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The time- tested science
5,000 years ago, on the rolling
plains of the Indian subcontinent , there existed a civilization that is
today known as the “Indus Valley “ and certified by archaeologists and historians
as one of the oldest organized society of people in the history of the world .
The hermits and sages of this
ancient era practiced a science that
helped them garner information of the
state of the human body from the mere throb of a pulse .
Any disturbances observed in the
body’s constitution was them put back in balance with the help of the natures
supply of herbs that grew around them in abundance .
This was the science of Ayurveda, Meaning the “Wisdom of life”
It was the first science to
recognize that the human body has an inherent capacity to take care of
itself, and that a single human body
was as diverse as the universe around
it.
Moreover, the body, mind and soul
had to be in harmony with the universe,
and like the unfolding quality of the universe, it too was constantly in a
state of flux . Any disruption to this harmonious balance and the body sends
out subtle messages like warning signals. The practitioners of Ayurveda were skilled at monitoring
these signals and then administering the right therapy to put the body back
in a state of harmony.
Today , more than ever , people in
the developed nations of the modern world are haling Ayurveda as the most appropriate method to set right the
imbalances and ill effects of modern lifestyles . Especially its proven remedies for arthritis, healthy
skin, hair, complexion, obesity and anti- ageing. All this with a holistic
approach to understanding the quite complexity of human life.
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There are no proper non-surgical treatments in other
systems of medicines like allopath for diseases such as Arthritis, Spondylitis, Lumbago, Slip Disc Frozen Shoulder,
Stress & Strain, Sciatica etc. A variety of result, proven procedure
are available in Ayurveda namely Pizhichil,
Njavarakishi, Abhayangam, Sirodhrara, Elakizhi etc. for treating
theses problems.
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PIZHICHIL is a relaxing soothing and
rejuvenating treatment with medicated warm oil used in a continuous stream
for a definite period for the whole
body (excluding head & neck) . It is used to effectively treat arthritis, ageing, general weakness,
paralysis etc. (“Pizhichi” and “Sarvangadhara” are technically the
same).
“Pizchi” literally means
“Squeezing” Here, warm medicated oil is squeezed over the patient‘s body
from a piece of cloth that is periodically dipped in a vessel containing
the oil. In Sarvangadhara , oil is poured over the patients body from pitchers . A suitable type of oil
should be applied to the head and body of the patient . In some cases, An
alam is also applied on the head and bandaged with leaves .
The masseurs usually begin by squeezing oil on to the
shoulders and then down the hands of the patient who sits in a upright
position . Each masseur uses one hand to pour the oil while massaging with
the other .
Pizhichil is recommended for
diseases caused by a vititiation of” vata humour – pakshaghata” (Hemiplegia), paralysis and muscle spasms – and other
degenerative diseases that affect the muscles .
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NJAVARAKIZHI’ is a whole-body massage using medicated milk – porridge
made into a bundle. It is an immuno- enhancing rejuvenation therapy and is
ideal during the convalescence period of injury and trauma,
muscular wasting, arthritis, general weakness, paralysis etc.
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SIRODHARA is a unique treatment where
specific medicated oils are used to bathe the head in a regular stream
for a definite period. It is an effective therapy for mental relaxation
and cures insomnia, stress, depression,
decreased mental agility etc.
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SHIROVASTHI
is considered more of a palliative (Shamana) treatment than an
eliminative (Shodhana) one. The treatment is usually preceded by oleation
(Snehana) and (Swedana)
A leather sleeve of about six
to eight inches in length is placed on the shaven head of the patient and
a band (vartti) tied around the forehead to keep it in place. Kneaded
dough is used to line the inside of this sleeve to ensure that it does not leak. Oil is
then poured into the sleeve and allowed
to remain on the head for a while . The oil commonly used is Ksheerabala or
Dhanwantaram. Usually it is up to fifty minutes for diseases caused by severe Vata disorders.
This treatment is prescribed
for disorders like facial
paralysis, cataract, deafness, earache, insomnia and other
diseases that afflict the cranial
nerves.
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ABHYANGAM is otherwise known as Uzhichil where medicated oil is
used to massage the body with
specific implications to the 107 vital points (Marmas) of the body. It helps
to give better circulation, muscular tone, mental tranquility and better
health maintenance.
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PANCHAKARMA AYURVEDA TREATMENT
The Second step is to heat the body using specific steam and warm
oil therapies. This is known as “Swedana” in Ayurveda. Using therapeutic
heat allows the loosened toxins to flow more easily from the tissues to
the GI tract.
The Third step in the Panchakarma process is to eliminate the
toxins that have accumulated. This is a accomplished by the use of gentle
herbal enemas, known as bastis, and gentle cleansing of the upper
respiratory tract and sinsuses, known as nasya.
The “panchakarma” treatments
are administrated over a period of several consecutive days (up to 14
days), and creates a profound and deeply purifying experience.
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Other miscellaneaous
therapies of Panchakarma:
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Shirodhara : Recommended
for anxiety, depression , hypertension, insomnia etc.
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Kati Basti: Different backaches
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Nadi Sweda: Pain disorders of different sites
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Pinda Sweda: Neurological ailments and in the management
of different pains.
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Shashti – Shali Pindasweda: Neurological ailments.
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Tarpanam : Ailments of the eyes
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Shirobasti: Hair loss,
falling hair and other diseases of skull.
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Uttara Basti: Genito-urinary diseases and infertility of
female.
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Udvartana: It is a medicated Ubtan to be applied over
the skin for fair and glowing skin
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