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Long before the world discovered
the magical power of Ayurveda, Kerala had
made it part of their lives. Kerala's equable climate and
natural abundance of forests (with a wealth of herbs and medicinal
plants) make it an ideal destination for Ayurveda, is practised
to perfection. There are numerous hotels and resorts in
Kerala that offer Ayurveda
tours - both rejuvenative and therapeutic. Kerala has
become synonyme with Health Travel to India. Trivendrum-
Kerala offers Ayurveda packages
for all ailments.
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Kerala Ayurveda -
Eight branches of knowledge
- Ayurveda ... the fountain
of youth and beauty
Ayurveda stresses on the prevention of ailments
in addition to curing them. Ayurveda was evolved in India
around 600 BC and this is a complete natural healing system
that depends on the diagnosis of the person's body humours
to achieve the right balance and thus regain immunity and
good health. Ayurveda is a perfect ancient science
of life.
Ayurveda believes in the treatment of not
just the affected part, but the individual as a whole. Making
it the natural way to perfect health and harmony of life.
Kerala's natural abundance
with its equable climate is best suited for Ayurveda's curative
ad restorative programs. Kerala is the only place on earth
where it is practiced with absolute authenticity and dedication.
The word AYUR literally
means ' life ' and VEDA
means ' the science of knowledge'. Ayurveda
briefly explains the knowledge of the do's and don'ts one
has to follow, which flavours the well being of each individual
to lead a healthy, happy, comfortable and advantageous life
both physically, mentally and socially.
Ayurveda is also known as Asthanga
Veda. The word literally means "Eight
branches of knowledge" as it is divided into
eight specialized branches, which are :
1. Kaya Chikilsa - General Medicine
2. Kaumara Britya - Pediatrics
3. Graha Chikilsa - Psychiatry and psycho somatic diseases
4. Shalakya Tantra - Diseases of eye, ear, head, nose, throat
and its surgery
5. Shalya Tantra - General Surgery
6. Agada Tantra - Toxicology
7. Rasayana Chikilsa - Rejuvenation Therapy
8. Vajeekarana Chikilsa - Aphrodisiac Therapy
The objectives of Ayurveda is to establish
prime health in every living being, physically, mentally and
spiritually. The basic concepts and fundamental principles
aim at establishing such a condition through correct and thorough
knowledge of healthy living. Ayurveda states wrong behaviour
and food habits disturbs the harmony and lead to diseases.
The basic principles of treatment
in Ayurveda is to eliminate the internal disease
causing factors of diseases.
Ayurveda – Tree life
energy
Vata | Pitta | Kapha
Vata
Vata dosh is considered to be the principle
dosha among thee three. It is responsible for the movement
of the other two doshas. Following is a brief description
of the properties and characteristics of vata as well as steps
to be taken to balance vata.
Symbol: Air Constitution: elements
of Air(vayu) and Space(Akash).
Principle: Movement of both
matter and thought in the body. It is responsible for all
movements in the mind and body: the movement of air in and
out of the lungs, the flow of blood through the circulatory
system, nutrients through the alimentary tract, and thoughts
through the mind.
Qualities: Vata is dry,
light, cold, mobile, active and clear. These manifest in the
body type and mental constitution as follows.
Body characteristics: small
body frame; as vata is dry, vata people have dry hair, tendency
towards constipation; cold hands and feet, they hate cold
weather.
Mental constitution: because
vata is clear, vata people have clear understanding and perception;
as vata is active therefore vata people can be very active,
even fidgety.
Vata in balance: Proper
coordination of all body functions. Normal movements associated
with eating, digestion, and elimination. Mental activity controlled
and precise Normal sleep pattern
Vata out of balance: Body
functions impaired or disorganized. Movements for eating,
digestion, and elimination disturbed (bloating, constipation,
gas) Mental agitation, confusion; impaired memory Insomnia,
light or interrupted sleep
Diet for Vata: Prefer Avoid
Warm, moderately heavy food Cold, dry food Rice, wheat Barley,
corn Asparagus, carrots, cooked onions Broccoli, cabbage,
raw onions mushrooms Bananas, cherries, coconut, dates Apples,
pears, Chicken Red meat
Likely diseases in vata people:
Neurological, muscular and rheumatic diseases.
