Indeed, in the present situation, if you came to know about Ayurveda, you never spoil your health to other alternatives. Ayurveda means knowledge of life and longevity. The term is derived from the Sanskrit words Ayur (life) and Veda (science or knowledge). Ayurvedic medicine is a healthy lifestyle system that people in India have used for more than 5000 years. It emphasizes good health, prevention and treatment of illness through manner of living practices (such as massage, meditation, yoga and dietary changes) and the use of herbal remedies.
Why Ayurveda is important –
- It cures the root problem, not just symptoms
- Greatly support detoxification
- It strengthens the body tissues
- Balances the body hormones
- It has no side effects
- It helps you understand yourself
- Emphasis on both prevention and cure
- Cost effective
To embark on, during this pandemic (corona) state, Ayurveda played a crucial role in preventing, curing and developing an exorbitant level of immunity in humans. Coffee made of pepper, ginger and coffee powder with jaggery was used to take by even quarantines during this period, which made an exciting result. Water boiled with turmeric; turmeric mixed with honey is being taken by a majority at this time to escape from covid 19. Gradually many studies and surveys reported the terrific competing performance of Ayurveda during this circumstance.
Let’s go through some Ayurvedic remedies for diseases –
- Ashwagandha – This spice helps your body manage stress more effectively. It lowers blood sugar level, improve sleep, memory, muscle growth and male fertility.
- Boswellia – Reduce joint pain, enhance oral health, improve digestion and increase breathing capacity in people with asthma.
- Cumin – Decrease symptom of IBS, improve risk factors for type 2 diabetics and heart disease.
- Brahmi – Improve brain function and reduce symptoms of ADHD.
- Triphala – Reduce joint inflammation, improve digestion and promote oral health.
- Turmeric – Great immunizer.
- Cardamon – Lower blood pressure, improve breathing, heal body ulcers.
- Bitter melon – Lower blood sugar levels and boost insulin secretion.
And so on…
Ayurvedic treatment is a combination of mind, body and soul, which leads to the productive healing of sickness. Let me conclude with the brilliant lines of great Astrologer ‘David Frawley’,
“As long as we are not living in harmony with nature and our constitution, we cannot expect ourselves to be really healed. Ayurveda gives us the means.”