can restore our body’s immune system to equilibrium.
The herbal remedies of the old pagan cultures when combined with spiritual healing techniques from the wise sages combined to form a well-rounded system of healing that has been used by Indian cultures for 5000 years or more! Ayurveda and other holistic healing methods such as Chinese medicine are “the conventional” medicine in many parts of the world. Allopathic drugs are considered “Alternative medicine” in those countries where people live longer and enjoy drug-free lives.
Throughout the history of India, most of the royalty had Ayurvedic doctors on their payroll. Many of the rare herbs and treasures were reserved for only the royal customers.
Among the Vedas (texts) prepared by the Sages in the past, Atharva Veda lists the divisions of Ayurveda: Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Toxicology, Pediatrics, Yoga, massage and meditation therapy (rejuvenation), and Fertility.
The practice of Ayurveda included the use of herbal therapy, precious gems therapy, use of colors to calm the nerves, breathing techniques, yoga techniques for mental and physical healing and toning and mantras for calming the mind and reducing anxiety.
Around 1500 B.C, Ayurveda flourished in India and was respected widely in many other parts of the world. By the first and second Century AD, it had become quite popular with the Greeks, Europeans, Arabs and Portuguese seafarers who traveled to India in search of spices, rare woods and gemstones.
People who approached Ayurvedic doctors (or practitioners) were given questionnaires to determine their habits. After listening to the patient describe their problems, Ayurvedic doctors would prescribe not medicine, but