Ayurveda
The Healing Touch
Ayurveda, India's ancient science of healing
is at a conservative estimate, some three thousand years old. It is purely
herbal based, its medication made from the roots, the leaves, the sap
or even the bark of a tree, from small shrubs and weeds, from spices and
their extracts. And sometimes even from precious metals, administered
in powdered form. No chemicals are used, so there are no harmful or painful
side effects.There are two points to be noted. Firstly, if you have a couple
of twinges after your treatment has started, it's an excellent sign. It shows
your treatment is beginning to take effect. Secondly the benefits of the treatment
will sometimes not be immediate. Ayurveda is treating your body and only after
your body responds will you start feeling the difference.
We have selected a few treatments that you can avail at the Ayurveda
Centres.
01. Pizhichil
A special kind of massage with
herbal oils. Good for rheumatic ailments and nervous disorders. Proposed period:
7 to 14 days or according to condition.
02. Njavarakizhy
A treatment that
induces perspiration through the external applications of medicated rice concoctions.
Good for joint paints, arthritic conditions and certain skin diseases. Proposed
period: 14 days or according to condition.
03. Pathrasweda
A variety of herbs
with high medicinal valve are packed in leaf bundles which are used to massage
the body.
04. GENERAL BODY MASSAGE: The body is massaged
with herbal oils and powders, Tones, improves circulation and restores energy
and vigour.
05. Foot Massage
Eextra pressure is used
in this massage. It is suitable for obesity. It also helps reduce inflammation
resulting from falls.
06. Medicated Steam Bath
The body
is exposed to the rejuvenating vapours of special leaves and herbs that are
boiled. Eliminates toxins, reduce fat tissue and good for certain skin disorders.
07. Udavarthanam
A massage with
herbal powders. Good for obesity, Paralysis and certain rheumatic disorders.
Proposed period: 14 to 28 days or according to condition.
08. Nasyam
A variety of herbal preparations
are used to cleanse the nasal passage.
09. Dhara
A mental relaxant consisting
of herbal oils and medicated buttermilk poured on the forehead and sometimes
on the body as well. Good for insomnia, mental tension and certain skin problems.
10. Sivovasthi
A treatment that anoints the
head with special herbal oils. Good for headaches and "Vatha" originated
ailments. Proposed period: 7 days or according to condition.
Ayurveda Packages
We have selected a few Health & Rejuvenation Package 3/6
days for those with minor ailments and have no clear understanding of the "Ayurveda"
way of healing. You can select your package to suite your particular need and
in consultation with the residence Ayurveda Doctor at the center.
01.Rejuvenation Therapy or Rasayana
Chikistha
Rejuvenation
Therapy or "Rasayana Chikistha" aims at
preventing the destructive effects of ageing on the human body together with
promoting the quality and quantity of ones life span.
The seven days package offered to you includes Body Massage combined with Medicated
steam bath and medicated bath, Pizhichil and Njavarakizhi.
02.Body Massage 01 days
It is done
with medicated oils as per the conditions of the individual. It is done for
60 - 90 minutes and is intended to rejuvenate body and mind to tone the skin
and increase circulation and to achieve ideal health and longevity.
03.Pizhichil - 01/ 02/ 03 days
It is a special
massage done by two persons and is a Sudation as well as a Oelation Therapy.
About 4-5 litres of luke warm medicated oil, selected according to body constitution
and illness is poured over the body continuously for about 45 to 60 minutes
for three days. This treatment tones up the body, increase circulation, nourishes
the muscular and nervous systems and expels the metabolic wastes through the
skin.
04. Njavarakhizhi - 04 /
05/ 06 days
It is a bundle
massage performed with linen bag filled with "njavara" rice, cooked
in milk and herbal decoctions. This is a nourishing treatment and is indicated
in all type of neurological and arthritic complaints.
02. Hemiplegia (Pakshagatham)
Hemiplegia or
Cerebro Vascular accident, known as Pakshagatham in Ayurveda is classified
under the Vata Group of diseases. It is characterized mainly by the paralysis
of one side of the body or a numb feeling due to haemorrage.
The 31 day programme for Pakshatham offered includes "Kalathra
Swetham, Kadidhara, Punnagathi Kizhi, Sirovasthi, Pizhichil, Njavarakizhy and
general massage.
a. Sirovasthi
This is a treatment
which is intended to stimulate the brain cells. Here warm oil is poured into
a special cap kept on the head of the patient and is retained for 45 minutes.
b. Massage
Mild physiotherapy followed
by a special Ayurvedic massages done every day. This helps in the restoration
of normal tone of the muscles prevent joint stiffness, increases circulation,
tones up the skin and gives stimulation to the nervous system.
c. Kulatha Swedam
This is done with a bundle
filled with special herbal powders which is heated to a specified temperature
and is used to massage the affected parts and rest of the body for 60 to 90
minutes. It is good for stimulating the neuro-mascular system of the body
and is indicated in all vata complaints.
d. Kadidhara - (Kanjika Amla Dhara)
This treatment is done with "Kadi" which is fermented preparations.
The warm kadi is poured all over the body of the patient in a stream without
interruption for a period of 60 to 90 minutes. This is indicated in all Vata
diseases including Pakshagatham.
e. Punnagathikzhi
This is a bundle massage in
which the bundle having special a medicinal herbs is dipped in warm medicated
oil before application on the body of the patient.
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