Ayurveda is a medical science of Ancient India. It deals with matters relating to health, day-to-day life and longevity(long life). Ayurveda is a traditional system of medicine and medication, based on experience and observation.
This system of medicine and medication is more than 3000 years old. According to mythological story, Dhanvantari was the first physician to use ayurveda.
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Dr. R. P. Singh
Modern perspective of Ayurveda has holistic approach towards life which takes into account person′s social, psychological and spiritual layers of existence. It is a science of life and not just a way of drug therapy. It not only explains life in terms of worldly pleasures, but also guides about social behavior, rules, codes and characteristics of healthy and unhealthy lifestyle. Ayurveda has an integral approach unlike modern science which has lopsided, organ oriented approach and concentrates on symptomatic treatment. The most significant part of the Ayurvedic system is consideration of society along with the management and prevention of diseases and promotion of health.
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Ayurveda enable us to manage our health and change our lives for the better with a minimum input of effort and some simple, valuable practices. Ayurveda helps us to understand our individual constitution and our current condition. This can help us understand what an appropriate diet and lifestyle is, and which herbs or remedies may help us gain or maintain optimum health in our bodies and minds.
