Ayurveda is one of the oldest medical systems of the world. It’s a system of medicine which relies on natural remedies and believes in treating the disease from its root cause rather than treating the symptoms only.

It originated some 5000 years ago, in the Indian Subcontinent. Earliest references of Ayurveda can be found in world’s oldest texts the Vedas. Ayurveda is in fact called as the Upa-veda of Atharvaveda. It is believed to be the brainchild of wise forefathers/sages who through deep meditation, intuition and experience gained the knowledge of Ayurveda and passed it on to generations. The fact that Ayurveda has stood the test of time and its concepts are still rock solid, makes one wonder whether the mythological stories that Ayurveda originated from the Gods, were actually true.

The art of Ayurvedic consultation involves a thorough Interrogation, Inspection, Palpation, Pulse diagnosis procedure etc. Unlike the regular medical consultations where in you are limited to talk only about the presenting complaints, while in Ayurvedic consultations be prepared to talk about yourself. You will be required to provide extensive personal and medical history, including questions about daily diet, profession and working conditions, exercise routines, relationships, and mental health. This thorough discussion process helps the practitioner identify key symptoms and potential causes of imbalance and determine suitable treatment options.

Ayurvedic philosophy maintains that people are born with a specific constitution, which is called the prakruti. The prakruti, established at conception, is viewed as a unique combination of physical and psychological characteristics that affect the way each person functions.

Throughout life, an individual's underlying prakruti remains the same. However, one's prakruti is constantly influenced by various internal, external and environmental factors like day and night, seasonal changes, diet, lifestyle choices, and more. Ayurveda places great emphasis on prevention of illness, and recommends maintaining health through following daily and seasonal regimens which create balance.

Ayurveda teaches that three qualities, called doshas, form important characteristics of the prakruti, or constitution. These doshas are called vata, pitta, and kapha, and they all have a specific impact on bodily functions.