Indian Ayurvedic Tour - A Revitalizing Experience
July 15, 2010 by Ayurvedic
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Ayurveda is the ‘Knowledge or Science of Life’. It derives its name from the Sanskrit words Ayush which means ‘Life’ and Veda which means ‘Knowledge’. Ayurveda deals with the preservation of health and release from disease. The Ayurvedic ethics are found in detail in Atharva Veda, one of the four Vedas (Hindu religious books) of Hinduism.
Ayurveda therapies are based on balancing the dhatu’s and doshas in the human body. It makes use of the relation between three doshas of Vatha (Small & Large Intestines), Pitha (Liver, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Stomach, Duodenum, Pancreas) and Kapha (Sinuses, Nostrils, Throat, Bronchi) and five dhatu’s of Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu and Akasa. Ayurveda proved that every material in the universe can be used as drugs, provided that they are processed and used sensibly, according to this dhosha-bhootha relation.
Ayurveda therapies aim at refining ones mind and soul along with making the body disease free and resistant to infections. One can experience the Ayurvedic treatment that uses natural ingredients such as flowers, tree barks, leaves, spices, gem stones, water and medicinal plants to cure conditions and disorders. Ayurveda remedies have been used in India over the years to cure different types of diseases and other metabolic disorders. The best thing one will discover about these natural health treatments is that ayurveda medicines and therapies have no side effects. Stay at Ayurveda resorts and spas in India and enroll for different Ayurvedic treatments to refreshen your soul.
Ayurveda Destinations in India:
North India-North India has amazing tours that the travelers can gain during the North India tour. By availing the Ayurveda and Meditation tour, the tourists can refresh their health. Ayurveda in Rishikesh (Uttaranchal) is quiet famous. It is considered as one of the key centers for Yoga & Meditation in north India. It has numerous Ayurvedic ashrams which provide Ayurvedic treatment. Rishikesh now has countries best Spa and many Ayurvedic treatment centers for all types of requirements.
The next city is Haridwar which has a number of Ayurvedic ashrams and treatment centers. Some of the ashrams in Haridwar are renowned all over the world.
Delhi, the capital of India also offers a great many of choices for the Ayurvedic lovers. The Osho World and Ayush Therapy center in Delhi are a few places which provide Ayurvedic treatments based on the essential bio-energies of the body. These remedial treatments include Yoga, Panchakarma, naturopathy and natural herbal massages and treatments.
South India-South India is renowned for its different types of Ayurvedic treatments. Kerala offers the several natural remedies available for skin care, hair care and beauty enhancement to serious illness such as paralysis and diabetes. Kerala Ayurvedic treatment is based on the Panchakarma Treatment or the overall treatment in a five step process to cure mental and physical diseases in a pleasant way.
Some of the Ayurvedic treatments are as follows:-
Abhyangam: Strokes moving on the body with oil that is continued for a period of 45 minutes (depending on the nature of the disease especially for obesity and diabetic patients).
Dhara: A concoction of herbal oils, medicated milk and buttermilk are poured on the forehead for those who suffer from sleepless nights. Perfect for releasing of mental tensions and skin diseases.
Dhanyamla Dhara: Drops of warm herbal oil flowing through a special vessel, perfect for treatment of paralysis and rheumatic problems.
Kizhi: Herbal leaves are used to spread herbal powders on the whole body to treat osteoarthritis, arthritis, spondilosis and other injuries.
Lepanam: In this process a medicated herbal paste is applied on the inflamed areas.
Apart from these treatments Ayurvedic steam baths are also given.
Thus an Ayurveda tour to Himalayan destinations or serene Kerala can get you an experience of your lifetime. Sense your body draining of all fatal toxins with an ayurveda therapy. Feel comforted and tension free. Get rid of your anger, nervousness and stress on ayurveda tours to India.
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The Kerala Ayurvedic Treatment
July 7, 2010 by Ayurvedic
Filed under Exotic Locations, Medical Tourism, Travel
The subject is too vast that I am forced to confine myself to a few traditional treatments special to Kerala. Dhara (dripping), pizhichil (a form of body irrigation with warm oil), navarakizhi (fomentation with navara rice cooked in milk and decoction), navaratheppu (anointment with a paste made of navara rice powder cooked in milk and decoction), talam (application of medicated pastes on the vertex) and thalapothichil (covering the head with medicated paste) are some of them.
The best brains of ancient ayurvedic physicians of Kerala, guided by their experience, evolved a few unique methods of treatment to improve the healthcare system. Their prime aim was to make the ayurvedic treatment less expensive and accessible to common man without losing its efficacy. They are very keen to adhere to the fundamental therapeutic approach of ayurveda while designing the treatment profiles. Salubrious climate of Kerala, abundant availability of resources required for treatment, deep knowledge - base of traditional medical fraternity including Ashtavaidyas and the scientific temper they maintained in practice set a congenial background for the development of medical science. Social and environmental atmosphere that prevailed in Kerala also contributed largely.
