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What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is an ancient system of medicine from India. The name Ayurveda is derived from 2 words – ‘ayu‘ meaning life and ‘veda‘ meaning science. Here, we discuss the definition of Ayurveda, Ayurvedic medicine, and various Ayurvedic therapies. In order to understand this age-old medical science a …

Ayurvedic medicine is the world’s oldest known system of medicine. It originated around 5000 years ago in India and is now steadily gaining attention and popularity in the west. Ayurvedic treatments by certified practitioners have become commonplace now.  Ayurvedic medicine is accessible and available throughout the United States. Major cities …

Prakriti is a commonly used term in Ayurveda. Prakriti means one’s psychosomatic constitution or mind-body type. In Sanskrit, the word prakriti means nature. Vikriti is synonymous with a disorder, disease, or pathological manifestation. The concepts of prakriti or psychosomatic constitution and vikriti or disorder are significant in Ayurveda. They are …

Ayurveda is a complete science of health and disease and there are several health conditions that Ayurveda can help with. Do you know exactly what Ayurveda is and what it can, and can’t, do? Keep reading. In this article, we’ll explain… What Is Ayurveda Really? Education In Ayurveda How Ayurveda …

Ayurvedic massage is known as abhyanga. The word ‘abhyanga‘ is composed of two Sanskrit words, abhi, and anga. Abhi means ‘towards’ and anga, in one of its meanings, refers to ‘movement’. In this article, we’ll cover many aspects of abhyanga, and hopefully answer all your questions. Here’s what you’ll learn. …

Ayurveda is an ancient medicine and the mother of so many healing modalities. It has been gaining popularity in the west with people like Deepak Chopra, Dr. Oz and Oprah talking about it! I am so happy that it is becoming more popular. As a holistic health practitioner who has …

When I first came to Vedika Global, I was unhappy and confused about the way my life was going. I had a habit of finding myself in hurtful situations and often feeling I was the victim of the cruel behavior of others. It was a miserable way to live, but …

Did you know it is possible for your very own kitchen to be like a mini clinic, equipped with medicinal, healing spices that can correct and prevent ailments ranging from physical pain to indigestion, to itching to headaches? It is certainly possible thanks to the ancient science of Ayurveda, a medical …

People seem to try Ayurvedic herbs for a few weeks and don’t notice anything. They don’t know whether to continue or not. They also may not be fully aware of the preventative nature of Ayurveda. Perhaps they haven’t bought into the concept of the doshas or haven’t yet experienced a change in their …

You don’t need to know everything about Ayurveda to really succeed with an Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle. Yes, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with Ayurveda, especially when you’re first starting out. There’s a lot of information to ingest and it can easily become confusing. You’re probably also really eager to …

Ayurvedic practitioners may sometimes seem holier than thou. You go for an Ayurvedic consultation, unsure of exactly what you’re going to come away with. They check your pulse, your tongue, and ask you deeply personal questions. Then you walk away with tips like ‘chew slowly,’ ‘drink ginger tea,’ ‘rub oil all …