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AYURVEDA
The Indian system of nature cure
Ayurvedic
treatments are person specific rather than disorder specific. The age
of the patient, the climate in which he lives, his cultural and social
surroundings and his bodily constitution are taken into account before
offering a prognosis. Touch, Inspection and interrogation are the main
tools of diagnosis. Then the physician emphasizes a regimen of diet
with the use of herbal medicines. Herbs are used to eliminate excesses
and strengthen deficiencies. Their primary action is to stimulate
particular organic functions. Thus Ayurveda aims to solve many health
problems; only through the adjustment of diet-so there are no
distressing side effects. Such an approach has proven effective over
the centuries and has today become an internationally acclaimed form
of healing, rejuvenation and healthy living. 
Ayurveda-
Himalayas, the birth place of Ayurveda , a scientific process
identifying and correcting the imbalances in the body to achieve
complete health and harmony harmonizing the functions of the body
and strengthening the individual’s general resistance by
stimulating the immune system .
The science of practical
mind and the art of living, exploring your inner self to attain the
perfect body 
and mind. Combination of Yoga , Nature - Cure &
Ayurveda is the most effective integrated treatment of all the
problems. Performing Asnas & Pranayama (breathing asana)
properly and systematically gives subtle pressure on various glands,
restores the proper secretion of hormones and gives emotional
balances, will power, confidence, peace of m One week course with a
perfect combination of Yoga, Ayurveda Above all spiritual aspect of
life, a vital issue in the ultimate analysis of health & disease
AYURVEDIC PANCHAKARMA
Ayurveda,
which means the science of healthy living, derives its name from the
Sanskrit Word and VEDA (KNOWLEDGE).
It looks at healing in a holistic fashion. The physical treatment
philosophical and psychological approaches too. Any ailment in the
body is viewed as a result of factors with special
reference to the
components of diet. It is here that Ayurveda recognizes there is
different and so treatment too should be customized. The Ayurvedic
principles are found in the Veda, one of the four Vedas of Hindu
Mythologi.
This five-fold purification therapy aims at
correcting the imbalance of the body’s Doshas or bioenergies (Vata,
Pitta and Kapha) in order to maintain their inherent equilibrium and
Ama, which forms as a result. Panchakarma therapy has three main
stages: Poorva karma, Pradhanakarma and Paschatkarma. Poorvaa
karma, the first stage, comprises essential preliminary procedures for preparing
the body to unload stored toxins. The treatments help to loosen
Ama (toxins) and move it out to the deep structures into the
GI tract, where Panchakarma’s cleaning therapies can then
eliminate it. Pradhanakrarma is the second stage and includes
the main cleansing therapies. Paschatkarma is the final stage and
describes the measures employed after the main treatment, such as
diet, medicines and daily routine.
History:-During the 500-600 B.C., Agasthya, Charaka, Sushrutha, Kashyapa, etc.
the very knowledgeable philosophers churned from the Vedas the
references to all illness, diseases, drug-medicines and compiled the
samhitas. It is from this samhitas that
the physicians later absorbed
the knowledge of Ayurveda and applied them for curing illness.
Ayurveda is not only the ancient Indian science of preventative health
and healing but also a philosophy of living.
Philosophy:-
Ayurveda removes the cause of disease and re-establishes balance to
our system. According to Ayurveda, we are composed of three bodies
physical, astral, causal ie. body, mind and soul. The earth existed
billions of years before our arrival, which is mere three and a half
million years ago. As our planet ages and we grow in universal wisdom
& come to know the beauty of cosmic magnetism among all life
forms.
Panchakarma is a group (five) of treatment coming under
elimination therapy. Two schools of thoughts are seen for their
classification. They are as follows:
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First Type
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Second Type
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Vamana
(Vomiting)
Virechana (Purgation)
Aasthaapana (Enemata with quath)
Anuvaasana (Enemata with Oil)
Nasyam (Inhalation of Drugs)
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Vamana
(Vomiting)
Virechana (Purgation)
Vasthi (Enemata)
Nasyam (Inhalation)
Rakthamoksham (Blood Letting)
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PRINCIPLES OF AYURVEDA
Ayurveda
is based on two important theories:-
1 .Thridosha Siddhanta and
2 .Panchabhoota Siddhanta.
