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Ayurveda
stresses on the prevention of ailments in addition to curing them.
Ayurveda was evolved in India around 600 BC and this is a complete
natural healing system that depends on the diagnosis of the person's
body humours to achieve the right balance and thus regain immunity and
good health. Ayurveda is a perfect ancient science of life.
Njavarakizhi
Ayurveda
believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the
individual as a whole. Making it the natural way to perfect health
and harmony of life.
Kerela's
natural abundance with its equable climate is best suited for
Ayurveda's curative ad restorative programmes. Kerala is the only
place on earth where it is practiced with absolute authenticity and
dedication.
The word
AYUR literally means ' life ' and VEDA means ' the science
of knowledge '. Ayurveda briefly explains the knowledge of the do's
and dont's one has to follow, which flavours the well being of each
individual to lead a healthy, happy, comfortable and advantageous life
both physically, mentally and socially.
Pizhichil
Ayurveda is
also known as Asthanga Veda. The word literaly means "Eight branches
of knowledge" as it is divided into eight specialized branches, which
are :
1. Kaya
Chikilsa - General Medicine
2. Kaumara
Britya - Paediatrics
3. Graha
Chikilsa - Psychiatry and psycho somatic
diseases
4. Shalakya
Tantra - Diseases of eye, ear, head, nose, throat
and its surgery
5. Shalya
Tantra - General Surgery
6. Agada
Tantra - Toxicology
7. Rasayana
Chikilsa - Rejuvenation Therapy
8.
Vajeekarana Chikilsa - Aphrodisiac Therapy
The objectives
of Ayurveda is to establish prime healthin every living being,
physically, mentally and spiritually. The basic concepts and
fundamental principles aim at establishing such a condition through
correct and thorough knowledge of healthy living. Ayurveda states
wrong behaviour and food habits disturbs the harmony and lead to
diseases.
The basic
principles of treatment in Ayurveda is to eliminate the internal
disease causing factors of diseases.
Sirodhara
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Rejuvenation Therapy ( 07 days & 14 days )
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Body
Immunization ( 07 days & 14 days )
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Body
seudation ( 07 days & 14 days )
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Body
slimming ( 07 days )
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Pancha Karma ( 07 days & 14 days )
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Rejuvenation massage
KEY TO
THERAPIES : -
I. SYNCHRONISED MASSAGE
This is subjecting the body with comfortable strokes along with the
application of medicated oils. This therapy comforts the person,
improves blood circulation, prevents absorption of inflammatory
exudations, removes obesity and pain in the body, relieves fatigue
and promotes development of muscles.
II. STEAM BATH
It is procedure by which the person is made to perspire by the
application of medicated steam all over the body, except the head.
Indicated for neurological aliments, rheumatism, pain all over the
body, stiffness of back, arthritis, skin diseases etc.
III. NJAVARAKIZHI
By this procedure, the whole body or a particular part there of is
made to sweat by the gentle massage with medical puddings as boluses
tied in cloth. Indicated for neurological diseases, rheumatism,
arthritis, emaciation of limbs for restoration of health.
IV. PIZHICHIL
It is a suedation therapy done by pouring warm medicated oil over
the body from a particular height with a regular speed of flow. This
is effective in paralysis, hemiplegia, arthritis, stiffness of
limbs, spastic conditions. It is also a rejuvenation therapy.
V. SIRODHARA
It is a process by which medicated oil, milk etc. are poured in a
continuous stream in the forehead. Indicated for neurological
diseases, insomnia, depression, chronic head aches, sleeplessness
and burning sensation in the head.
VI. UDWARTHANAM
It is deep dry massage using herbal powders. This reduces obesity,
imparts mobility to joints, strengthens muscles and refreshes the
body.
VII. SIROVASTHI
This is a treatment for brain strength. In this, a cap, made up of
flexible leather will be fixed on the head and slightly warm oil
will be poured inside. Duration - 1 hour.
