Ayurveda is considered by many scholars to be the oldest healing science. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means "The Science of Life." Ayurveda evolved more than 5 000 years ago in India. This system of medicine stresses on the prevention of the ailments of the body in addition to curing them. Today, it is 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.
It lays emphasis on preventative and healing therapies along with various methods of purification and rejuvenation. It is more than a mere healing system; it is a science and an art of appropriate living and helps achieve longevity. It can guide an individual in the proper choice of diet, living habits and exercise to restore balance of body, mind and consciousness.
Balance is emphasized; suppressing natural urges is seen to be unhealthy, and doing so may almost certainly lead to illness. However, people are cautioned to stay within the limits of reasonable balance and measure. For example, emphasis is placed on moderation of food intake, sleep, sexual intercourse, and the intake of medicine.
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Some of the popular and healing Ayurvedic treatments are:
Abhyangam
This oil massage treatment aims at having a positive impact on problems of Obesity, particularly for Diabetic Gangrene. The massage is carried out for 45 minutes every day and ideally continues unto 14 days.
Dhanyamla Dhara
This treatment is considered extremely helpful in curing diseases like Spondylosis, Rheumatism, Spinal Disorders, Osteoarthritis, Paralysis, Neurological Disorders, Disc Problems, Hemiplegia, Back Pain, Asthma and Arthritis. In this an herbal liquid is poured all over the body by means of a special vessel and each session takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Shirodhara
The treatment is meant to cure problems like Insomnia, Vatha predominated diseases, Mental tension and certain Skin diseases. The treatment includes pouring of some herbal oil, medicated milk, medicated butter milk on the forehead in a special method for around 45 minutes. The treatment is carried out for a duration that ranges between 7 to 21 days.
Kativasthi
In this, specially prepared warm medicated oil is placed over the body parts and is bordered with herbal paste. The treatment continues for 45-60 minutes. It is useful for problems like Spondylosis, Arthritis, Back Pain and Disc Problem.
Kizhi
Kizhi provides relief from osteoarthritis, arthritis with swelling, Spondilosis, sports injuries etc. The treatment basically includes application of herbal leaves and powders (that are made into pouches and immersed in warm medicated oil) all over the body for 45 - 60 minutes per day.
Ksheeradhoomam
This milk steam treatment combines an herbal medicinal decoction and milk which together is heated. The steam emanating from this is passed over the affected part. The treatment is particularly utilized to cure problems like Numbness, Paralysis, Neurological Disorders, Headaches, Facial Palsy and Allergic Rhinitis.
Lepanam
The treatment is used to cure inflammatory problems. In this medicated herbal paste is applied on the affected portion of the body.
Nasyam
This cures Paralysis, Neurological Disorders, Migraine, Mental Tension, Headaches, premature hair greying, Facial Palsy, ENT Problems, Allergic Rhinitis and some Skin Diseases. The treatment includes application of herbal juices and medicated oil through nose for a period of 1 to 7 days.
Njavarakizhi
The treatment includes the massage of the whole body or a specific part of the body which results in that part perspiring. The massage is done by two masseurs for a period of about 60 to 90 minutes per session. Disease which have been found to be positively affected by this treatment include Neurological Disorders, Muscular Diseases (Atrophy), Muscle Pain, Multiple Sclerosis, Limbs - Emaciation Of, Inflammatory Conditions, Hemiplegia, Disc Problems, Diabetic Neuropathy, Back Pain and Arthritis.
Pizhichi
The treatment continued for 7-21 days cures problems like Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Paralysis-Agitanus, Sexual Weakness, Nervous Weakness and Nervous disorders etc. In this lukewarm oil is applied all over the body in a rhythmic pattern by two to four trained therapists.
Sirovasthi
This treatment is found to cure problems like Facial Paralysis, Dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, and other Vatha originated diseases. The treatment has a cap fitted on the patients' forehead in which lukewarm herbal oils are poured. The treatment takes time depending upon the condition of the patient.
Snehapanam
The word literally translates into oral intake of medicated oils or ghee preparations. The quantity of the intake is gradually increased during the course of treatment. The treatment is useful to cure Osteoarthritis, Psoriasis, and Leukemia etc.
Thalam
Medicated oil is applied on the top of the head for 20-40 minutes that proves useful in curing diseases like Headaches, Hair Greying - Premature, Anxiety, Insomnia and Memory Loss.
Udvarthanam
The treatment is useful in curing problems like Hemiplegia, Paralysis, Obesity and certain Rheumatic ailments. Special herbal powder are applied on body during massage for 45 to 60 minutes.
Urovasthi
As in Kativasthi, warm medicated oil is placed over the chest for 45 minutes which proves beneficent in treating Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Muscular Chest Pain, Rheumatism and Sports Injuries.
Vasthi
In this certain herbal oils and herbal extracts are applied through the rectum every day. This process continues for a period of 5 to 25 days and proves effective in curing Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Numbness, Bastric complaints associated with Rheumatism and constant constipation.
Yoni Prakshalanam
This treatment entails application of herbal oils and decoctions through the vaginal route. It helps in curing gynecological disorders.
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