In Hinduism, faith and health are interconnected. Health occurs when there is balance in humans’ patterns of energy that are physical, mental and emotional.
Disease is caused by toxins, a lack of proper cellular functioning. Toxins weaken the body and decreases the ability to fight or resist illness. They cause an imbalance which causes fever, paralysis, cramps, fainting, joint pains, stress, grief, fear, anxiety, anger, greed, sorrow and envy.
Externally, imbalance causes pollution, changing seasons and infections. - Body, mind and consciousness must work together to maintain balance.
India’s Ayurvedic medicine is a traditional system of medicine that describes the human body as consisting of three basic energies known as Doshas: they are:
- Vata – Energy of movement. It resides in colon, brain, and joints.
- Pitta- Energy of digestion and metabolism
- Kapha- Energy of lubrication of body structure.
Guidelines for balance are:
- Vata – Keep warm, calm, avoid cold, frozen or raw foods. Avoid extreme cold, eat warm food and spices, keep regular routine and get plenty of rest.
- Kappa- Avoid heavy foods, keep active, avoid dairy, avoid iced food or drinks, vary your routine, avoid fatty, oily foods, eat light dry food, no daytime naps
- Pitta- - Avoid excessive heat, oil, steam. Limit salt intake, eat cooling non-spicy foods. Exercise
Ayurveda medicine
- Ayurvedic medicine recommends a special healthy diet known as Satvic / Yogic diet which increases energy.
- Avoid Tamasic diet because it decreases energy of the body.
- Eat Rajasic diet because it increases energy of the body.
- Partake in a vegetarian diet for ahimsa. Partake in a diet that causes no harm to other living beings.
- Hinduism encourages moderation in eating.
Therapies include the following:
- Herbal Medicine
- Special Diets
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Massage
- Laxatives
- Oils
Some Remedies
Oils: Oils help to calm our minds, to nourish the deep tissues of the skin and to maintain energy of the body. Read more information here www.mamcbhopal.com
Yoga Meditation
Yoga meditation helps with chronic low back pain, stress, increase in strength, flexibility and physical, mental relaxation, increase in body awareness.
Ayurvedic caution
Ayurvedic products are generally regulated as dietary supplements. It is important to seek professional guidance from Ayurvedic practitioners before partaking. Some Ayurvedic herbs may interact with medications or have other potential side effects. Discuss their use with a healthcare professional.