Ayurveda

Ayurveda means ‘The Science of Life’ in Sanskrit & Ayurvedic medicine is recognized as the oldest healing science.

Originated thousands of years ago, The Ayurveda system of healing stems from the Vedas and is based on the belief that complete wellness is attained through a balance of mind, body, and soul.

In Ayurveda, the emphasis is laid on promoting absolute wellness and maintenance of good health instead of just fighting diseases. Hence, paying close attention to balancing one’s life with the right diet, thinking & lifestyle plays a major role.

Ayurveda is also known as an alternative or complementary treatment.

The Concept of Body Constitution

When the mind, body, and spirit are in harmony, the body is in balance and hence in good health. Any factor, internal or external, disrupting this balance can develop an illness. Some of the factors that can disrupt this balance include – injuries, climate & seasonal change, genetic defects, changes in emotions.

Every person is made of 5 basic elements: Air, Fire, Water, Earth, & Space.

These elements combine in different proportions in the human body to form the 3 life forces called Doshas. Everyone is made of a unique mix of these 3 doshas, and the dosha that is prevalent in a person determines their unique characteristics. Every dosha controls a different body function and excess or deficiency of any of these doshas results in imbalance and thus illness.

The Doshas:

According to Ayurveda, the 3 Doshas are:

These doshas are responsible for governing the biological, physiological, and psychological functions of the mind and the body. Each of us is a unique combination of these doshas with one dosha dominant. Based on the dominant dosha, certain characteristics are defined.

VATA

Thin body frame, very short or very tall
Weight - hard to gain weight& easy to lose
Skin - Cold, Dark & Sallow
Hair - Dry, frizzy, thin, dark
Appetite - Irregular
Sweat - Scanty
Sleep - Scanty & interrupted
Body temperature- hands & feet often cold

PITTA

Medium, proportionate body frame
Weight - easy to gain, easy to lose
Skin - warm, light & reddish
Hair - straight, fine, reddish
Appetite - Intense
Sweat - Profuse
Sleep - little but sound
Body temperature - slightly high

KAPHA

Heavy, broad body frame
Weight - easy to gain, hard to lose
Skin- cool, fair, oily
Hair - oily, wavy, thick
Appetite - consistent
Sweat - moderate
Sleep - heavy & prolonged
Body temperature - moderate

Ayurvedic Treatment

The aim of Ayurveda is the preservation of health. An Ayurvedic treatment plan is created specific to each person, to balance the doshas as per their constitution.

Ayurveda is an ancient medical science specialising in treating chronic diseases. The treatment is focused on both cure and boosting the immune system.

Treatments for chronic ailments like Parkinson’s, Dementia, Diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, psoriasis, renal disorders, migraine, IBS, piles, hepatitis, etc are available in Ayurveda. In addition, cosmetic problems like baldness, acne, wrinkles, etc are also treated.

Ayurvedic treatment does not focus on immediate relief but addresses the root cause for long-term healing and avoiding a relapse. A combination of massage, medical oils, blood purification, herbs, diet & laxatives is used for this purpose.

Panchakarma meaning 5 actions is a shodhan chikitsa and is one of the key foundations of the ayurvedic approach. It’s a natural and holistic technique of cleansing & rejuvenating the body.

For lifestyle diseases such as stress, hypertension & mental diseases panchakarma procedures like Shirodhara and Shiro Basti are highly effective.
Infertility & impotence can be treated with a series of panchakarma treatments like Uttar Basti and vajeekaran.
Skin allergies and respiratory illnesses like asthma can be treated with Panchakarma therapies like vaman, virechan, raktamokshan.
Joints and vertebrae disorders like sciatica and paralysis can be cured by medicated oil massages, herbal treatments, and a series of other therapies.