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« Introduction
« Importance of Ayruveda
« The Genesis of Ayurveda
« Fundamentals
« Branches in Ayurveda
« Some of the Important Ayurveda Tretments
« Body Care Programmes
« Famous Ayurvedic Resorts
Ayurveda - A real way to Perfect health
Ayurveda is a perfect ancient science of life; the word Ayur literally means life and Veda the science or knowledge. Ayurveda briefly explains the knowledge of the do's and don'ts one has to follow, which favours the well being of each individual to lead a healthy, happy, comfortable and advantageous life both physically, mentally and socially. Ayurveda also emphasizes that prevention is better than cure.
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In the Ayurveda philosophy all living organisms are made up of five elements. These are called Panchamahabhutas and are earth, water, fire, air and vacuum. When these five elements are in harmony, a body is in a state of good health. When the harmony of these elements is disturbed the body is in a state of negative health and requires the intervention of Ayurvedic therapy. Massage is the most common form of Ayurvedic therapy. Essential oils and extracts of healing herbs are used in the formulation of various oils. The application of these oils to the body by the trained hands of a Kerala Ayurveda masseur can provide relief to the patient from stress and various physical ailments such as sprains, spondylitis, back injuries and joint and muscle injuries. Experience the healing powers of Ayurveda on Kerala Tours.
Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool monsoon season (June - November) are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative programs. In fact, today Kerala is the only state in India, which practices this system of medicine with absolute dedication. Rejuvenate your body, mind and soul by taking Ayurveda treatment atleast once in your life time.
You can take body rejuvenation treatment for seven days, 14 days or 28 days. If you have specific disease, please mail us and we will send you the treatment and the duration.
Importance of Ayurveda
Ayurveda in most simple words can be defined as the ancient system of holistic healing from India. Ayurveda is based on the curing the diseases from the roots. In Ayurveda, whole body is supposed as a mutually responding system. A single part not responding well may cause a disturbance in all body. Ayurveda works for the aim of complete health.
Ayurveda is the first such medical systems who recognizes that all diseases are but the direct manifestation of one's mental conditions. It says human mind consists three states or trigunas - sattva, rajas and tamas. Any disturbances in the equilibrium of the tri-gunas, manifest in physical illness according to the intensity or nature of the disturbances. In fact, the condition of body and mind are integral to the overall health of an individual. Ayurvedic Treatment is based on natural and herbal techniques and supplements, which are 100% side effect free.
Ayurveda does not believe in antidotes and antigens, very rarely those techniques are used, Ayurveda works not to suppress the system of body, but to go to the origin and cure the basic disturbing element. In such treatments there are very low chances of side effect and the benefit of the body is forever. It gives you a complete health treatment, which works on the complete body system so it makes you feel better in your entire body.
The Genesis of Ayurveda
Ayurveda started more than 5000 years ago. There are glimpses of Ayurvedic treatments and medicines in various ancient scripts.The word Ayurveda is derived from two words - Ayu meaning life and Veda meaning knowledge or science. It literally means knowledge about life.
Fundamentals
The formation of living organisms is described in the principles of Ayurveda. The focus is on obtaining a balance among the Tridhoshas, i.e. Vatha, Pitha and Kapha. Illness is the result of imbalance of the Tridhoshas.
Like modern medicine, Ayurveda is also divided into several important branches of treatment dealing with various human aspects. Each branch follows various methods for regenerating the equilibrium of body, mind and soul.
Branches in Ayurveda
Kaya Chikitsa :
The Ayurvedic equivalent to general medicine, this branch deals with the routine diseases that are likely to affect human beings, and their treatment.
Bala Chikitsa:
This branch, equivalent to pediatrics, deals with prenatal and postnatal baby care as well as the care of a woman before and during pregnancy. It also covers various diseases of children and their treatment.
Graha Chikitsa:
This Ayurvedic branch is the same as Psychiatry in modern medicine. It focuses on the detection and effective treatment of mental disorders. It also treats psychosomatic disorders.
Salakya Chikitsa:
Corresponding to the E.N.T. field of modern medicine, this branch of Ayurveda diagnoses and treats diseases affecting organs like the ear, nose and head.
Salya Chikitsa:
The great Maharishi, Susruta was the inventor of this branch of Ayurveda. He even wrote a book on surgery titled 'Salya Chikitsa'. This book describes various surgical operations and the devices associated with them.
