Ayurveda is a holistic medicine based on Hinduism and originated in India. In Sanskrit, ayu means life and veda means knowledge. The original texts, Caraka Samhita and Susruta Samhita are believed to be 5000 years old. Prior to that, Ayurveda was passed on through word of mouth. Ayurveda is a way of life that incorporates the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of our lives.
The human body is made up of the five elements of nature; ether (space), air, fire, water and earth. These five elements connect all things (living and non-living) to the universe. If one or more of the five elements is out of balance our harmony with the universe is affected. By practicing Ayurvedic medicine, one can rebalance their natural harmony with the universe.
Doshas are an important component of Ayurveda. There are three doshas, vata, pitta, and kapha. Each dosha contains two of the universal elements.
1. Vata contains air and ether. Its function is to create movement and involved in breathing, blood circulation, reflexes and motor functions. Vata can be disrupted by staying up late or eating dry fruit. Those with vata as their dominant dosha tend to be susceptible to skin, neurological and mental diseases.
2. Pitta contains fire and water. It is associated with metabolism, the digestive system and hormones. Pitta is placed out of harmony by eating spicy or sour food; being angry, tired or fearful; or spending too much time in the sun. Heart disease and arthritis are common ailments for persons with pitta as their dominant dosha.
3. Kapha contains water and earth. Immunity, strength and growth control are associated with kapha. Sleeping during the day and eating/drinking food/beverages with too much salt or water with throw you out of harmony with the universe. Vulnerability to diabetes, gallbladder problems, stomach ulcers and asthma are related to those with Kapha being the dominant dosha.
When a person learns their dosha, what affects the balance of their dominant dosha, they can begin realigning their natural balance with the universe and its elements.
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