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By now you would have understood that Ayurvedic treatment focuses on balance of the body mind and soul. On your first visit, the practitioner will take your pulse, observe your tongue, eyes, and physical form and listen to the tone of your voice. He or she will also ask you questions about your general state of health. On the basis of his observation, he will make recommendations on how to restore your natural balance.
The most commonly prescribed treatments include:
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Pranayama or breathing exercises to calm your mind. |
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Abhyanga Application of suitable oils (sesame oil or any other medicated oil) to increase blood circulation and draw the toxins out of the body through the skin. It helps to slow down the process of ageing, removes fatigue and prevents vata-vitiated diseases. |
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Rasayana Use of specific herbs or preparations with rejuvenating properties with suitable dietary and behavioral regimen along with manthras. The purpose could be to revitalize the body and regain youthfulness, improve intellect and memory and for the recovery from diseases. |
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Herbal medicines prescribed to restore balance. |
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Panchakarma Is the five fold therapies with pre and post therapeutic modalities like oleation, swedation etc. This is to eliminate the unwanted toxins and metabolic wastes from the body that causes diseases. This includes, Nasya (application of medicine through nostrils), Vamanam (induced vomiting with preparatory methods preceding it), Virechanam (induced purgation), Vasti (medicated enema), Rektamoksha (blood letting techniques through specialized methods.) |
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Yoga a combination of pranayama, movement, and meditation to improve circulation and digestion as well as to reduce blood pressure, cholesterol levels, anxiety, and chronic pain. |
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Balance and harmony, that is the soul purpose of Ayurveda. This ancient system of medicine that has weathered the test of time like no other ancient system in the world seeks to enhance and vitalise life by drawing on the essence of nature to restore complete harmony to the body and mind.
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