Ayurveda is just another form of medical treatment Ayurveda is not just the science of prescribing medicines for developed diseases in human body. It is rather a science of life, it advocates proper lifestyle. Its primary aim is to prevent diseases and promote fitness and health. Healthy habits, proper diet and sound sleep are considered important. It doesn't just consider the physical health but also the mind, body and spirit as a whole. It involves elimination of accumulated physical and mental toxins from body through therapies, yoga, meditation exercise etc. It works on the balance of the whole system. Diet, massages, regular habits are part of the treatment regimen.  Ayurvedic medicine never has side effects and can be taken over-the-counter This is not true. Any medicine has an impact on the physical system. Generally, since Ayurveda doesn't use any chemicals, the effect on human body is harmless. But the medicines should never be taken over the counter. It requir