Ayurveda - Science of Life

"Life (ayu) is the combination (samyoga) of body, senses, mind and reincarnating soul. Ayurveda is the most sacred science of life, beneficial to humans both in this world and the world beyond." - Charaka

Traditional Indian system of medicine. Ayurveda is an example of a streamlined system of traditional health care, preventive as well as curative, widely practiced in many parts of Asia. Ayurveda is an ancient health care tradition that's been practiced in India for at least 5,000 years. According to the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality and Healing, more than 90 percent of Indians use some form of Ayurvedic medicine.

The word comes from the Sanskrit words 

Ayur - Life and Veda - Knowledge

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Ayurveda & Atharvaveda

Ayurveda has its origins in the Vedic era. Most materials related to health and diseases are available in the Atharvaveda. Historians claim that Ayurveda is a part of the Atharvaveda.
Veda, which means "knowledge" is the oldest text in Hinduism.
(The Atharvaveda contains mantras for the treatment of various ailments, mantras to remove demons, love spells, and speculative hymns about the special forces of the cosmos).

Doshas (Energy)

Health care is a highly individualized practice under Ayurvedic basics, stating that everyone has a specific constitution or nature that determines his or her physical and mental character and vulnerability to illness. Prakruti or Prakriti (the state of an individual in its natural form) is determined by three "physical or bodily energies", called doshas. There are 3 basic doshas (forces or energies) and each of them has its significance however in most of the people out of these three doshas, one, two, or even all (in some people) predominate. These three doshas are:

1. Pitta - It is associated with fire, and is believed to regulate digestive and endocrine systems. When pitta energy is out of balance, bloating, digestive problems, anger, heartburn, and arthritis can occur. People with pitta energy are considered aggressive, intelligent, and fast-paced by nature.
2. Vata - related to the air & space, it is associated with physical movements including breath and blood circulation. Vata imbalance can cause anxiety, dry skin, joint pain, constipation, etc. Vata energy is called a prophet among those who are vibrant, creative, original thinkers.
3. Kapha - Associated with the earth and water, it is believed to control growth and power(strength), and is connected to the chest, torso, and back. Kapha energy imbalance results in sinus problems, insecurity, gallbladder issues, obesity, diabetes, etc. People with dominant Kapha energy are generally strong and calm by nature. 

According to Ayurveda some factors such as stress, unhealthy diet, and weather, etc. can influence the balance between these three doshas of a person & these unbalanced forces make the individual more susceptible to a different kind of illness.