The ancient Indian disciplines of yoga and ayurveda are evidence that India has a deep understanding of both the physical and mental facets of health, both historically and currently. A person's essential requirements on the hierarchy of needs, such as their health, nourishment, and relaxation, are prioritised by the majority of ancient practises.

The definition of terms like wellness and health today encompasses the individual's desire for social acceptability, exclusivity, and societal welfare in a multi-dimensional manner. This transition, which has been primarily affected by changes in society and people's habits, has also been hastened by exogenous forces including globalisation and a raised consciousness of the importance of personal wellness. In India, the health and well-being industry has quickly developed from its early unorganised stages to its current integrated ecosystem. Consumers, providers, related industries, facilitators, and the government all make up this ecosystem.

Natural health practises can be combined with conventional medical care or practised alone, which is known as alternative health. Combining traditional medical care with one or more complementary, integrative, or functional health modalities is known as complementary, integrative, or functional medicine. Therapies that are alternative or supplementary include massage, acupressure, detoxification, and nutritional supplements. Holistic natural health is becoming more and more popular among traditional medical professionals and healthcare providers.

Nevertheless, natural health is a whole-lifestyle approach to overall wellness that addresses every component of life: how you eat, how you take care of your body, how you deal with stress, and which healthcare providers you entrust with your care. By looking at body, mind, and lifestyle, natural health is holistic.