Ayurvedic medicine in Los Angeles

Ayurvedic, a Sanskrit word meaning the
"science of life" ...

describes a 3000 year old complete system of medicine that details the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual elements that form the basis of health. With its philosophical roots in the Vedas of the Hindu culture, Ayurvedic has had an important influence on the development of other Oriental medical systems.

Common to all these systems is a view of the human body as a microcosm of the universe and an emphasis on life force, or energy, called prana in the Ayurvedic system and chi or qi in Chinese medicine. Ayurvedic medicine focuses on keeping these forces in balance.

A sophisticated and complete medical system, the Ayurvedic text, Charaka samhita, is considered a classic of internal medicine. Written 2000 years before the invention of the microscope, the text describes the body as being comprised of cells and includes a list of 20 different microscopic organisms that can cause disease and describes how disease spreads. Another text, Susrutha samhita, describes surgery, surgical equipment and pre and post surgical care.

Ayurvedic places emphasis on equilibrium -- balance of mind, body, spirit -- as well as living in harmony with external forces. It focuses on keeping the person healthy rather than on disease.

Featured Ayurvedic Practitioners in Los Angeles...

	Dr. Mark Vinick D.C., C.A.S.
	Dr. Mark Vinick (Chiropractic, Ayurveda)
	326 S. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 103
	Redondo Beach	CA	90277
	310-543-1070	drmark1111@aol.com
	http://www.drmarkvinick.com
Dr. Mark Vinick is both a Chiropractor and Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist in private practice in Redondo Beach, CA. He is a graduate of: The Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, The California College of Ayurveda, The American Institute of Vedic Studies. He is also a long time student of Dr. R.K. Mishra (Ayurveda). Dr. Vinick also currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of The California Association of Ayurvedic Medicine, and is on the Editorial Board of "The Light On Ayurveda Jourlnal". He is also Board Certified in Pain Management, and Anti-Aging Medicine.

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The mission of Everyday Ayurveda is to introduce the art of Ayurvedic living to modern-day Americans in ways that will be accessible, affordable, and adaptable to their lives. Our approach empowers people to reclaim true health and find renewed enthusiasm for creating harmony in their bodies, minds and spirits.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and Deepak Chopra are the most recognized names in Ayurvedic medicine in the West. The Marharishi introduced the Indian medical system to the United States and author-physician Dr. Deepak Chopra is perhaps its most celebrated current practitioner.

Another noted physician-author, Dr. Partap Chauhan founded Jiva Ayurveda in 1995, a Web site that he calls the world's first Online Ayurvedic Health Centre. Dr. Chauhan also has bricks and mortar centers in India and travels throughout the world lecturing and giving siminars.

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