The most ancient art of healing, Ayurveda literally means “knowledge of life.” It is considered to be the mother of all healing arts, and this great knowledge teaches not only how to cure diseases but also how to prevent them and live a life of perfect balance.
According to Ayurveda, each person is born with a certain Prakruti, or body constitution. This constitution includes a combination of three doshas, known as Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and it is the imbalance of these three doshas that causes disease. Once a person’s Prakruti has been determined, it is then possible to select the proper diet, exercises, living situation and other environmental factors that will allow the individual to regain health and maintain harmony. Ayurveda recognizes the fact that no two people are exactly alike; therefore the consultations and treatments are personalized and highly effective.
The Ayurvedic physician considers the patient as a whole in which the entire system of mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. If one organ is not functioning properly, a chain reaction can occur and affect other organs and the entire body. The beauty of Ayurveda lies in its ability to reveal the main cause of a person’s illness; once the root of a disease is treated, all the signs and symptoms will disappear.
The effects of Ayurvedic treatments are far-reaching. First, they help to heal the problem. Then, in time, when the original problem is cured, the same treatment helps to increase the body’s immunity and works as a tonic for the entire human system.
Treatments for the following ailments are offered:
Joint Pains, Muscular Pains, Sprains, Dislocation, Rheumatism, Arthritis, Diabetes, Spondylitis, Asthma, Obesity, Psychosomatic diseases, Migraine, Sports injuries, Eye diseases, Sinusitis, Hypertension, Psoriasis, Gynecological complaints, Ante Natal, Post Natal, Paralysis and other neurological disorders, ENT problems, Infertility, Jaundice, Kidney disorders, Pediatric complaints, Mental ill health, Depression etc.
Meaning and methods of treatments:
Abhyangam (Body Massage) - Synchronized body massage with medicated oil for a period of 30-45 minutes. This treatment is very useful for relaxing the muscles to relieve the stress and to improve blood circulation.
Swedanam (Steaming) - It is a process of purifying the body. This brings out the toxins of the body, there by cleansing the skin, improves the tone of the body and reduces fat etc.
Udwarthanam - This is a massage with herbal powder. This treatment is for obesity and certain rheumatic ailments etc.
Pizhichil - Here the medicated oil is poured all over the body on a rhythmic way continuously for a period of 30- 45 minutes per day. This is very useful for chronic conditions like Arthritis, Paralysis, nervous disability and certain muscular disorders.
Njavarakizhi - It is a process by which the whole body or a specific part is treated by the application of boluses filled with medicated puddings prepared with certain decoctions, which is tied in a muslin bag. It is done for joint pains, emaciation of limbs in children and elderly persons, high blood pressure and certain skin diseases.
Nasyam - Herbal juices or medicated oils are instilled into the nostrils. This is highly effective in certain kinds of head aches, sinusitis and other diseases related to head and nose.
Dhara (Thakra Dhara, Thaila Dhara, Kashaya Dhara) - In this process some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc. are poured as continuous stream on the forehead. This is an ideal treatment to relieve stress and strain and inducing good sleep and for certain skin diseases. It will also improve memory power and cools the body.
Vasthi - Certain herbal oil or herbal extracts is administered through the rectum(Enema). This treatment is effective for arthritis, paralysis, numbness and constipation.
Sirovasthi - In this procedure, the oil is retained on the scalp with the help of a leather crown. This is done in case of facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe head ache and diseases of the eyes.
Kadee Vasthi - In this process warm medicated oil is retained over the lower back with the help of herbal forte. This treatment lasts for 30 minutes to an hour and it is good for any type of low back pain and other spinal disorders.
Kizhi (Elakizhi, Podi Kizhi) - Herbal leaves or herbal powders, aerated in medicated oil is applied to the whole body in boluses for a period of 30- 45 minutes per day. This is found effective in arthritis with inflammatory swelling, Spondilosis, injuries etc.