Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of natural and
holistic medicine. When translated from Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “the science
of life” (the Sanskrit root ayur means “longevity” or “life” and veda means
“science”).
While allopathic medicine tends to focus on the management
of disease, Ayurveda provides us with the knowledge of how to prevent disease
and how to eliminate its root cause if it does occur.
The knowledge of Ayurveda was passed on orally through a
lineage of sages in India until it was collated into text more than five
thousand years ago. The oldest known texts on Ayurveda are the Charaka Samhita,
Sushruta Samhita, and the Ashtanga Hrudaya. These texts detail the affect that
the five elements found in the cosmic system - earth, water, air, fire, space –
have on our individual system, and expound on the importance of keeping these
elements balanced for a healthy and happy life.
According to Ayurveda, each person will be influenced by
certain elements more than others. This is because of their prakriti, or
natural constitution. Ayurveda categorizes the different constitutions into
three different doshas:
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Vata dosha, in which the air and space elements dominate
Pitta dosha, in which the fire element dominates
Kapha dosha, in which the earth and water elements dominate
The dosha affects not just the shape of one’s body but also
bodily tendencies (like food preferences and digestion), and the temperament of
one’s mind and emotions. For example, the earth element in people with Kapha
dosha is evident in their solid, sturdy body type, their tendency for slower
digestion, their strong memory, and their emotional steadiness. Most people’s
prakriti is made up of a combination of two doshas. For example, people who are
“Pitta Kapha” will have the tendencies of both Pitta dosha and Kapha dosha,
with Pitta dominating. By understanding the qualities of our natural
constitution we are better able to do what is needed to keep ourselves in
balance.
Ayurveda places great importance on one’s pathya, or
lifestyle (eating habits and daily routine). Ayurveda also provides guidance on
how to adjust our lifestyle based on the change of seasons.
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