VIII. KADIDHARA
It is a sedation therapy done by pouring warm liquid extract of
cooked fermented grains over the body with nozzled pitcher. This is
effective in all rheumatic complaints especially in rheumatoid
arthritis.
IX. THAKARADHARA
It is a sedation therapy done by pouring warm medicated buttermilk
in the forehead. Indicated for insomnia, depression and burning
sensation in the head.
X. ELAKIZHI
This is a herbal treatment for stiffness, body pain, etc.,
especially in the arthritis and paralysis. Boluses of fried herbal
leaves will be warmed by dipping in medicated warm oil and massage
with it all over the body.
XI. THARPANAM
Pouring medicated ghee on eyes for improving eyesight.
XII. CHOORNASWEDAM
In this procedure, the whole body is made to sweat by massaging with
herbal powder as boluses tied in cloth. Indicated for neurological
disorders, rheumatism and arthritis.
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Njavarakizhi
AYURVEDIC-PACKAGES
1. REJUVENATION THERAPY
Duration: 1hour 30 minutes a day for 7 or 14 days.
This is complete rejuvenation therapy comprising of synchronised
special massage. Herbal steam bath, Njavarakizhi etc. This carefully
planned health programme is directed towards improving vigor and
vitality. It will also go a long way to tone up the skin and improve
complexion. That is, it is a return to the eternal youth.
Herbal oil massage
2.BODY IMMUNIZATION
Duration: 1 ½ hour a day for 7 or 14 days
This is a complete immunization therapy comprising of the relevant
rejuvenation therapy and panchakarma therapy, which changes person
to person. The Ayurveda doctor in the centre will suggest the
suitable programme. This carefully planned health programme is
directed towards strengthening the immunise system in order to
achieve ideal health and prevent seasonal diseases.
General body massage
3.BODY SUEDATION
Duration: 1 hour a day for 7 days
This package comprises synchronised massage and Herbal steam bath.
This is meant for improving physical consistency, better eye sight,
inducing sound sleep, reduces high blood pressure, elimination of
impurities in the system. It improves the complexion and texture of
the skin and provides shinning and softness to the skin.
General body massage
4.BODY SLIMMING
Duration: 1 hour a day for 7 days
This package is deep dry massage using herbal powders. This reduces
obesity, imparts mobility to joints, strengthens muscles and
refreshes the body.
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Sirodhara
5. PANCHAKARMA
Duration: 2 hours a day for 7 or 14 days
The package contains the famous panchakarma (5 therapies) and some
of the sub therapies. We call it the completeness as it is a total
and integrated health pack meant for both the healthy and sick. This
is indicated in diseases like paralysis, arthritis, rheumatism, skin
diseases and mental disorders the five fold purification therapy (Panchakarma)
is employed. This includes medicated oil enema (Snehavasti)
decoction enema (Kashayavasti), purgation with medicines (Virechana),
induced vomiting with medicines (Vamana) and nasal medication (Nasya).
Panchakarma is a prerequisite of Rasayana therapy (formal
rejuvenation therapy) and also is useful is cases of subfertility
and impotence.
5.1 Vamana
This is induced vomiting and is done by giving emetic drugs orally
along with a large quantity of liquids. The subject is allowed to
vomit all contents of stomach. Indicated for bronchial asthma,
cough, psoriasis, epilepsy, anaemia, insanity etc.
5.2 Virechana (Purgation)
It is done by oral administration of purgative drugs. Indicated for
skin diseases, urinary disorders, fistula in ano, flatulence,
anaemia, stomatitis, insanity, arthritis etc.
5.3 Snehavasthi (Oil enema)
This is a special enema where the main ingredient is a medicated
oil.
5.4 Kashays Vasthi (Special enema)
It is a enema with medicated mixtures. Indicated in rheumatism,
asthritis, low back pain, sciatica, fistula in ano, flatulence, pain
in hip joints, hemiplegia etc.
5.5 Nasya (Errhines)
This is done by administering medicines generally medicated oil into
the nostrils. Indicated in headache, bronchial asthma, neuralgia,
ear ache, sinusitis, facial paralysis etc.
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