Ayurveda is a traditional healing system that is believed to have
originated in the Indian subcontinent nearly 5000 years ago. It is called the
‘science of life’ and is fast becoming popular all over the world. Ayurveda lays
emphasis on healthy living. In order to keep illness at bay, ayurveda stresses
on hygiene, yoga, exercise and herbal preparations. And in order to cure
ailments, it emphasises the importance of diet, physiotherapy, spiritual
practices and ayurvedic medicines.
Ayurveda believes that three doshas administer the human body: Pitta,
Kapha and Vata. While three sub-doshas manage the health of the heart: Pitta
Sadhaka (emotional balance), Kapha Avalambaka (sense of security) and Vata
Vyana (blood flow and beat). Ayurveda states that the heart gets affected by
factors such as mental stress, mental fatigue, high blood pressure, etc. So, in
order to have a healthy heart, one should have a healthy mind too. And ayurveda
does this by taking a holistic approach which nourishes the physical heart and
the emotional heart.
According to ayurveda, the heart is a vital organ of the body that apart
from pumping blood to various parts of the body is also considered to be a seat
of the mind and soul. It considers the heart as an organ that not only keeps
the body alive by circulating blood, but also is responsible for controlling
and monitoring emotions as well. The heart is said to be the focal point of ten
important channels through which prana (life air) and blood is carried to the
rest of the body. The heart is also said to be the store house of ojas, an
important fluid that keeps us alive. The heart thus needs sincere care. The
ayurvedic term for a heart disease is ‘Hrudroga’.
Ayurveda recommends adopting a healthy lifestyle and dietary habits to
find a key to a healthy heart. One should also strive to reduce weight, reduce
cholesterol levels and blood pressure level. Ayurveda believes in prevention
rather than cure. So you should take care to keep your heart healthy.
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