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Ayurveda

Indian Medical Heritage

Ayurveda in Sanskrit means "the science of Life". It is an ancient, unfailing system of treatment based on medicines prepared from herbal plants found in abundance in India. Ayurveda is an integral part of the people of India. In the recent years this ancient knowledge system of medicine has gained global acceptance especially for alternative ways of preventive, curative and rejuvenate processes making life a more pleasurable experience.
We can find historical evidence of Ayurveda in the ancient books of wisdom known as the Vedas. In the Rig Veda, over 60 preparations were mentioned that could be used to assist an individual in overcoming various ailments. The Rig Veda was written over 6,000 years ago, but really Ayurveda has been around even longer than that.
Ayurveda is made up of two Sanskrit words: Ayu which means life and Veda which means the knowledge of.

Mind, Body and Senses

We tend to identify most with our physical bodies; yet, in actuality, there is more to us then what meets the eye. We can see that underlying our physical structure is the mind, which not only controls our thought processes but helps assist us in carrying out day-to-day activities such as respiration, circulation, digestion and elimination. The mind and the body work in conjunction with one another to regulate our physiology. In order for the mind to act appropriately to assist the physical body, we must use our senses as information gatherers.

Soul

Ayurveda also sees that before we exist in physical form with the help of the mind and senses that we exist in a more subtle form known as the soul. The ancient seers of India believed that we were comprised of a certain energetic essence that precluded the inhabitance of our physical entity. In fact, they hypothesized that we may indeed occupy many physical bodies throughout the course of time but that our underlying self or soul remains unchanged.

Principles

There are several aspects to Ayurveda that are quite unique:
  1. Its recommendations are often different for each person regarding which foods and which lifestyle they should follow in order to be completely healthy. .
  2. Everything in Ayurveda is validated by observation, inquiry, direct examination and knowledge derived from the ancient texts.
  3. It understands that there are energetic forces that influence nature and human beings. These forces are called the Tridoshas.
  4. Because Ayurveda sees a strong connection between the mind and the body, a huge amount of information is available regarding this relationship.
In Ayurveda we view a person as a unique individual made up of five primary elements. The elements are ether (space), air, fire, water, and earth. Just as in nature, we too have these five elements in us. When any of these elements are present in the environment, they will in turn have an influence on us. The foods we eat and the weather are just two examples of the presence of these elements. While we are a composite of these five primary elements, certain elements are seen to have an ability to combine to create various physiological functions.

Ether and air combine to form what is known in Ayurveda as the Vata dosha. Vata governs the principle of movement and therefore can be seen as the force which directs nerve impulses, circulation, respiration, and elimination.

Fire and water are the elements that combine to form the Pitta dosha. The Pitta dosha is the process of transformation or metabolism. The transformation of foods into nutrients that our bodies can assimilate is an example of a pitta function. Pitta is also responsible for metabolism in the organ and tissue systems as well as cellular metabolism.

Finally, it is predominantly the water and earth elements which combine to form the Kapha dosha. Kapha is what is responsible for growth, adding structure unit by unit. Another function of the Kapha dosha is to offer protection. Cerebral-spinal fluid protects the brain and spinal column and is a type of Kapha found in the body. Also, the mucousal lining of the stomach is another example of the Kapha dosha protecting the tissues.

We are all made up of unique proportions of Vata, Pitta and Ka pha. These ratios of the doshas vary in each individual; and because of this, Ayurveda sees each person as a special mixture that accounts for our diversity.

Ayurveda gives us a model to look at each individual as a unique makeup of the three doshas and to thereby design treatment protocols that specifically address a persons health challenges. When any of the doshas ( Vata, Pitta or Kapha ) become accumulated, Ayurveda will suggest specific lifestyle and nutritional guidelines to assist the individual in reducing the dosha that has become excessive. We may also suggest certain herbal supplement it’s to hasten the healing process. If toxins in the body are abundant, then a cleansing process known as Pancha Karma is recommended to eliminate these unwanted toxins.

What is Pancha Karma? And what is the rational behind the therapy?

The therapeutic management involved with Pancha Karma covers many aspects and is designed to achieve increased efficiency of medicines, foods and rasayanas (tonics). Before medicine, food or rejuvenative tonics are taken, it is essential that the body become receptive so that it is capable of absorbing and assimilating what is being taken and that the accumulated wastes and toxins are eliminated. An analogy of this would be if one tries to dye cloth that is heavily soiled and dirty the dye will not take very well; however, if the same cloth was properly cleaned then dyed the dye would work beautifully. In addition this therapy greatly enhances one's natural immunity thereby providing additional protection from many diseases and disorders.

This understanding that we are all unique individuals enables Ayurveda to address not only specific health concerns but also offers explanation as to why one person responds differently than another. We hope that you will continue to explore Ayurveda to enhance your health and to gain further insights into this miracle we call life.

Ayurveda where and How?

