes challenged in its ability to process sweet foods. Maintaining the clarity of our senses is an essential part in allowing the mind and body to integrate their functions and help in keeping us healthy and happy individuals.

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