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Ayurveda in India is an extension of the Atharva Veda one
of the early Vedic compositions dealing with science, art and
philosophy. Charaka’s (the grand old man of medicine) treatise
is the oldest known ayurvedic text. It is a holistic science,
looking at all things which make for a bouncy life, where life
means the body, mind and spirit.
The starting point of Ayurveda in India is the theory of the
three doshas (humours) – vata (wind), pitta (bile) and kapha
(phlegm). From this evolves the concept of the doshas
(controlling forces) which act on the dhatus (tissues), giving
rise to the various malas (metabolic products or wastes).
The character of these are governed by what we eat, when we eat,
how we live and in which environment, and our mental state, of
course. and so, even a slight change in any of these can make us
‘unwell’, not necessarily diseased. As an extension, if we
remain unwell for too long our tissues can lose their strength
and become susceptible to diseases.
Panchakarma
This therapy is a traditional way of detoxification. The therapy
dates hundred of years back. Panchkarma is a good way of
cleansing and servicing your body. The therapy is specially
advantageous as it helps in preventing disease which occurs due
to the accumulation of doshas or toxins.
Pizhichil
Pizhichil is a treatment which involves application of luke warm
herbal oils in the body. The treatment is quite beneficial for
Rheumatic diseases like Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia,
Paralysis-Agitanus, Sexual Weakness, Nervous Weakness and Nervous
disorders etc. Pizhichil is one of the special massages for
rejuvenating the whole body. The prescribed oil is first applied
on the head. Then the whole body is smeared with this medicated
oil. This requires a specific posture and bench; the person is
made to lie on a droni (a wooden bed specially designed for the
purpose). Then pieces of linen dipped in warm medicated oil is
squeezed over on to the patient’s body while massaging the body
with the hand all the time.
Njavarkizhi
In this method, the entire body is made to perspire by the
application of certain medical pudding. The medical puddings are
used externally in the form of blouses and are tied up in a
muslin bag.
Sirodhara
In this therapy, highly medicated oil is poured as an even
stream on the forehead continuously to make effect on central
nervous system. Sirodhra will help you to tune up the brain and
will also increase your memory. The method is a good way of
preventing and curing diseases like paralysis, senile dementia
and other neurological ailments.
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