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What is the meaning of 'Ayurveda'?
What is the meaning of 'Ayurveda'?
- Science and Medicine
- Nature and Healing
- Life and Wisdom (correct)
- Health and Wellness
What is the primary reason for Ayurveda's global acceptance?
What is the primary reason for Ayurveda's global acceptance?
- Modern technology and innovation
- Educational campaigns and marketing
- Government support and funding
- Holistic therapeutic practice and profound conceptual basis (correct)
What is the basic principle of Ayurvedic treatment?
What is the basic principle of Ayurvedic treatment?
- Using psychological therapy for diseases
- Preventing the cause of disease and making the patient aware of the cause of the disease (correct)
- Prescribing modern medication for diseases
- Performing surgical procedures for diseases
What does Ayurveda aim to provide information on?
What does Ayurveda aim to provide information on?
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Why is Ayurveda considered as one of the oldest traditional systems of medicine?
Why is Ayurveda considered as one of the oldest traditional systems of medicine?
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Ayurveda: Meaning and Significance
- Ayurveda is a Sanskrit term that means "the science of life" or "the knowledge of longevity"
- The primary reason for Ayurveda's global acceptance is its holistic approach to health, which takes into account the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of an individual
Basic Principle of Ayurvedic Treatment
- The basic principle of Ayurvedic treatment is to balance the three fundamental energies or doshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha - in the body to maintain health and prevent disease
Aim of Ayurveda
- Ayurveda aims to provide information on the prevention and treatment of diseases, as well as the promotion of health and wellness through natural remedies and lifestyle modifications
Oldest Traditional System of Medicine
- Ayurveda is considered one of the oldest traditional systems of medicine because it has a rich history dating back over 5,000 years, with its roots in ancient Indian philosophy and tradition
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