Think — Travis Eliot and Lauren Eckstrom

Ayurveda translates as “the science of life” (Ayur = life, Veda = science or knowledge). Said to be over 5,000 years old, it is the traditional healing system of India, though it has been practiced in the U.S. for only about 30 years. It views the human being as an interplay of mind, body, and spirit, and its purpose is to heal and maintain quality and longevity of life. According to Ayurveda, everyone is unique and treatments should be customized to each individual as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach. Unlike Western medicine, which commonly deals with symptoms, Ayurveda aims to...