The environmental conditions and the way of living of Keralites need special mention here. Kerala is rich in her flora and fauna, with high medical value. The people enjoy regular inunction with oil, daily bath and restricted diets enforced by customs and beliefs.
The modus operandi of Kerala special treatments can be correlated to some divine rituals too. For instance, the origin of dhara can be traced to the tantric practices of Siva temples. Siva is the God of yoga and he enjoyed dhara with liquids. The miraculous effects of dhara on the psychosomatic diseases justify this correlation medically. Similarly the inestimable effects of oil massages would have their source in kalarippayattu, the martial art of Kerala. The marma treatment, which was prevalent from early time also, might have helped to evolve massage-based therapies. What could be seen in Kerala special treatment is an excellent blend of the experiences of the traditional practitioners with tridosha concept of the classical texts.
The most important singular fact for the popularity of these treatments will be the unorthodox and innovative mind of the Kerala physicians. While receiving liberally from the ancient stock they enriched the tradition by creatively contributing to it. Kerala special therapies remain to be a key component in modern Ayurvedic treatment too. Its role as a pre-operative procedure of panchakarma therapy is well recognized. Kerala special treatment combined with panchakarma therapy constitute a unique form of medication, which is capable of dealing with many new medical challenges such as auto-immune disease and degenerative diseases. Cutting across the regional differences, ayurvedic physicians accept the therapeutic value of Kerala special treatment, which has now become an integral part of ayurvedic practice.
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Kerala Ayurveda Tourism and Ayurvedic Treatments in Kerala
June 13, 2010 by Ayurvedic
Filed under Destinations, Exotic Locations, Medical Tourism, Travel
Kerala Ayurveda tourism has becoming a huge selling point for Kerala tourism industry. State promotes Kerala Ayurveda tourism as a part of medical tourism to the world. Today popularity of Kerala Ayurvedic treatment has gained such a momentum that tourist from across the world come to Kerala to rejuvenate and for therapeutic treatment.
Ayurveda is the ancient Indian way of healing. It originated in India more than 10,000 years ago and is believed to be the oldest healing science in existence, from which all other systems emerged. Kerala is the only place in India where Ayurveda is practice in the ancient manner. As per Ayurveda specialists, the rainy season (June - August) is the best time for Ayurvedic treatments as the atmosphere remains dust free and cool, which helps open the pores of the body to the maximum.
Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the individual as a whole. Kerala Ayurvedic treatments and rejuvenation therapies are natural way to refresh you, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and to regain resistance and good health. Most of the Ayurvedic therapies help to strengthening the immune system, preventing and curing diseases without any side effects.
There are number of resorts and hospitals throughout state which are integral parts of Kerala Ayurveda tourism and offering customized Ayurveda holiday packages which help you to rejuvenate your body and soul and to start a fresh life. Kerala Ayurveda provides number of treatments ranging from de-stressing, anti-ageing, weight loss joint pains and general rejuvenation. Some of the popular Ayurveda destinations in Kerala for Ayurveda health tours are Trivandrum, Munnar, Thottapally, Cochin, Alleppey, Kovalam Beach, Kumarakom and Periyar. Normally Ayurveda packages tours span a time period of four days to two weeks.
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Neem as Ayurvedic Home Remedy
January 28, 2010 by Ayurvedic
Filed under Alternative Medicine, Diseases And Conditions, Hair Loss, Travel
In India neem is known as margosa or Indian lilac. It is an evergreen tree and cultivated in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. Neem has been extensively used in ayurveda, unani and homoeopathic medicine and has become a cynosure of modern medicine. Neem is called sarvaroganivarani or reliever of sickness. The tree is regarded as ‘village dispensary’ in India.
The importance of the neem tree has been recognized by National Research Council (USA), which published a report in 1992 entitled ‘Neem – a tree for solving global problems’.
All parts of neem have medical value.
Some medicinal uses of neem as mentioned in ayurveda are:
The leaf is used for treating eye problem, leprosy, intestinal worms, epistaxis anorexia skin ulcers, and biliousness.
The bark of the tree is used as an analgesic, and used to treat fever.
Neem flower is useful in suppressing bile, treat intestinal worms and phlegm.
Fruit helps in relieving piles, eliminate intestinal worms, treat urinary disorder, epistaxis, expel phlegm, cure eye problems, diabetes, wounds and leprosy.
Neem twigs are used in the cure of cough, asthma, hemorrhoids, intestinal worms, obstinate urinary disorder, and diabetes.
Gum obtained from the bark is a very effective for skin diseases like ringworms, wounds and ulcers, and scabies.
Pulp of the seed and neem oil are used in treating intestinal worms and leprosy.
A combination of the root, bark, leaf, flower and fruit is used in treating blood problems, bile afflictions, leprosy, itching, skin ulcer, urticaria etc.
A paste prepared with neem and turmeric was found to be effective in the treatment of scabies. In 97% of cases, the paste was found to cure scabies within 3–15 days of treatment without any adverse effect.
