Insomnia is defined as a difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep or both. Insomnia can be transient, short-term or chronic. Travel, changes in the work environment, stressful situations, psychological or physical illnesses, the use of certain medications and stimulants, and some primary sleep disorders are believed to be the cause for insomnia. Common symptoms include a lack of sleep, a poor quality of sleep, poor concentration and focus, difficulty with memory, impaired co-ordination, fatigue, irritability and impaired social interaction.
In Ayurveda, it is compared to “NIDRA NASAM”. The Ayurvedic treatment of insomnia is aimed at treating the symptoms and correcting the basic cause of the condition. Cognitive behavioural therapies which include sleep hygiene, relaxation therapy, stimulus control and sleep restriction are simple non-medical therapies which work very well for insomnia and should be used for all patients as the first line of management for this condition. While each patient should follow a regimen tailored to his/ her individual needs, the treatments like ABHAYANGAM, SHIRODHARA, PHIZHICHIL etc are particularly beneficial.
Depression is a common mental disorder that presents with depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, low energy, and poor concentration. Depression occurs in persons of all genders, ages, and backgrounds.
Meditation and yoga being parts of Ayurveda strongly help one to overcome the depression. Ayurveda focuses on both – an internal and an external therapy that affects brain one or the other way. There is a variety of techniques used in Ayurveda to effectively lift the mental state of a person. Ayurveda methods for treating depression are completely free from side-effects. Recurrence of depression to previous levels is also rare in Ayurvedic depression cure. ABHAYANGAM, VERACHANAM, SHIRODHARA etc. are particularly useful in depression.
According to Ayurveda, allergies result when the body has accumulated excess wastes, toxins and impurities. These accumulated wastes and toxins block the channels, trapping the toxins inside the tissues, and activating the immune system. When additional allergens such as pollen or dust arrive on the scene, the already irritated immune system goes into “high gear,” creating the symptoms of an allergy attack. Symptoms will vary depending on the tissue that has accumulated the toxic waste (ama visha). If the tissue involved is the digestive tract, diarrhea can result. If in the skin, a rash or hives may occur. And if the respiratory tract is involved, sneezing, inflammation and mucous drainage will occur.
The traditional Ayurvedic answer to allergies includes purifying the body of ama and toxins before allergy season begins to prevent symptoms from arising at all. With the help of Panchakarma Therapy (VAMANA, VERACHANA, NASYA and RAKTA MOKSHANA) the Toxins accumulated in the Tissues are bought to the Stomach and then flushed out of the System. Once this is reached, automatically the Immune System gets activated and the person can get rid of Allergy once for all.
Sinusitis is an infection of the mucous membranes lining the sinuses, which are present in and around the face. Sinusitis may be acute or chronic. The Signs and Symptoms of Sinusitis are Excessive or constant sneezing, a running nose, blockage of one or nostrils, headache and pressure around the head, eyes and face are experienced. Acute sinusitis may improve on its own, but chronic sinusitis usually requires treatment. Sinusitis is termed as “Dushta Pratishyaya” or “Peenas” in Ayurveda. Ayurvedic treatment is effective in both the acute and chronic types of sinusitis. Patient suffering with Sinusitis is treated with Snehana, Swedanam , Nasyam,vamanam,Dhumapanam(Medicated Smoking), Verachanam etc. along with Shaman Chikitsa using herbal drugs.
Asthma is a chronic condition involving the respiratory system in which one experiences shortness of breath.Some of the common characteristics or symptoms of asthma are recurrent breathing problems, breathlessness, wheezing, chest tightness, coughing etc. Asthma is mainly three type namely Bronchial Asthma, Allergic asthma and Cardiac astham. Ayurveda views asthma and other diseases as a result of a person being out of harmony with the universe. Disruptions can be physical, spiritual, and/or emotional. Asthma, from an Ayurvedic perspective, is primarily a Kapha dosha syndrome. The goal of Ayurveda for treating Asthma is to reduce symptoms, eliminate impurities, and reduce anxiety, increase disease resistance, increase harmony in the patient’s life. The Ayurvedic equivalent for Bronchial Asthma is “TAMAKA SWASA”. Patient suffering with Swasa roga is treated with Panchakarma Therapies like SNEHANA, SWEDANA, VAMANA, VERECHANA, DHUMAPANAM etc. along with SHAMANA CHIKITSA using herbal drugs with qualities of Expectorants and Bronchodilator.
