The name Ayruvedic comes from two ancient Sanskrit words - meaning in life and knowledge.

Ayurvedic medicine has its origins in India and Pakistan well over 3000 years ago. It is a system of medicine that is holistic in the true sense of the word. It assesses the body and personality as a whole, and then works out a balance of life that covers most of the aspects - nutrition, spiritual well-being, relaxation and so on.

As with many holistic therapies, it has got very good effects on long-term conditions such as anxiety, hypertension, stress etc.

Practitioners of Ayurvedic Medicine undergo quite rigorous training.