Dr.Ramachandra Kupari K.L. (Ayurveda Physician)   23rd october 2008 AYURVEDA-The Science Of Life         Ayurveda literally means “The Science of Life” for the promotion of positive health and prevention and cure of diseases. It is in practice in India and its neighboring countries for about 5000 years.       “Health”, according to Ayurveda, is not merely the freedom from diseases. A person is to be treated as healthy only when his mind, sense, organs and the soul are in the state of perfect of equilibrium to endow happiness. In addition, the body should be free from diseases.       Ayurveda lays a lot of emphasis on the prevention and cure of diseases. Therefore several therapeutic measures both for patients and healthy persons are prescribed in this system of medicine.       What Ayurveda Does       1. Preservation and promotion of positive health       2. Prevents diseases       3. Cures diseases.       What Ayurveda does for you?       Ayurveda is considered to be one of the best healthcare methods available in the world. It can not only cure but prevents diseases as well.       Ayurveda treatments can give us the opportunity to be aware of not only physical but also social distortions. If one is comfortable receiving Ayurveda treatments, most likely he has established good human relationships, which is essential for good health.       Therapeutic Measures - These are done to promote self-resistance (immunity) power in the body to overcome different changes and to cure a disease if it has already got manifested. Several therapeutic measures are available in Ayurveda such as drugs, diet, drinks, regimens and special therapies.       Benefits from Ayurveda Therapies       1. Prevents aging process       2. Corrects fatigue       3. Cures nervous disorders       4. Improves eye sight       5. Nourishes the tissues       6. Prolongs the span of life       7. Corrects sleep disturbances       8. Corrects stress / strains       9. Corrects joint and bone disorders       10. Improves digestive tract functions       11. Enhances beauty and completion       12. Cures from various diseases