"Ayurveda - The Traditional Healing System of India"
Ayurveda is a system of traditional medicine practised in the
Indian subcontinent, and other parts of the world as a system of
alternative medicine.
About this Decoder
Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayur means life and
veda means knowledge. Vedas are the books of wisdom of ancient
India and ayurveda is a practice derived from the knowledge of the
rishis, enlightened humans who were able to achieve real
knowledge of truth,and an awareness of the unity of all things
within the cosmos. Their wisom was eventually transmitted to the
people of Indioa, for whom over 1000 years ayurveda has become an
integralpart of day to day life. Ayurveda promotes the belief that
all things are one. We humans are constructed from the same basis
elements as our universe: ether, air, fire, water and earth. For
good health, these elements must all be in the appropriate balance.
In today's stressful environment ayurveda is particularly effective
as a system of holistic health care and an understanding can be
useful in promoting good health. This decoder offers an overview to
this wonderful science of healing.