What Is Ayurveda and How Can It Benefit You?

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Ayurveda is a powerful ancient healing science, yet remains shrouded in mystery; here is an overview of Ayurvedic constructs and benefits

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Ayurveda is an ancient healing science that stems from the Vedic culture. It is a system of medicine that evolved in India over 5,000 years ago. Accomplished teachers taught their disciples in an oral tradition. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). It’s the science of life which helps in understanding how the body works and helps in maintaining good health. Ayurveda is based on the belief that health and wellness depend on a delicate balance between the mind, body, and spirit.

According to Ayurveda, the body is a crystallization of the mind. Impaired agni (the digestive fire) and indigestion are at the root of all diseases. The first