Ayurveda is considered to be an ancient medical science having its origin in India and is being practiced for over 1000s of years. It has been handed over to Kerala’s science masters. These ‘rishis’ have mastered Ayurveda through prayers and meditation. ‘Ayur’ stands for life, while ‘Ved’ means science. Hence, Ayurveda is known as Science of life. Besides treating the disease, it also helps to rejuvenate the soul, mind and the whole body to offer complete well being. It encloses longevity study, meditation and revitalization to prescribe therapies that require using of yoga, exercise, diet, herbs, mantra, aroma, massage, etc.
Ayurveda is based upon the principles that health and the body depends upon balancing of thee elements, viz. Kapha, Pitta and Vata. Ayurveda is of the belief that these elements are found in all living beings. Outer exuberance is what displays inner health. The human being is to be treated as part of the larger universe, with all energies focusing on the same. It is considered to be a natural health system that is based upon our own body, mind’s actions and natural herbs. It is also of the belief that self healing power is present in the human body. Ayurveda is completely harmless and safe.
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Ayurveda is more about dictum of prevention to be better than avail cure. The inner mind and body is balanced with this therapy with that of the external world. Moreover, it stresses upon several do’s & don’ts that need to be followed religiously by every individual who seek complete well being, so as to enjoy a happy, healthy, fruitful and comfortable life. Spiritual health is a part of physical health.
Kerala is more popularly called God’s own country due to the huge amount of natural wealth, it boasts about. It is perhaps the perfect place to enjoy all the benefits offered by Ayurveda due to different reasons. Kerala is visited by tourists from all corners of the globe just to avail Ayurvedic treatments to cure chronic diseases, some of which are yet to find proper cure with modern medical science. Being located in the tropics, Kerala does have unparallel and rich herbal treasure, something that is not found elsewhere in the country. Kerala’s herbs also have special potency because of its tropical climate and unique geographical location. It is this feature that is stated to have strengthened the medicinal system’s base here.
