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The chronic diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer contribute to almost half of the all-cause mortality in India. The risk of developing these diseases was because of factors like sedentary life, unhealthy diet, addiction and stress. Like modern medicine, the Ayurveda (knowledge or science of life) -is primarily concerned with the body. According to Ayurveda Aahar (diet), Nidra (sleep) and Brahmacharya (abstinence) are trayopstambh (the three pillars) of life. Any imbalance in the mentioned activities causes diseases in human beings.
Ayurveda treatment at Manomay Ayurved and Panchakarma cope with all diseases, including:
- Gastrointestinal diseases: digestion disorder, acidity, constipation, colitis, haemorrhoids, different types of hepatitis
- Cardiac disorders: Hypertension, Coronary/Blood Circulation Disorders etc.
- Respiratory diseases: Sinusitis, Cough, Cold and Allergies
- Joint problems: Arthritis, Spondylitis, Gout/podagra
- Excretory System Diseases: Renal Calculus/Kidney Stone, Prostatitis and Other Renal Disorders
- Skin Diseases: psoriasis, eczema, hair loss, skin pustules
- Women’s fertility issues: irregular periods, cysts and fibroma, PCOD, endometriosis, adenomyosis
- Children’s diseases: lowered immunity, flu with cough, malnutrition, attention deficit while studying, worm tendency, etc.
- Psychological disorders: addiction, depression, insomnia, anxiety
- Neurological disorders: paralysis, consequences from brain apoplexy Alzheimer’s disease, trigeminal neuralgia, Parkinson’s disease, bell’s palsy, diabetic neuropathy
Our physical, mental and emotional environments have changed dramatically in the past few decades. The introduction of new synthetic chemicals is only one of the examples of recently invented outside influences. These outside influences have multiple side-effects on the human body. And when combined with the fast-paced lifestyle, they have created an extraordinary burden on the body.
The human being is an evolving organism, but it does not have the capacity to adequately adapt to maintain health in these radical environmental changes.
Panchakarma offers a counter to these challenges. It can prove to be an invaluable aid in keeping us strong, vital and healthy. It presents a systemic treatment for cleansing and balancing the doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in the body. The panchakarma is made of two words- ‘Panch’ and ‘Karma’. Panch means five and karma mean Procedure. They together mean Five Procedures’. Panchakarma is done to detoxify the body and maintain the three doshas.
The five procedures are:
- Vamana (Emesis)
- Virechana (Purgation)
- Basti (Medicated Enemas)
- Nasya (Nasal Drops)
- Raktamokshana (Bloodletting)
- Vaman (Emesis): It involves the medicated vomiting using a decoction of different herbs like liquorice, salt and calamus. It is usually specified for people with ‘Kapha’ disorders.
- Virechan (Purgation): Purgative is provided to the patient. Purgative is given to eliminate the toxins from the body. The toxins are removed in such a way that the electrolyte balance is maintained in the body. It is typically used to remove high Pitta (fire) from its site in the small intestines.
- Basti (Medicated Enemas): Enemas are mainly used to dismiss high Vata (air) from the body. It can be explained as an Enema.
- Nasya (Nasal Administration): Medicinal oils or herbal mixtures (mixed with oils or ghee) are breathed in by the patient. Drops can also be transferred into the nose. This results in stimulation of the nerve endings of nasal cavities resulting in better blood circulation in the sinuses. It is also good for balancing the ‘PRANA VATA’.
- Raktamokshana (Bloodletting): Raktamokshan is bloodletting therapy. It is used for purification of blood. it is used to remove vitiated pitta dosha from the blood, which is responsible for bloodborne diseases. Bloodletting can be done using various methods e.g. applying leeches. It is used in the treatment of psoriasis, indralupta- androgenic baldness, varicosities-varicose veins, vaatrakat-gout.
The word GarbhaSanskar consists of two words Garbha and Sanskar. It literally means educating the fetus while in the womb. It is a peculiar programme in Ayurveda, which is entirely for the pregnant woman and her child in the uterus.
It is traditionally believed that the Mother’s physical as well as mental status influences the child’s overall development.
Garbhasanskar is a great package from the treasure of Ayurveda which gives wholesome programme from conception then pregnancy which ultimately leads to normal delivery.
