Ayurvedic Healthcare

Ayurveda means the ‘Knowledge of Life’ and is one of today’s most popular and fastest growing complimentary therapies based on ancient ‘vedic philosophies’ of India, with over 3000 years of practice to date.

Ayurvedic medicine provides a unique approach to healing which assesses the individual and his or her lifestyle. This is a standard method of treatment in India and Sri Lanka where physicians are trained in universities and Ayurvedic hospitals over a six-year training period.

An Ayurvedic consultation mainly involves diagnosing your constitution according to the principles or Ayurveda — which is a highly logical science and philosophy.

Three ‘Doshas’ know as VAATA - Air; PITTA - Bile; KAPHA - Phlegm, govern your body. Looking into your ‘Prakriti’, known as your individual ‘dosha state, according to your birth, is an important starting point of your consultation.

Ayurveda treatment involves completely herbal preparations — diet — lifestyle —yoga — meditation and Panchakarma, complete detoxification according to the individual.

Ayurveda has an explanation for every disease and method of treatment at the root level rather than focusing narrowly on symptoms.

Ayurveda consultations are beneficial for everyone for the prevention and treatment of diseases. You will be advised on what to eat and drink and your lifestyle, according to your own constitution.

The Hale Clinic is the head office for the Ayurvedic Medical Association, UK.

WHY AYURVEDIC HEALTHCARE?

Because of the range of possibilities it offers for healthcare.

The Ayurvedic approach is based on

• NUTRITION - According to ayurveda, every individual has unique needs for balance. Since diet is one of the most important ayurvedic tools for achieving balance, ayurvedic healers generally design individualized diets for people they see, based on various factors such as age and gender, the doshic tendencies that need to be balanced at a given time, the strength of the body tissues and the digestive fires, and the level of ama (toxins) in the body. The place where a person lives and the season are also factors that affect dietary dos and don'ts.

• BREATHING – To calm and focus you.

• RELAXATION – To provide a deep, blissful relaxed state

• EXERCISE – Including yoga to alleviate symptoms, strength and tonify.

• PSYCHOLOGICAL TOOLS – For change, for dealing with stress, and for helping    you lead a healthier and happier life.

The Ayurvedic healthcare programme is only to provide a complete physical and psychological approach to healthy living, based on these five principles.