About Ayurveda

Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of holistic health and natural healing which dates back over 5000 years. It is an art and science of life and well being. Overall, it is health promotive, rejuvenative, and nutritive, as well as disease preventive and curative, by ensuring balance of body, mind and spirit. The term Ayurveda comprises two words, Ayu and Veda. Ayu means life and Veda means knowledge or science. Thus Ayurveda literally means "The science or knowledge of life."

The proper practice of Ayurveda promotes longevity through physical, mental and spiritual well being. Ayurveda incorporates knowledge of the subtle energies known as Doshas relating to all things including our thoughts, emotions and actions.

If you are looking to improve your overall health or treat a specific condition with an effective approach, Ayurveda offers a great deal for every one. Ayurveda looks to bring balance to inconsistencies in one's body constitution as well as life style. Treatment often involves the use of specific herbs and herbal preparations, the practice of Yoga, Breath work and exercise and encourages meditation.

Ayurved and Wellness Consultant

Nitin Shah M.D. (Ayu.) is registered with The Examination Board of Natural Medicine Practitioners, Toronto, and has received his accreditation as Doctor of Natural Medicine.
    Dr. Shah, a native of India, has been a practitioner, philosopher and teacher of Ayurveda and Yoga for more than fifteen years. He is one of very few Postgraduate Ayurvedic Doctors residing in North America. Currently he lives in the Toronto area.