Ayurveda Why or Why not?

Ayurveda Why or Why not?

A lot has been written on Ayurveda and it has definitely become one of the most talked about and discussed topic in recent past. We all know what Ayurveda is, what are the three doshas of our body, about tremendous benefits Ayurveda offers and a lot more but; yes but! The confusion still persists; is it good or bad? Will it benefit or not? Etc. etc.

Ayurveda the “science of longevity” from ancient India dates back to more than 5000 years and find its mention in the Vedas as well. It was the only science of medication and treatment available when the science of allopathy  and homeopathy was not discovered.

Ayurveda over Allopathic

Ayurveda works at finding the root of the illness and then finally eradicating it whereas allopathic is believe to provide instant relief from the illness.  Ayurvedic treatment primarily contains different combinations of natural ingredients such as fresh fruits, veggies, herbs and spices which help in healing without causing any side-effects to the body. The science of ayurvedic treatment not merely believes on healing, it also emphasizes on a healthy and balanced life and be as close to nature as possible.

Ayurveda for Skin

Ayurveda is fast becoming the people’s first and foremost choice for skin care across most of the countries. Leaders of the hospitality industry have started focusing their promotion strategies on the ayurvedic spas and massage options available. They are trying to lure customers into the aura of natural surroundings and offer them natural treatments to rejuvenate and de-stress from their routine lives. The experts in the field although cautions against a casual approach towards ayurvedic treatment for skin.  An herb can have powerful healing properties, but used alone or in inappropriate combinations, sometimes it does more harm than good.

One should be well aware of his/her skin type before kick starting the ayurvedic treatment. For example people with dry and thin skin(Vata dosha) can include some essential oils and herbs in combination which can nourish and hydrate the skin. Such peoples should also include organic milk, whole grains and green leafy vegetables in their diet.

 People with sensitive skin which is more prone to freckles and moles(Pitta dosha) should stay away from harsh synthetic cosmetics. They should use natural cooling herbs and other resistance increasing skin care products. Natural cooling material such as products made from cedar sandalwood, lemongrass can be of immense help. Such people should also avoid hot and spicy foods and take lots of juicy fruits and cool milk.

 People with excessive oily and thick skin(Kapha dosha) are more prone to accumulate toxins under the skin. Such people need both internal and external detoxification on a regular basis to eradicate toxins from the skin. Scrubbing the skin gently with exfoliating clay such as fuller earth clay or bentonite clay can help external cleansing. For internal cleansing one should focus more on a healthy diet.  The diet should ideally include more organic vegetables, fruits and salad(taken half an hour before meals)

Word of caution

Ayurevda being the traditional healing system has a complex philosophy, it is primarily based on balance in one’s system. It emphasizes that for a healthy living one has to maintain balance in every aspect of life be it work, rest, play, exercise or food. Having attributed that one can say, that anything which encourages balance in life is likely to lead to quality and wellness in life but Ayurevda still has its advantages, in our modern life styles anything which promises a healing therapy without any side effects and overall improvement of our body by completely eradicating the problem causing germs, is certainly worth a try.