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"Ayurveda is a complete holistic medical system that has been practiced in India for thousands of years. In the ancient language of Sanskrit, ayus means life, and veda means knowledge. Ayurveda is the science of living. As a complete system that treats each person as an individual, ayurveda is perfectly customized for you, and you can learn to analyze your personality type, body type, and lifestyle. Full of common sense, it equips you to take responsibility for your own well-being. Good health really is our natural state, but sometimes we block it. Ayurveda uses lifestyle, diet, and herbs to help remove such blocks and let you be the best you can possibly be. This book is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. However, as an adjunct to your doctor's care, it offers both a complete holistic view of your health and helpful tools that you can use to rebalance your body, mind, and spirit.
INTRODUCING THE DOSHAS
"Each person is made up of their own special mix of the three fundamental energies, or doshas. Although we can't see them, the three doshas are responsible for all processes of the mind and body. They affect our physical makeup and our mental and emotional qualities. Like the foundations of a building, these underling forces determine who we are, what we like to eat, how thirsty we get, and how much sleep we need. They influence our reactions to stress and our predispositions to illness. They even affect how compassionate, relaxed, or talkative we are."
YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR ILLNESS
"With chronic disease, it's easy to define yourself by your condition, when in reality you are much more than your illness. Why not replace "I am diabetic" with "I am a wonderful, whole person with high blood sugar levels"? Or swap "I am asthmatic" for "I am a calm, loving person with a breathing disorder"? Harmony can be found even in a state of serious illness if you view yourself on more than just a physical level. Indeed, it is possible to be healthy on many levels yet carry an illness on another. Keeping the positive in mind helps you maintain a strong sense of self, connected to a greater healing force - a wonderful asset when you are confronted with pain, cancer, heart disease, or other ailments."
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