Stressful lifestyles and erratic diets have made people prone to ailments that jeopardize the quality of life. Hyperacidity is one such condition. Hyperacidity means an excessive release of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. It could lead to ulcers. According to studies, 90 per cent of the Indian population is acidic. Hyperacidity’s symptoms are heartburn, belching, stomach cramps, nausea, Bitter taste in mouth etc. Conventional treatment with antacids causes side-effects and suppresses the symptoms temporarily, rather than curing the disease. Ayurveda sees hyperacidity as part of indigestion. The main cause is imbalance of pittadosha, though imbalance in vata and kapha too could produce acidity. Untimely food habits, contradictory food like milk and meat together, stale, sour and spicy food, non-vegetarian food, heavy meals, fizzy drinks and fast food weaken the digestive fire, causing hyperacidity. Ayurveda tailors treatment as per the unique prakriti (dosha constitution) of the individual. Ayurveda prescribes a proper lifestyle and diet, regular food habits and the avoidance of stress and harmful diet. Eliminative Procedures like VAMANA, VIRECHANA, VASTI, AND KHEER KALP are used as per the need of the case.
A Migraine headache is a throbbing or pulsating headache that is often one sided (unilateral) and associated with nausea; vomiting; sensitivity to light, sound, and smells; sleep disruption; and depression. Women are more likely to suffer from migraine, than men, and usually there is a hereditary component seen among sufferers. Migraine is known as “Ardhavabhedak” in Ayurveda. Headache is known as Shiro Roga in Ayurveda. Literally it means ‘disease of the head’. Headache is not a single type of disorder; but it is a name given to several problems of the head. There are 11 types of headache in Ayurveda. They can be caused due to a various number of causes. Some of them are Trauma, Inflammation of the mining’s, Encephalitis, Cerebral abscess, Migraine, Hypertension, Cerebral hemorrhage, Vasodilator drugs, Alcohol hangover. Apart from these there are several other factors such as fevers, metabolic disorders and diseases of the eye, ear and nose which can cause headaches.Though pain is predominantly vitiation of the vata dosha, vitiation of the pitta and kapha doshas can also cause headaches.
Ayurvedic treatment of migraine and Chronic Headache consists of the following procedures Swedan (local fomentation), Nasya (medicated nasal drops), Basti Karma (Medicated enema), Shirobasti (scalp treatment with medicated milk or oil),Shirodhara, Dahan (local heat branding), Shaman (symptomatic oral treatment),Shiroabhayangam, (Head Massage),Shirolepa, etc.
Paralysis is complete loss or impairment of the ability to use voluntary muscles, usually as the result of a disorder of the nervous system. There may be general paralysis, involvement of only one side (Hemiplegia), paralysis on both sides at one level (paraplegia or quadriplegia), or localized paralysis in a small group of nerves or muscles. The underlying pathology may be different such as Cerebro-Vascular Accidents (CVA), neoplasms, infections, etc. but paralysis will be a common symptom. The degree and extent of neurological deficit depend upon the location and extension of damage to the brain cells. In certain cases along with motor deficits, disturbance of speech (aphasia or dysarthria) and loss of higher functions are also observed. The disease has been discussed in Ayurveda under Vatavyadhi neurological disorder. The terms Paksaghata, Paksha Vadha and Ekanga Vata have been used to describe Hemiplegia in Ayurveda.
