Ayurveda in a nutshell

Ayurveda means "the science of life" in Sanskrit; it is a traditional, natural, and holistic system of medicine from India.  In Western medicine it is considered to be a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).  According to Ayurvedic beliefs, each individual has a unique balance of energies.  When the body is in a balanced state, there is good health.  Where there is imbalance, disease ensues.  The goal of Ayurveda is to restore balance to its optimal level, both within an individual and between an individual and his environment. The focus is on disease prevention.  Rather than using cookie cutter treatments, Ayurveda believes in treatment tailored for the individual.  Therapies, treatments and lifestyle modification commence on the least invasive level that can effectively bring about change.  Among the natural therapies employed are: counseling, diet, herbal medicines, detoxification, meditation, massage, marma (acupressure), yoga, stress management, counseling, and lastly, spiritual healing.