Scope of ayurveda biology in the future of integrative healthcare for global wellness

Abstract

© 2020 Ancient Science of Life | Published by Wolters Kluwer ‐ Medknow Wellness is not the mere absence of diseases. It is the ultimate state of wholeness and homeostasis of biological functions in an organism. By definition, it is different from health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well‐being”. On the other hand, wellness is considered as an ‘active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence’.[1] Health aims at well‐being and wellness aims at enhancing well‐being.