Ayurveda

Ayurveda is a holistic healing science, which comprises of two words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science. So the literal meaning of the word Ayurveda is the science of life. Ayurveda is a science dealing not only with treatment of some diseases but is a complete way of life.
Since Ayurveda recognizes a common origin for the universe and for humanity,

Ayurveda teaches that nature consists of three primary qualities called gunas. These three gunas -- Sattva, Rajas and Tamas -- are inner qualities that exist behind all material forms in nature. Another great theory is of the five gross elements (Panchamahabhutas) -- space, air, fire, water, and earth -- and that the entire universe is governed and composed of these five elements. The entire physiology is made up of seven tissues (Dhatus) - plasma, blood, muscle, adipose tissue (fat), bone, bone marrow, and reproductive tissue. From the sap of all tissues, Ojas, the ultimate refined product of digestion and metabolism, which connects one's physiology with consciousness and is responsible for greater immunity, is formed.

Ayurveda teaches us to understand our body; our particular nature; and our individual mixture of elements at a deep physical, mental and emotional level. With that knowledge we are able to identify activities,conditions, herbs and foods that eitherkeep us healthy and in balance, or make us ill and throw us out of balance.