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According to Ayurvedic principles, people and nature are linked by the five elements - fire, water, air, earth, and ether - which are expressed in the three life forces, the doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Ayurvedic practitioners believe that people get sick when the balance among the doshas is disrupted. To harmonize a person's doshas, massages, affusions, herbal remedies, and diet changes may be prescribed. It is thought that when you understand your doshas, you can make diet and lifestyle changes that will help you live a healthier, longer, and happier life. Many people in India are still treated according to this healing tradition.
There are few Ayurvedic practitioners in the United States. If you are interested in this type of treatment, choose a practitioner who combines Western medical training with Ayurvedic training. Or perhaps your regular physician would consider using an Ayurvedic consultant.
The information obtained for this website was partially gathered from the book, Vitamins & Minerals, written by Sara Rose and published by Hamlyn in 2003. Other sources for this website were gathered from Reader's Digest The Healing Power of Vitamins, Minerals, and Herbs: The A-Z guide to enhancing your health and treating illness with nutritional supplements. Along with these two resource guides, material has been found in The Doctor's Complete Guide To Vitamins and Minerals, written by Mary Dan Eades, MD. Another resource for this website was The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines, written by Charles W. Fetrow, PharmD and Juan R. Avila, PharmD. Along with these is a book written by Earl Meindell, RPh, PhD, Recipes for Healthy Living Dr. Earl MeindellŐs Natural Remedies For 101 Ailments. Plus, the Alternative Health Dictionary. Viable Herbal Solutions website was a great help as well with this information.
The material you find should not be considered a replacement for professional medical treatment. A medical practitioner should be consulted in all matters related to health. While the advice and information are believed to be accurate and true at the time of gathering them, neither the authors nor the publisher can accept any legal responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions.
This document is provided for information only; it is not intended to diagnose symptoms, prescribe treatment, or to substitute for consultation with a physician. While we have made every effort to ensure that this information is accurate and extensive, only your doctor can tell you if a medication, or drug combination, is safe for you.
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