In an Ayurvedic consultation I take a detailed health assessment and reading of life style, past and present, as well as evaluating pulse. This helps me to find a patient's unique body/mind constitution, and the specific areas of imbalance they may be experiencing on a physiological and energetic level. I then suggest a personalized program, which might include diet, lifestyle, stress reduction techniques, herbal therapeutics, yoga, massages, and various simple, enjoyable lifestyle practices that will enable the patient to achieve a better balance of doshas, energy, and peace to their entire being. The treatments are designed to detox, re-establish bio-chemical balances, and minimize stress levels. Patients are expected to be active participants in their treatment, because changes in diet, lifestyle, and habits are often required. Ayurveda, the knowledge

of life, is an ancient way of living that allows the body to heal through balance and consciousness. By creating and maintaining balance within our body, mind, and spirit we arrive at a natural state of health and being. Ayurveda promotes a lifestyle that is in harmony with nature. Instead of treating illness, Ayurveda strives to bring balance into daily life so that our own inner healer can bring us back to a state of vibrant health and radiance. Along with self-understanding through the eyes of Ayurveda, an Ayurvedic consultation helps to facilitate the path to health and contentment. The main Ayurvedic treatments are elimination of toxins (aama) and restoration of complete health, both physical and mental, by rejuvenation and therapeutic programmes.

Dr. Alexander advices therapeutic Yoga also.