Modern medicine is evidence based system of medicine with its high end investigative tools, surgical procedures and continued research at molecular, genetic and pharmaceutical levels. Ayurveda is an intricate system of healing that originated in India thousands of years ago. It is designed to promote good health and longevity along with the treatment of disease. It would be more apt to call Ayurveda a completely natural way of life. But the fact is, there exists a wide gap between these two health care systems. Modern medicine has no replacement, but traditional healthcare providers still form the basis of rural healthcare in India. This review article stresses the importance and need for integrating modern medicine with the ayurvedic system of medicine. Although it will be a challenging job, but will definitely lead us towards better and holistic health.