| Natural Health just about sums it up! Good health | | | | a healthy, pure diet and taking enjoyable exercise. |
| should be natural. Drug companies are relying on | | | | Meditation is recomended. If there are some |
| us to increase their business. Don't let them get a | | | | imbalances in the system healing herbs may be |
| look in! Look after your birthright, which is perfect | | | | recommended. |
| health. | | | | Ayurveda, a sanskrit word, means "science of |
| The easiest way to do this is by following an | | | | health and longevity" |
| ayurvedic lifestyle. This is an ancient health care | | | | According to this science every person has a |
| system based on keeping yourself well by | | | | unique body type [prakriti]. Roughly these divide |
| following a healthy lifestyle. Sounds simple, doesn't | | | | into three types, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. However, |
| it? The truth always is! | | | | combinations of one, two or all three types are |
| People often visit ayurvedic doctors when they | | | | possible. |
| are well. By a simple pulse diagnosis the doctor | | | | Each type is prone to different ailments. This |
| can tell if there are any deep seated imbalances | | | | doesn't mean they'll get them. They just need to |
| which could lead to disease. If this is the case | | | | take more care in certain areas. |
| then simple lifestyle changes are advised. | | | | For example, vata types are often anxious, pittas |
| The danger is thus averted before it arrives! | | | | angry, and kaphas far too laid back! |
| As you can see this is the opposite of modern | | | | I have heard it said that after a meal a vata type |
| medicine. So many of us abuse our bodies then | | | | should lie down and rest, pittas go for a walk, and |
| rush to the doctor only when we become ill. | | | | kaphas wash the dishes. |
| This would seem ludicrous to a follower of | | | | I'm sure the kapha types will object to that! |
| ayurveda! | | | | As the title says this is just an introduction to |
| An ayurvedic lifestyle is an enjoyable one. It | | | | ayurveda. However, I hope I've whetted your |
| advocates staying in harmony with the laws of | | | | appetite! |
| nature. This means getting plenty of rest, having | | | | |