Ayurveda, which means “science of life and longevity”, is an Ancient Traditional Indian Medical Science, whose origin can be traced to the “Vedas” over 5000 years back and it has been developed by highly evolved spiritual beings Acharyas and saints. It has made wonders for centuries on the human body in increasing its longevity, promoting health, preventing ailments and rejuvenating the whole body system.
“The aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of the healthy person and to cure the diseases of the sick.” There are two complementary aims of this discipline. The first is to maintain the health of those who are well. This entails specific diet and nutrition, hygiene, living habits, exercise and relaxation techniques. The other aim is to cure disease of the sick. This aspect relates to various diseases, their cause, diagnosis, remedies and therapies to cure and prevent relapse of illness.
Ayurvedic Medicine is based on the concept of the three Doshas – Tridosha. Dosha commonly means ‘force’ or ‘fault, something which can easily go out of balance, leading to a disorder in the body or mind.
The concept of Dosha is not unlike the traditional Western idea of three basic body types – ectomorph (lean and delicate), mesomorph (compact and muscular) and endomorph (stocky). Most of us are a combination of two or three types. The Ayurvedic Dosha’s are known as Vata (the lightest, portrayed by the colour blue), Pitta (medium, red) and Kapha (heaviest, yellow). Somebody with dominant Vata energy tends to be thin, restless and creative; the Pitta mostly conforms to a happy medium; Kapha people tend to be heavy, slow and lethargic.
Ayurveda teaches that everything in the world is made up of a combination of the three Doshas, and that the Doshas themselves combine two of the five elements; Vata is Ether and Air; Pitta is Fire and Water; Kapha is Water and Earth.
The Diagnosis according to Ayurveda is to find out the root cause of a disease [Nidan]. It is not always necessary that the root cause is inside the body. Many times the cause may be outside the body. To give permanent relief the root cause has to be removed. When we cure some disease according to Ayurveda, we do not just treat the physical symptoms, the person is treated as a whole.
All causative factors of disease internal or external directly or indirectly create an imbalance [increase or decrease] in these Doshas first and only then do the symptoms of the disease manifest. The causative factors can be the food, life style or other activities. All these factors are affecting one, two or all the three Doshas. So if you want to stay healthy, you must know what are these factors which create an imbalance of Doshas. These factors could be your diet, life style or daily activities.
According to Ayurveda, Prakruti, which means innate character, physical constitution or disposition of a person, plays an important role in comprehending the physical and mental characteristics. With the changing social and cultural environment our behavioral aspect also gets affected but the most important fact is that our basic constitution remains constant throughout our lives, just as our blood group does not change ever. It is inculcated in the basic body constitution and character of an individual.
Our constitution or ‘Prakruti’ is a combination of the three Doshas namely Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These three are the dynamic forces, which are present in all living beings with the only difference being the degree of interaction of the Doshas. Each Dosha has a dominant element in them like the main element in Vata is Air, Pitta is Fire and Kapha is Water; similarly we identify ourselves as Vata, Pitta or Kapha and thereby relate ourselves as a composition of the great elements of the universe. Based on the constitution or combination of these Doshas, Prakruti of every individual can be determined.
The effect of various diseases on an individual depends on the body constitution or ‘Prakruti’ of a person. Also, the Ayurvedic treatments for varied diseases, varied formulations, daily regime, health recipes, etc are also all based on the body constitution of a person. Once the ‘Prakruti’ or basic constitution of a person is determined it is very easy to suggest him any kind of treatment. Even the diet and lifestyle of an individual should be regulated in accordance with his ‘Prakruti’ so that one can avoid all possible causative elements of any kind of ailment and live a healthy long life.
Ayurveda is a unique comprehensive healing system dealing integrally with body, mind and spirit and has roots going back 5000 years in to the Vedic period. “Ayurveda” believes that in order to stay healthy, the synergies of our mind, body and soul should be of an optimum balance. With our unique focus on the traditional Indian science of natural healing, we offer unique synthesis and optimum well-being through our specially designed life style packages on de-stress, detoxification and balance, deep relaxation and rejuvenation, while also offering guidance in the areas of nutrition and exercise. Our Ayurvedic healing programs are designed to treat lifestyle related ailments which occur due to a combination of stress, hectic lifestyle, and improper eating habits. Ayurveda uses nutrition, herbs, daily routines, meditation, Yoga, Body work, Aromatherapy, Color and Sound therapy to bring about balance and harmony. Our goal is to alleviate the root cause of ill health-not just address symptoms –so you return to your natural state of wellness.
Through our personalized consultation, therapies and lifestyle management to meet individual needs and health goals Keraliya Ayurvedic & Panchakarma Center strives to work on three basic principals: Prevention of diseases & mental imbalances, preservation of health & promotion of longevity, and a healthy lifestyle and good health.
The experience strives to achieve the ultimate harmony between the physical and the mental realms of every individual .A clinical Ayurvedic specialist analyzes yours current health and lifestyle to determine your unique constitution (Dosha) and the nature of your imbalance. Using this personalized information, an individual treatment plan is developed. The body is first purified and detoxified of its toxin build up through the process of Panchakarma. Once the body is purified, it is ready to receive and benefit from rejuvenation which leads to lasting good health. Your practitioner will be your partner in health, and together you will bring the body back into balance. Over a period of time, practice of regular Ayurvedic principles shows antioxidant, cardio protective, antineoplastic antidiabetic effects and most significantly boots the immune system.
Our difference lies in the old science has been repackaged and brought to you in a pleasing and peaceful environment .We source the finest quality of oils and herbs that are handpicked to make various concoctions & individualized to each Dosha. Our therapists are regularly trained to deliver the highest standards of care with a personal touch .Finally we combine Ayurveda with modern science to give you the best possible results whether pampering or therapeutic.
Ayurvedic treatment is aimed towards regaining our natural balanced state or ‘Prakruti’ and the Ayurvedic practitioner considers all possible Ayurvedic treatments & techniques that could provide effective treatment for the patient to regain their health & equilibrium. The treatment has three stages.
The first stage the Ayurvedic practitioner looks for causative factors and asks the patient to alter their diet & lifestyle as necessary.
Secondly seeking to strengthen the immune system of the patient with the relevant Ayurvedic remedies to balance or increase the digestive process or ‘agni’ and improve elimination. This helps to improve assimilation of nutrients in the diet and to aid in the elimination of waste products and toxins or ‘ama’ from the body.
Thirdly, treating the main symptoms or condition with suitable Ayurvedic herbal remedies to subdue the illness or disease process. The patient will also have the opportunity to voice any emotional or psychological problems that they may have as this also greatly effects the disease process.
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