Ayurvidic, traditional Indian medicine, is probably the oldest form of medicine that is still practiced today.   Sanskrit texts date back to 500 BC and beyond.  Ayurvidic medicine is often practiced as a complimentary to western medicine.  It is based in achieving a balance of consciousness, mind and body via lifestyle / diet.  Illness is believed to be derived from imbalances addressed, in part, using herbal remedies.

Everyone has a different pattern of energy, a combination of physical, mental, and emotional characteristics. The three basic energy types, “doshas”, are present in every person:

• Vata: energy that controls blood circulation, breathing, and the heart. When vata energy is in balance, creativity and vitality are maximized.  When out of balance, negative emotions such as fear and anxiety can take hold.
• Pitta: controls digestion and body temperature. In balance, contentment and intelligence are maximized. An in-balance can cause ulcers and lead to greater anger.
• Kapha: controls growth in the body, by supplying water. It impacts the immune system. When in-balance people are thought to be more loving and forgiving. If out of balance, insecurity and envy may arise.