THE AYURVEDA EXPERIENCE
Ayurveda is a holistic system of health care, both preventive and curative.
Treatment processes for detoxification and building up the immune system are a special feature of Ayurveda.
Basic principles of Ayurveda
Two main theories form the basic concept of Ayurveda.
The Panchabhoota Theory:
According to Ayurvedic philosophy, all living and non-living matter consists of five basic elements in different proportions. They are Prithvi (earth), Jala (water), Teja (fire), Vayu (air) and Akash (ether).
Even the human body is made up of these elements, collectively known as panchabhootas .
The Thridhosha Theory:
According to this theory, all physiological functions of the body are controlled by three biological entities called vatha , pitha and kapha , which in turn are composed of the panchabhootas.
Vatha is responsible for all voluntary and involuntary movements in the human body.
Pitha is responsible for all digestive and metabolic processes in the body.
Kapha provides stable energy that holds body tissues together. It also lubricates the various friction points.
When the so-called doshas are in balance, the body is healthy.
When the balance is disturbed, the body becomes ill.
Ayurveda against ailments
Ayurveda covers a wide range of all ailments.
It focuses on the core problem in the body and deals with healing the body as a whole. Below we have listed some of the therapies prescribed for certain diseases.
Dhara is the treatment of chronic headaches, insomnia, mental tension and cases of hysteria, hallucination and insanity.
Snehapanam is the treatment for relieving osteoarthritis, leukemia, etc.
Sirovasti is the treatment of dry nose, mouth and throat, severe headaches, facial paralysis and burning sensation in the head.
Pizhichil is the treatment of spondylitis, rheumatic diseases such as arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, nervous weakness and nervous disorders.
Udvarthanam is used to treat conditions such as hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity, and certain rheumatic diseases.
Marma Chikitsa is used to treat musculoskeletal disorders resulting from trauma or accidents.
Nasyam is the treatment of nasal ailments.
Karnapooranam is the treatment of ear diseases.
Tharpanam prevents cataracts and improves eyesight.
Njavarakizhi is the treatment of muscle wasting, rheumatism, sports injuries, joint pain, emaciation of the body or parts of the body and certain types of skin disorders.
Individually tailored
After the assessment, the Ayurveda doctor determines an individual program for each person.
Short-term treatments for minor complaints such as back pain, muscle pain, etc. with herbal steam bath, spinal bath and therapeutic massages are only carried out on doctor's orders.
Women are treated by therapists for body massage and other health programs.
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Some of the programs are not suitable for very old, very young (under 7), infirm, people with heart conditions or pregnant women.
Please inform your doctor in advance if you have suffered from heart problems, blood pressure, blood sugar, chronic skin diseases or asthma in the past.
