June 10, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Nadi swedanam is usually done for localized conditions like Osteoarthritis, sprain, or to relieve some localized pain as in Cervical spondylitis. Here fomentation is done with the vapors generated out of medicated decoction that is then applied to the affected area with the help of a rubber tube. Proper oleation of the affected part is [...]
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Pizhichil or Sarvangdhara as the name indicates ,means dhara given on whole body. Pizhichil is another name of sarvangdhara meaning squeezing warm medicated oil all over the body with the help of cloth pieces ,which are periodically dipped into vessels containing oil. Pizhichil is an effective remedy for optimum relaxation. This treatment is also very [...]
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Shiro-Abhyanga: Shiro-Abhyanga is an Ayurvedic head massage which focuses on the shoulders, neck, face and head, the areas most vulnerable to stress and tension. The head massage induces a state of calm, peace and tranquility and promotes high levels of alertness and concentration. Marmas are the life centers or vital points in the body where [...]
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Panchakarma is the ultimate mind-body healing experience for detoxifying the body, strengthening the immune system, and restoring balance and well-being. It is recommended on a seasonal basis, as well as when an individual feels out of balance or is experiencing illness. Ayurveda, the ancient “science of life” is one of the oldest health care systems [...]
April 30, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Hasta Abhyanga Pada Abhyanga Specialized Ayurvedic treatment for hands and feet, which helps toning of the hand and feet skin, improving the blood circulation, adding more beauty to hands with the help of ayurvedic herbal oil, washes and lepam treatments. Relaxing, Stress/pain relief nerve stimulation massage using Ayurvedic Aroma oils/creams for tired feet lower leg. [...]
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Allied Panchakarma Treatments: Netra Tarpana Tarpana is a Kriyakrama usually practiced in Netra Roga. It is brimhana in nature. In this treatment medicated oil / ghee is kept in the round wall area on eyeballs. Shirobasti It is considered to be the best among the varieties of moordha taila. In this procedure oil is [...]
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Purvakarma (Pre-purification Measures): Prior to nasya karma, sneha and sweda should be done to the patients Face, Forehead, Head, Ears and Neck. This prior snehana (oleation) and swedana (sudation or sweating) will help to loosen the adhesive doshas, thereby facilitating the subsequent elimination. Dipan and Pachan: It refers to oral administration of certain medicines that [...]
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Virechana(Therapeutic Purgation): Evacuation of the fecal matter and other accumulation of dosha in the lower gastrointestinal tract through the anal route are known as Virechana Karma. Though this word refers to expulsion of dosha from any route in general, particular elimination of dosha by way of including purgation is referred by name of virechana. Elimination [...]
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Vaman Karma (Medicated emesis) Vamana(Emesis) is the unique procedure of eliminating the dosha from the body through the oral route by way of inducing vomiting. Kapha dosha, the third among the three doshas is best eliminated by this procedure. The forcible expulsion of undigested pitta and kapha through the upper root is known as [...]
April 30, 2011 by admin - No Comment
Nasya Administration of the medicine through nasal route is known as nasya. As this is the nearest route, the diseases related to head is best treated by this procedure. Depending upon the composition of the herbs used in the pharmacological action the nasya is classified into different types. After the Purvakarma the patient is asked [...]
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