Ayurveda has a detailed programme about antenatal as well as postnatal care. It believes that, for healthy progeny quality of sperm and ovum should be at its best. With the help of Ayurveda, we can enhance the quality of both sperm as well as the ovum. It is called as ‘Beejasanskar’.
Ayurveda also prescribes medicines for every month starting from 1st month to 9th month which are given to the pregnant lady to achieve overall growth of the fetus as well as to improve its immunity after birth. It is called as ‘Masanumasik Chikitsa’.
Experts believe that the thoughts of the Mother activate the hormones that have a significant effect on the child’s development. Its significance lies not only in the development of the child but also in developing a bond between mother and child. The positive thoughts also help in the overall well being of the mother.
Benefits of Garbha Sanskar:
- It is believed that this programme helps the baby to be a healthy progeny with a highly developed brain and strong immunity.
- Pregnancy period is contained without complications.
- Increases the chances of normal delivery without any complication.
What is Suvarna Parshan Sanskar?
It is one of the 16 rituals described in the Ayurved. This ritual is performed to increase immunity in children. Suvarnaprashan is a unique method of immunization in which Suvarna Bhasma (purified gold ash) is administered with medicated (herbal) ghee and honey in liquid form. Both ghee and honey help in increasing the absorption of Suvarna Bhasma by the body.
Who is eligible for Suvarna Prashan Sanskar?
All children from the first day of birth to the age of 16 years can consume Suvarna Prashan. It is also helpful to the children with learning difficulties, autism, attention deficit disorder, hyperactivity, delayed milestones etc.
Benefits of Suvarna Prashan:
- It increases immunity in children
- It enhances the physical development in children to make them strong and active
- Regular doses can act as a memory-booster
- It also helps to increase the child’s intellect, concentration, grasping power, sharpness, and analytical power and also helps to recall memory in a very unique way
- It acts as a safety shield against infections, allergies and seasonal changes
- It helps to avoid the adverse effect of chemicals on the body and pollution on the respiratory system.
- Alleviates problems which occur during the teething phase
Suvarna Prashan is done especially on ‘PUSHYA NAKSHATRA DAY’ which comes usually after every 27-28 days.
It is an auspicious day to administer gold. It is believed in Ayurveda that the medicinal potency of the medicine is at its peak on this day.
Ayurvedic pain management is a blessing to mankind from a treasure of Ayurveda which offers immediate pain relief without any side effect. It is a branch of Ayurveda which deals with the cure of acute as well as chronic pain in the body. It is mainly related to the use of various Marma points i.e. vital points on the body. Marmas are exclusively described by Ayurved and play an extraordinary role in regulating various activities of the human body. In Ayurvedic pain management, we use various therapies such as leech therapy, Agni karma, viddha karma to release stagnated doshas or redirect them to their expected path.
These therapies are helpful to cure diseases such as spondylitis, slipped disc, degenerative disorders of vertebral column, frozen shoulder, chronic as well as acute arthritis, headache, sinusitis etc. It offers immediate and long-lasting relief to the patients.
What is Marma Therapy?
Marma is described as ‘Maarayati iti marma’. This means these are vital points on the human body and any trauma to these points may lead to death actually. These points are junctions of two or more types of tissues such as muscles, ligaments, bones, joints, veins. Marma therapy is a significant part of Ayurveda which helps to cure diseases by clearing blocked energy at these points.
Where are Marma Points?
Physically, the marma points are found at the places where tendons, bones, muscles, joints, veins, nerves, and other tissues meet. These are the points from where important energy or “prana” can be activated. There are specific locations of marma mapper by ancient physicians. They also chalked out their effects upon various parts of the body.
There are a total of 108 marma points—107 on the physical body and one in the mind. 7 out of all 107 points are considered main.
Benefits:
- Marma therapies work at many levels – physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. It has the ability to generate dramatic shifts in the body
- It offers relief from chronic pain. Marma therapy is especially recognised for emergency treatment resulting in the dramatic recovery
- It helps to detoxify body along with improvement in the functioning of various systems such as respiratory, digestive, excretory and nervous
- It results in skin and a radiant appearance
- It helps in Balancing body temperature and the doshas
Male & Female Infertility: – Infertility is defined as a failure to conceive within one or more years of regular unprotected coitus.
