The
literal meaning of Ayurveda is 'Science
of Life'. The system is passed through
traditionally from master to disciples
orally. Ayurveda
is based on the Vedic philosophy of
healthy living as prescribed in the
'Atharvaveda', a Vedic text on Hindu
philosophy. It is a system of preventive
medicine which provides remedies for
various illnesses and prescribes ideal
lifestyles to prevent the onset of sickness
and disease. The majority of Ayurvedic
medicines are not mass produced, as
Ayurveda treatment is based on the premise
that every person has an individualized
constitution and medicines have to be
tailored to suit the individual. To
stay healthy, the Tridoshas need to
function in harmony with each other,
as well as with the five basic elements
of the Universe (Air, Water, Fire, Earth
and Ether). Ayurveda
does not 'kill' an infection like antibiotics
but instead it strengthens body's immune
system to fight disease or infection.
The
more popular Ayurvedic programmes among
the tourists are Rejuvenation therapies
(Oil massages, herbal baths etc.) and
yoga. Ayurveda is sometimes considered
a better alternative in certain cases
of Jaundice, Paralysis, Arthritis, Parkinson's
disease, Spinal problems, Gastric or
Peptic ulcers etc.
TREATMENTS
IN AYURVEDA
NASYAM : Herbal juices, medicated oils etc.,
are applied through nose for 7 to 14
days. This treatment is highly effective
for certain kinds of headaches, paralysis,
mental disorders, some types of skin
diseases etc.
DHANYAMLA
DHARA : Warm herbal
liquid is poured all over 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.
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.
KSHEERADHOOMAM : This is fomentation with medicated
cow milk. This treatment is good for
facial paralysis, Bell’s palsy,
speech disorders and other nervous disorders
of the face.
THALAM : Special powder mixed with medicated
oil applying on the top of the head
for 20 to 45 minutes. This treatment
is helpful for ENT problems, insomnia,
migraine etc. and spinal disorders.
REJUVENATION
THERAPY (RASAYANA 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 day package process include
body massage, snehapanam,nasyam, virachanam(Medicated
purgative), snehavasthi, dhara,pizhichil,
njavarakizhi, karnapooranam, tharpanam,
sirovasthi,steam bath, Herbal drinks
and internal herbal medicines.
BODY
IMMUNIZATION /LONGEVITY TREATMENT(KAYAKALPA
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.
KARNAPOORANAM : This is a process of medicated fumes
applied to the ears for 5 to 10 minutes.
This process helps to clean the ear
and avoids ailments associated to
the ear.
THARPANAM : It is a cleaning process of the
eyes which gives the cooling effect,prevents
eye diseases and strengthens the optic
nerve.
MUKHALEPAM : 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 is
also good for the eyes.
GENERAL
MASSAGE : Body massage
with herbal oil or herbal powder by
hand to tone up the body and to improve
the blood circulation etc.
MEDICATED
STEAM BATH : Certain
precious herbal leaves and herbs are
boiled and the steam is passed to
the whole body for 10 to 20 minutes.
This is good for certain skin diseases,
to eliminate impurities from the body,
to improve the tone of the body, to
reduce fat etc.
