In order to truly understand health, we have to go back to its roots. And that takes us back thousands of years ago to ancient India, where medicine was first invented. This deserves a comprehensive introduction because it’s something which most people have never heard of. Ayurveda has only just begun to infiltrate the medical systems of the West in the past few decades. So what is it exactly? First, let’s break down the Sanskrit word itself, Ayur-veda. This word is composed