1. What are the methods of diagnosis in Vedic Medicine?
The standard methods of diagnosis in Vedic medicine include pulse diagnosis, patient’s physical characteristics such as complexion and skin type, prominence and joints structure, body structure, shape of eyes, hair, tongue, speech and voice, and general appearance. Additional examinations are made to assess family history, medical history, digestive system function, dietary habits, daily routines, and living environment.

2. What is pulse diagnosis?
Pulse Diagnosis is one of the unique methodologies of locating disorder within the body in Vedic Medicine. In modern medicine, the pulse only relates to the cardiovascular system, whereas, in Vedic Medicine, it has a wide range of perception and use. A Vedic Medical doctor feels the quality of the radial artery pulsations on the wrist of the patient using his three fingers to assess the patient’s body constitution as well as the balanced and imbalanced conditions of the three main bio-energies (flow, transforming, structural) that govern the overall functions of the body.

3. How does taking the pulse is enough to know the required treatment?
An experienced Vedic Medical doctor detects the imbalances in the body through the pulse diagnosis technique in conjunction with observation and questioning of the patient’s physical, mental and emotional conditions, and recommends the appropriate treatment to restore these imbalances.

4. What do Vata, Pitta, and Kapha mean?
Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the three fundamental bio-energies that govern the general function of the human body.

Vata or as it is called in its technical term the movable (circulatory) energy governs mostly all functions of movement in the body. Pitta or the transforming (metabolic) energy mostly governs the different forms and levels of digestion in the body. As for Kapha or the structural (anabolic) energy, it is responsible for the strength and growth of the body.

It is believed that the concentration levels and dominance of these bio-energies determine the genetic makeup of the individual, and their interaction under the influence of the surrounding environment affects his or her health status.

5. Why is it necessary to know my body constitution?
Determining one’s body constitution, through pulse diagnosis technique, plays a vital role in detecting imbalances and recommending proper treatment to bring balance back to the governing bio-energies in the body.

6. How can I determine my body constitution?
By following the standard methods of diagnosis in Vedic Medicine, an experienced Vedic Medical doctor can specify one’s body constitution.

7. What does an imbalance mean?
According to Vedic Medicine, an imbalance is the improper function of the body’s bio-energies and psyche of the person which is largely due to improper eating, improper lifestyle, improper thinking, improper action, in conjunction with a genetic disposition factors.

8. How can I detect an imbalance in my body?
Pulse diagnosis is the primary method used to evaluate the current state of imbalance in the body. Other assessments such as patient medical history, facial appearance, and tongue inspection are also useful.

9. How do toxins accumulate in my body?
Several factors can lead to accumulation of toxins in the body including poor or excessive digestion due to improper daily routine, mental, emotional and physical stress, intake of unhealthy food, environmental toxins such as chemicals in household supplies, air and water pollution, etc.

10. How can I know if my body contains toxins?
The signs of toxins vary depending on toxin lodged in the body. Toxins are easily detected through pulse diagnosis. Other bodily signs of toxin presence can range from dizziness, skin eruptions, lack of taste in the mouth, excessive body heat, heart palpitations, loss of memory, slow thinking capacity, fatigue, heaviness in the body, etc.

11. What does detoxification mean?
Detoxification is a process of treatment that help remove accumulated toxins in the body. Detox therapy includes re-orientation and education in the form of eating habits, routines, and patterns that serve one’s physical and mental health.

12. How do I remove toxins and impurities from my body?
Vedic Medicine provides safe, natural and specialized detoxification programs appropriate for one’s body type and imbalances throughout the year, which in turn help one enjoy the energy, lightness and clarity of a toxin-free body and mind.

13. What is the difference between imbalance and toxins?
According to Vedic Medicine, an imbalance is a disorder in one, two or all the bio-energies in the body, whether it is the flow (circulatory) the transforming (metabolic), and/ or the structural (anabolic) ones. Whereas toxins are the result of the accumulation of organic molecules between cells that have no role but to derange the flow of energy through the body.

14. Can a person without diseases have Vedic Medicine treatment?
Vedic Medicine promotes health among individuals who suffer from disorders and help prevent the occurrence of disorders among those who enjoy good health.

15. How often do I need Vedic Medicine treatment?
Vedic Medical doctor will prescribe the course of required treatment after a complete examination of the patient and evaluation of his or her health condition.

16. Can I do Vedic Medicine consultation online?
Proper Vedic Medicine consultation requires direct interaction with the patient. Pulse diagnosis is one of the most effective techniques to identify the general health condition of the individual, which requires the patient’s presence at all times.

17. Is Vedic Medicine treatment expensive?
Vedic Medicine treatment is fairly priced to suit most levels of income.

18. What are the stages of the disease?
Vedic Medicine identifies six different stages in the development of the disease. In the first three stages, no signs and symptoms are evident; the individual feels some derangement such as fatigue, slowness in thinking, and mild anxiety. In the fourth stage, unidentified pain starts to surface due to the aggravation of the bio-energies in the body. It is believed that only in the fifth stage symptoms of a particular disease manifest clearly. In the sixth stage, the disease becomes chronic.

19. Can Vedic Medicine therapy promote longevity?
Vedic Medicine therapy focuses more on promoting the healthy living and well-being of the patient, rather than the number of his or her days.

20. Can Vedic Medicine therapy help me lose weight?
Vedic Medicine treats accumulated toxins in the body which may lead to excess weight, through the recommendation of full treatment programs that may include pacifying diet, clinical therapy, exercise, etc.