Ayurvedic Therapies Considered to be the oldest healing science, Ayurveda has a holistic approach to health that is designed to help people live long, healthy, and well-balanced lives. Ayurveda is a branch of one of the Vedas, Atharva Veda. The constitutional/individualised approach is the essence of the Ayurvedic health system. It is effective, safe and holistic in its approach.