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Ayurveda
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Ayurveda is made up of two Sanskrit words: Ayu which means life and Veda which means the knowledge of. Ayurveda is more than just a medical system. It is a Science of Life. |
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| We all are part and parcel of nature. We are all part and parcel of nature. Just as the animals and plants live in harmony with nature and utilize the Laws of Nature to create health and balance within their beings, we, too, adhere to these very same principles. Therefore, it is fair to say that Ayurveda is a system that helps maintain health in a person by using the inherent principles of nature to bring the individual back into equilibrium with their true self. In essence Ayurveda has been in existence since the beginning of time because we have always been governed by nature's laws. Ayruveda is a holistic form of medicine. That means it treats you as a whole - body, mind and spirit. |
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| ‘AYURVEDA’ an old medical science of India evolved from the strong cultural and philosophical back ground. In ancient India all Knowledges available at that time were compiled in ‘Vedas’. Vedas are known as the oldest scripts of knowledge. |
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| According to the philosophy of ancient India everything in this universe are made up of five basic elements. This theory is called ‘Panchamahabhutha theory’. Ayurveda accepted Panchamahabhutha theory, and the science is built upon the basis of this theory. |
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| These five elements are , |
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Prithwi bhutha (Earth element) |
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Ap bhutha (Water element) |
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Agni bhutha (Fire element) |
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Vayu bhutha (Air element) |
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Akasa bhutha (Ether element) |
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| These five basic elements combined in different ratios and combinations to form every thing in the universe .But in the case of living things there is a special ratio of combination to produce three functional elements, they are called as ‘Doshas’or bioenergies. These doshas are ‘Vatha’, ‘Pitha’, and ‘Kapha’. |
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| Vatha is formed from the combination of elements air and ether |
| Pitha is formed from fire and water element |
| Kapha is formed water and earth element |
| Doshas control all the body activities |
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| General Description of Ayurvedic Doshas and Their Manifestations in the Body |
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| Most of us have a predominant dosha in our constitution, and some people have a dual doshic constitution, where two doshas are equally predominant. It is extremely rare to find someone with all doshas in equal proportions. In any case, is it important to remember that the body mind complex is a dynamic unity and all three doshas are constantly interacting with each other and with the environment. In Ayurveda, there are three dosha-predominant constitutions or Prakrutis (also prakritis): Vata predominant, Pitta predominant, and Kapha predominant; three dual dosha constitutions, where two doshas are equally or nearly equally predominant: Vata-Pitta, Pitta-Kapha and Vata-Kapha; and one tridoshic Prakruti with all three doshas equally prominent: Vata-Pitta-Kapha. The following are general descriptions and attributes of each dosha. |
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| THE VATA INDIVIDUAL |
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Manifestations in the Body: |
| Dry |
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Dry skin, hair, lips and tongue; dry colon, tendency towardconstipation; hoarse voice. |
| Light |
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Light muscles, bones, thin body frame; light, scanty sleep; tendency to be underweight. |
| Cold |
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Cold hands and feet; poor circulation; hates cold and loves hot; stiffness of muscles. |
| Rough |
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Rough cracked skin, nails, hair, teeth, hands and feet; cracking joints. |
| Subtle |
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Subtle fear, anxiety and insecurity; fine goose pimples; minute muscle twitchings, fine tremors; delicate body. |
| Mobile |
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ast walking and talking; doing many things at once; restless eyes, eyebrows, hands and feet; unstable joints; many dreams; loves travelli
ng but does not stay long at oneplace; swinging moods, shaky faith, scattered mind. |
| Clear |
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Clairvoyant; understands immediately and forgets immediately; clear, empty mind; experiences void and loneliness. |
| Astringent |
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Dry choking sensation in the throat; hiccough, burping; loves oily foods and mushy soups; craves sweet, sour and salty tastes; tendency toward constipation. |
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| THE PITTA INDIVIDUAL |
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Manifestations in the Body: |
| Hot |
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Good digestive fire; strong appetite; body temperature tends to be higher than average;hates heat; tendency toward grey hair with receding hairline or baldness; soft brown hair on the body and face. |
| Sharp |
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Sharp teeth, distinct eyes, pointed nose, tapering chin, heart-shaped face; good absorption and digestion; sharp memory and understanding; irritable; probing mind. |
| Light |
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Light/medium body frame; does not tolerate bright light; fair shiny skin, bright eyes. |
| Oily |
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Soft oily skin, hair and faces; sensitive to deep-fried food (which may cause headache). |
| Liquid |
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Loose liquid stools; soft delicate muscles; excess urine, sweat and thirst. |
| Spreading |
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Rashes, hives, acne, inflammation all over the body or on certain areas; wants to spread his name and fame all over the country. |
| Sour |
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Sour acid stomach, acidic pH; sensitive teeth; excess salivation. |
| Bitter |
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Bitter taste in the mouth; nausea; vomiting; repulsion toward bitter taste; cynical. |
| Pungent |
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Heartburn, burning sensations in general; strong feelings of anger and hate. |
| Red |
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Red flushed skin, eyes, cheecks and nose; red color aggravates. |
| Yellow |
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Yellow eyes, skin, urine and feces; jaundice; overproduction of bile; yellow color aggravates |
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| THE KAPHA INDIVIDUAL |
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Manifestations in the Body: |
| Heavy |
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Heavy bones and muscles; large body frame; tends to be overweight; grounded; deep heavy voice. |
| Slow |
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Walks and talks slowly; steady appetite and thirst with slow metabolism and digestion. |
| Cold |
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Cold clammy skin; repeated colds, congestion and cough; desire for sweets and cold drinks. |
| Oily |
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Oily skin, hair and faces; lubricated, unctuous joints and other organs. |
| Liquid |
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Congestive disorders; edema; excessive salivation; mucus. |
| Hard |
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Firmness and solidity of muscles; compact, condensed tissues. |
| Smooth |
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Smooth skin; gentle, calm nature; smoothness of organs; smooth, gentle mind. |
| Dense |
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Dense pads of fat; thick skin, hair, nails and faces. |
| Soft |
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Soft pleasing look; love, care, compassion, kindness and forgiveness. |
| Static |
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Loves sitting, sleeping and doing nothing. |
| Viscous |
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Viscous, sticky, cohesive quality causes compactness, firmness of joints, muscles, tissuesand organs; loves to hug; is deeply attached in love and relationships. |
| Cloudy |
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Mind is cloudy and foggy in the morning; often desires coffee as a stimulant to start the day |
| Slimy |
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Excess salivation; slow digestion; attachment. |
| Sweet |
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Anabolic action of sweet taste stimulates sperm formation increasing quantity of semen; craving for sweets.
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| Salty |
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Helps digestion and growth; gives energy; maintains osmotic condition; craving for salt; water retention.
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