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Feedback on this Ayurveda is a natural system of medicine that originated more than 3,000 years ago in India. The term "Ayurveda" is derived from the Sanskrit words "ayur" (life) and "Veda" (science or knowledge). Thus, Ayurveda means "knowledge of life". This practice is based on the idea that diseases arise from an imbalance or stress in a person's consciousness. Ayurveda suggests certain lifestyle interventions and natural therapies to restore the balance between the body, mind, spirit, and the environment. Ayurvedic treatment begins with an internal purification process, followed by a special diet, herbal remedies, massage therapy, yoga, and meditation. The primary basis of Ayurvedic medicine revolves around the concepts of universal interconnectedness, the body's constitution (prakriti), and life forces (doshas). The treatment goals aim to eliminate impurities, reduce symptoms, increase resistance to disease, reduce worry, and promote harmony in life. Ayurvedic treatment extensively uses herbs and other plants, including oils and common spices. In India, Ayurveda is regarded as a form of medical care, equivalent to conventional Western medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, naturopathic medicine, and homeopathic medicine. Ayurvedic practitioners in India undergo state-recognized, institutionalized training. However, in the US, Ayurvedic practitioners are not licensed, and there is no national.