Ayurveda uses a variety of techniques to achieve good health and general wellbeing. At AcuAyur Holistic Health Centre, we advise to the patient about good nutrition, exercise, Yoga -meditation, and stress management. Pancha Karma is the purification treatment used for cleansing the toxins or amas from the body. Herbal supplements are prescribed for some conditions while other conditions are treated with Ayurvedic treatment / massages.
Ayurveda can help babies, children and teenagers, adults, seniors, and during pregnancy. Ayurveda offers therapies for all health concerns. The basic view of Ayurveda is that a living being is a combination of three energy-elements: air (called Vayu or Vata), fire (called Pitta), and water (called Kapha). When these elements are balanced, one is healthy. Illness is defined as an imbalance of these elements; all disorders are excesses of one or more element. Special Treatment in Ayurveda are:
Abhyanga-Ayurvedic Massage
A whole body massage with specific herbal oils to nourish and revitalize the body tissues and to allow the toxins to be removed from the cells. Abhyanga has much deeper and more far reaching effects using mineral oils and lotions. Abhyanga achieves deepest healing effects by naturally harmonizing Body – Mind & Spirit. This massage is usually followed by a medicated steam bath (Swedana). It is one of the most rejuvenating Treatment of Ayurveda.
Benefits:
Improves blood circulation
Rejuvenate the whole body.
Glow the skin.
Delays aging.
Promotes sound sleep & Reduces stress.
Pizhichil
Pizhichil is a procedure, which gives the effects of both Snehana and Swedana. Medicated oil is poured onto the body in continuous streams while being gently massaged by two therapists for 45 to 60 minutes. It is extremely soothing and relaxing. It acts as a free radical scavenger, toning, strengthening and deeply rejuvenating the whole body. It is prescribed in clinical conditions like Paraplegia, Hemiplegia and other Vata dominant ailments. It is given after a course of Abhyangam.
Benefits:
Increases vitality and body immunity,
Anti-aging and rejuvenating.
Ensures better blood circulation.
Alleviates the burning sensation in the body.
A soothing and relaxing procedure.
KATIVASTI
In this process, specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back. This treatment lasts for 45 minutes.
Benefits: Relieves pain.
Recommended in low back ache, spinal disorders etc.
PODIKKIZHI – Powder bundle massage and Leaf bundle Massage
Herbal leaves or herbal powders are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes.
Benefits:
Relieves pain, numbness and edema.
Controls vitiated vita.
Stimulate the nerve endings.
Improves peripheral blood supply.
NJAVAKIZHI
It is a process by which the whole body or any specific part of the body is made to perspire by the application of certain medical puddings in the form of boluses tied up in a muslin bag.
This treatment is useful in all kinds of rheumatism, paralysis and dislocation of bones and joints etc.
Benefits:
Strengthens the body.
Rejuvenates the tissues.
Gains body weight.
Improves muscle tone.
KARNAPOORANAM
It is a special programme for cleaning the ears by using special medicated oil.
UDWARTANAM
This is a specialized herbal treatment for weight reduction. An herbal paste or powder is applied all over the body and deeply massaged with specific movements.
Benefits:
Toning the skin & muscle after child birth.
Removes Cellulite.
Weight Reduction.
Imparts good complexion to the skin.
Revitalizes the sense of touch.
Removes Kapha toxins from the body.
SHIRODHARA
Shirodhara is a special treatment in Ayurveda. A continuous stream of medicated warm oil is poured onto the forehead for 35 to 45 to minutes. It deeply relaxes and revitalizes the central nervous system. Shirodhara gives the best results when taken after an Abhyangam. Shirodhara is good for all ailments. Changing the liquid as per the Dosha condition, with necessary alterations in the procedure, is useful to alleviate any Dosha. This is a special treatment for mental diseases, headache, nervous disorders, insomnia, blood pressure, general weakness, and particularly any disease above the neck.
Benefits:
Strengthens the Central nervous system (CNS).
Strengthens the sensory organs.
Reduces stress and anxiety.
Promotes sound sleep.