According to Thridosha siddanta, life
is the manifestation of basic aspects
named Vatha, Pitha and Kapha.
As long as these three doshas are in balance, health prevails. When
these doshas falls into imbalance, ill health occurs.....
According
to the
panchabhoota siddhanta, Universe is made of five basic factors named
Prithwi, Jal, Vayu, Akasa, Agni.Though it is impossible to define these Bhootas perfect
Prithwi as Earth and Jal as water Agni as fire Vayu
as air and Akasa as space.
Ayurveda makes use of the relation between three dhoshas of Vatha
(Small and Large Intestine , Spleen, Gall Bladder, Stomach, Duodenum,
Pancreas) and Kapha Sinuses, Nostrils,
Throat ) bhoothas of Prithvi,
Jal, Agni, Vayu and Akasa.
Bhootas
of Vayu and Akasa activate Vatha,
-Bhootas of Agni activate Pitha and
Bhoothas
of Prithvi and Jal activate Kapha.
Ayurveda
proved through the centuries of experience and research that every
material in the used as drugs, provided that they are processed and
user rationally, according to these dhosas.
In
Ayurveda the creative force Dhanvantari the divine healer, symbolizes
Brahma Ayurveda is concerned with eight principle branches of
medicines, collectively called As Austang Ausadhi.
1.Kayachikitsa (Internal medicine)
2.Shalya (Surgery)
3.Shalkya (Otorhinolaryngology and Ophthalmology)
4.Kaumr Bhritya (Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics)
5.Agad tantra (Toxicology)
6.Rasayana (Gerentorology)
7.Vajikaran (Aphrodisiacs) and
8.Bhoot Vaidya (Psychiatry)
PREVENTIVE TREATMENT FOR HEALTH
Ayurveda
prescribes three courses of treatment for a person to be completely
healthy Swasthahitham, Rasayanam, and Vajeekaranam. The first one,
Swasthahitham, is meant for health, the second one, Rasayanam, is
meant for improving immunity to diseases and the third aims at
maintaining the sexual power of human being.
Panchkarma
is a therapeutic process in Ayurveda which is carried out for
purifying the body undertaking any of the above treatments:-
Panchakarma kriyas:
(i)Vamanam
Inducing the patient to vomit by giving medicines for purifying the
respiratory system
(ii)Inducing loose motion by giving purgative medicines.
(iii)Nasyam: Application of medicine through the nostrils to cure all ailments of
the nose, ear, throat and head.
(iv)Vasti:Application of medicine through the anus.
(v)Rakthamoksha:Purification of blood
Poorvakarma kriyas:
Pizhichil Massaging of the whole body after external application of medicated oil on the waist.
Dhara: A slow stream of medicated oil is applied on the
forehead for a prescribed time.
Swedam: It is performed for sweating the body and there are
different methods adopted.
Elaklzhi: Sweating the body using herbal leaves and oil.
Dhanyakizhi: Sweating the body using food grains.
Nzavarakizhi: Sweating the body using seeds of Njavara.
1. PIZHICHIL -(14 DAYS)
In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over the body by
two to four trained therapists and a special rhythmic way continuously for about 60 to 90 minute
per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment is very useful
for Rheumatic diseases like Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia,
Paralysis-Gaitan is, Sexual Weakness, Nervous Weakness and Nervous
disorders etc.
2. NJAVARAKIZHI – (14 DAYS)
It 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. This is applied by two to four therapists for about 60 to
90 minute for a period of 14 days. This treatment is for all types of
Rheumatism, pain in the joints, Emaciation of limbs, High blood
pressure, Cholesterol and certain kinds of skin diseases.
