Health, or swasthya, according to Ayurvedic medicine, is not merely the absence of physical and mental illness. Rather, it is a state of well-being resulting from the optimal functioning of the body, mind and senses, enabling us to enjoy life fully and with enthusiasm.
Ayurvedic medicine is a medical system that recognizes the human body as a complex system. The state of health of our body and mind depends on factors such as diet, habits, environment and thoughts. An Ayurvedic doctor can identify the root causes of imbalances in our diet, habits, environment and thoughts by observing and analysing the symptoms and signs of illness. It is essential to correct these imbalances to eliminate illness and achieve health or swasthya.
You can consult an Ayurvedic doctor for:
· Swasthya rakshanam (Prevention of dosha imbalance) – To determine your body constitution (prakrti) – which helps identify the most suitable diet and lifestyle habits for you to maintain your health and prevent dosha imbalance (vikrti).
· Atura vikara prasamanam (Balancing the doshas) – To determine the type of dosha imbalance (vikrti) each person has, which may include certain conditions (rogas). You will receive roga nirnaya (the diagnosis of dosha imbalances or pathologies) according to Ayurvedic medicine in these cases and receive advice on how to eliminate the dosha imbalance.
The methods used in Rogee pareeksha (determination of rogas and dosha imbalance) are:
1. Darsana (observation)
2. Sparshana (inspection)
3. Prasna (questioning)
They use 18 iterative processes to determine the imbalance of the doshas:
· Dasa vidha pariksha (10 parameters)
· Ashta sthana pareeksha (8 parameters)
This includes questions to determine the body’s current functioning (vikrti), the rogas (or pathologies) and, at the same time, to identify the type of prakrti (constitution).
The first consultation with Dr Vijay Carolin will last one hour. This is the time when you can gain clarity on your symptoms according to Ayurvedic medicine and receive an overall summary of the causes of your conditions and their Ayurvedic remedies.
Ayurvedic medicine takes a holistic view that allows us to identify the foods, habits and seasons that cause illness in our bodies.
Therefore, Ayurvedic medical advice includes:
· Foods to avoid and recommended foods – a thorough assessment of your current diet and beverages to identify which are incompatible and which you should consume more of.
· Incompatible habits and healthy habits – a thorough assessment of your current habits and routines