Some of the Important Ayurveda Tretments:
Nasyam
This is one of the 'Panchakarma' treatments. This consists of application of herbal juices, powders or medicated oils etc. through the nostrils for 7 to 14 days. Nasyam is found highly effective in sinusitis, certain types of headaches, facial paralysis, Trigeminal neuralgia, convulsive disorders, frozen shoulder, brachial neuralgia, cervical spondylosis, ptosis, migraine etc.
Abhyangam
Special type of oil massage in which strokes are given according to the diseases for 45 minutes per day for 14 days. This treatment is very effective for Obesity, Especially for Diabetic Gangrene etc.
Dhanyamla Dhara
Warm herbal liquid called "Dhanyamla" is poured all over the body in rythmic fashion for one hour every day for seven days continuously. This treatment is very effective for post paralysis rehabilitation, pain and stiffness of joints, arthritic pains, hemiplegia etc.
Kativasthi
In this treatment a well is made with a herbal paste around the lumbosacral region and selected medicinal oils are poured and retained there for 20-40 minutes. This is effective for low back ache, sciatica, rehabilitation for compress features, interveretebral disc prolapse etc.
Kizhi
Kizhi is a variety of fomentation process using Herbal leaves and herbes or herbal powders are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days. This treatment is for osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries etc.
Sirodhara
This involves continuous and rythmic flow of medicated oil over the forehead for 45-60 minutes. This treatment relieves insomnia, anxiety disorders, stress and tension induced problems, headache, post paralytic complications, facial paralysis, alzheimer's disease, parkinsonism, loss of memory etc.
Ksheera Dhara and Takra Dhara
This method is similar to sirodhara. Instead of oil, medicated milk and butter milk are used respectively. Found effective in chronic insomnia, mental disorders, anxiety disorders, burning sensation of eyes, stress and tensions, psychiatric and psychosomatic disorders.
Vasthi
In this treatment certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc. are applied through the rectum daily for a period 5 to 25 days. This Treatment is very effective for Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Numbness, Bastric complaints associated with Rheumatism and constant constipation.
Sirovasthi
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are made warm and poured in a hollow leather cap fitted on the head and is retained there for 15 to 60 minutes per day for about 7 days. This is highly effective in post paralytic rehabilitation, facial paralysis, Alzheimer's diseases, parkinsonism, ptosis, brachial neuralgia, insomnia and other nervous disorders
Lepanam
Application of medical herbal paste applied on the effected part of the body. This form of treatment give good results in sinusitis, Acute inflammatory conditions, skin diseases, abcess, Rheumatiod arthritis, Osteo arthritis, Acne vulgaris, enhances skin complexion, reduces sun tan etc.
Njavarakizhi
This is a process by which the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application of certain medical puddings externally in the form of Boluses tied up in muslin bag. Medicine is applied by two to four therapist for abut 60 - 90 minutes per day for a period of 14 days. This Treatment is very effective for Rheumatism, Pain in the Joints, Emaciation of limbs, High blood pressure, Cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Pizhichil
In this ayurvedic treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by two to four well trained therapists in a special rhythmic way. Thid will continue for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very effective for Rheumatic diseases like Arthritis, Parlysis, Hemiplegia, Paralysis-Agitanus, Sexual Weakness, Nervous Wakness and Nervous disorders etc.
Snehapanam
The treatment is done as a therapeutic procedure and also as a preparatory process during the body purification therapy. In this treatement medicated ghee or oils are given internally in proportionally increasing quantity for a period of 8 - 12 days. This treatment is very good for osteo arthritis, psoriasis chronic constipation, haemorrhoids etc.
Thalam
In This treatmet special powder mixed with medicated oil is applied on the top of the head for 20 to 45 minutes. Thalam is very useful for curing ENT problems, insomnia, migraine etc.
Udvarthanam
This is a typical massage with herbal powder done for about 30 to 45 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is very effective for the diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesityand certain rheumatic ailments.
Yoni Prakshalanam
Yoni Prakshalanam is a method of Ayurvedic treatment of vaginal area with herbal oils. Yoni means female genital and Prakshalanam or prakshalan means washing or bathing. This treatment is very effective for gynecological disorders and a general cleansing measure of genital organs to avoid fungal or yeast infections.
Sukhanidra
Sukhanidra (calm sleep or sound sleep) is a form of Ayurvedic treatment aimed at pacifying mind and to treat such conditions like insomnia (sleep deprivation), anxiety and depression. Sukha nidra treatment is aimed at creating a pacifying environment to facilitate sleep. The treatments include body and head massage with medicated oils. Sirovasty, thalam, ksheera dhara, thaila dhara etc are employed. The person is also given medicines to strengthen immune system and blood circulation. Yoga and meditation further pacifies the soul of the person. He/she will be able to sleep calmly at night, effectively reducing anxiety and stress related problems. This treatment is for a period of 7 to 21 days, during which the person is kept in a pacifying environment. The person receives full body medicated oil massage, head massage with medicated oil and spends time doing yoga and practicing meditation techniques.
