Ayurveda is a system of traditional medicine practised in the Indian subcontinent, and other parts of the world as a system of alternative medicine.

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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.