Ayurveda is a comprehensive system of health care that originated in India several thousand years ago. Ayurveda, or the 'science of life', is as much concerned with enhancing the quality of life and the prevention of ill-health as it is with treatment of disease. Its fundamental therapeutic approach is to address the root cause of any imbalance, so that symptoms are allowed to subside naturally, healing can occur and genuine strength, health and vitality develop from within.
Ayurveda is firmly embedded in Indian philosophy. However, its principles are universal and can therefore be used beneficially by anyone from any culture, country or climate. According to Ayurveda, physical, mental and emotional health occurs when the three subtle energy forces or doshas (vata, pitta & kapha) are in a state of equilibrium. To achieve such doshic balance, specific nutrition, lifestyle, herbal remedies, hands-on treatments and detoxification processes are recommended that cleanse and rejuvenate the body, enhance clarity of mind and promote emotional balance
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