Body Care Programmes
Rejuvenation Therapy (Rasayana Chikilsa)
This treatment includes body massage with hand and foot by two masseurs with medicated oil and cream, internal rejuvenative medicines and medicated stem bath. This therapy is for 90 minutes to 2 hours per day for 7 to 14 days. This therapy is to rejuvenate mind body and soul, to tone up skin, to strengthen all systems so as to achieve ideal health and longevity.
Body Purification Therapy (Shodan Chikilsa)
It is a process of purifying the whole body to attain proper balance of vatha, pitha and kapha based on the panchkarma and swethakarma treatment. The 15 days package process include body massage, snehapanam, nasyam, virechanam(medicated purgative), snehavasthi, dhara, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, karnapooranam, tharpanam, sirovasthi, steam bath, Herbal drinks and internal herbal medicines.
Body Immunization/Longevity Treatment 9Kayakalpa Chikilsa)
This is the prime treatment in Ayurveda for reducing ageing processes, arresting the degeneration of the body cells and immunisation of the system. Giving RASAYANA ( Very Special Ayurvedic Medicine) internally is the main part of this programme, based on the panchakarma and swethakarma treatment. The 28-day package process includes body massage, snehapanam, virechanam, nasyam, snehavasthi, dhara, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, tharpanam, sirovasthi, karnapooranam and medicated steam bath. This treatment is best effective if taken before the age of 60, for either sex.
Sporaris Treatment Programme (Sidhma Chikilsa)
This is an effective treatment for all types of sporaris. This special Ayurvedic treatment programme last for 21 to 28 days. This programme includes special lapanam, abhyangam, snehapanam, pizhichil, medicated steam bath and sirovasthi along with exclusively prepared internal herbal medicines.
Slimming Programme
This includes two types of massages (1) medicated herbal powder massage (2) medicated herbal oil massage. These two massages will be given for 28 days. This programme also includes medicated steam bath, intake of herbal juices and herbal tea. A very special Ayurvedic diet is advised during the treatment period.
Beauty Care Programme
In this programme herbal face pack, herbal cream massage, herbal oil massage, intake of herbal tea and steam bath are included. This treatment increases the skin complexion, skin tone and beautifies the body figure.
Spine and Neck Care Programme
This is a special treatment to keep your spine and neck healthy and to cure the problems related with it. This programme includes special massages, kativasthi, snehavasthi, kashayavasthi, pizhichil, njavarakizhi, special exercises etc.
Hair Care
'Thaali' is a traditional shampoo. It can be any herb, usually the soapy paste of crushed 'Hibiscus Rosa' leaves or 'Cheevakkai' (Shikakai) powder, made into a paste and rubbed into the hair during the bath.
Plain boiled rice soup rubbed into the scalp for ten minutes prior to the bath is an excellent cure for dandruff. 'Moong' (green gram) is a good hair and body scrub. 'Mylanchi' (henna or Egyptian privet) is widely used as a hair dye.
Adding 'Amla' (dried and powdered Gooseberry, 'Phylanthus embilica') and beating in an Egg Yolk makes the dye fast. Unlike chemical dyes, this is quite harmless. A mixture of Coconut Milk and Lemon Juice can prevent hair loss.
Yoghurt, eggs and Lemon Juice rubbed into the scalp is said to accelerate hair growth, while Cucumber has excellent astringent properties.
Skin Care
Pastes of Cucumber, Sandalwood, Papaya and Pineapple Fruit are used for making face masks. Honey acts as a powerful moisturizer. Turmeric paste is another popular skin care herb, applied both as a face pack as well as all over the body, to improve the skin tone and prevent skin disorders.
A mixture of Lemon Juice and Honey is used in skin care. A paste of 'Raktha Chandanam' (red sandalwood) in Honey, applied once or twice a day for about a fortnight, has a magical effect in erasing scars.
Overall Treatment : Panchakarma Treatment
A five-fold treatment for mental and physical well being - tunes the body, organs, mind, breath, nerves and purifies the blood.
some famous ayurvedic resorts are:
Kottakal, Kerala Arya Vaidya Shala and the Somateertham Ayurvedic Resort. Most hotels and spas in Kerala offer Ayurvedic therapies and Ayurvedic masseurs offer their healing touch along the beaches of Kerala. You can experience the rejuvenating effects of Ayurveda on Kerala tour.
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