Ayurveda is the oldest and holistic system of medicine with its historical roots from India. The science (VEDA) that deals with the life (AYU) is called Ayurveda. Vedas consider Ayurveda as a gift of Gods to the mankind propounded from Lord “Brahma’’.

Ayurveda is considered as Upaveda (branch or sub-text) of Atharvana Veda. Ayurveda emphasizes that health and wellness of a person depends on the balance between the mind, body, and spirit. Its main goal is to promote and preserve good health (add years to life and life to years), and to completely eradicate disease and dysfunction in the body.

Ayurveda believes that every person and everything in this universe is made up of five basic elements of Earth, water, fire, air & space. These combine in the human body to form three life forces/bodily humor or energies, called doshas. They control how your body works. They are Vata dosha (space and air) Pitta dosha (fire and water) & Kapha dosha (water and earth).

Everyone acquires a unique mix of the three doshas. But one dosha is usually stronger than the other. Each dosha controls a different body function. The chance of getting sick and health issues in body are developed because of the imbalance of these doshas.

Most powerful of all three doshas. It controls very basic body functions like breathing, All the movements in the body, blood flows, functions of heart, and ability to get rid of waste through your intestines,cell divisions, etc., Vata dosha also controls your mind.

Vata Dosa: Vata is one of the three doshas, representing the elements of air and space. It is responsible for movement and communication within the body and mind.

• Governs all movement in the body, including breathing, circulation, and nerve impulses
• Controls bodily functions such as blinking, muscle and tissue movement, heartbeat, and cellular transport
• Influences creativity, flexibility, and clear thinking

Pitta Dosa: Pitta is one of the three doshas, representing the elements of fire and water. It is primarily associated with transformation and metabolism within the body and mind.

• Governs digestion, metabolism, and energy production
• Controls body temperature and transformation of food into energy
• Influences intelligence, understanding, and perception

Kapha Dosha: Kapha Dosha is bio-energies in Ayurveda, characterized by the elements of earth and water. It embodies qualities such as heaviness, steadiness, coldness, softness, and oiliness.

• Kapha provides the body with its physical form and structure. It is responsible for the growth and development of tissues, muscles, bones, and cells.
• Kapha ensures proper lubrication in the body. This includes the lubrication of joints through synovial fluid, which helps in smooth and pain-free movement.
• Kapha governs the body’s weight and density.

Diet (Ahara) should be consumed according to one's appetite and digestive capacity. Eat only after the previous meal has been fully digested. Food intake should not exceed two-thirds of the stomach's capacity. Opt for light foods and avoid heavy meals consistently. Ayurveda places great importance on Agni (digestive fire), which is essential for maintaining health. Additionally, meals should be taken at regular intervals and in a calm, relaxed environment to support optimal digestion. Avoid eating late at night, as this can disrupt the natural digestive process.