benefits of ayurveda

  The concepts of universal inter-connectedness, the body's constitution (prakriti), and life forces (doshas) are the primary basis of Ayurvedic medicine. Goals of treatment aid the person by eliminating impurities, reducing symptoms, increasing resistance to disease, reducing worry, and increasing harmony in life.   Ayurveda is a wellness practice that originated in India and is about 5,000 years old. ... Ayurvedic medicine seeks to create a healthy strong body through a series of diet, exercise and lifestyle practices, including sleep and mindful living.