Ayurveda offers excellent therapies for treating Paralysis. The strength of Ayurveda in the area of treating Paralysis is globally appreciated. Since it addresses the root cause of the issue the results are fantastic. The therapies like Abhyanga swedam, Nasyam, Snehaanam, Virechanam, Shiro vasti, Pizhichil, Navarakizhi, Vasti etc. are done as per the necessity and condition for about 3 – 4 weeks.
Acne, or acne vulgaris, is a skin problem that starts when oil and dead skin cells clog up your pores. Some people call it blackheads, blemishes, whiteheads. This is a problem which is encountered by almost everyone at the time of adolescence. Its prevalence is similar for both sexes. There are many factors responsible for acnes occurrence, but behind every factor there is only one cause and that is chronic inflammation of blocked pilosebaceous follicles (mainly hormonal imbalance). According to Ayurveda it is known as yowan pidika and it is vat and kapha, two main doshas that are responsible for this problem.
Acne is believed to have a very close relation to the stomach, and therefore, it is believed that excessive salty, sour, sweet, oily and non-vegetarian food-stuffs aggravate, or cause acne. Stress, chronic constipation, menstruation, and obesity, all are believed to contribute to acne. The main principles of treatment in acne are: treatment of “rakta” (blood) impurities (this includes control of infection), reduction in stress, and proper regulation of bowel movement. Those who have very severe or cystic type of acne benefit from bloodletting by leech, or induced vomiting (Vaman) or induced purgation (Virechan), Adequate sleep, a sensible diet, and breathing techniques like “Pranayam” are beneficial.
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is diagnosed when the blood pressure measurement (the force of blood on the artery walls) is regularly higher than 120/80. Unprocessed anger, frustration, irritability, anxiety and fear leads to mal-adaptation of the endocrine system, which then leads to conditions like hypertension. Hypertension or high blood pressure is the silent killer of modern times. People end up with stroke, heart disorders and renal failure due to hypertension. Ayurveda provides a natural treatment plan that encourages lifestyle improvement through diet, exercise and the development of healthy habits. In the treatment of hypertension nutrition, exercise, breathing exercises (Pranayama), yoga, meditation, behavioral modification along with various herbs and minerals are prescribed. Panchakarma Treatments like Abhayanga, Shirodhara, Pizhichil Virechan Karma are particularly beneficial.
This is catarrhal discharge from the mucus membrane of the female genital tract. It is commonly known as WHITE DISCHARGE .It may be due to any specific pathology or due to poor health & unhygienic condition of the female genital organ. This discharge may be vary from white to radish or thick and viscid with or without foul smells due type of infections persists. In normal cases it may be appear just before or after menstrual bleeding. In Ayurveda, this is Known as SWET PRADAR believed to be caused by the aggravation or vitiation of Kapha dosha. The root causes of Leucorrhoea are awake late at night, metabolic & Hormonal disturbances, weakness, Emaciated & Anemic, fungal infections, chronic Amoebiasis, chronic Constipation and poor hygienic conditions etc. Ayurvedic Treatment includes Local Panchakarma Therapies like UTTAR VASTI, YONI PRAKSHALANAM, PITCHU and oral herbal medicine.
When a man can’t get an erection to have sex or can’t keep an erection long enough to finish having sex, it’s called erectile dysfunction or impotence. There are many physical and psychological causes of erectile dysfunction. Reduced blood flow to the penis and nerve damage is the most common physical causes. Some other causes are Diabetes, hypertension, Drugs, Hormonal imbalance, Neurological diseases, and Psychological Conditions like depression, guilt, worry, stress, anxiety and problems in relationship with sexual partner can also cause erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction may sometimes be even termed as “impotence.
