Ayurvedic medicine

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Introduction

A natural healing system developed in India. It places equal emphasis on the body, mind, & spirit, & seeks to restore innate harmony. Treatments include diet, exercise, meditation, herbs, massage, sunlight, & controlled breathing. Ayurvedic treatments have been developed for diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and neurological disorders.

Also see Ayurvedic herbal remedy

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References

  1. Whole Medical Systems: An Overview Ayurvedic medicine NIH Institute and Center Resources http://nccam.nih.gov/health/backgrounds/wholemed.htm#am