October 2011
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10 things to know about Ayurveda
#4: Even a little Ayurvedic knowledge (like knowing your Dosha) can help
Ayurveda is a big thing, a vast and ancient knowledge base that can seem very intimidating to the newcomer. Many terms and explanations are in overwhelming Sanskrit and can make a first understanding or overview quite difficult on your own. But that’s alright, you don’t have to understand everything at once...
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10 things to know about Ayurveda
#3: Ayurveda is about preserving health and preventing illness
We all know prevention is better than curing, right? The main aim of Ayurveda is to prevent illness and preserve health by livestyle. It is about caring for yourself and your body so to not deplete your personal resources through that hectic and stress that are all too common today. Not only will it help you to preserve your...
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10 things to know about Ayurveda
#2: Ayurveda treats people individually
Rather than indifferently prescribing the same drugs to everyone Ayurveda treats people individually according to their constitution and personality. To help determine this constitution the model of “Doshas” or “Tridosha System” is used: everyone of us is prevailed by a unique combination of Doshas - the 3 vital energies or...
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10 things to know about Ayurveda
#1: Ayurveda is an ancient Indian medicine system and one of the most holistic ones
Ayurveda originates in India around 5.000 years ago and is mostly translated to “Science of Life”. Ayurveda encompasses all aspects of mind and body that are relevant for the human health; physically and mentally as well as spiritually while dealing with the subtle relationships between body, mind...
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Do you know your Dosha? →
Ayurveda can help you understand yourself better, even if you don’t follow the complete holistic lifestyle. Knowledge about your primary Dosha(s) will help you understand and overcome your weaknesses and supporting your strengths; try it!
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“Even acute poison is converted into an excellent medicine by the right method of preparation; while even a good medicine may act as an acute poison if improperly administered!” – Chakra Samhita
