Healing Beyond Symptoms: How Ayurveda Treats the Root Cause, Not Just the Disease

In Today’s World of Quick Searches

These days, people search online for quick cures—phrases such as “Cure for migraine in Ayurveda,” “Ayurvedic treatment for frozen shoulder,” or “Back pain relief with Ayurveda.” They often approach a healer asking, “Can Ayurveda cure my disease?” Yet the deeper truth is that what appears as a disease is often only a symptom of an internal imbalance. Ayurveda teaches that real healing begins when we discover why the body, mind, or energy field is manifesting the symptom in the first place.

Understanding the Three Bodies of Existence

Ayurveda views human existence as an integration of three bodies: the Physical Body (Sharīra) formed of tissues and organs, the Emotional Body (Manas) where feelings and stress are stored, and the Energy Body (Prāṇamaya Kośa) that connects to the universal field through chakras. When any of these layers becomes disturbed, imbalance begins—first as discomfort, later as disease. Ayurvedic healing focuses on identifying which layer holds the imbalance and addressing it through appropriate diet, lifestyle, herbs, and energy alignment.

The Root Cause Approach of Ayurveda

The foundational principle of Ayurveda is Nidāna Parivarjana, removal of the root cause. Instead of suppressing symptoms, Ayurveda identifies the underlying disturbance—poor digestion, emotional stress, or blocked prāṇa—and restores balance through time-tested methods. This includes Nāḍī Parīkṣā (Pulse Diagnosis) to read subtle doshic variations, Ātur Parīkṣā (Comprehensive Patient Examination) assessing strength, digestion, mind, and immunity, and the design of a personalized plan involving diet, lifestyle, Panchakarma detox, herbs, and therapeutic yoga. Ayurveda sees every illness as a message from the body, guiding us toward self-understanding rather than resistance.

Real Life Stories - Case Studies

Case Study 1: Healing Back Pain Without Treating the Back

One of my clients, a woman in her 30s, reached out after four years of constant back pain following childbirth. She had already seen physiotherapists and medical specialists in both India and the USA — nothing worked.

When she came for an Ayurvedic consultation, her pulse diagnosis revealed that the back pain was secondary — the primary imbalance was in her digestion and emotional body.

We never directly treated her back. Instead, we worked on balancing her diet, improving her routine, and practicing gentle yoga for prāṇic alignment. Within six months, her back pain disappeared completely — a clear example of root cause medicine at work.

Case Study 2: A Child’s Migraine and the Power of Pulse Diagnosis

A young girl, diagnosed with migraine by her neurologist, came with her mother for a consultation. Both parents also suffered from migraines, so they assumed it was hereditary.

Through pulse reading and detailed Ātur Parīkṣā, we discovered the real cause was not in her head — it was in her belly and neck. She had digestive heat (Pitta vikṛti) and tightness in her shoulders and neck, which had been ignored in previous treatments.

With simple Ayurvedic dietary changes, digestive herbs, and neck-relaxing exercises, her headaches disappeared within weeks. The migraines never returned — because the root imbalance was healed.

Expertise of Bhawna Mittal

Bhawna Mittal, an Ayurvedic Doctor from India with BAMS and MD (AM) degrees, brings over two decades of training in classical Ayurveda and holistic wellness. Her expertise includes:

• Pulse Analysis (Nāḍī Parīkṣā) – reading the body’s subtle vibrations to identify doshic imbalances before they manifest as disease.

• Ātur Parīkṣā – detailed examination of physical strength (Bala), digestive fire (Agni), mental constitution (Satva), and immunity (Ojas).

• Ayurvedic Dietetics and Lifestyle Design – creating daily and seasonal routines (Dinacharya and Ritucharya) specific to each client’s constitution.

• Panchakarma and Marma Therapy – classical detox and energy-point treatments for cleansing and rejuvenation.

• Holistic Yoga and Prāṇāyāma Integration – combining movement, breath, and meditation for physical and emotional balance.

• Herbal Formulations and Healing Oils – preparation of authentic, plant-based remedies crafted from Ayurvedic principles.

• Emotional and Energy Healing – releasing stored emotions, realigning chakras, and harmonizing the mind-body-spirit connection.

  
  

Bhawna Mittal’s healing approach is deeply rooted in the Ayurvedic principle that every individual is unique. Her consultations focus on identifying the body’s innate intelligence and guiding each person back to natural balance through customized programs that integrate diet, herbs, yoga, and consciousness-based practices. Clients seek her guidance for chronic pain, hormonal imbalance, digestive disorders, skin concerns, stress, and emotional healing.

The Path to True Healing

Choosing Ayurveda is choosing to reconnect with your body’s wisdom. Through personalized pulse diagnosis, mindful living, and individually designed therapies, Ayurveda helps you discover your imbalances, release emotional stagnation, restore the flow of energy, and build sustainable health from within. This is authentic Ayurvedic healing—not temporary relief but transformation at the root level.

Begin Your Journey with Dr. Bhawna Mittal

To understand your unique constitution and begin healing from the source, schedule your personalized Ayurvedic consultation today.

Bhawna Mittal, BAMS, MD (AM) – Ayurvedic Doctor from India and founder of Holistic YAA – integrates Ayurveda, Yoga, and Marma Therapy for complete mind-body-energy alignment.

Call or Text: +1 (317) 993-2381

Visit: www.holisticyaa.com

Experience authentic Ayurvedic healing—where health begins at the root.