Dr. Sreejith is an Ayurvedic specialist from India with many years of experience in pulse diagnosis and treating people through Ayurveda’s holistic approach involving diet, herbal supplements, and a healthy lifestyle.
Here’s what he shared with us about the benefits of this ancient science for our health:
Tell us more about Ayurveda – what is it?
Dr. Sreejith:
“Ayur” means life, and “Veda” means knowledge. So the word Ayurveda literally translates to “the science of life.” It is a system of medicine that teaches us how to maintain our health in optimal condition. The principle of Ayurveda is to detect and treat illness without harming the body.
How does Ayurveda actually work?
Dr. Sreejith:
Disease must be treated at its root, and that is exactly what Ayurveda does. This ancient wisdom treats the patient, not just the disease. One of the most fundamental rules for maintaining good health lies in your eating habits. The way you eat and your lifestyle choices directly affect your well-being.
Ayurveda says: “Understand your body type.” According to Ayurveda, each person is unique and composed of five elements—earth, air, fire, water, and space. These elements manifest as energies called doshas. Ayurveda categorizes the body into three doshas: Vata (air and space), Pitta (fire), and Kapha (earth and water). The word dosha literally means “that which causes imbalance.” A person’s dosha influences not only physical characteristics but also digestion, preferences, mental tendencies, and emotions.
We must maintain a balance among the three doshas. When they’re out of balance, disease arises. When they are in harmony, we experience health.
Dr. Sreejith's Advice
Try to understand the basics of Ayurveda, your body type, and follow its needs.
Stay hydrated and practice yoga and meditation.
Get regular pulse diagnosis check-ups.
When does a dosha imbalance occur?
Dr. Sreejith:
A dosha imbalance happens when our lifestyle doesn't align with our body type. Our food must match our constitution.
We should also eat seasonally. For example, in the heat of summer, our digestion weakens, so we shouldn’t overeat. In winter, we tend to be more lethargic and tired—so we need more nourishing energy. That’s why the foods we eat in summer and winter should be different. Diet should follow the season, our individual constitution, and most importantly—it should keep our Vata, Pitta, and Kapha doshas balanced.
So, is diet the most important factor for health?
Dr. Sreejith:
Absolutely. Food is our first medicine. It’s no secret that Ayurveda’s healing methods are based on herbs. Our food and the herbs prescribed by this ancient science treat disease at its roots.
How do herbs work?
Dr. Sreejith:
In addition to a proper diet and lifestyle, regular use of Ayurvedic herbs is essential. We prepare herbal powders, decoctions, pastes, and even Ayurvedic wines to fight disease and address its specifics. For deep-rooted illnesses, we recommend detoxifying therapies.
There are five types of detoxification (Panchakarma) therapies that cleanse both the upper and lower body. For example, Basti (enema) is a specialized detox for Vata dosha and the nervous system. Nasya removes toxins from the nose, head, throat, and sinuses. Another detox method involves blood purification.
Tell us more about pulse diagnosis.
Dr. Sreejith:
One of Ayurveda’s most powerful tools is pulse diagnosis. It is a precise diagnostic method. The best place to check the pulse is on the wrist, where the doctor uses three fingers—index, middle, and ring finger—to assess the state of the doshas.
Pulse diagnosis is the foundation of Ayurveda. It helps detect imbalances in Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—before they manifest as illness. Through the pulse, we locate where exactly the imbalance is occurring.
How does pulse diagnosis work?
Dr. Sreejith:
Every cell in our body has its own pulse. By reading the pulse, we can understand what the body is telling us. If disease is identified early, Ayurveda can prevent further complications. Even before symptoms arise, pulse reading can pinpoint the area where a disorder is developing. If toxins are removed, the disease process is halted. Once the root is found, diagnosis and treatment become much easier.
That’s why regular pulse check-ups, combined with the right diet and lifestyle, lead to improved health and disease prevention. Health comes when the basics are followed.
We don’t ask patients what the problem is. The doctor reads the pulse—and detects the issue before it has even begun.
What is your advice for our readers?
Dr. Sreejith:
Try to follow Ayurveda—it’s a science that can support your health 100%. Learn the basics, understand your body, and meet its needs. Try a vegetarian diet—meat is sometimes hard to digest. Drink plenty of water. Practice yoga and meditation. Give 100% to your health.
Regular pulse check-ups are especially important. In many cases where conventional medicine cannot help, Ayurveda finds the cure.
