Massages are the earliest techniques used for relieving pain. This procedure is used to manage and correct Dosha disorders, especially of the Vata kind. Massage stimulates the skin, muscles, veins, arteries, the circulatory system and nervous system, perks up the skin complexion, toughens the lungs, intestines and bones, normalizes the digestive system. It props up vigor, strength, energy and flexibility. It causes the body to flush out its waste products more efficiently. In general everyone benefits from massage; in particular, it is an admirable therapy for the age and the infant.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Ayurvedic Treatment in Kerala
Pizhichil
Lukewarm herbal oil is dripped all over the body by trained technicians in a special rhythmic way for about 60-90 minutes
Indications : Hemiplegia, Paralysis, rheumatic, complaints, joints stiffness, nervous disorders.
Njavarakizhi
It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part there of is made to perspire by the application of certain medicinal puddings externally in the firm of boluses tied up in a muslin bag.
Indications : Loss of appetite, sluggishness, rheumatism, joint pains
Dhara
Some herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated butter milk etc. are poured on the forehead in a special way for about 45 minutes
Indications : Insomnia, Mental tension, skin diseases vatha predominated diseases.
Vasthi
Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc.are applied through the rectum.
Indications : Arthiritis, paralysis, gastric complaints rheumatism.
Snehapanam
Medicated ghee is given internally in a proportionally increased quantity for period of 8-21 days (Preparatory process of doing Panchakarma)
Indications : Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, skin diseases. Pi
Ayurveda & Western Allopathy
The basic difference between Ayurveda and Western allopathic medicine is important to understand. Western allopathic medicine currently tends to focus on symptomatology and disease, and primarily uses drugs and surgery to rid the body of pathogens or diseased tissue. Many lives have been saved by this approach. In fact, surgery is encompassed by Ayurveda. However, drugs, because of their toxicity, often weaken the body. Ayurveda does not focus on disease. Rather, Ayurveda maintains that all life must be supported by energy in balance. When there is minimal stress and the flow of energy within a person is balanced, the body's natural defense systems will be strong and can more easily defend against disease.
It must be emphasized that Ayurveda is not a substitute for Western allopathic medicine. There are many instances when the disease process and acute conditions can best be treated with drugs or surgery. Ayurveda can be used in conjunction with Western medicine to make a person stronger and less likely to be afflicted with disease and/or to rebuild the body after being treated with drugs or surgery.
We all have times when we don't feel well and recognize that we're out of balance. Sometimes we go to the doctor only to be told there is nothing wrong. What is actually occurring is that this imbalance has not yet become recognizable as a disease. Yet it is serious enough to make us notice our discomfort. We may start to wonder if it is just our imagination. We may also begin to consider alternative measures and actively seek to create balance in our body, mind and consciousness.
It must be emphasized that Ayurveda is not a substitute for Western allopathic medicine. There are many instances when the disease process and acute conditions can best be treated with drugs or surgery. Ayurveda can be used in conjunction with Western medicine to make a person stronger and less likely to be afflicted with disease and/or to rebuild the body after being treated with drugs or surgery.
We all have times when we don't feel well and recognize that we're out of balance. Sometimes we go to the doctor only to be told there is nothing wrong. What is actually occurring is that this imbalance has not yet become recognizable as a disease. Yet it is serious enough to make us notice our discomfort. We may start to wonder if it is just our imagination. We may also begin to consider alternative measures and actively seek to create balance in our body, mind and consciousness.
Kottakkal
Kottakkal is a world renowned centre of Ayurveda. The Arya Vaidya Sala, established by P.S. Warrier the well known physician and social reformer is here. People from different parts of the world come for treatment.Art and culture also flourish in Kottakkal with the patronage of Arya Vaidya Sala.
P.S.V. Natyasanghom has a unique place in Kathakali. A Kathakali school is run by the sanghom. Venkata Theva temple near the Arya Vaidya sala, is noted for Mural paintings. Kottakkal Pooram festival attracts thousands. Connoisseurs of music, art, culture and literature of the country, participate in the cultural mela organized in connection with the pooram.
Annual seminar on Ayurveda and other branches of medicine, conducted as a part of founder's day of Arya Vaidya Sala, are attended by experts from abroad also. A medicinal herbal garden, maintained by the Vaidyasala is the rare treasure. There is an Ayurveda college at Kottakal. The Govt. of Kerala runs the only Ayurveda mental Hospital of the state, here.
Kottakkal is 12 kms. west of Malappuram. National Highway-17 passes through Kottakkal. The distance from here to Calicut airport is 36 kms., and to Tirur Railway station is 16 kms. the famous Kadampuzha Devi Temple is 10 kms. from Kottakkal, where devotees in and out of Kerala, come and pray to remove obstructions in life.
P.S.V. Natyasanghom has a unique place in Kathakali. A Kathakali school is run by the sanghom. Venkata Theva temple near the Arya Vaidya sala, is noted for Mural paintings. Kottakkal Pooram festival attracts thousands. Connoisseurs of music, art, culture and literature of the country, participate in the cultural mela organized in connection with the pooram.
Annual seminar on Ayurveda and other branches of medicine, conducted as a part of founder's day of Arya Vaidya Sala, are attended by experts from abroad also. A medicinal herbal garden, maintained by the Vaidyasala is the rare treasure. There is an Ayurveda college at Kottakal. The Govt. of Kerala runs the only Ayurveda mental Hospital of the state, here.
Kottakkal is 12 kms. west of Malappuram. National Highway-17 passes through Kottakkal. The distance from here to Calicut airport is 36 kms., and to Tirur Railway station is 16 kms. the famous Kadampuzha Devi Temple is 10 kms. from Kottakkal, where devotees in and out of Kerala, come and pray to remove obstructions in life.
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