History of Ayurveda
In Indian mythology, wise people called sanyasins (sages) lived not just hundreds or years, but over thousands of years! Although most people may pass this off as fantasy, there is evidence that even today, many people in India, Russia and in some parts of China, live to be over 150 years old! Of course, there is usually very little proof to determine exactly how old they are. With the amount of pollution, poverty and crime around us, it is amazing that people can live to a ripe old age of one hundred and fifty! Around the time the first humans appeared on Earth, it may have been possible to live a long time in perfect health provided there were no predators around.
How can we attain the same standard of wellness?
Ayurveda may be one answer to the increasing demands on our bodies and minds from environmental toxins and pollution. This ancient healing paradigm combines emotional, spiritual and physical healing into a holistic system through which the person boosts their immune system in order to help the body heal itself.
Why not use the conventional ways of killing off cells or “destroying the disease” with chemical drugs? Because it does not enable the body to heal itself; in fact, in the long run, conventional ways of treating the symptoms destroys the body’s ability to heal itself.
Where did Ayurveda come from? The knowledge of Ayurveda probably came from the Universe itself. The rain forests are one of the Earth’s most treasured resources. Hidden inside these magical flora and fauna are medicines that help to preserve our health and beauty. Nature’s bounty, when combined with the knowledge which is necessary to remove any imbalances in our spiritual and emotional environment