Ayurvedic Methods
These approaches target free-radical damage, inflammation and oxidative stress — the root causes of chronic diseases like obesity and cardiovascular issues.
Lifestyle Medicine Perspective
Ayurveda, meaning “science or knowledge of life,” is a 5,000-year-old healing tradition originating from India’s Vedic texts. It combines science and philosophy to achieve perfect health by restoring balance and harmony within the mind, body, spirit, and environment.
Dr. Mark Hyman, in collaboration with Dr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Michael Roizen, noted that chronic diseases affecting 160 million Americans (78% of healthcare costs) are largely driven by lifestyle factors such as poor diet, inactivity, smoking, chronic stress, and environmental toxins (Altern Ther Health Med. 2009;15(6):12-14).
Dr. Hodson emphasizes treating disease causes through lifestyle changes:
Nutrition
Healthy, personalized diets
Exercise
Regular, effective physical activity
Smoking Cessation
Chinese acupuncture techniques
Stress Reduction
Meditation practices
Toxin Management
Safer alternatives to household and personal products
These approaches target free-radical damage, inflammation and oxidative stress — the root causes of chronic diseases like obesity and cardiovascular issues.
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