Ayurvedic lifestyle and Spa tips and info!
Ayurvedic therapies, such as pranayama, yoga and meditation, are unlikely to have bad side effects. Ayurvedic herbs, however, may interact with medications. A skilled Ayurvedic practitioner will research drug/herb interactions and prescribe herbal formulas that are safe. There have been rare instances of heavy metals, such as lead and mercury, contaminating some Ayurvedic herb supplements imported from India. Ask your …
The goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to prevent diseases. Studies have suggested that Ayurveda may be effective at reducing the risk of heart disease. For example, one study found that Ayurveda helped reduce plaque and reverse the thickening of artery walls known as atherosclerosis in both healthy adults as well as adults at high risk for heart disease. Atherosclerosis is …
Ayurvedic treatment focuses on rebalancing the doshas. On your first visit, the practitioner will take a detailed medical history, check your pulse, feel your abdomen, examine your tongue, eyes, nails, and skin, and listen to the tone of your voice. The practitioner will also ask you questions about your general health, paying special attention to your lifestyle, diet, habits, …
Considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science, Ayurveda is a holistic approach to health that is designed to help people live long, healthy, and well-balanced lives. It has been practiced in India for at least 5,000 years, is the basis for Tibetan Medicine, is practiced in parts of Southeast Asia and has most recently been embraced by …
