Ayurvedic RemediesAyurvedic remedies are holistic therapies that treat the whole person rather than a specific illness. Ayurveda means "the science of life", and this Indian philosophy uses a natural system of healing that addresses all aspects of life - mind, body, spirit and soul. True health requires that each part is healthy and all are balanced and in harmony. 
Ayurvedic healing makes use of herbs for health rather than drugs. There is a wide array of herbal remedies for specific ailments. An Ayurvedic diet is also used to maintain a healthy balance within the body, along with exercise and massage. The particular diet or herbs used for an individual will vary according to that person's age, gender, and "constitution", or "dosha". Your constitution is your metabolic make up and is determined at birth. Because each person's constitution is different, their diet, lifestyle, and treatments will differ. Some foods will help balance your dosha, others create imbalance and must be avoided. This, again, is the treatment of the person as a balanced, whole being. This therapy treats the whole, rather than just treating the symptoms of a particular illness. Ayurvedic massage with oils is also used to facilitate the flow of energy through the body and promote relaxation. Yoga is also and Ayurvedic remedy; the particular type of yoga practice is also determined by they person's dosha. Ayurvedic massage and yoga are available at many spas.
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