What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a 5000 year old science originating in India. The meaning of Ayurveda derives from Sanskrit and translates roughly to the “science of life.” It relies on natural and holistic methods to bring a person back to their inner state of balance. Balance may be achieved through a variety of methods including changes to diet, lifestyle, routine, exercise, mindfulness, and herbal recommendations.
How can Ayurveda help me?
Ayurveda is a natural and holistic medicine. It looks at a person as an individual and seeks to remove the root causes of a person’s imbalance. In removing the root causes for imbalances, the body can naturally begin to return to states of imbalance and symptoms may improve or go away in time.
How does Ayurveda differ from Western or Allopathic medicine?
Western Medicine seeks to treat the symptoms rather than the root cause. This method of treatment may be more of a band-aid method, and symptoms may persist because the root cause is not taken care of. On the other hand, Ayurveda seeks to establish what are the root causes for what a person is experiencing and once they are known, they can be removed. In removing the causative factors, the body will naturally begin its journey back to a state of perfect health.
Is Ayurveda a licensed medical practice?
Currently, Ayurveda is not a licensed medical practice in the United States. It is recommended that you speak with your licensed healthcare practitioner prior to seeking the advice of any holistic practitioner.
Should I continue to take my prescriptions prescribed by my allopathic doctor?
You should continue to take any medications that your allopathic doctor has prescribed. It is recommended that you notify your doctor of your intent to seek out help from holistic practitioners, and follow any further advice he/she may give regarding the use of herbal supplements.
What are the qualifications of the practitioner(s)?
Kavitha is the chief practitioner at AyurPrakriti, has been practicing Ayurveda now for over 5 years. All of AyurPrakrithi’s bodywork therapists are licensed massage therapists.
Can I do Ayurveda while doing other holistic modalities?
It is recommended to follow only one holistic modality at a time. However, we always encourage you to continue your allopathic journey concurrently with the holistic modality of your choice.
Can you reverse common allopathic conditions?
Our diagnosis and treatment here at Ayurprakriti is based purely on Ayurvedic principles. We don’t ever claim to treat or cure any Western Medicine diagnosis. However, bringing your body back to balance should help to take care of any symptoms and conditions that you are currently dealing with.
How long does Ayurvedic treatment take?
The duration of treatment varies on each individual and their circumstances. The total time will depend on how committed a person is to Ayurveda and the recommended protocols, the severity of their symptoms or condition, and the chronicity or for how long a person has been experiencing this condition.