Ayurveda
With roots from India and translating to "the Science of Life", Ayurveda is a 5000+ year old natural healing system that optimizes the body's own healing power to restore balance and health. Ayurveda understands that each person has a unique make up and circumstance that requires an individualized approach.
Ayurveda approaches the body as a system of channels and tissues. When certain areas are affected, certain symptoms arise. When an imbalance has resided within these channels and tissues for an extended period of time, disease is formed. When disease is present long enough to clearly define its symptoms and effects, it acquires a name. These named diseases are where Western medicine comes into play.
However, there are many opportunities before this stage in which an Ayurvedic practitioner or doctor can determine areas where balance may be restored. Using Ayurvedic techniques, one can course correct, preventing or reversing the disease process, reducing and eliminating symptoms and discomforts, and creating ease in one's health.
An Ayurvedic Practitioner is trained to identify imbalances and underlying causes. The goal is to guide and empower the client on how to restore maintain balance, taking one's health into their own hands.
Although results may be seen immediately, it will depend on the imbalance and commitment of the individual. It is recommended to commit 6-12 months to the practice of Ayurveda in order to instill certain techniques and truly reverse imbalances that are seated in our daily lives.
