Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that’s truly stood the test of time. First originating in the Vedic culture of India, it’s actually considered by many to be the oldest healing science there is. Ayurvedic medicine is based on the premise that there are three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha and that disease and illness originate from an imbalance in the three energies.
The primary goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to help people live long, healthy and balanced lives without the need for prescription drugs, complicated surgeries or suffering through painful conditions. In fact, the very word Ayurveda itself means something in Sanskrit similar to or “science
Ayurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that’s truly stood the test of time. First originating in the Vedic culture of India, it’s actually considered by many to be the oldest healing science there is. Ayurvedic medicine is based on the premise that there are three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha and that disease and illness originate from an imbalance in the three energies.
The primary goal of Ayurvedic medicine is to help people live long, healthy and balanced lives without the need for prescription drugs, complicated surgeries or suffering through painful conditions. In fact, the very word Ayurveda itself means something in Sanskrit similar to or “science of
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What is Shirodhara? Shirodhara is an ancient Ayurvedic therapy. Warm oil (or other liquid) pours in a continuous stream over the forehead or ‘ajna marma’, an area where nerves are highly concentrated. The pressure of the oil onto the forehead creates a vibration. The oil saturates the forehead and scalp and penetrates into the nervous…
Read Morewhat is Agnikarma? Agnikarma (Thermal Cautery) is an Ancient Medical Technique derived from the Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda. The technique of Agnikarma has been designed to relieve various muscular and joint disorders. The Agnikarma (Thermal Cautery) involves a procedure whereby heat is transferred to the affected parts of the body using a metal Shalaka…
Read MoreWhat is HRUDBASTI? Hrid Basti in Sanskrit refers to Hridhay, the heart and Basti the container or retainer. This is also called as Urobasti (Uro=chest and basti=retaining something inside). So Hrid Basti is an oil bath on the heart. This suggests an Ayurveda hot oil treatment where the medicated hot oil preparation or freshly prepared herbal decoction is poured over the heart region. Hridhay, the heart is considered…
Read MoreNetra Basti is essentially a bathing of the eyes. Netra means “eyes” and basti is the Sanskrit word meaning “to bathe” or “cleanse.” This deceptively simple, yet deep acting treatment is use therapeutically under medical supervision to address many eye complaints, but also has many beneficial side effects from a beauty standpoint. It cleans the…
Read MoreJalauka removes impure blood and allows oxygenated blood to enter the wound area, which might have provided better color to skin. Raktima (redness) was relieved up to 53.23% in A group and 37.50% in B group. Leech saliva contains anti-inflammatory substances, eglins and bdellins, which may relieve redness of lesion. Jalauka Therapy (Leech therapy) is one of the best ayurvedic Procedure…
Read MoreKati Basti (Vasti) is a traditional Ayurvedic treatment used for lower backache and disorders of lumbosacral region, including slip disc, lumbar spondylosis, sciatica, spinal problems etc. Indications of Kati Basti Backache Backache in women Sciatica Intervertebral disc protrusion Lumbar spondylosis Lumbar spondylitis (Inflammation of lumber joints characterized by stiffness, tenderness and pain) Slip disc Degenerative…
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