What is ayurveda?

Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be one of the oldest of the healing sciences. Literally translated from Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “The Science of Life.” Ayurvedic knowledge originated in India over 5,000 years ago and has its roots in ancient Vedic culture. Many Western healing systems that rely on natural healing (Homeopathy, Polarity Therapy) can find their origins in Ayurvedic practices. In Ayurveda, emphasis is placed on prevention and maintenance of health through understanding the interactions between the doshas, the three principal energies of the body. The vata is the energy of movement, the pitta is the energy of metabolism, and the kapha is the energy of lubrication and structure. An excess or deficit of any of the doshas may result in imbalance and illness.

Why ayurveda for animals?

Our pets are creatures of movement. Our horses may have careers in conformation, as jumpers and eventers. Many of our pure-bred dogs lead active lives and suffer from painful joint conditions as they grow older. Both Inflam-Away and Stress-Away have been formulated to help re-balance the vata by reducing joint edema, and relieving pain and inflammation. The presence of stress in our pets’ lives often leads to ulceration and excess acid formation. By controlling the vitiated vata and aiding digestion and pH maintenance Ulcero-Heal can help eliminate these disorders. An imbalance in the pitta often results in skin disorders in our dogs and cats. Skin-Heal is an effective Ayurvedic aid in treating rashes, boils and infections.