Ayurveda

Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of medicine: ayur means breath, wind or life, and veda means knowledge - ayurveda is literally ‘knowledge of life’. The ayurveda texts date back to about 3000 BC,...

Herbal Medicine

Herbal medicine uses traditional herbal mixtures to cure diseases. Herbal medicine is a part of alternative medicine, and most of its cures have not been tested though many people still believe in the...

Siddha

Siddha is a system of traditional south Indian medicine, like ayurveda is traditional to north India. Proponents believe that this is the oldest system of medicine and that it was handed down to the m...

Yoga and Lifestyle

Yoga, a traditional Indian system of exercises, improves health and the flexibility and tone of the body. As part of a healthy lifestyle, yogic exercises (which include everything from breathing techn...