Causes of Infertility:
The percentage of cases of infertility due to male is about 30 to 40 percent. The main reasons for male infertility can be:
- Defective spermatogenesis
- Obstruction of the efferent duct system
- Failure to deposit sperm high in the vagina
- Errors in the seminal fluid
The percentage of cases of infertility due to female is about 40 to 55 percent. The reasons for female infertility can be:
- Ovarian factors – Anovulation or oligo-ovulation
- Tubal and peritoneal factors- Pelvic infection causing, Tubal endometriosis, Salpingitis, Polyps in the tube.
- Uterine factors- uterine fibroid, a congenital malformation of uterus
- Cervical factors- anatomic defect, uterine prolapse, congenital elongation of the cervix, physiological defect
- Vaginal factors- vaginitis and vaginal discharge
- Irregular Menses: This is also one of the reasons for infertility in females. The various types of irregular menses can be:
- Oligomenorrhea: In this case, menstrual bleeding is less
- Amenorrhea: Absence of menstrual period
- Metrorrhagia:It may be a sign of an underlying disorder, such as hormonal imbalance, endometriosis, uterine fibroids etc.
- Menorrhagia- It is heavy bleeding, including prolonged menstrual period or excessive bleeding during a normal length period.
- Menopausal stage: In this menstrual period is very irregular
- Dysmenorrhea: Painful menses
In about 10 percent cases, both female and males are responsible for infertility. Other reasons for infertility in both men and women
- Anxiety, depression
- Immunological factors
Other causes of infertility are unexplainable inspite of modern science and technology.
The tests for infertility in male and female include:
- For male: seminal fluid analysis
- For female: sonography (USG), ovulation study, hormonal tests, HSG – to detect the tubal blockages
Treatment according to Ayurveda:
- Uttarbasti for males and females
- Basti for males and females
- Vaman and Virechan for males and females according to their constitution (Prakruti)
- Shirobasti, Shirodhara, Nasya for mentally depressed patients
- Internal medicinal treatments for both males and females for about 3 months
Treatment for irregular menses according to Ayurveda include:
- Internal medicine treatment for a minimum of 3 months
- In Panchakarma Vaman or Virachan as per the Prakriti of the patient
- Nasya
- Basti
- Uttar Basti
- Yoni-dhaavan
- Yoni-pichu
Ayurveda and yoga when used together, they can offer powerful healing as well as overall health and well-being.
According to Ayurveda, everyone has a unique physical and emotional constitution. The doshas (Vatta, Pitta and Kapha) are the essential constituents that are linked to elements like air, fire and water.
The imbalance in the Kapha dosha can result in lethargy and slow body which makes our mind foggy and dull. The yoga asanas like handstand, headstand, shoulder stand and Dhanurasana help in reducing Kapha disorders.
The burning sensations, skin irritations, odorous sweating, fever, inflammation, etc. can be the reasons for imbalance in the Pitta dosha. The poses like Dhanursana (Bow Pose) and Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) are forward bending and heart-opening poses. These poses along with all standing poses can help to reduce the Pitta dosha
The Vatta dosha imbalance results in Dryness of skin, hair, ears, lips, joints, feeling ungrounded, old, toughness and excessive movement like anxiety etc. The main reducers of Vatta dosha are Tadasana, Virabhadrasana (Warrior Poses), and Vrikshasana (Tree Pose).
Ayurveda addresses each individual’s need in a unique way. The herbal ingredients cleanse the skin gently and thoroughly. This leaves your complexion smooth, soft, and moist without causing blemishes to erupt.
Benefits of Ayurvedic beauty treatment:
- Glowing Skin
The herbal and natural ingredients in a customized Ayurvedic facial have a perfect blend of nutrients that add radiance to your skin.
- Reduces dryness and skin ageing
The herbal facepacks, steams and moisturizing oils used in Ayurvedic facials benefit dry and ageing skin. The healing properties of Ayurvedic facial treatments help in the repair and prevent free radical damage. It also deeply hydrates the skin without clogging the pores.
- Cures Pimples and Acne Scars
Ayurvedic facial massage supports a decrease in acne and acne scars. Blemishes leave dark patches on the face. A massage with herb-infused oils and packs custom-made for skin type can help in minimizing their appearance. Ayurveda presents gentle natural ingredients that match with the skin’s PH. This creates the desired healing effect.
