"AYURVEDA"
the word itself
is derived from two Sanskrit
words
AYU: meaning
'life', VEDA
: meaning 'knowledge'.
Ayurveda
in most simple words can be defined as the
ancient system of holistic healing from India,
is till date enjoying a widespread resurgence
in popularity today.
According
to hindu text the science of ayurveda was
first initiated by Brahma the creator of life
in brahma samhita. Ayurvedic principles, techniques
and formulations were eventually laid down
in many texts by Charaka and Sushruta.
Eventually
it was studied and induced into life by the
vaidyas and gradually it was flourished in
India millions of years ago and is still implemented
in 21st century.
A
holistic approach to healing Ayurveda -- literally
Science of Life -- is based on
the twin principles of wholeness
and balance. As a holistic healing tradition
Ayurveda recommends treating the whole person-body,
mind, senses, emotions and spirit-instead
of following the one-cause-one-cure principle
and focusing on the symptoms of the moment.
Ayurveda
has great impact on four essential
substantials of an individual
known as mind, body, senses and souls.
Three
factors that disturb balance in body:
The
factors that disturb balance in the body are
known as
DOSHAS.These
three doshas affect the natural harmony in
the individual's body. These are structural
components comprised of air, ether (space),
fire, water, earth {Panch
Bhootas}.
The
three doshas are
VATA,
KAPHA and
PITTA.
VATA
: is a combination of
air and ether elements. It is involved in processes
like breathing, blood circulation, nervous stimulation,
and all the processes involving movement.
The
temperament of person having vata dosha is :
mentally nervous, anxious, insecure, creative,
physically prone to constipation, fluctuating
appetite, light sleeper, poor stamina, very
active.
Remedies
of excess vata is regular exercise,
warm and simple food of sour, sweet,
salty taste
KAPHA
: is a combination of
the water and earth elements. It is involved
in processes like body secretions, cell structure,
lubrication in joints, heat distribution etc.
The
temperament of person having kapha dosha
is :
mentally relaxed, compassionate, slow, prolonged
memory, physically strong
appetite, slow digestion and
deep sleeper, good stamina, steady energy.
Excess
kapha is cured by vigorous exercise
and by taking warm and spicy
food of pungent, bitter
and astringent taste.
PITTA
: is a combination of
the water element and the fire element. Pitta
is hence involved in processes like digestion,
absorption, assimilation of food, sensory perception,
vision, hunger and thirst feeling of our body.
The
temperament of person
having pitta dosha is
:mentally organized, driven, easily irritated,
love knowledge, good memory, competitive, enjoying
leadership, physically strong
appetite, sound sleepers and have
moderate energy level.
Pitta
can be cured by performing moderate exercise,
and taking cool less spicy food of sweet, bitter
and astringent taste.
Benefits
of Ayurveda
Ayurveda
is believed to be a spiritual science due to its various
advantages like:
It
heals from the root-cause of an illness, not merely
treating the symptoms.
It
looks at people as individuals, not as a generic group.
Only
natural therapies are offered.
No
side effects develop from the therapies.
Therapies
are inexpensive and effective.
Ayurveda & UAP
Best the knowledge of Ayurveda centuries be lost in
this era of technology. UAP Pharma has promised the
younger generation a treatise that shall empower them
with the knowledge of the same. BHAISHJYA SAAR
SANGRAH & BAHRAT BHAISHYA RATNAKAR (A Govt.
of India approved as a reference book) today are
taught in the universities across India to spread the
knowledge of ayurveda far and wide. A socially
conscious step to promote the strengths of from UAP.
