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Ayurveda is the oldest surviving complete medical system in the world. Derived from its ancient Sanskrit roots –‘ayus’ (life) and’ veda’ (knowledge), the science of Ayurveda healing has been offering a rich comprehensive outlook to a healthy life.
Excellence of Ayurvedic Healing and Ayurvedic Treatments
Ayurveda guides every individual in the proper choice of diet, living habits and exercise to restore balance in the body, mind and consciousness, thus preventing disease from gaining a foothold in the system.
Ayurvedic treatment is based on the principles of three doshas or the diverse energies that make up every individual, which perform different physiological functions in the body.
The Ayurvedic treatment depends on your unique Prakruti which is the manifestation of your primary and innate dosha, and the balance between the same.
The main objective of Ayurvedic treatment is to cleanse your body of undigested food called Ama, which tends to stick to the inside of your body and thus makes you sick. This cleansing and detox process is called Panchakarma. The Panchkarma Ayurvedic treatment is used to reduce any symptoms and re-establish harmony and balance.
Panchakarma Ayurvedic Treatment
The Ayurvedic treatments of detoxification and dosha balancing known as Panchakarma comprise of five basic therapies. These are –
Vamana- Vomiting is induced by giving medicinal drugs with large quantity of liquids
Virechana -Bowel cleaning by giving a laxative mixed in milk or warm water
Basti- Medicated enemas
Nasya- Nasal cleansing
Raktamokshana or bloodletting- Blood purification therapy.
Ayurveda Therapies
An array of Ayurvedic treatments and Rejuvenation Ayurvedic therapies are believed to be highly beneficial in a number of ways so as to –
Restore balance
Improve spiritual healing
Boost your immunity
Reduce signs and symptoms of the Diseases
Ayurvedic Science is Distinct
Ayurvedic treatments and therapies are focused on restoring the diet and lifestyle balance and believe that all individuals with varied dosha type is unique and there is no diet or lifestyle routine that works for everyone.
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Ayurveda focuses on providing specific advice and guidance on how to maintain physical, mental and emotional health.
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In Ayurveda therapy, the very approach towards treatment focuses to eradicate the disease from its roots. The aim is to do away with the basic cause of the disease and to ensure no new ailment should emerge as a consequence.
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Food and lifestyle routines are considered the most important medicine. If you visit an Ayurvedic doctor with a complaint, you are more likely to leave with a detailed diet chart and lifestyle transition sheet than with a prescription for pills.
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Other Ayurvedic Treatments
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Aromatherapy- Uses plant materials and aromatic plant oils for the purpose of altering ones mood, psychological and physical well being.
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Pranayama- The art and science of breathing exercise
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Plant based oils and spices
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Lifestyle Modifications
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Meditation- Practice that includes techniques designed to promote relaxation, build internal energy or life force. These are various techniques of calming the mind which further helps to transcend thought and experience deep inner quiet and bliss.
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Yoga– An ancient art based on harmonizing system of development of the body, mind and spirit.
Ayurvedic Science Considerations
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Ayurveda follows the concept of dincharya, which says that natural cycles (waking, sleeping, working etc) are important for health.
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Ayurvedic science believes that the human body is the sum total of doshas or the body humours, dhatus or the body tissues and malas or the body wastes. This is evident by the Ayurveda adage – ‘Dosha dhatu mala moolam hi shareeram’
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A natural balance of doshas, dhatus and malas is regarded essential for the normal working both of the body as well as mind.
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Hygiene, including regular bathing, cleaning of teeth, skin care, and eye washing, is also a central practice.
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Ayurvedic medicine uses a variety of products and practices.
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Ayurvedic products can be made either of herbs only or a combination of herbs, metals, minerals or other materials.
Slice of Life!
Modern research has been evaluating many of the ancient treatments of Ayurveda and showing that indeed, these Ayurvedic treatments, rejuvenation therapies, Panchakarma detox fortified with Yoga, meditation and herbs are very much influential. From being the ‘science of life’, Ayurvedic science is becoming the ‘Slice of life!’
About the Author:
Dr Sonica Krishan is Author and Speaker in the areas of Healthy and Joyous Living through Ayurveda, Meditation, Yoga and other Contemplative practices. She is a leading Ayurveda Professional in India. She is also Health Writer, Columnist, Editor, Ayurveda Consultant and Holistic Healing Coach. Dr Sonica is open for National as well as International Collaborations with interested people / institutions in fields of Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga.
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