Ayurveda

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The ancient Indian medicine of Ayurveda is based on a profound knowledge of the body, and of its relationship with the mind and spirit. Therefore, consider health as a state of equilibrium, in which psychological and environmental factors have the same importance as physical ones.

Born in India thousands of years ago, Ayurveda is not only a science for physical well-being: it is also philosophy, psychology, the science of the spirit and - as its name implies - a "science of life" projected towards complete physical well-being. mental.

Ayurveda is developed in various subjects closely linked to each other, so much so that they cannot be separated thematically. In particular, it consists of: Fundamental elements; Uniqueness of the individual; Ayurvedic nutrition, Ayurvedic lifestyle; Ayurvedic treatments and Ayurvedic remedies. The backbone is not so much the remedies - which, although strongly emphasized in the West for commercial reasons, if you like, constitute a marginal part - as the lifestyle, therefore philosophy. With a philosophical flight we can say that Ayurveda and "anthroposophy *, although rooted one in the East and the other in the West, have a common basis: they are both external and internal lifestyles, and they are complementary medicines. The success of Ayurveda in the West is therefore also due to its position as a complementary medicine; as such it supports technological medicine without replacing it.

* Anthroposophy: natural-cosmic medicine with a broad cognitive spectrum. The disease is studied in its physical, etheric, astral and spiritual bodily evolution, in the arc of a destiny that embraces several earthly lives.

The therapy includes natural remedies, curative eurythmy, rhythmic massage, balneotherapy, artistic therapy, curative pedagogy (minors and handicaps).

The constitution of matter

Ayurveda teaches that man is made up of a mixture of matter and antimatter, and physical and mental well-being is the result of the constant interaction of these aspects. The basic Ayurvedic principle asserts that nothing works in isolation, so an imbalance will give rise to the onset of a disorder, of a disharmony.

The universe is ruled by five elements: ether, air, earth, fire and water, and man is made up of a combination of these five elements.

The constitution of the body: the doshas

In matter there are then three main bioenergies, called dosha, made up of various combinations of the five elements.

These bioenergy are called vata, pitta And kapha and their influence is visible in all the mechanisms of the body.

Most individuals have a predominant dosha, which determines the basic body type and temperament of the individual.

Dosha Vata

In the vata context, five types are further distinguished, governed by different dominant body locations: prana (the head), udana (chest), samana (the stomach), vyana (the heart) e apana (the pelvis). Each of these has a precise location in the body and governs different physiological systems. The imbalance of each of these determines specific disorders.

CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH VATA PREDOMINANT

• Lean body and little weight gain
• Dry, rough, easily cracked skin
• Predisposition to dental caries
• Small and expressionless eyes (not always)
• Fast and irregular food intake
• Irregular memory
• Insomnia and restlessness
• Tendency to gnaw nails
• Strong character
• Ability to earn money quickly and spend it just as quickly
• Difficulty in maintaining relationships
• High sexual drive
• Dreams of flying, jumping, climbing, running and tall trees

An example: the vata apana it resides in the spine, rectum, bladder and genitals. It governs urination, defecation, menstruation and the movement of the fetus out of the uterus. According to Ayurveda, an imbalance of this type of vata causes conorectal, urogenital and intestinal disorders.

Some symptoms of a vata imbalance.

An excess of vata flu could cause the following symptoms: a darker-than-normal complexion, dry lips, dry eyes, dry cough, dark yellow urine, and hard, dry, dark stools. In short, according to Ayurveda, an excess of vata leads to dehydration of the whole body, there is too much air and insufficient amount of water.

Dosha Pita

In the "pitta" context, five types are further distinguished, governed by different dominant body locations: pachaaka (the stomach), ranjaka (the liver), sadhaka (the heart), alochaka (the eyes) and bhrajaka (the skin). a precise localization in the body and governs different physiological systems, the imbalance of each of these determines specific disorders.

CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH PITTA PREDOMINANT

• Medium build, neither too slim nor too heavy
  Soft skin, possibly with moles and freckles
• Small eyes, often green, brown and gray
• Enjoy your meal, but with no tendency to gain weight quickly
• Veins, musculature and medium bone
• Thin hair with a tendency to fall out (males tend to bald)
• Abundant perspiration, often excessive
• Moderate sex drive
• Lively intelligence, tending however to excesses of anger and to make judgments
• Openness to new ideas
  Strong character and leadership quality

An example: the pitta sadhaka resides in the heart and governs intelligence, intellect, creativity, memory, self-esteem, the ability to achieve results, and romantic attitudes. It is not yet known whether this pitta, which governs mental functions rather than physical ones, is the heart itself or acts for the whole body. An imbalance undermines the proper functioning of these functions.

Some symptoms of a pitta imbalance

An imbalance of pitta can lead to the following ailments: indigestion, an irregular body temperature, excessive perspiration, impaired vision, mottled skin and other skin disorders, irritable bowels and diarrhea, anxiety and irritability. Most Ayurvedic doctors believe that diseases caused by disturbed pitta are less serious than those due to vata imbalance.

Dosha kapha

In the kapha field, five types are further distinguished governed by different dominant body locations: kledaka (the stomach), avalambaka (the chest, the heart), bodhaka (the tongue), tarpaka (the head), sleshaka (the joints).

CHARACTERISTICS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH KAPHA PREDOMINANT

• Build prone to fat accumulation
  Skin and hair are thick and oily
• Clear whites of the eyes
• Often heavy eyelids
  Not prominent veins and muscles
• Heavy bone
• Strong body odor
• Slowness, awkwardness and tendency to inactivity
• Approach to sex without fantasy
• Tendency to oversleep
  Average intelligence

An example: the tarpaka kapha resides in the brain, and maintains its strength. An imbalance causes headaches, nausea, insomnia, dizziness, diarrhea, and mental disorders.

Some symptoms of a kapha imbalance

According to Ayurveda, an imbalance of kapha energy can induce the following symptoms: a thin and flabby appearance due to poor nutrition, loose joints, a weak and too soft body, impotence, slow digestion, excess mucus and overwhelming feelings of jealousy. , insecurity and intolerance.

According to Ayurveda, in addition to the three main types of doshas, ​​individuals can fall into numerous subgroups, such as vata-pitaa, vata-kapha, pitta-kapha.

Disclaimer
The practices described here are not accepted by medical science, have not been subjected to experimental tests conducted with a scientific method or have not passed them. This information is for illustrative purposes only.

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