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Each of us is
an individual arrangement of the same elements as all of nature — Fire, Water, Earth,
Air, Space. When we begin to observe
people we can see the differences; and, as we start to understand Ayurveda, we
learn why a person with more fire would require a different lifestyle and diet
than a person made up of more water.
Another major
component of this common sense approach to health is an awareness of different
qualities and their opposites. While always striving to achieve balance, it is
easy to understand that if a person is too hot it is reasonable to apply or
ingest something cooling, and if someone is too dry, a bit of moisture would be
good.
Two major
beliefs of Ayurveda are (1) each of us is a complete and unique individual, and
there is not one remedy for all persons with similar symptoms, but rather each
person needs a remedy and routine specifically and uniquely designed; (2) for
true healing, we must focus on the root or cause of a disease, not merely the
symptoms.
For a long
time we, as a society, have disconnected ourselves from nature without much
notice of the negative effects both to our planet and our persons. It is time
for us to begin to take responsibility for our own well being.
Ayurveda
offers simple solutions, but requires commitment and change to our very
complicated lives. Making commitments and changes relative to our most basic
habits of eating, sleeping, breathing, thinking and feeling, provides challenge
that is best designed and guided by an Ayurvedic Practitioner.
Holistic Online describes describes Ayurveda as India’s traditional, natural system of medicine that has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word that literally translated means "science of life" or "practices of longevity."
The profound premise and promise of Ayurveda is that through certain practices, not only can we prevent heart disease and make our headaches go away, but we can also better understand ourselves and the world around us, live a long healthy life in balance and harmony, achieve our fullest potential, and express our true inner nature on a daily basis.
Ayurveda provides an integrated approach to preventing and treating illness through lifestyle interventions and natural therapies. It is based on the view that the elements, forces, and principles that comprise all of nature - and that holds it together and make it function - are also seen in human beings. In Ayurveda, the mind (or consciousness) and the body (or physical mass) not only influence each other - they are each other. Together they form the mind-body.
In Ayurveda, symptoms and diseases that could be categorized as mental thoughts or feelings are just as important as symptoms and diseases of the physical body. Both are due to imbalances within a person, and both are treated by restoring the natural balance mentally and physically. In Ayurveda your whole life and lifestyle must be in harmony before you can enjoy true well being. Lifestyle interventions are a major Ayurvedic preventive and therapeutic approach.
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Monique Jackson
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