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Published On: Wed, May 9th, 2018

Top 7 Reasons to Try Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurveda is one of the oldest alternative medicine methods. A 5,000 year old-system of natural healing, Ayurveda has definitely stood the test of time. The medicine first originated in the Vedic culture of India, and it is considered by many the oldest healing science.

Ayurveda medicine is based on the premise that there are three doshas, and they are Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. According to Ayurveda, all diseases and illnesses originate from an imbalance in the three energies.

The primary goal of Ayurveda medicine is to help people live long and healthy life by consuming healthy foods, and following other healthy guidelines.

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How does Ayurveda work?

Practitioners of the Ayurveda medicine follow several guidelines, like well-balanced healthy diet, stress relief, herbal remedies, and lifestyle changes that can help you heal all conditions.

The belief is that everyone is unique in terms of his or her individual balance between the three energy types. Everyone has vata, kapha and pitta to their personality. However, sometimes, one or two doshas are more dominant than the other.

What makes Ayurveda specific is that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Instead, Ayurveda takes individuality into account when prescribing holistic treatments. With that in mind, here are the three doshas.

Vata

Often said to be like the wind. Vata energy is responsible for motion, mobility, circulation, breathing, and similar essential functions of the body. People with dominant Vata, or Vata types, are known to be creative and energetic when they are in balance.

However, they can be fearful and stressed when they are not. Physically, they have thin side, smaller bones, and do not put on weight easily.

Pitta

This is the energy that is responsible for most of the metabolic activity in your body, like digestion, body temperature, energy expenditure, and nutrient absorption.

Pitta types are smart, hard-working and driven people when they are in balance. When they are not, they can become overly angry and aggressive. Their body is of medium build, and are very athletic and versatile.

Kapha

This energy is responsible for controlling growth in the body and considered the nourishing energy. Kapha supplies moisturize to the cells and organs of our body and keeps our immune system strong.

People with dominant Kapha are known to be supportive, loving, forgiving, and grounded when in balance. When they are not balanced, they can become lazy and insecure. Think of Kapha people as a motherly type.

It is worth noting that Ayurveda practitioners strive to keep balance between the dohas. There is no point in letting one to be overly dominant, and the two others to be ignored. One of the most important aspects of Ayurveda is turning to the natural rhythm of the body.

Benefits of Ayurveda Medicine

We are now getting to the part why should you try Ayurveda medicine. Remember, this is an alternative medicine. And you should not look for a bunch of studies that will prove Ayurveda will help you live longer and happier life. But the fact of the matter is that Ayurveda practitioners can tell you from experience. And there is no hurt in trying something new.

Lower stress and anxiety

One of the main aspects of Ayurveda is to lower stress. That is basically one of the primary goals in Ayurveda. Being that stress is related to almost every aspect of overall health, the medicine calls for a number of techniques and methods to treat anxiety, depression, and stress symptoms.

That includes yoga, meditation, breathing exercises, skin brushing, visualization, repeating inspirational mantras, or herbal treatments.

Meditation, one of the branches of Ayurveda medicine can help lower the symptoms of anxiety. And studies have proven that. We have been trying to find non-pharmacologic therapies to relieve stress for the past several decades. And in Ayurveda, those therapies are essential part of the medicine.

Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol

The Ayurveda diet, combined with the relaxation techniques can help you lower inflammation in your body, as well as reduce plaque buildup. Some even experience a reverse process in which the thickening of the artery wall is restored to healthy level.

Practicing Ayurveda will help you lower blood pressure, the main reason we suffer from hypertension. That reduces the risk of a heart attack and stroke.

Recovery from injuries and illnesses

The post injury or post illness period is something physicians rarely talk. But that is where Ayurveda excels. The medicine not only tries to help you beat the illness, but also improve your immune system that it doesn’t happen again.

Ayurveda targets inflammation, the root of most diseases. By lowering inflammation, pain, swelling, and improving blood flow, Ayurveda can help you prevent conditions like arthritis.

After every illness and condition, your body needs rejuvenating. Ayurveda can help with that with the use of various herbs, teas, healthy foods, and other forms of detox.

Promotes a healthy diet

In Ayurveda medicine, most of the foods you consume are plant-based. The medicine promotes plant-based diet filled with real and whole foods. The diet of each person depends on the body type and the needs.

However, the general dietary guidelines emphasize consuming fresh and easy to digest foods. But Ayurveda also takes social, geographic, and climatic variables into account.

For example, in coastal areas, fermented foods are more common. The goal is to prescribe probiotics to help with digestion and temperature regulation in such areas.

In areas where it is cold during the winter, Ayurveda medicine proposes healthy fats and hot foods that keep the body warm.

Help with weight loss and weight maintenance

Yes, you can lose weight by practicing Ayurveda medicine. But what is more important, you will be able to maintain that healthy diet. Just remember, Ayurveda does not promote fast weight loss.

Instead, the goal is to shed excess fat and pounds naturally by following a healthy diet, reducing stress, and trying essential oils for weight loss.

Lowers inflammation

As mentioned previously, one of the primary benefits of following an Ayurveda practice is lowering inflammation. We all know inflammation is the root of most diseases and illnesses. But Ayurveda tries to treat the problem.

Ayurveda looks at various ways of reducing inflammation, mostly focusing on regulating the heart and circulatory system and the digestive tract. This is where inflammation starts, and from where it spreads to rest of the body.

The medicine will prescribe you herbal treatments and antioxidants to get rid of free radicals, as well as exercise that is gentle enough but will boost your metabolism and circulation. By addressing the factors that cause inflammation, Ayurveda looks to eliminate the root of the problem.

Helps with hormonal balance

Many people turn to Ayurveda to balance their hormones in a natural way. Ayurveda can help people conceive, and also have a healthy natural pregnancy or menstrual cycle for many years. Some studies show that Ayurveda can help treat subfertility caused by PCOS, an endocrine disorder that prevents women from having a baby.

Author: Vanessa Rhodes

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  1. Phyllis Robinson says:

    I absolutely love this type of medicine and natural healing. I am taking the herb Arjuna for my heart condition and it is really helping.

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