Ayurveda Being the Ancient Healing the Modern

A detoxified mind and body, serenity and calmness, proper sleep and life devoid of stress, a body that is at its best state, the skin that keeps us glowing - these are some of the attributes that we go after in our life. The need of the hour is no more about keeping that uplifted status in the society, but to be at the elevated state of mind and body.  All of us need some time on our own, to take care of ourselves and sit far away from the monotonous life. A break away from the routine is a major need in one's life and vacation to a hill station like Munnar would do the magic. Along with a vacation by enjoying the lush greenery of nature, hitting an ayurvedic treatment center would do magic. Ayurveda is a soothing heaven where there are no side-effects when it comes to the search for healing the body. Kerala has got many ayurvedic centers and resorts like Aura Spa which provides the best service in places like Munnar, where the climate is the best place for availing the best results.

Ayurveda is an age-old practice of treatment which is natural and is part of the mainstream treatment given at Kerala. Kerala's land and climate are exemplary for ayurvedic treatment which was found out about 5000 years ago. It has prevailed and sustained until now because of the qualities it holds. This herbal treatment focuses on keeping the body perfect and out of any ailments. The need for treatment comes up only when the body hits any disease, so it is better to keep the body at bay from ailments according to Ayurveda. The body runs according to certain balances according to this treatment, the physical attributes called doshas are Vata, Pitta and Kapha and Satwa, Rajas and Tamas are included in the mental energies. The body, mind, and soul face problems when the balance is disturbed. What we usually do for the moment's comfort and satisfaction is take one allopathic tablet which suppresses the pain for the moment, but it may reprise again if not taken with care and consideration. The ancient treatment of Ayurveda facilitates the treatment of illnesses like fever, insomnia, cancer, neurological problems and many more. Therapies like Panchakarma helps in keeping the body pure with its detoxifying qualities. The therapy thus helps in keeping the immunity of the body at the right proportion by keeping the doshas at its right balance. Ayurvedic treatment focuses on the root level eradication of the causes of the ailments.

The concerns of Ayurveda lies in being immune as our immunity is what keeps us healthy and with therapies like abhyangam, the immune system can be kept at pace with the changing lifestyle that can hamper our health. Abhyanga is a great option that should be made a part of our daily lifestyle. The herbals oils when rubbed onto the body aids in removing the toxins in our body. The therapy helps in the circulation of blood and the production of white blood cells, thus keeping us healthy. It is good for the overall health of the body and also nourishes our skin. There are customized ayurvedic treatment packages available at Kerala out of which we can choose the best treatment according to our budget range. There are like 107 marmas (pressure points) in our body when applied pressure can help in healing many ailments. Padabyanga or foot reflexology is another special treatment given to the body. When the pressure is applied at the right nerve endings with the special oils, most of which end at the body’s foot can help the body in activating the immune system of the body, reducing anxiety, helps in getting good sleep and many more. 

The ever-growing stress is the curse of the present state of life. Every one of us is handling either the stress at work or home. Our body will develop problems with the sleeping pattern and may turn us into an insomniac person. This can affect our productivity, creativity and can cause problems like anxiety, depression, hyperthyroidism; Ayurveda comes here as a savior with its rejuvenating and soothing touch. The imbalance in the Vata and Kapha propels the insomniac in us. Natural therapies with certain herbal oils are what Ayurveda offers in the place of allopathic medicine like sleeping pills. A proper diet and yoga can be a great help for the insomniacs. Shirodhara is a massage done on the forehead, which is the third eye area according to Hinduism. It is done by pouring the essential oils and may include natural fluids like milk, buttermilk or even water. The healing provides an overall satisfaction with the problems of sleep flying away.

Our confidence gets a boost with healthy skin and the overall appearance. The present generation uses varieties of beauty products but it may cause trouble for our skin. It is always better to choose natural and herbal products when it comes to skin and beauty. Mukha Lepam is something that one should try for the rejuvenating result. It is an ayurvedic form of facial provided by ayurvedic spas. It is done by applying certain oils and herbal paste devoid of chemicals that may harm our skin. The facial treatment can keep acne and skin troubles far and helps in the anti-aging of the skin. 

The demand for Ayurveda has only grown with tourism in Kerala. There are Vaidyars who keep the legacy of Ayurveda going. The importance given by the government and authorities to the training of providing new medical practitioners along with the improved infrastructures in the ayurvedic field is another reason behind the tourists swarming to Kerala for the treatment and rejuvenation. Each and every therapy provided by Ayurveda has got its own benefit and also provides an overall relief for the body. Ayurvedic treatment, therapies or techniques should always be a part of our lives so as to improve its quality. There are many other treatments too which are available all over at Kerala and the right one should be selected at the right time and should be done at the right place. 