Dried neem leaves in the form of tea are used by the people of Nigeria and Haiti to treat malaria.
Application of neem oil on hair helps to kill head lice and cure dandruff.
Neem flowers help improve eyesight. For this purpose dry neem flowers are used, preferably 6 months to one year old. These flowers are fried lightly using ghee and then taken internally.
Thus the neem’s role in providing a cheaper, safe solution to modern day diseases is unsurpassed. No wonder it is called “arishta” in Ayurveda which means “reliever of sickness”.
By: Shaiju Joseph
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Shaiju Joseph is an Ayurveda enthusiast. He collects information on alternative systems from various sources. For more tips and Ayurvedic home remedies visit http://ayurvedichomeremedies.blogspot.com/
Sree Sankara Ayurveda Hospital- in Service of Humanity
Well equipped cozy rooms with serene atmosphere are its advantage. Treatment under experienced doctors for chronic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, facial palsy, spinal diseases, brain diseases, spondilitis etc are available here. The center is an integral combination of Ayurveda, arts and yoga. The calm atmosphere and the perfect greenery in this center is quite fine relief from the daily life troubles, which gives physical and mental well being of a person who visits here.
Treatments offered:
• Pizhichil- oil bath
• Navara Kizhi- rice bundle massage
• Ilakizhi- leaf bundle massage
• Pancha karma Treatments- Vasti, Nasyam
Facilities available
• Travel assistance
• Thorough examination of the patient
• Diagnosis done after the examination
• First two days allotted for rest of the patient
• Two out patient facilities- Changanassery, Thiruvalla
• First week after the intake of medicine is meant to observe the effect of medicine in the body.
• Ayurvedic massage
• Ayurvedic health massage
• Classes on medicinal plants
• Ayurvedic cooking
• Creative arts- dance, painting, Indian music
• Yoga meditation
Treatment liabilities
• Patient has to follow the diet prescribed by the doctor
• Treatment may long upto 4 weeks to 12 weeks
Best time to visit: June to August
Address: Sree Sankara Ayurveda Hospitals, Mannanam Road, Perunna, Changaassery-686102, Kerala, India
Accessibility
By air: Kochi (2 hrs), Thiruvananthapuram (3 hrs)
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Special Ayurvedic Treatments for Karkkidaka
Karkkidaka is the Month of Diseases and Deaths
This is the season where physical immunity of people is at its lowest. The mortality rate of society during this period is higher during this period than any other period.
Arthritis Care during Karkkidaka
It is known fact that arthritis pain increases during this season. The cold climate is the reason for this. Arthritis patients must take care of their normal diet. Wholegrain wheat food is the first choice for arthritis patients during Karkkidaka. Avoid meat –chicken, beef, pork.
Best Time for Ayurvedic Treatments
Karkkidaka (Cancer – July-Aug) is also the best time to perform Ayurvedic treatments, as human body will be more receptive to Ayurvedic medicines than at any other time of the year. The body absorbs anything applied to it, quickly and efficiently during this period.
This specialty of the month Karkkidaka was noticed by ancient Ayurveda acharyas and they suggested preventive and curative treatments for this season.
Massage Treatments for Karkkidaka Month
Body massage with medicated oil is the most important treatment. Ayurvedic medicinal oils prepared from herbs are boiled with coconut oil and applied on body parts below the neck. The choice of medicinal oil and extend of massage are selected according to the physical condition of the person.
The oil is left on the body for an hour. The oil is then removed by applying floored pulses and then rubbing away with EENCHA while bathing.
Both the massage and the bath thereafter are equally important. The water used for bathing has the juice of leaves of different herbs, boiled together. The persons who undertake this treatment also observe food restrictions for maximum effectiveness of the treatment.
Karkkidaka Kanji
This is specialized food specially directed for taking during the Karkkidaka month. It is essentially rice porridge and certain herbs suggested according to the physical conditions of the persons taking it. This is a preventive treatment, as it helps persons prevent the onset of diseases like diabetes, blood pressure, arthritis, etc.
Suka Chikitsa
This is preventive treatment, given to healthy persons. Nasyam (nasal administration of medicines), Uzhichil (oil massage), vasti (enema), etc are the chief treatments.
General Guidelines to Better Immunity during Karkkidaka
The season makes you feel down. It is the season the earth and everything in it feels down. Observe the following things to stay healthy and to strengthen immunity.
Eat warm, easily digestible food items. Food items in liquid form preferred.
Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes.
Take an oil massage followed by a bath everyday.
It is also advisable you take Karkkidaka Kanji, Ayurvedic massage and Suka Chikitsa.
These are things you can do to ensure a healthy Karkkidaka and a better preparation for the onset of spring and coming festival season and its celebrations.
By: Dev Sri
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Dev Sri provides insider information about Ayurvedic herbal medicine practices and Ayurveda in Kerala. Find more about Ayurvedic medicines at http://www.KeralaAyurvedics.com/.
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