Ayurveda is an ancient Indian system of holistic living and natural healing that originated over 6,000 years ago. It focuses on lifestyle, nutrition, herbs, therapies, and cleansing to bring optimal health. Ayurveda uses over 21,000 herbs and traditional recipes from India to treat individuals in a personalized manner. Modern science is now validating many of Ayurveda's principles, especially in lifestyle, nutrition, herbs, and natural therapies.