Neurological Diseases
Brain is the most vital part of the body as it is credited with guiding our actions, functioning of organs, thoughts, memory and speech. Any structural or abnormal electrical activity in the brain, spinal cord or other nerves can lead to neurological disorders like
- Parkinsons disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Migraine
- Polyneuropathy
Due to the faulty diet, faulty lifestyle and genetic causes there is increased incidence of neurological disorders throughout the world.Ayurveda proves to have a very curative approach in Neurological disorders as it helps in maintaining a healthy balance for the brain.Comprehensive Ayurveda Medicine by its holistic approach of Panchakarma, palliative medicines, disease specific Rasayana(Immune modulators), dietary and lifestyle recommendations can help to manage the health issues.
Treatments like Shirodhara (oil pouring over the forehead), Takradhara ( Medicated buttermilk flow over forehead), Shirovasti (Oil pack over head), Pichu (Herbal pack over head), Nasyam (nasal cleansing) etc are the treatment options in Ayurveda to bring back the insufficiency in nervous system.
Yoga plays a major role in maintaining the healing reached.
Duration : 2-3 weeks as per condition of patient and duration of diseases.
Musculoskeletal Ailments
Musculoskeletal illness are injuries and complaints that affects the human body movement or muscle-skeletal system which includes muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, discs and blood vessels.
Common disorders are
- Arthritis
- Knee Joint pain
- Neck Shoulder pain
- Frozen Shoulder syndrome
- Sciatica
- Disc prolapse
The role of Ayurveda treatment in MSD has been very successful for many years. Ayurveda understands the ailment in detail like etiological factors, imbalanced Dosha (Biological humour), digestive fire and after a thorough examination of both body and mind of the client. This is followed by therapies like Marma Massages (specialised massage with energy point stimulation) Kashayadhara (decoction bath), Pizhichil (Oil bath) and different set of Kizhys (Bundle bag massage- Podikizhi, Elakkizhy, Njavarakkizhy), Vasthy (Medicated enema) which helps to reduce the stiffness and inflammation in muscle and joints and ease the movement and reduce pain symptoms. Therapeutic Yoga helps to maintain the healing reached and sustain the health of muscles and bones.
Duration : 2-3 weeks as per condition of patient and duration of diseases.Â
Women Health
Health of women considerably affects the health of the future generation and wellness of the family. As hormone levels vary significantly from age to age she needs special care in her different stages of life.For thousands of years, Ayurveda, the science of life is enabling women to combat these issues effectively.
- PCOD
- Infertility
- Menstrual disorder
- Menopause Syndrome
Ayurvedic way of living is by structuring the life with proper diet and regimen which balance the physical mental and spiritual health of a person. Therapies like Udwarthana (powder massage), Abhyanga (traditional ayurvedic massage) helps to balance the imbalance in the fat metabolism. Yoga plays a major role in balancing the body-hormone rhythm.
Duration : 2-3 weeks as per condition of patient and duration of diseases
Skin Diseases
Skin is a vital part of our body health and well being.Our skin integrates our whole body “under one roof”. Lack of internal equilibrium manifests through the skin. Skin diseases indicate that something is wrong inside the body. Some of the common skin diseases are
- Psoriasis
- Eczema
- Pimples and skin blemishes
- Allergies
From an Ayurvedic perspective, the major underlying cause of skin disease is improper diet and lifestyle. If you pursue a diet or lifestyle that goes against your nature(Prakriti) you can develop a bodily imbalance that gives rise to skin disorders. The treatment includes Lepas (herbal packs), Udwarthanam (Herbal peeling therapy), Kashaya Dhara (decotionbath) Pizhichil (oil bath), Ksheeradhara (Milk bath) which helps to cleanse, nourish the skin layers and regain the glow of the skin.
Detoxification liver cleansing (Virechana) followed by herbal mixtures to purify the blood gives a permanent support in healing.
Duration : 2-3 weeks as per condition of patient and duration of diseases.Â
Digestive Disorder
The digestive disorders are caused due to the derangement of the digestion and metabolism and is attributed as the prime cause of various lifestyle disorders. The factors responsible for vitiated digestion includes improper medication, poor bowel habits, irregular timing of food, consumption of junk food, low fibre diets, alcohol and tobacco etc. Commonly seen digestive disorders include
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Haemorrhoids (piles)
- Constipation
- Irritable bowel Syndrome
Ayurveda’s lifestyle and diet advices based on dosha type and biological clock educate the people to prevent and handle a big list of digestive disorders.
Liver cleaning methods like fasting-cleansing with herbal mixtures help to wash out the metabolic toxins and bring a balance in digestion and metabolism.
Duration : 2-3 weeks as per condition of patient and duration of diseases.
Lifestyle Diseases
Life style diseases are defined as those health problems that react to changes in life style. The changed living habits due to increasing sedentary lifestyle, job requirements and competitive living are the main culprits against a healthy life. Lack of physical activity, unhealthy food habits, poor sleeping pattern and stress are its outcome. The major lifestyle diseases include
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Stress
- Sleeplessness
Ayurveda has two objects: preservation of health in the healthy and treatment of disorders in the diseased. We can prevent lifestyle disorders through Ayurveda regimen which include Dincharya(Daily routine), Ritucharya, Panchakarma therapy and Rasayana therapy.
Panchakarma therapies like Vamana (medicated emesis), Virechana (Therapeutic purgation), Vasthy (Medicated enema) helps to detoxify the body from metabolic toxins and with proper lifestyle and regimens as per body type one can manage the lifestyle diseases with Ayurveda and Yoga.
Duration : 2-3 weeks as per condition of patient and duration of diseases.
