In Indian mythology, wise people called sanyasins (sages) lived not just hundreds or years, but over thousands of years! Although most people may pass this off as fantasy, there is evidence that even today, many people in India, Russia and in some parts of China, live to be over 150 years old! Of course, there is usually very little proof to determine exactly how old they are. With the amount of pollution, poverty and crime around us, it is amazing that people can live to a ripe old age of one hundred and fifty! Around the time the first humans appeared on Earth, it may have been possible to live a long time in perfect health provided there were no predators around.

How can we attain the same standard of wellness?

Ayurveda may be one answer to the increasing demands on our bodies and minds from environmental toxins and pollution. This ancient healing paradigm combines emotional, spiritual and physical healing into a holistic system through which the person boosts their immune system in order to help the body heal itself.

Why not use the conventional ways of killing off cells or "destroying the disease" with chemical drugs? Because it does not enable the body to heal itself; in fact, in the long run, conventional ways of treating the symptoms destroys the body’s ability to heal itself.

Where did Ayurveda come from? The knowledge of Ayurveda probably came from the Universe itself. The rain forests are one of the Earth’s most treasured resources. Hidden inside these magical flora and fauna are medicines that help to preserve our health and beauty. Nature’s bounty, when combined with the knowledge which is necessary to remove any imbalances in our spiritual and emotional environment can restore our body’s immune system to equilibrium.

The herbal remedies of the old pagan cultures when combined with spiritual healing techniques from the wise sages combined to form a well-rounded system of healing that has been used by Indian cultures for 5000 years or more! Ayurveda and other holistic healing methods such as Chinese medicine are "the conventional" medicine in many parts of the world. Allopathic drugs are considered "Alternative medicine" in those countries where people live longer and enjoy drug-free lives.

Throughout the history of India, most of the royalty had Ayurvedic doctors on their payroll. Many of the rare herbs and treasures were reserved for only the royal customers.

Among the Vedas (texts) prepared by the Sages in the past, Atharva Veda lists the divisions of Ayurveda: Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Toxicology, Pediatrics, Yoga, massage and meditation therapy (rejuvenation), and Fertility.

The practice of Ayurveda included the use of herbal therapy, precious gems therapy, use of colors to calm the nerves, breathing techniques, yoga techniques for mental and physical healing and toning and mantras for calming the mind and reducing anxiety.

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