Introduction to Ayurveda

•          Comprehensive system that places equal emphasis on the body, mind and spirit, and it strives to restore the innate harmony of the individual

•          Ayurveda is the combination of two Sanskrit words

–        “ayu” meaning long life

–        “ved” meaning knowledge

–        “Knowledge or science of life”

•          Practiced in India for over 5000 years

•          Covers all medical fields

•          Diagnosis done by observation, touch, and questioning

•          Four components to disease management

•          Physician, Drug, Patient,Attendant (such as a nurse)