- Improve Overall Well-Being
Ayurvedic facial massage is relaxing and restorative. It instils a sense of peace and joy that diffuses in the entire body. This effect is generated because of the gentle pressure applied by the facialist’s fingers. It stimulates the 11 marma points located on the face. Activating the marma points on our face helps in stress management and releasing toxins from the body.
The regular use of proper Ayurvedic skincare practices and products at home is the best way to see long-term results.
With the fast-paced modern life, Stress and emotional distress become an inevitable part of one’s life. Ayurveda helps in healing through a blend of balanced natural food, yoga and meditation. Various varieties of plants, medicinal herbs and food with healing properties are drawn from an ancient knowledge system that has its roots to over thousands of years.
- Marma Abhyanga: A full body massage which uses medical herbal oils to lubricate joints, strengthen connective tissues, stimulates marmas (nerve points) and re-establishes the healthy flow of energy through bodies’ junctions, pathways and channels.
- Shiroabhyanga (Head Massage): Particularly blended nourishing herbal hair oils are used to massage the head, neck and shoulders using definite massage rhythms. This treatment helps in reducing migraines, depression, anxiety, stress, etc.
- Padabhyanga (Foot Massage): Seamless relaxing energising reflexology treatment, lower leg massage, stimulation of foot reflexes, detox massage to the foot with Kansa metal. This treatment helps in detoxifying, body cooling, reducing heel cracks, etc.
- Shirodhara: The warm oil is poured in a slow and sustained stream on the forehead. It helps in reducing restlessness and creates inner calm.
- Pizinchil: Pizinchil – also called as ‘Kayaseka’. In this process, about 3 liters of medicated oil is poured on whole of the body. The patient is asked to lay down on the table and move on it like a fish. Oleation and Sudation are done together and that is the reason why it is called as ‘Kayaseka’.
- Elakizhi: Elakizi is an innovative classical massage with medicated leaves. It is used to reduce the stiffness of muscles and joints. It also helps to reduce joint pain, muscle cramps & stress and arthritis. In this process medicated leaves like drumstick, castor, calotropis, Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) and many more are tossed in medicated oil. A bolus of the fried leaves is made in the form of a ‘pottali’. This pottali is dipped in warm medicated oil and massaged on the affected area of the body. In cases like paralysis, multiple joint disorders Elakizhi over the whole body is done.
- Navarakizi: In this Navar: (medicated rice) and kizi (bolus or pottali) is used. It is one of the most popular sweat-inducing therapies which is used to relieve pain and stiffness in the muscles. It also helps to improve muscle strength, providing nourishment and strength to the bones, body tissues, and rejuvenation of the body. Apart from medicated rice, milk and bala root decoction (Sida cordifolia) are used in this process. This therapy bestows benefits to a healthy as well as an ill person. It improves the complexion of the skin, promotes digestion. It is also very effective in neurological disorders.
Ayurvedic massage is one of Ancient India’s best-kept secrets. However, combining skilled knowledge of the body with knowledge of oils, music, and bodywork techniques has resulted in a profound art for balancing the body and mind through the medium of oil Massage. But what makes ayurvedic massage different? Well, we have curated some points to make you understand better.
- Ayurvedic Oils
- Focus
- Particular Movements
Ayurvedic Oils:
The oils chosen are based on different doshas (Vaata, Pitta and Kapha) of a body. During an Ayurvedic massage, organic oil blends are infused with Ayurvedic herbs and are heated. The heated oil promotes relaxation and detoxification. These oils are used at the right temperature to percolate through the skin and later bind with toxins. This helps in removing toxins from the body.
Focus:
Unlike in the Thai and Swedish massage, the ayurvedic massage focuses on the 6 chakras (energy centres as per Ayurveda). It focuses on unblocking the energy channels in the body, moving and removing toxins, and balancing the chakras.
Particular Movements:
The massage therapist classically uses massage techniques including tapping, kneading, and squeezing along with traditional massage strokes. Movements are quick or drawn out, depending on a person’s needs. The total approach helps to increase circulation and lymphatic drainage.
Benefits of Ayurvedic Massage?
- Lifts body awareness
- Clear physiological and energetic paths
- Generate deep relaxation
- Detoxifies and cleanses the body
- Enhances the immune system
- Improve blood and lymph circulation
- Works on liveliness, reviving, and repairing
- Balances doshas (Vaata, Pitta, and Kapha)
- Results in healthy skin
- Helps in Reducing stress
- Helps in soothing body and mind
