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Ayurveda is an ancient Hindu system of healing that is elemental and humoral. The three humoral constitutions are Mucus (khapha), Wind (vata), and Fire (pitta). The material that is given therapeutically must be prescribed to supply what the humor lacks to balance the three.
Ayurveda contains both the similar and opposing principles of cure in its philosophy so practitioners have a wide range of therapeutic possibilities to choose from. Dietary regimens as well as homeopathic treatments are often prescribed. Also prescribed are hatha yoga breathing exercises and other life-style changes that are intended to purify the system and provide a focus for the humoral harmony.
Perhaps the best known modern proponent of Ayurveda is Deepak Chopra. More information can be found at The Ayurvedic Institute.
