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Ayurveda: Ayurveda is an ancient form of natural medicine that originated in India more than 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda is an integrated system of techniques that use diet, herbs, exercise, meditation, yoga, and massage or bodywork to achieve optimal health. In India, Ayurveda involves the eight principal branches of medicine: pediatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, ophthalmology, geriatrics, otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), general medicine, and surgery. Evidence suggests that carotid intima-media thickness (IMT), a measure of atherosclerosis, may be reduced with a comprehensive program including diet, exercise, stress reduction, and a combination herbal formula (Maharishi Vedic Medicine), particularly in patients with a marked congenital heart disease (CHD) risk.Ayurvedic herbs can interact with other herbs, foods, and drugs. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before taking. Read more
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