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Ayurveda medicine is an ancient healing art and aimed at restoring health and balance to the mind body and spirit.  Ayurveda is from the Sanskrit word ayus which means life and veda which means knowledge.  It is a traditional form of medicine that has been practiced in India for over 5000 years and many Sanskrit texts have survived from as far back as 1500 BC. 

The basic principle is that disease can be prevented by balancing mind body and spirit through good diet, hydration and balanced lifestyle as well as supplementing with herbs.

There are two forms of the ancient healing art – traditional and Maharashi.  Both types use the prescription of herbal remedies to cure imbalances in health.  The main difference is that Maharashi stresses the role of consciousness in securing good health and incorporates transcendental meditation.  It also advocates that one should express emotions freely to maintain balance within the body.

Ayurvedic medicine believes everyone has a unique energy pattern and that there are three basic energy types called doshas present in us all:

Vata relates to functions of motion such as breathing, blinking, blood circulation, beating of the heart.  It promotes creativity and vitality.  Out of balance it generates anxiety and fear.

Pitta – this governs metabolic functions such as absorption, digestion, body temperature.  When balanced it creates contentment and intelligence.  Out of sync Pitta creates anger.

Papha – regulates the growth of the body and supplies water to the body, moisturizes, regulates the immune system.  It expresses forgiveness and love and out of balance causes insecurity and jealousy.