What Is Soul?

According to Vedic philosophy every living and non-living being in this universe is a combination of five basic elements called Panchmahabhutas. 
Human body is material production of these five eternal elements in various compositions and different modes of material nature. 
The only difference of living body from the non-living is the expression of spirit soul, life spark or consciousness.

Formation Of Toxins In Ayurvedic Medicine

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Ama is the main reason for disease formation. It can be compared to toxins or free radicals and it is produced whenever there is malfunction of Agni (digestive fire). Ama is created of improperly digested food.

Panchmahabhutas - The Five Great Elements

Everything in this universe, including human body is the product of different combinations of the five basic elements.
The concept of Panchmahabhutas (five elements) is defined scientifically in Ayurveda classics. The Panchmahabhutas serve as the foundation of all diagnosis treatment modalities in Ayurveda and has served as a most valuable theory for physicians to detect and treat illness of the body and mind successfully.
When the state of the body is not in its natural harmony, the body will try to maintain it’s equilibrium by eliminating excess elements and taking in others. All disorders of the body are manifested because of a disturbance in this balance of the body’s components.

Traditional Ayurvedic Carrot Dessert

Gajar Halwa is traditional Ayurvedic carrot dessert which is perfect for balancing the Vata dosha.