Ayurveda
noun
Ay·ur·ve·da
ˌī-ər-ˈvā-də 
-ˈve-
variants
or less commonly ayurveda
: a form of alternative medicine that is the traditional system of medicine of India and seeks to treat and integrate body, mind, and spirit using a comprehensive holistic approach especially by emphasizing diet, herbal remedies, exercise, meditation, breathing, and physical therapy
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According to Ayurveda, this means that the Kansa is doing its job, and the graying effect can be washed off easily with a warm washcloth.
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Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
Within the Indian subcontinent, Ayurveda serves as a traditional medicine system often practiced in tandem with Western medicine.
—Hasina Khatib, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
According to Johns Hopkins, Ayurveda can have positive effects when used as a complementary therapy in combination with standard, conventional medical care.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
The single-use supplement features formulas inspired by ancient health practices (think: Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine), designed to foster vitality, digestion, immunity, and more.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
But the parasitic worm has been touted as a cure-all by various ancient medicine traditions: It can be seen in Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings and traditional portraits of Dhanvantari, the Hindu deity associated with Ayurveda.
—Zoey Poll, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
That is what Ayurveda can do for your physical, emotional, and spiritual health for unlocking happiness from within, Ajmera explains.
—Hasina Khatib, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
To wit, cinnamon features in ancient medicinal traditions like Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and more.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
In Ayurveda, it’s referred to as complete chewing, the practice of wholly digesting food from mouth to stomach.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
Isabella Ubaldi, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
Within the Indian subcontinent, Ayurveda serves as a traditional medicine system often practiced in tandem with Western medicine.
—Hasina Khatib, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
According to Johns Hopkins, Ayurveda can have positive effects when used as a complementary therapy in combination with standard, conventional medical care.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
The single-use supplement features formulas inspired by ancient health practices (think: Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine), designed to foster vitality, digestion, immunity, and more.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
But the parasitic worm has been touted as a cure-all by various ancient medicine traditions: It can be seen in Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings and traditional portraits of Dhanvantari, the Hindu deity associated with Ayurveda.
—Zoey Poll, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
That is what Ayurveda can do for your physical, emotional, and spiritual health for unlocking happiness from within, Ajmera explains.
—Hasina Khatib, Allure, 5 Jan. 2024
To wit, cinnamon features in ancient medicinal traditions like Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, and more.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023
In Ayurveda, it’s referred to as complete chewing, the practice of wholly digesting food from mouth to stomach.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2023
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Ayurveda
noun
Ay·ur·ve·da
ˌī-yər-ˈvād-ə, -ˈved-
: a form of alternative medicine that is the traditional system of medicine of India, that preceded and evolved independently of Western medicine, and that seeks to treat and integrate body, mind, and spirit using a comprehensive holistic approach especially by emphasizing diet, herbal remedies, exercise, meditation, breathing, and physical therapy
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