The word ‘Ayurveda, is a combination of two words, Auyus and Veda. The word meaning of ayus is life and veda is science. Therefore Ayurveda is the science of life. It is the only system which stresses the importance of maintaining health of a healthy person along with curing the diseased. It has a system of diet, behavior, preventive medicine, system of promoting health and also healing. It is not restricted to treat diseases superficially, but cures the ailments totally by understanding the body and the mind of the patient completely with its holistic approach. The holistic approach of Ayurveda in the prevention and management of diseases is significant contribution to Medical practice. Ayurveda laid emphasis on promotion of health and there by the span of life .
Ayurveda tells about Dinacharya , Rithucharia and other ways for the maintenance of health and longevity. It includes Rasayana And Vajeekara treatment. Rasayana therapy strives to improve physical, mental and moral qualities. Rasayana has multifold multysystamic effect to increase body tissues, digestive power and the metabolic processes.
In Ayurveda Panchakarma therapy is an unique and complete holistic approach to eliminate impurities from the body as a preventive measure to remain free from the disease and get a healthy life. These therapies detoxify the body, strengthen tissues and enhance cell’s inner intelligence to facilitate self healing to help eliminate chronic diseases and promote longevity.
Ayurveda has depicted various rules and regimens regarding diet and behavior to acclimatise seasonal enforcement easily, without altering body homeostasis. Karkidaka is the apt time to purify the body through Panchakarma therapy. During this season certain diet regimens are followed. Which help to maintain proper digestive power. Medicine to improve immunity are also advised.
As Ayurveda uses the drug as whole and side the effects are minimum. Hence in this modern era Ayurveda is the only hope for providing and maintaining good health in a more natural way.
Dr.D.R.SADATH DINAKAR
BSc,BAMS
Sr.Physician
Kerala Ayurveda ltd
AM Thomas Road
Ernakulam
doctorsadath@gmail.com
