Ayurveda, a science and philosophy born and nurtured in India, teaches that each individual has the power to heal him or herself. Thus, this science offers the freedom to recover health by understanding the body and its needs. Ayurveda proclaims that the central principle of health is “balance.” It offers specific guidelines, practices, recipes, and remedies to achieve this balance. These guidelines vary across the seasons, can differ for each person, and also change throughout one’s lifespan.

This discussion will follow the initial to help dial in how best to utilize the science and art of Ayurveda.