According to Ayurveda, the root cause of all disease stems from impaired digestion. Many of the recommendations that Ayurveda suggests help to enkindle and balance the digestive fires or agni. With balanced agni, everything taken into the body, from perceived experience of our external environment to the food we ingest, can be properly assimilated and absorbed. Continue reading
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PREVENTION OF DISEASES WITH AYURVEDA
Ayurveda offers a unique blend of science and philosophy that balances the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual components necessary for holistic health. Ayurveda is not simply a health care system but a form of lifestyle adopted to maintain perfect balance and harmony within the human existence.
Unique Three fold approach of Ayurveda:
1. Preventive approach- Diseases like Diabetes, Hypertension, Arthritis, Thyroid diseases etc usually start cropping up at the age of 35-40 yrs, especially if you have a family history of these diseases. Attack of these diseases can be avoided if a healthy individual starts doing Panchakarma therapies at the age of 35-40.
2. Curative approach- With the help of panchakarma therapies diseases like Gout, Arthritis, Spondylitis, Spine related diseases, Hypertension, Complication of Diabetes, Stress, Depression ,Sinusitis ,Sex related diseases ,Kidney diseases etc, can be treated effectively from their root causes.
3. Rejuvenative approach- Aging is an accumulation of damage to cells, tissues and organs of body. If any of that damage can be repaired, the result is rejuvenation. Aging processes and all chronic diseases are result of damage done by free radicals to the body cells .Rejuvenation therapies expel out free radicals from the body thus nourishing all cells ,leading to the reversal of the aging processes. At the age of 60 plus one can feel energy flowing alike much younger person.
Ayurveda emphasizes more on prevention of the diseases. As we know all Chronic diseases starts manifesting at the age of 35-40yrs ,specially if you have a family history of these diseases, That means children of parents with heart or blood vessel diseases may be more likely to develop them. These are Genetic disorders.Genetic disorder is an illness caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes. Genetic disorder , environment ,Improper food habits and unhealthy lifestyle all together are responsible for manifestation of diseases like –Hypertension ,Strokes , Diabetes, Skin Problems, Arthritis, Asthma, Obesity, High cholesterol, Infertility, Cancer etc. These can be prevented with Ayurveda.
According to Ayurveda, Genetic disorders come under the category of Beejdoshaja vyadhi. Even though we can’t change the genetic makeup, but we can reduce the risk by doing Panchakarma (Detoxification) therapies and adopting a healthier lifestyle that includes, diet & Yoga ,according to the body constituent . We can delay the manifestation of these chronic diseases. For example –If an individual has a family history of Diabetes he /she would likely to get Dm in 40’s but if he /she under went panchakarma therapies we can prevent /delay the onset of diseases by 10 yrs.
You can learn more about your family history by asking questions, talking at family gatherings, and looking at family medical records, if possible. Try to learn about the medical history of your grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles, nieces and children. Please share your family history information with your doctor. All Authentic Ayurvedic Panchakarma (Detoxification) treatments are available at our center. For treatment we use all herbal and natural medications, having no adverse reaction, being devoid of any chemicals.
TREATMENT OF GOUT ACCORDING TO AYURVEDA
Known as “Vata Rakta” according to Ayurveda, Gout is one of the forms of arthritis or joint inflammation. Usually one or two joints are affected at a time. Commonly joints of feet and ankles are inflamed in gout. The commonest site is the ball of the big toe. Continue reading
AYURVEDA – A PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
Our remedies are based on the principles of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian science of healing and are completely natural and non-invasive. Continue reading
STRESS:THE EFFECT ON BODY SYSTEMS
There are very real effects of stress on body and mind that should help you see the importance of reducing the stress in your life. As we all know, the body as a whole is made up of eleven body systems. Each system is important to the body and they were all designed to work together as one unit. The effects of stress on body and mind are more evident than ever. Let’s see the effect of stress on some major systems of our body.
Nervous System:
This system includes the brain, spinal cord, and all the other nerves running through the rest of the body. The nervous system ensures that the communications between all systems are good. It is also responsible for recognizing and coordinating the body’s response to internal and external changes.
Long term effects of stress on CNS include: Anxiety, Panic attacks, Depression, Insomnia (Sleep problem) etc.
Cardiovascular System:
This system includes the heart and the blood vessels and it’s job is to keep the body alive by circulating blood through the body.
Short term effect: Stress causes irregular heartbeat, chest pain, and constriction of blood vessels.
Long term effects: High blood pressure, Heart attack, stroke etc.
Digestive System:
This system includes mouth, Intestines, stomach, Gall bladder, liver, pancreas, and rectum. This system has a job to break down and digest food and to take all the nutrients required for the body.
Short term effects: nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, appetite abnormalities.
Long term effects: stomach ulcers, IBD (irritable bowel disease), colitis, Acid Reflux etc
Immune System:
This system includes the thymus gland, lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, liver, and appendix. Stress causes low immunity opening the door to sickness like colds, flu’s, viruses and other illnesses.
Long term effects: Fibromyalgia , Candida, Lupus infections.
Integumentary System (Skin):
This system includes skin, hair and nails. This system serves as a barrier against infection and injury.
Short term effect: stress can cause hair loss, brittle nails, and even acne.
Long term effects: chronic skin disorders, inability to heal wounds properly, skin infections and premature aging.
Hormone System:
This system is responsible for growth development, metabolism, and it has a great responsibility to maintain the body’s homeostasis.
Long term effects: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Thyroid problems, and even menstruation irregularities.
Urinary System:
This system includes kidneys, bladder, and urethra. Its job is to remove waste from the body in order to help maintain the body’s homeostasis.
Long term effects: kidney stones, bladder infections, cystitis, and kidney infections.
Skeletal System:
This system includes all the bones, joints and cartilage in the body.
Long term effects: decreased bone density, joint malfunction.
Reproductive System:
This system includes all the sexual organs needed for reproduction.
Short term effects: Stress causes a decrease in libido and can also affect the quality of sexual performance.
Long term effects of stress include: Impotence and Infertility
Hopefully by now, you realize just how stress affects your body and mind and its impact on you and your health. More than anything, you must see the seriousness in taking care of yourself and managing the stress in your life. Stress relief is very important. In Ayurveda, there are very good treatments to Prevent and Cure stress and its related diseases.
Therapies like Shirodhara, Nasya, Basti, along with proper diet, depending upon body type of an individual are proven to be excellent in stress management.
All these and many other Authentic Ayurvedic treatments are available at our center.
If you are not suffering from any long-term illness, you may try the Stress Relief therapy which will take 90 mins daily for 1st two days and approximately 2 hrs on last day –
1st day – Full body Ayurvedic massage using medicated herbal oil for about 45 mins, followed by 10mins of steam. It would be advisable to take a shower after the massage, please carry a fresh change of clothes if desired.
2nd day – Shirodhara – Head and neck massage followed by Dhara. Dhara is a process of pouring of medicated herbal oil, decoction or medicated buttermilk in a systematic Ayurvedic method.
3rd day – Both Full body massage and Shirodhara.
For those suffering from long-term illnesses; the therapy will be advised only after consultation with our team at Ayurvedic Services Center.
DIET AND LIFESTYLE FOR RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
Through this classical Ayurvedic regimen for Rheumatoid Arthritis, with its hallmark individualized, holistic treatment, the results demonstrate notable improvement in patient health. Ayurvedic treatment is successful in treating a complex, chronic disease like RA and through this diet patients achieve longlasting results for their treatment. Continue reading