Ayurveda FAQs
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Answers to Common Questions About Ayurveda
We’ve answered some of the most common queries to help you plan your wellness journey with ease.
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that originated in India. It focuses on balancing the body, mind, and spirit through diet, lifestyle, herbs, and therapies.
Is Ayurveda safe?
Yes, when practiced under the guidance of a qualified Ayurvedic doctor. Treatments use natural ingredients and personalized routines. However, self-medicating with herbs or therapies is not advised.
How is Ayurvedic treatment different from modern medicine?
Ayurveda aims to treat the root cause, not just the symptoms. It uses a holistic approach — healing the body through internal balance, detox, diet, and lifestyle changes. It’s more personalized and preventive.
What are the Tridoshas – Vata, Pitta, and Kapha?
They are the three vital energies that govern all biological functions.
Vata controls movement and communication
Pitta governs digestion and transformation
Kapha manages structure and stability
Everyone has a unique mix of these doshas.
What is Panchakarma?
Panchakarma is a deep detoxification therapy that removes accumulated toxins from the body and restores dosha balance. It includes treatments like oil massages, steam therapy, medicated enemas, and more.
Can Ayurveda treat chronic conditions?
Yes. Ayurveda is especially effective in managing lifestyle-related and chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, stress, skin disorders, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances — by restoring internal balance.
Is Ayurveda only about herbal medicine?
It depends on the condition and body constitution. While results are gradual, the healing is deeper and long-lasting. Some therapies may take a few days; others might require weeks of consistent care.
How long does Ayurvedic treatment take?
No. Herbs are just one part. Ayurveda includes diet changes, daily routines, detox programs, yoga, meditation, and mental wellbeing practices — all tailored to your constitution.
Do I need to follow a strict diet during treatment?
Yes, Ayurveda emphasizes food as medicine. Your diet will be customized to your dosha and health condition. Following the dietary guidance enhances the effectiveness of the treatment.
Why choose Kerala for Ayurveda?
Kerala is the birthplace of classical Ayurveda, home to authentic Ayurvedic centres, skilled practitioners, and natural healing environments. The region has preserved this tradition through generations.
