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Ayurveda
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Kerala's
equable climate, natural abundance of forests (with a wealth
of herbs and medicinal plants), and the cool monsoon season
(June - November) are best suited for Ayurveda's curative and
restorative packages. In fact, today, Kerala is the only State
in India which practises this system of medicine with absolute
dedication. Ayurveda evolved around 600 BC in India. This new
system of medicine stressed on the prevention of body ailments
in addition to curing them. Followed by the Dravidians and Aryans
alike, Ayurveda has been practised ever since. Today, it's a
unique, indispensable branch of medicine - a complete naturalistic
system that depends on the diagnosis of your body's humours
- vata, pitta and kapha - to achieve the right balance. Ayurveda
believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but
the individual as a whole. Making it the natural way to refresh
yourself, eliminate all toxic imbalances from the body and thus
regain resistance and good health.
Monsoon
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for rejuvenation Traditional
texts reveal that the monsoon is the best season for rejuvenation
programmes. The atmosphere remains dust-free and cool, opening
the pores of the body to the maximum, making it most receptive
to herbal oils and therapy.
Rejuvenative Programmes
Rejuvenation
Therapy (Rasayana Chikitsa) Tones
up the skin and rejuvenates and strengthens all the tissues
so as to achieve ideal health and longevity. Increases 'Ojas'
(primary vitality) and improves 'Sattva' (mental clarity)
and thereby increases the resistance of the body. Includes
head and face massage with medicated oils and creams, body
massage with herbal oil or powder by hand and foot, internal
rejuvenative medicines and medicated steam bath. Herbal baths
are also used. Body
Immunisation And Longevity Treatment (Kayakalpa Chikitsa) Prime
treatment for retarding the ageing process, arresting the
degeneration of body cells and immunisation of the system.
Includes intake of Rasayana (special Ayurvedic medicines and
diet) and comprehensive body care programmes. Most effective
for either sex if undertaken before the age of 50. Body
Sudation (Sweda Karma) Medicated
steam baths eliminate impurities from the body, improve the
tone and complexion of the skin, reduce fat and are recommended
for certain rheumatic diseases, particularly for pain. Precious
herbs and herbal leaves are boiled and the steam is passed
over the entire body for 10 to 20 minutes daily. Hand massage
with herbal oils or herbal powder improves blood circulation
and tones up the muscles. Body
Slimming Medicated
herbal powder and medicated herbal oil massages, an Ayurvedic
diet of herbal juices etc. are part of the programme. Beauty
Care Herbal
face pack, herbal oil massage, intake of herbal tea etc. improves
complexion and beautifies the body. Mental
And Physical Well Being (Meditation and Yoga) Mental
and physical exercises meant to isolate the ego from the body
and mind - designed to hone your concentration, improve health
and help attain peace of mind through eight stages of training
: 1. Disciplined behaviour (yama) 2. Self purification (niyama)
3. Bodily postures such as the lotus position (asana) 4. Control
of breathing (pranayama) 5. Control of the senses (pratyahara)
6. Fixing of the mind on a chosen object (dharana) 7. Meditation
(dhyana) and 8. Samadhi - a state of being where you experience
absolute tranquility and well being. Overall
Fitness (Panchakarma Treatment) A
five fold treatment for mental and physical well being - tunes
the body, organs, mind, breath, nerves and purifies the blood. 
Treatment
Programmes
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Treatment
for chronic headaches, insomnia, mental tension and cases
of hysteria, hallucination and insanity. (Dhara)
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Herbal
oils, medicated milk or butter milk and decoctions are poured
on the forehead/whole body in a special manner. Variations
include Oordhwanga Dhara (good for diseases of the eyes,
ears and skin), Takra Dhara (for those suffering from memory
loss, severe headache or insanity) and Sarvanga Dhara (for
both head and body).
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Treatment
to alleviate osteoarthritis, leukemia etc. (Snehapanam)
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Medicated
ghee is given internally in a gradually increased quantity
for specific periods.
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Treatment
for dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches,
facial paralysis and burning sensation in the head. (Sirovasti)
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Lukewarm
herbal oils are poured into a leather cap fitted on the
head for specific durations as per physician's recommendation.
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Treatment
for spondilosis, rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis,
hemiplegia, nervous weaknesses and nervous disorders.(Pizhichil)
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Lukewarm
herbal oil is applied with fresh linen all over the body
by trained masseurs in a rhythmic manner for a period of
1 to 11/2 hours daily for 7 to 21 days.
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Treatment
for diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity and certain
rheumatic ailments.(Udvarthanam)
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Therapeutic
massage with herbal powders.
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Treatment
for musculo-skeletal ailments due to trauma or accidents.(Marma
Chikitsa)
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Treatment
that works on the extremely sensitive vital points of the
body (the 107 marmas).
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Treatment
for nasal ailments. (Nasyam)
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Inhalation
of medicated herbal preparations, decoction oils, ghee etc.
to eliminate the morbid factors from the head and neck area.
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Treatment
for ear ailments. (Karnapooranam)
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Medicated
oils are applied to the ear for 5 to 10 minutes daily to
clean as well as treat specific ailments.
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Preventing
cataract and strengthening vision. (Tharpanam)
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A
treatment for the eyes effective in preventing cataract
and strengthening the optic nerve.
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Treatment
for wasting of muscles, rheumatism, sports injuries, pain
in the joints, emaciation of the body or parts of the body
and certain kinds of skin diseases. (Njavarakizhi)
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The
whole body is made to perspire by the external application
of medicated rice packs in the form of boluses tied in muslin
bags.
Note
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The ayurvedic physician will decide on a separate programme
for every individual after evaluation.
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Short duration treatments for minor ailments like back pain,
muscular pain, etc. with herbal steam bath, spinal bath
and therapeutic massages will be provided only on the advice
of the physician.
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Women will have female technicians for body massage and
other health programmes.
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Some of the programmes are not suitable for the very aged,
very young (under 7) infirm, heart patients and pregnant
women.
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If you have a previous medical history of heart trouble,
blood pressure, blood sugar, chronic skin disease or asthma,
please inform your physician in advance.
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Advance reservation is recommended.
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