What is Ayurveda?
Introduction: Ayurveda is the oldest science of medicine. The word Ayurveda is comprised of two Sanskrit words: "Ayur." meaning life, and "Veda", meaning science (i.e. the science of life). It is the science of longevity – knowledge designed to prolong life, and to promote health, growth, and happiness. It originated in India and has become an integral part of their society, where it teaches people how to be healthy, wealthy, and wise in any circumstance.
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Ayurveda is a timeless holistic medicine science. It is a classical medicine which can adapt and absorb any healing science and be adopted by any medical system. Ayurveda is said to be a medical science which was delivered by the Gods to the sages and seers (Rishis) who were yogis and renowned in their insight, intuitions and keen observations of human behaviors. The sages and seers transferred their knowledge to their disciples. Ayurveda was an indigenous medical system which was popular and practiced in Indian sub continent since pre-biblical era. Ayurveda became an integral part of the Indian Society.
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Importance of Food: Food is the most inevitable component of our health. It is the utmost thing to keep body healthy and functioning properly. Food provides life. The brain will quit working if one has no means of obtaining a proper meal. Pure food and pure thoughts would chase away the diseases.
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BITTER MELON VEGETABLE
(Karela, FU Qua)
- 2 cups of bitter melon, scraped and sliced (2/8 to 3/8 inch thick)
- 1tbs oil
- 1tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp cumin seed powder
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1tbs of coriander/cilantro leaves
- 2 tbs sweet onions
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp of fresh lime juice
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