Ayurveda, a traditional and natural medical system from India, has been practiced for over 5,000 years. It offers a holistic approach to preventing and treating illnesses by focusing on lifestyle changes and natural remedies. According to Ayurvedic beliefs, diseases stem from an imbalance within an individual's consciousness. As a preventive and therapeutic strategy, lifestyle modifications are a key aspect of Ayurveda.In India, Ayurvedic practitioners undergo formal training that is recognized by the state, similar to the education received by conventional Western medicine and homeopathy practitioners. The body of research is expanding, exploring the physiological impacts of meditative techniques and yoga in both Indian medical and Western psychological literature. Studies have shown that Ayurvedic practices can lead to reductions in risk factors such as blood pressure and stress responses.Laboratory and clinical research on Ayurvedic herbal preparations and other therapies suggests they may offer a variety of health benefits, including cancer prevention and treatment, combating infectious diseases, and enhancing overall well-being. These effects may result from mechanisms such as free-radical scavenging, immune and brain modulation, and hormonal regulation.
