Ayurvedic Medicine

Ayurveda, a natural system of medicine, originated in India more than 3,000 years ago. The term Ayurveda is derived from the Sanskrit words ayur (life) and veda (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda translates to the knowledge of life. Based on the idea that disease is due to an imbalance or stress in a person's consciousness, Ayurveda encourages some lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to strike a balance between body, mind, spirit, and the environment.

Ayurveda treatment starts with an internal purification process, followed by a special diet, herbal remedies, massage therapy, yoga, and meditation. The concepts of universal interconnectedness, the body's constitution (prakriti), and life forces (doshas) are the primary basis of ayurvedic medicine. Goals of treatment aid the individual by the elimination of impurities, reducing symptoms, improving resistance to disease, reducing depression stress and worry, and increasing harmony in life. Herbs and other plants, including oils and common spices, are used extensively in Ayurvedic treatment modalities.

In India, Ayurveda is considered a form of medical care, equal to conventional Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathic medicine, and homeopathic medicine. Practitioners of Ayurveda in India undergo state-recognized, institutionalized training. Currently, Ayurvedic practitioners are not licensed in the Singapore, and there is no national standard for Ayurvedic training or certification.

Dr Samintharaj Kumar believes in the principles of Ayurvedic Medicine and is a strong proponent in combining these benefits with Western Medicine.

Visit www.ayurvedicwellness.com.sg for more information