How To Choose an Ayurveda Practitioner and Cautions
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This article is from the Alternative
Medicine Therapies guide.
How To Choose an Ayurveda Practitioner and Cautions
There is no
licensing for Ayurvedic practitioners in the United States. However,
Ayurveda centers in the U.S. do offer training programs that are
about a year long (in India, Ayurvedic practitioners train for
five and a half years or more). Some medical doctors, chiropractors,
or nutritionists may include Ayurvedic methods in their treatments.
As you would with any doctor, check into your practitioner's training
and experience.
Ayurveda: Cautions
- If you have
a serious medical condition, such as heart disease or diabetes,
don't rely on Ayurveda alone. Seek the help a doctor who can provide
conventional treatments for your illness.
- Cleansing
procedures such as enemas or overuse of laxatives can lead to
chemical imbalances in the body. Use them only with great caution.
- If you follow
a special diet for diabetes or heart disease, consult your doctor
before you adopt an Ayurvedic diet plan, because the diets may
be at odds with one another.
 
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