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22 sats \ 3 replies \ @south_korea_ln 10 Oct \ on: Optimal Life: What's Your Ayurveda Body Type? science

I am not familiar with Ayurveda myself, but this is what Wikipedia has to say about it:

Ayurveda (/ˌɑːjʊərˈveɪdə, -ˈviː-/; IAST: āyurveda[1]) is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent.[2] It is heavily practiced throughout India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, where as much as 80% of the population report using ayurveda.[3][4][5] The theory and practice of ayurveda is pseudoscientific and toxic metals such as lead are used as ingredients in many ayurvedic medicines.[6][7][8][9]

Are lead, mercury and arsenic still used in modern days' preparations?

I'll take the test later today.

11 sats \ 2 replies \ @IamSINGLE OP 10 Oct

Yes they are but they are used in very low quantities and are also not used in every medicine or supplement.

They exaggerate these heavy metals everywhere as the criticism for Aayurveda but I'm an example myself of wellness. I don't remember when the last time I caught fever, cough or cold.

11 sats \ 1 reply \ @south_korea_ln 11 Oct

I haven't had a fever, cough, or cold either in years (at least, until my son's birth). That's an anecdote, it's not a scientific argument for or against the validity of a certain medicine.

I'll ask my colleague from Bangladesh what's his experience with this medicine. He follows the scientific method in his research, so I'll be more likely to trust his assessment.

Good to hear those quantities are low. And good to hear you are healthy. And great if it is thanks to Ayurveda.

Thanks for sharing, I hadn't heard about this. Always interesting to hear about different medicines in the world.

Tried taking the test, it keeps sending me to the product page, even after making an account.

40 sats \ 0 replies \ @IamSINGLE OP 11 Oct

Tried taking the test, it keeps sending me to the product page, even after making an account.

I see that test is for some reason not working now. I'll find another one that works without login. Until then, you can judge body type according to the chart.

it's not a scientific argument for or against the validity of a certain medicine.

Ayurveda is much more than Medicine. For scientific evidences and methods, I'd suggest you to read texts related to Ayurveda and do your own practicals.