Ayurvedic medicine takes into account the wellbeing of the whole body, the mind and the spirit, including factors in the patient’s life such as relationships and stress. An ayurvedic treatment plan is tailored to treat the root causes of erectile dysfunction on an individual basis: an ayurvedic practitioner suggests a combination of therapies designed to restore mental and physical balance in that individual. Thus, the man’s overall health and wellbeing are restored and symptoms of ED generally subside. Ayurvedic treatment for erectile dysfunction is called Vajikaran Chikitsa. Before This treatment proper cleansing of the body through Panchakarma Treatments like VERACHANA, VASTI KARMA, is very important after that medicine is given. Psychological counseling is also important.
Diabetic Neuropathy is one of chronic, disabling and life threatening complications of Diabetes Mellitus. It is a nerve damage which occurs due to high sugar levelsin blood for a prolonged period. The Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy vary depending on the part of the body in which the nerves are affected. Most commonly, people experience Tingling or Numbness in the Feet, but Neuropathy may also be present with no symptoms .The Pain or Numbness generally is minor at first and gets worse with time. The most common type of Diabetic Neuropathy is called ‘Peripheral Neuropathy’, which affects the Nerves in the Arms and Legs. Autonomic Neuropathy’ affects the digestive system and the nerves that control Blood Pressure. This form of Neuropathy causes problems with the Bladder, Bowel, Sexual Response and Perspiration. Ayurveda treats neuropathy very effectively .The Aim of the Ayurvedic Treatment is to produce Brumhana or Santarpana (Nourishing). Panchakarma Procedures like Abhayangam, Navarakizhi, Annalepanam,vasti etc,Vatahara ,Anulomana Chikitsa. Rejuvenation Therapy, Rasayana Therapy and powerful but safe Ayurvedic medicines are very useful.
Menopause is a natural, biological part of every woman’s life cycle. It occurs when the ovaries reduce and stop the production of estrogen causing a cessation of menstruation. Each woman experiences menopause differently, though there are many common symptoms like night sweats, cold hands and feet, insomnia, hot flashes, changes in skin tone, forgetfulness, mood swings or weight gain. Osteoporosis, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s disease are the long-term hazards of menopause. According to allopathic medicine normally physicians prescribe ‘H.R.T.’ (Hormone Replacement Therapy).H.R.T. is apprehended by many women because of the associated risk of developing breast and uterine cancers. In ayurveda, Menopausal symptoms are compared to “RAJO NIVRUTTI” or “RAJO NASH”. Ayurvedic treatment for menopause involves correcting the imbalance, a Diet rich in phyto-oestrogens and Researched Internal Medications and Internal Detoxification to eliminate Toxins in the system. For this Ayurveda Panchakarma & Rejuvenation Procedures like Abhayangam, Swedanam, Verachanam, and Vasti karma are carried out in consecutive order.
n enlarged prostate means the gland has grown bigger. Prostate enlargement happens to almost all men as they get older. As the gland grows, it can press on the urethra and cause urination and bladder problems. An enlarged prostate is often called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or benign prostatic hypertrophy. The actual cause of prostate enlargement is unknown. Factors linked to aging and the testicles themselves may play a role in the growth of the gland.Symptoms of BPH are Difficulty in starting to pass urine (hesitancy), a weak stream of urine, Dribbling after urinating, the need to strain to pass urine, Incomplete emptying of bladder, Difficulty to control the urination urge, Having to get up several times in the night to pass urine, Feeling a burning sensation when passing urine, Passing urine mixed with blood (indication of infection) etc.
The modern medicines for enlarged prostate although do reduce its size but often carry dangerous side effects. A healthier alternative to cure enlarged prostate is Ayurveda.
In Ayurveda, BPH is compared with Asthela/Mutraghat. The good news is that with an Ayurvedic diet, Herbal medicines and Panchakarma treatment like Vasti Chikitsa you can maintain Prostate Health throughout life. Our special medicine helps balance testosterone levels and enhances vitality, maintains prostate size and function purify and strengthen the urinary tract and boots the body’s natural immune system. With this holistic approach to prostate health, you can help keep prostate in check.
