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Ayurveda, the name derived from - 'Ayus' Life
& 'Veda' science, is a form of alternative medicine based
on the principle that disease is caused by an imbalance of life
forces. Derived from spiritual visions received by Indian Rishis
(Sanskrit for “seers of truth”) 5000 years ago.
It is attributed to Dhanvantari, the physician to the gods in
Hindu mythology, who received it from Brahma. |
| Its earliest concepts were set out
in the portion of the Vedas known as the Atharva Veda (2nd millennium
BC) Ayurveda is the oldest existing system of medical practice
and was followed by the Dravidians and Aryans alike and Ayurveda
has been practiced ever since. It is regarded by proponents
as a complete way of life aimed at spiritual, mental, and social
well-being as well as physical health. |
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The keystone of Ayurvedic medicine
is the constitution of the individual. Ayurveda identifies three
basic metabolic body types corresponding to three basic life
energy forces, or doshas viz. vata, pitta and kapha. Each person’s
constitution is seen as a mixture of these doshas. Advocates
of Ayurvedic medicine believe health is a balance of these energy
forces, resulting in harmony of body, mind, and spirit in the
individual as well as between the individual and the outer forces
of the environment and society. |
| Ayurveda does not seek to treat
the symptoms of disease; instead, it seeks to restore the underlying
balance of the doshas. The Ayurvedic practitioner diagnoses
a patient’s constitutional type and imbalances through
such techniques as questioning, specialized pulse measurements,
and observation of the tongue, eyes, nails, face and skin, voice
quality, urine, and breath odor. |
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The practitioner then makes specific
recommendations to bring the doshas back into balance. Ayurvedic
therapies focus on lifestyle changes and herbal remedies, concentrating
on diet, exercise, yoga, meditation, massage, herbal tonics,
steam baths, enemas, and other alternative medical practices
such as aromatherapy. Special cleansing therapies such as bloodletting
and blood-thinning herbs are also used to rid the body of disease-causing
toxins. |
| Ayurveda is considered useful in
supporting many other kinds of treatment programs. Proponents
believe it is a preventive as well as a curative therapy that
can strengthen the immune system against disease. Changing lifestyle
habits can improve persistent problems such as back pain, arthritis,
tension headaches, high blood pressure, obesity, constipation,
allergies and colds, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and other
stress disorders. |
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Kerala's friendly climate, natural
abundance of forests with a wealth of herbs and medicinal plants,
and the cool extended monsoon season (June - November) are best
suited for Ayurveda's curative and restorative packages. Ostrich Tours brings you custom designed packages especially for
you with a resident physician on consultation plans your programme
and will also suggest your diet and the therapy commences in
right earnest. |
| During this period you are expected
not to exert yourself and for better result alcohol, tobacco
etc are restricted and you follow a strict vegetarian diet.
The therapy involves various herbal massages, steam baths and
yoga. If you follow the directions of the "VAIDYA",
we can assure you that you will come out totally relaxed and
a great feeling of wellness. |
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| Ayurvedic treatments like Pizhichil, Njavarakizhi,
Dhara, Vasthi, Sirovasthi, Udvarthanam, Abhyangam, Nasyam, Snehapanam,
Kizhi, Dhanyamla Dhara, Kativasthi, Urovasthi, Ksheeradhoomam,
Thalam, Lepanam, can be opted. |
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