General methods of keeping vata in balance Avoid excessive
stimulation like lot of coffee and watching lot of TV. Take
a stroll in the park barefooted, preferably in the morning.
Maintain a reasonably constant schedule with regular hours
of sleeping and meals.
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Ayurved in Kerala - Healing the
Ayurvedic Way
Dissatisfied with the present day medical
practices, more and more people around the globe are in search
of a total healing health care systems. This search for a
safe and natural health care system has brought into light
the uniqueness and importance of Ayurveda. The 5000 years
old natural health care system of India, Ayurveda
is in great demand globally.
Ayurveda is more than a
system of medical treatment. It focuses on
maintaining the health of body mind and spirit by proper use
of deities, exercises, positive outlook and leading a life
in tune with nature. Ayurveda, the safe and effective herbal
health care system emphasizes on detoxification and rejuvenation
therapies, which making it the most sought after among natural
health care systems.
Kerala, the lush, green
tropical paradise on the southern tip of India provides the
best ambience and natural surroundings to undergo
Ayurvedic therapies. The pleasing climate all year
round, the rich flora that ensures an abundant supply of herbs
and medicinal plants and the traditional healing techniques
has made Kerala the heartland of Ayurveda.
Pick Your Trip offers you
reliable and authentic information on treatments for various
diseases in Kerala’s well-known Ayurvedic centers. We
provide services such as arranging treatments in the most
authentic and best Ayurvedic centers in Kerala with a view
to help persons realize the wondrous effects of the natural
healing system.
If what you are looking for is effective
deep healing therapy, come to Kerala. There are effective
Ayurvedic treatments for every disease that affects humans.
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Kerala Ayurveda Treatment
Duration: 1hour 30 minutes a day for 7 or 14 days.
This is complete rejuvenation therapy comprising
of synchronised special massage. Herbal steam bath, Njavarakizhi
etc. This carefully planned health programme is directed towards
improving vigor and vitality. It will also go a long way to
tone up the skin and improve complexion. That is, it is a
return to the eternal youth.
Duration: 1 ½ hour a day for 7 or 14 days
This is a complete immunization therapy comprising
of the relevant rejuvenation therapy and panchakarma therapy,
which changes person to person. The Ayurveda doctor in the
centre will suggest the suitable programme. This carefully
planned health programme is directed towards strengthening
the immunise system in order to achieve ideal health and prevent
seasonal diseases.
Duration: 1 hour a day for 7 days
This package comprises synchronised massage
and Herbal steam bath. This is meant for improving physical
consistency, better eye sight, inducing sound sleep, reduces
high blood pressure, elimination of impurities in the system.
It improves the complexion and texture of the skin and provides
shinning and softness to the skin.
Duration: 1 hour a day for 7 days
This package is deep dry massage using herbal
powders. This reduces obesity, imparts mobility to joints,
strengthens muscles and refreshes the body.
‘Panchakarma’, as the name indicates
is a method of treatment, which includes five (Paanch) basic
procedures (Karma). Through these different procedures are
put under the umbrella term ‘Panchakarma”
different medicines are used for the different procedures
depending upon the constitution of the patient. The physician
determines the kind of procedure and the types of medicines
to be used after examining the patient. It is not necessary
that a patient should undergo all the five procedures of treatment
used in Panchakarma. Panchakarma should not be administered
to those below seven years and those above 80 years. If it
is done properly healing of the disease treated, along with
clear intelligence, alertness of the senses, stability of
the body, efficacy of digestion and absorption, prolongation
of youth are all achieved.
The panchakarma method of medication mainly
involves two processes- anabolic (reduction) and catabolic
(building up).
Medicated emesis (vamana), medicated purgation
(virechana), nasal medication (nasya), medicated enema (vasti)
and blood letting (raktamoksha) are the five purification
procedures for removing accumulated toxins and other waste
materials in the body.
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