There are numerous skin diseases, complaints and general ailments that can be contacted, with conditions such as Psoriasis, Eczema and Urticaria probably the most common. According to Ayurveda, the skin has six layers, located not only superficially but extending to the deeper levels of the body. A skin disease is, mostly, rooted deeply into various dhatus or tissues like fat, muscles, blood etc. Most skin treatments are generally external applications like creams or oils. These, however, never reach the deeper layers of the skin. As a result, the symptoms disappear temporarily, and the disease is not rooted out permanently. Ayurveda always tries to root out the disease by treating it specifically according to its cause. As the disease is deep-seated it is difficult to fix the problem quickly. Ayurvedic skin treatments may take a few weeks to remove the symptoms but the diseases are treated permanently. We offer therapy for skin diseases that is given through ayurvedic medium. Our therapies have proved extremely beneficial to the patients. Our therapy increases immunity of healthy person, useful as a tonic for all age groups, keeps skin soft.
Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease which causes inflammation and ulceration of inner lining of the colon and rectum. The inflammation usually begins in the rectum and sigmoid colon and spread upward to the entire colon. Ulcerative colitis rarely affects the small intestine. Though the exact cause of the disease is unknown, food allergies, autoimmune factors, genetic disorders, collagen disorders are all considered to trigger the process of inflammation. Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis are frequent loose stools with passage of blood and mucous. Patient may complain of abdominal pain, fatigue, loss of weight, loss of body fluids and nutrients. Some patients also have skin lesions, Joint pain, Inflammation of eyes and liver disorders. From an Ayurvedic perspective people of pitta constitution has a tendency to develop this disease. According to Ayurveda ulcerative colitis is known as adhogaami rakt Pitta.There are two major forms of treatments in Ayurveda for ulcerative colitis, Vasti therapy and oral medications. Normally, vasti therapy is administered first and followed by oral medications.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a motor system disorder caused by the chronic, progressive degeneration of neurons (nerve cells) in regions of the brain that control movement.
This disease is characterized by tremor, stiffness, slowness of movement and impaired balance and coordination. Usually the symptoms persist and worsen over time.
Kampa vata described in Ayurveda is similar to Parkinson’s disease. Ayurvedic Parkinson’s disease treatment is not just about applying certain medicines or drugs to pacify the symptoms of the disease but is a concerted effort to accurately identify the exact reason of the imbalance and offer stable solution to the problem. Panchakarma treatment of this condition centers on Abhayanga, Pizhichil, Navarakizhi, Vasti Karma,nasya, ShiroDhara, etc.Most of the Ayurvedic formulations mentioned as “Rasayanas” (rejuvenatives) are quite useful in Parkinson’s disease, and indeed, all diseases resulting from ageing and degeneration.
Rasayana, the Art and Science of Physical, Mental and Emotional Rejuvenation, has been developed by Ayurveda to a level of sophistication and effectiveness known nowhere else. Rasayana Therapy is The Science of Rejuvenation & Longevity. ‘Rasa’ has different meanings like ‘Juice’, ‘Taste’, ‘Essence’, ‘Flavor’, or ‘Emotion’. In Therapeutic process ‘Rasa’ is concerned with the Conservation, Transformation, and Revitalization of Energy. Rasayana Purifies, Nurtures and Revitalizes the constituent elements of the Body, Mind and Psyche with a series of Customized Therapies, Herbal Preparations, Vital Breathing Practices, Dietary Guidelines, and Daily Living recommendations. KERALIYA AYURVEDIC & Panchakarma Center is presently re-researching this age old Elixir of Youth and Ancient Indian Science of Rejuvenation, Longevity and Physical Immortality.
Rasayana begins with an in-depth consultation with Dr. J.P GUPTA to assess your unique constitution (Prakuthi) and individual needs. The experience of Rasayana is one in which Time suspends. It is a journey which releases physical and emotional toxins and blocks at the same time as it nurtures and revitalizes your being in a unique pattern, transforming the intelligence of every cell to refine awareness of the Divine within.
