Ayurveda focusses on healing each person as a complete system. Therefore, unlike in western medicine where treatment for an ailment in one part of the body and will focus mainly just on medication for that, Ayurveda requires us to assess the body as a whole. This requires investigation in to their diet, digestion, sleep, general health etc, and the persons mental wellbeing including their emotions, thoughts, how they perceive the world, their environment and associations. Healing therefore comprises of a multifaceted approach covering all of the aforementioned elements. It is one of the most holistic approaches to health and wellbeing, whether it is used as preventative care, treating minor imbalances or major illnesses.