Ayurveda envisions health as a dynamic balance between body, mind and spirit, emphasizing holistic well-being rather than merely the absence of disease. It's approach is rooted in individual care, prevention, lifestyle modification, diet, herbal remedies and mind-body practices such as yoga and meditation. Illness is viewed as an imbalance within the body's natural systems and treatment focuses on restoring harmony and homeostasis.
Functional and integrative medicine seek to bridge traditional healing systems and modern bio-medicinal advances to offer comprehensive, patient-centred care. These approaches are focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of illness, rather than just managing symptoms and emphasize personalized treatment, prevention and the interconnectedness of physical, mental and environmental factors
Holistic individualized care
Emphasis on prevention and lifestyle modification
Use of natural therapies alongside evidence-based modern interventions
Focus on long-term wellness and patient empowerment