Rasayana Therapy if used judiciously, according to the Subject’s Prakruthi (Constitution), Agni (Metabolism and Digestion), Sathmya (Adaptability), Bala (Resistance to Disease), and Achara (Habits), can offer immense benefits.
Fast paced Life, Skipping Breakfast/Lunch/ Dinners, Chinese/ Fast Foods/ Junk Food Cultures, Busy Schedules, Sleepless Nights, Competition & Complexity of Today’s World- in this process of hectic growth, We subject ourselves to all kinds of unlimited Physical & Mental Stresses which cause many Curable, Chronic, Degenerative and Incurable diseases. Rasayana, the Branch of Ayurveda dealing with health preservation thus helps in resisting and slowing down the aging process leading to everlasting Youthfulness, Vigor, Vitality and Mental Calmness.
Computer Professionals, People who do Night Shifts, People working in BPO’s, Businesspersons, Housewives, People with – Sedentary Life Styles, Sitting Jobs, Standing Professions, Teachers, Receptionists etc. Those who want to stay Healthy; Live Long Life without Stress can undergo this Rasayana Therapy.
The Rasayana Therapy enhances the qualities of Rasa, enriches it with nutrients. With such enriched excellent Rasa, one attains Dirghamaayu (Long Life / Longevity), Smriti Medha (Memory and intelligence), Arogyam (Good health), Tarunam Vayaha (Youthful Age), Prabha Varna (Glowing skin), Swara Oudaaryam (Modulated voice), Dehendriyam Balam Param (Optimum Strength of Physique and Sense Organs), Waaksiddhim (Mastery over Phonetics), Pranatim (Respectability) and Kaantim (Brilliance).
Rasayana as a concept of Ayurveda, encompasses diverse beneficial effects such as Rejuvenation, Anti-aging, Anti-degenerative, Anti-oxidant, Anti-stress, Immuno-modulatory Activities, Adaptogenic and finally, is a Memory booster.
Considering the Ayurvedic Concepts of Physiology Rasayana Agent promotes nutrition:
Vajikaran Chikitsa is that branch of Ashtanga Ayurveda, which deals with all types of Physical, and Psychological Sexual problems like Impotence, Libido, Poor Erection and Early Ejaculation in Males and Sterility, Frigidity in Females.
Ayurveda strongly believed that a weak Shukra Dhatu was the culprit behind all Male and Female Sexual Problems. Shukra Dhatu is honored as the Supreme body tissue, end product of body metabolism. Therefore, for Sexual Satisfaction, for Strength-Expressing performance and for better Progeny, the Shukra Dhatu should be in good state, and for this, the Dhatu chain should persistently function well. This is where Vajikarana Drugs (Aphrodisiacs) come into play. They help in giving Strength and Vigor to the Shukra Dhatu and in the long run to the body.
Vajikarana also treats infertility by nourishing the whole person as well as the reproductive tissues and sexual fluids (shukra dhatu). Before vajikarana treatments are administered an individual‚s body first must be purified. The initial step is to improve the diet according to a person‚s doshic constitution followed by implementing a more disciplined lifestyle, which includes adopting a calmer mind and positive outlook and a limited practice of celibacy. Celibacy, or at least modest restraint, is believed essential for good health, particularly for men who exhaust their reserves of life energy (ojas) through the constant loss of semen. Over time, excessively wasting semen can result in poor health, loss of will power and intellect, and eventually premature aging.
Vajikarana thus basically comprises of Three components— A Disciplined Life Style, Conditional Sexual Act basing itself upon the assumption that Sex is for better reproduction and not only for Pleasure, and lastly, The use of Vajikarana Drugs (Aphrodisiac Medicinal Formulations) to achieve these Sexual Goals. This particular branch of Ayurveda has stressed on increasing Will Power and on holding the Shukra Dhatu i.e. Semen for a longer time. Shukra Dhatu is directly linked with good Health and Celibacy is equated with high Morality.
