The process of aging in the light of Ayurveda

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Dr. Iván Szalkai
Kata Kulcsár

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Tackling the problem of aging is the same age as humanity. All ages have been concerned with solving the problem of aging, both the ancient philosophies of life (Vedic philosophies, Taoism) and the science of today. Basically based on observation and logical interaction, the theories and practices of Ayurveda are very similar to the modern scientific conception, in some places (the question of balance) even going beyond it. In the perception of Ayurveda, aging is a compensatory process that can be influenced and optimized by adaptation aids and methods.

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Gerontology

Author Biographies

Dr. Iván Szalkai

Associate Professor

Workplace: University of Miskolc, Faculty of Health Sciences

Scientific activity: integrative medicine, Ayurveda

Main research interests: epistemological issues of integrative medicine; detoxification treatment in Ayurveda

Kata Kulcsár

social pedagogue

Interests: conscious self-construction in the sense of inner and outer harmony, selfness, Bach flower therapy, colour philosophy, anti-aging

How to Cite

Szalkai, I., & Kulcsár, K. (2021). The process of aging in the light of Ayurveda. Recreation, 11(2), 38-41. https://doi.org/10.21486/recreation.2021.11.2.7

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