Ayurvedic colleges, Hospitals, Health farms & Resorts and Nature cure Federations provide Ayurvedic treatments and recreational holidays all over India.
Herbal cosmetic products, tonics and oils are widely used in India and a massage with herbal oils after a hectic day of activity is marvelously relaxing. "Communion of soul with the universal soul or God".

Yoga is highly relevant in the modern day context. With tension and stress becoming a part of our daily life ‘Yoga’ enables us to achieve self-realist ion in a systematic manner. By helping the union of the body with the mind and the mind with the soul, it creates the ultimate symphony of life. Different forms of yoga i.e. -Hatha yoga, Raja yoga, Karma yoga, Bhakti yoga, Jnana yoga, Mantra yoga and Laya yoga- provides the finest system of education and brings out the best in a person. Self-realization being the ultimate goal of human existence, we search for a medium to achieve it. Yogic exercises or ‘Asana’s provide us with a healthy body which in turn acts as a perfect medium. These Asanas are not just physical exercises. The body positions during different Asanas act as a bridge that unites the human body and mind with the soul.

Yoga where and How?

To master all the intricacies of this system, requires years of specialized training, but a ’crash course’ is offered as part of the services of many health clubs. In these, certain simple exercises are taught, which when carried out regularly, tone up the system, correct posture and cure minor ailments.

(1) Relaxation Programme
This programme is for for a short time, and who wish to spend their holidays along with health promotion activities like the traditional ayurveda and yoga. The package is for 3, Days - 7 days.
General body massage with medicated bath and medicated steam bath. Shirodhara and Vetever Scrub Bath. Njavarakizhi. Pizhichil.
Afternoon Session: Shirodhara.
Yoga - Half an hour yoga session at 7'O clock in the morning.
Internal Medication - Health drinks will be given twice daily.

(2) Stress Relieving Programme (7 Days- 14 days)
this programme is aimed at providing relief for those who are suffering from mental and physical stress. And those who have insomnia, lack of concentration, fatigue, head ache and general weakness.
General body massage, shirodhara, njavarakizhi, kati vasthi, nasyam, pichu, thalam etc are done on the doctor's advice.

Ayurvedic diet: An Ayurvedic diet would be recommended for the clients.Yoga: Half hour yoga at 7'O clock in the morning. Internal Medication: Health drinks given twice daily.

3.Rejuvanation Programme (15 Days – 36 day)
This rejuvenation therapy prescribed in ayurveda endows the individual with longevity, memory, intellect, positive health, youth, excellent complexion, voice, strength of sensory and motor organs. Main aim of this therapy is to maintain the youth of the individual along with the maintaining of his long life.
General body massage and steam bath. Njavarakizhi and medicated bath.: Pizhichil.
Shirodhara.: Ksheeradhara.
Diet: A strict ayurvedic diet would be recommended for the clients.
Yoga: half hour yoga at 7'O clock in the morning.
Internal Medication: Medicines and health drinks will be given twice daily, according to the doctor's advice.

4. Rejuvenation Programme For Old Age Disorders (15 days – 29 days)
In an individual, the age of stagnation is from 40 - 60. If the individual is free from worries and is provided with adequate nourishment he would maintain his health but from the age of 60 onwards it is the period of decline. And the process of ageing cannot be prevented by any means. The tissue metabolism decreases, the bones undergo degeneration. And all types of problems occur on joints because of the drying up of synovial fluid, the vital organs slows down their works, the nervous system becomes fragile, the arteries loose their softness. And because of all these reasons the person is exposed to ailments like high blood pleasure, insomnia, rheumatism, osteo-arthritis, diabetes etc.

General body massage and steam bath. Podikizhi. Njavarakizhi. Pizhichil. Shirodhara.

Diet: A strict ayurvedic diet would be recommended for the clients.

Yoga: Half an hour yoga at 7'O clock in the morning.
Internal Medication: Medicines and health drinks will be given twice daily, according to the doctor's advice.

5. Treatment Programme

a. Insomnia Treatment

In this programme, shirodhara, body massage, thalam and several other packages are included. This programme is for 14 days.

b.Rheumatic Arthritis
In this programme general body massage, njavarakizhi, pizhichil, podikkizhi, lepam and vasthi will be done according to the doctor's advice. The duration of this programme could only be decided after consulting the in house physician.
(It takes minimum 14 days).

c. Asthma Treatment
Special ayurvedic herbal juices are given for 3 days in 6 doses.

d. Psoriasis Treatment
This programme includes Thakra Dhara, lepam and internal medication. The duration could only be decided after consulting the in- house physician.

e. Slimming Programme
This programme includes two types of massages.
(1. Udvarthanam 2. Oil Massage)
It also includes medicated steam bath, herbal tea and a course of medicines. Special ayurvedic diet would be recommended during this period.

Duration: From 21 to 28 days, depending on the body constitution and the decision of the ayurvedic doctor.

Duration: From 21 to 28 days, depending on the body constitution and the decision of the ayurvedic doctor.
 
 
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