Ayurveda for Obesity

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Ayurveda literally translates to "the science of life" and is a time-honored holistic medical system in India gaining popularity in the West that focuses on restoring balance and well being to the body.

Ayurvedic herbs are used to create remedies for various illnesses and to pacify the doshas. 

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Ayurvedic massage is sometimes called hard body massage because of the vigorous quality of the massage. Hands, feet, elbows, forearms and well-oiled balls may be used for the massage. 

Ayurveda is the traditional medical system of sub-continental India. With an archeological record going back 7000 years and an unbroken written history dating back to around 1500 BCE, Ayurveda is easily the oldest medical system still in existence and is also one of the most comprehensive.

Imagine an herb that has been used for thousands of years for treating liver disorders, an herb supported by an increasing body of scientific evidence, none of which demonstrates any serious side effect. Known in India as kutki, Picrorrhiza kurroa is just such an herb.

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