6 AYURVEDIC HOME REMEDIES TO KEEP CHRONIC PAIN AT BAY

Suffering from excruciating pain in the neck, back or shoulder? A large population of Indian adults have succumbed to chronic pain. A total of 24.84% of the Indians come under the aforementioned category. The pain has a bad effect on the mood and even hinders proper sleep. Studies also show that a major portion of this population isn't satisfied with the conventional methods of treatment. Some treatments do give relief but do not give a long-term benefit. Due to this many of the patients even think that they will have to live with this disturbing pain throughout their life. But this is a misconception. You can get rid of chronic pain. Take a new step. It is time to adopt new ways. It is time to say a 'yes' to Ayurveda. Encourage yourself to get an authentic Ayurvedic treatment, even if it means travelling to the birthplace of Ayurveda, Kerala.

Why Ayurveda?

Why do you think Ayurvedic treatment centres are slowly replacing conventional treatment centres? What makes it a special and trustworthy system of medicine? Here's why. Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural healing that was developed almost 5000 years back in India. The term 'Ayurveda' by itself means 'The Science of Life', where 'Ayur' and 'Veda' are the Sanskrit words for life and knowledge respectively. Ayurveda is a holistic system of treatment wherein the whole body is addressed rather than the disease alone. That is what puts Ayurveda on a whole new level. Such a holistic style of treatment ensures the wellbeing of the body, mind, and soul, helping to prevent the disease from occurring again. Ayurveda was not as popular as it is now. But by the Twentieth Century people from far and wide started travelling down to Kerala to get themselves authentic Ayurvedic treatments. 

According to Ayurveda, three Doshas govern our body which are Vatta, Pitta and Kapha. An imbalance in any of the Doshas will lead to some health issues. Most of us tend to ignore the small spasm pains. These are signs that the body gives. We are not supposed to ignore the signs. Even certain habits which you may or may not be consciously doing like, eating a lot of refined, canned and other junk foods, over-consumption of caffeine, the tensing of muscles, and why, even suppressing your emotions could aggravate the Vata, the Dosha that is associated with pain. If you give yourself a moment, observing your habits and activities which comes under the list mentioned before, you may be able to control them. This might help relieve your pain to a great extent.

Relaxing  Methodically 

Over intake of pills might not be a good solution to ward off your back pain. In fact, it could worsen your situation by making you weak. Next time, when you observe small symptoms of pain do avoid taking in a pill. Instead, you can engage in some relaxing exercises and practices mentioned as part of Yoga. Spend 10 minutes doing methodical relaxation called Shavasana. Such a practice can help you get slight relief from muscle cramps, spasms, and tensions, relaxing the mind. Try this method at home and you will definitely be able to observe slight changes.

Ayurvedic Massages

As per Ayurveda, regular oil massages also called Snehana is considered a one-stop solution for almost all the ailments. The oil used for the massage is infused with certain medicinal herbs. The oil massage helps to alleviate the pain as it clams the Vata. As a result, the stiffness of the muscles and joints reduces, circulation increases, flushes out the toxins and calms the body. It is best that you get this treatment from expert Ayurvedic practitioners for the best results. The massages would be a great choice to bid farewell to the pains.

Diet

As mentioned before, Ayurveda follows a holistic approach. The treatment procedures include massages, spas, herbal medicines, and diets. Each part of the treatment is as important as the other. A slight negligence in any of the treatment method will affect the overall result. The diet is one of the most important parts of Ayurvedic treatment. When you are under Ayurvedic treatment, you must make sure that the diet is followed strictly. Even the food you eat has the power to pacify the Vata. Follow a diet that will soothe the Vata by having food that are moist, warm and mildly spiced. You can also have sweet, sour and salty food as well as they are Vata pacifiers too. Fruits like dates, plums, and pears can help in pacifying the Vata as well. That said, do not overeat as the particular action can also lead to Vata aggravation.

Herbal Medicine

Chronic pain is a conjunction of tension and inflammation. Herbs like turmeric and ginger help in fighting the pain caused by inflammation while chamomile, skullcap, jatamansi, passionflower, hops, valerian and kava kava. These herbs can be availed as combination compounds as well. You can get these herbal medicines from various Ayurvedic treatment centres in Kerala like Aura Spa.

Aromatherapy

The essential oils of peppermint and myrtle help in bringing temporary pain relief while those of rosemary and thyme create warmth by increasing the flow of blood to the muscles. What you can do is to sprinkle a few drops of the oil into a hot bath or an aromatic diffuser. You could also use it for an oil massage to get great relief from chronic pain.

If there is no relief from the pain despite following the aforementioned methods it is best that you avail the services of an authentic Ayurvedic Centre. You may not find authentic Ayurvedic treatments everywhere in the world. So it is advisable to avail your treatment from Kerala which is regarded as the birthplace of Ayurveda. There are loads of authentic Ayurvedic treatment Centres in Kerala like the Kottakal Arya Vaidya Sala, Vaidyaratnam, Aura Spa etc. From Kerala Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Packages to packages for chronic diseases, every sort of facility is available here.