3. DHARA-(14 DAYS)
In
this process some Herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk
etc. are poured on the forehead in a special method for about 45
minute in a day for a period of 7-21 days. This treatment is mainly
for Insomnia, Vatha Predominated disease, mental tension and certain
skin diseases.
4. VASTHI -(14 DAYS)
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts
etc. are applied through the rectum daily for a period 5 to 25 days.
This treatment is for Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Numbness,
Gastric complaints associated with Rheumatism and constant
constipation.
5.SIROVASTHI-(14 DAYS)
Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured
into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minute per day according to
the patients, conditions for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effected for facial paralysis, Dryness
of nostrils, mouth and throat,
severe headaches, and other Vatha originated diseases.
6. UDVARTHANAM -(14 DAYS)
This
is a typical massage with herbal powder for about 30 to 45 minutes
daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment is for the
diseases like Hemitplegia, Paralysis, Obesity and certain Rheumatic
ailments.
7. ABHYANGAM -(14 DAYS)
Abhyangam
is a special type of massage using medicated herbal oils to counter
loss of skin luster, sleeplessness and fatigue. It also increases
blood in the body. In this treatment massages are applied according to
the circulatory channels, using medicated herbal oil. It is effective
for loss of skin luster, sleeplessness, Vatha predominant diseases and
fatigue.
8. NASYAM -(14 DAYS)
Herbal juices, medicated oil etc. are applied through nose for 7 to 14 days
– this treatment is highly effective certain kinds of headache,
paralysis, mental disorders, sinusitis
9. SNEHAPANAM -(14 DAYS)
Mediated
Ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased quantity for a
period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is for Osteoarthritis,
Psoriasis, Leukemia etc.
10. KIZHI -(14 DAYS)
Herbal
leaves and herbs or herbal powder 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 asteoarthritis, arthritis with
swelling, spondilitis,sports injuries etc.
11.DHANYAMLA DHARA -(14 DAYS)
Warm
herbal liquid is poured allover the body in a rhythmic way through a
special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour daily. This treatment is very
effective for hemiplegia, Paralysis Rheumatic complaints etc.
12. YONI PRAKSHAlANAM -(7 DAYS)
Herbal
oils and decoctions are applied through the vaginal route. This
treatment is good for gynecological disorders. It is also a
purification process for genital organs.
13. KATIVASTHI
In
this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the
lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45
minutes to 1 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal
disorders.
14. UROVASTHI
Like
Kativasthi warm medicated oil is kept over the chest for 45 minutes
this is an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory problems
hearth diseases and muscular chest pain.
15. KSHEERADHOOMAM
This
is fermentation with medicated cow milk. This treatment is good for
facial paralysis. Bell’s palsy, speech disorders and other nervous
disorders of the face.
16. THALAM
Special
powder mixed with medicated 011 applying on the top of the head for 20
to 45 minutes. This treatment is helpful for ENT problems, insomnia,
migraine etc.
17. LEPANAM
This
is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied on the
affected part, This is useful for various types of inflammatory
conditions.
18. MEDICATED STEAM BATH
Certain precious herbal leaves and herbs
are boiled and the steam is passed to the whole body for 10 to 20 min.
This is good for certain diseases, to eliminate impurities from the
body to improve tone of the body,” To reduce fat etc.
19. BEAUTY CARE PROGRAMME(10 DAYS)
In
this programme herbal face pack, herbal creative 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.
20.SPINE NECK CARE PROGRAMME (7 DAYS)
This
is a special treatment to keep your spine and neck healthy to cure the
problems related with it. This programmes includes special massages
and special exercises.
21- THARPANAM(01 TIME)
This
is the cleaning process of the eyes which given cooling effect,
prevents eye
diseases strengthens the optic nerves.
22. MUKHLEPAM(01 Time)
This
is a herbal face pack with specially made herbal powder and fresh
cream. This prevents and avoids wrinkles and improves the skin tone.
This also good for the eyes.
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