Ayurveda means “the science of life” and is a natural healing
system that has its roots in India. As one of the whole medical
systems, Aruyveda has gained popularity in the United States due
to Dr. Deepak Chopra, an Indian-born doctor who uses a
combination of Aruyveda and conventional medicine to treat his
patients in the US. Ayurveda is a holistic approach to medicine
that seeks to integrate the mind, body and spirit to achieve
overall health. Keeping the body in balance is believed to lead
to overall health and contentment. One of the main principles of
Ayurveda is the belief that to keep the body free of illness and
disease, it must be regularly cleansed. Ayureda modalities
include the following: 1. Herbs and food Used separately or in
combination, these therapies seek to restore balance to the
body. Ayurveda also treats specific health problems, whether
they are physical or mental in nature. Ayurveda has evolved over
thousands of years in India. It is based primarily on ideas from
Hinduism but also share