Practiced for more than 5,000 years, Ayurvedic medicine is one of the world's oldest systems of healing.  Meaning, literally, "The Science of Life", Ayurveda is a holistic system of medicine aimed at correcting the imbalances leading to poor health.  Ayurvedic treatments involve many strategies to restore optimal health and function.  These include nutritional therapy, cleansing treatments, herbal supplements, stress reduction techniques and exercise.
    Ayurveda appeals to a growing number of people today who are eager to understand the source of illness and take a more active role in their own health.  Like other holistic medicine systems, Ayurveda considers the whole person in diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Also like these other systems, Ayurveda is prevention-oriented.