Why You Should do Ayurveda This Season

You may have heard about Ayurvedic medicine in recent years. Ayurveda is a holistic 
system of healing that has been around for over 3,000 years. Originally developed by 
the Hindu in India, Ayurveda believes that true wellness comes from finding balance 
between the body, spirit and mind. 

The belief is that when the balance of these three things is disrupted, that is when 
sickness occurs. Unlike modern medicine, Ayurveda focuses on promoting overall good 
health and wellness, rather than fighting issues and diseases once they have occurred. 
It promotes this balance through a healthy diet, the use of certain herbs and the use of 
certain yoga breathing techniques.  
 
Ayurveda has an incredibly unique approach to how the body’s overall health is 
comprised. The system believes that five basic elements make up each person: water, 
fire, air, space, and earth. The combination of these five elements combine to form 
three specific energies, also called doshas. These doshas control how in sync the body 
is and how healthy each person is. An imbalance of the doshas leads to illness.  
 
Benefits of Ayurveda During Spring and Summer Months 
 
Ayurveda has been in practice for thousands of years. There are many benefits of the 
Ayurvedic system, many that may be specifically helpful during the spring and summer 
months when most people are more active. 
 
Very Healthy Diet. At the core of Ayurveda is a plant-based diet that is incredibly rich in 
nutrients and antioxidants. The Ayurveda diet is also incredibly rich in fresh herbs and 
spices. This diet is meant to keep the three doshas in balance. 
 
Helps Lower Stress. It’s no secret that stress can negatively affect every element of 
overall health. Ayurveda works to naturally combat stress, anxiety and depression by 
rebalancing the body’s overall energy. This is done naturally through things like yogic 
breathing, visualization and meditation. 
 
Weight Loss. Many people look to Ayurveda due to its record in promoting weight loss. 
This is due not only to the plant-based diet but to the overall promotion of balance and 
well-being. 
 
Lower Blood Pressure. Ayurveda promotes natural relaxation techniques that work to 
lower blood pressure and cholesterol. 
 
Helps with Recovery. The system of Ayurveda works to decrease inflammation, 
improving blood flow and decreasing swelling. The simple act of decreasing 
inflammation is the first step in recovering from any illness or injury. 
 
Inflammation. A core belief in the Ayurvedic system is that both inflammation and 
stress are the result of bad sleeping habits and a poor diet that leads to inadequate 
digestion. 
 
Detox. Those that practice Ayurveda utilize a variety of teas, herbs and essential oils 
that work to remove toxins from the body.  
 
These are just a few of the benefits of Ayurveda that can be incredibly helpful to 
promote health and wellness, especially during the spring and summer months.
