Ayurveda: Science of homeostasis

Ayurveda is the science of life. In the current pandemic situation what is the importance of following a healthy way of living according to the principles of natural health care, i.e. Ayurveda.

We all praise the importance of living close to nature. Are we really following it? Nature has a balance. Both physical as well as functional. When we try to disturb the balance, nature reacts, quite naturally! When there is natural disasters like flood, landslide, storms and even volcano eruption, we defend those with this 'man made imbalance' theory. Then how about the microbe attacks? Humans believe that the earth and its resources are made for him and only for him! And it is a social belief too. Every individual also believe that the resources on the earth is only for him. They do all possible means to prevent the equal distribution or sharing of these natural resources even to their fellow beings. In fact, humans deny space for others to exist.

Scientists too sometimes behave as blindfolded. They ignore the importance of providing a space for all. This 'all' includes all the living things at least. 

And not only the external environment is disturbed by the human activities, one's own body is more affected by the kind of life Humans have. The habitual trends in food, activities and other lifestyle are too much to disturb the natural functional balance of the individual. We have a friendly biological ecosystem in our body which helps us to remain healthy. If our activities are not supporting this balance, we fall ill and ill forever.

Ayurveda is always a science of maintaining homeostasis. Its principles focus on bringing back the balance both functional and structural. This balance is achieved by corrections made in the food, activities, thoughts and behaviour. The first two (food & activities) are for physical balance and the last two (thoughts and behaviour) are for mental and emotional balance.

Yes. Let us focus on healthy ways to maintain the balance of nature for health and longevity.

AYURVEDA IN FEVER MANAGEMENT

        People will wonder how Ayurveda is effective in the management of infections. Globally ayurveda is labeled as a treatment system for prevention, a massage therapy, a cleansing treatment or a rejuvenation treatment. But it is pertinent to note that Ayurveda is very much effective in the management of infectious diseases.

         Fever is a common  condition affecting almost all population globally irrespective of age, gender and geography. It is always caused by an infection by virus or bacteria or any other agent. Ayurveda medicines have wonderful effect against these infections and can completely cure the disease. These medicines will improve the body strength and immunity by boosting the immune system of the body. The anti microbial property kills the disease agent and helps in healing process.  Being natural, the medicines have less complications and zero side effects. It is very effective and safe in children as well.

             So it is highly recommended to use ayurvedic medicines and treatment in common fevers. chaithanyaayurvedaretreat@gmail.com

Ayurveda for Care

Ayurveda is unique for prevention and promotion of health. It is not a system of only cure. The main objective of ayurveda is Care. The care element is more focused to avoid a future situation that demands cure.

How care of health is possible?

We are familiar with a lot of measures for HEALTH CARE.  It includes individual actions and community activities. Preventive vaccines, personal hygiene, environmental sanitation, Food and Nutrition, healthy habits are some of them.

Ayurveda brings all these under one roof named Swasthavritta. It includes  measures a person has to follow to get in tune with the changes happening within self and surroundings. There are lots of changes happening every moment. If we are capable of adjusting with that, we will remain healthy. If we are not able for that Ayurveda has medicine and treatment for that. This is the concept of care in Ayurveda

ABHYANGA- CARE FROM AYURVEDA

Ayurveda has been so keen in describing the measures one has to follow to protect the health and prevent from the disease. Ayurveda scholars understood the concept of prevention since its origin. The classical texts describes the daily routine, seasonal routine, foods, property of food , the ethical and moral codes to be followed by a person for positive health.

Abhyanga

Abhyanga is one of the most popular term and process in Ayurveda. It is nothing but application of oil on body. Though it refers to the literal meaning, if we look in detail, the concept is a broader one. Abhyanga is the regular oil application externally to be practised daily for different benefits. The same has also been used as a therapeutic process for healing purpose.

We can use any oil for Abhyanga when used for daily use. Any oil means that any oil that suits the basic body constitution, the season, the age. Of course, I admit the specificity. What I meant is it need not to be a medicated oil. You can even use plane coconut oil, mustard oil, gingelly oil. etc.

When used as a therapeutic process, specific medicated oils can only be used according to the condition.

Abhyanga is really effective in reducing the ageing of skin, good for eyes and helps for sound sleep

AYURVEDA FOR SPINE CARE

Diseases affecting the spine has become very common. The primary causes are the injuries, degeneration and other systemic illnesses affecting the spine. The commonest ones are lumbar and cervical spondylosis, Spondylo listhesis, and Intervertebral disc prolapse. 

Ayurveda treatments have been found very effective in the management of these three.  

Spine care treatments for Ayurveda

As commonly believe, Ayurveda is not just applying oil externally and giving massages on the affected area. It is more than that. Spine care treatments in Ayurveda are truly scientific and is different from person to person. It includes external therapies, internal medicines, external local applications, bandages and exercises.

Some of the treatments used in the spine care are Lepana, Dharas, Swedanas using Choorna Pinda (Herbal Powders made into a bundle), Kati vasthi, Mathra vasthi, and Yoga vasthi. These treatments are done with proper precautions and under the observation of a qualified physician.

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AYURVEDA FOR CARE & CURE

Ayurveda is the science of life. It addresses the life of humans in connection with nature. According to Ayurveda the human life is not something different from the nature's tune.

Ayurveda Cares....

Ayurveda explains the life style measures to stay healthy. This includes 1. Daily regime, 2. Seasonal regime, 3. Moral and ethical code, 4. Food habits and 5. Property of food items . No other science in the universe has such a concept of complete care. These measures, if followed properly are very much effective in preventing the acute, seasonal and even life style diseases.

Ayurveda Cures....

A number of diseases, its causative factors, pathology, signs/symptoms, prognosis and treatment are well narrated in Ayurveda. These have been divided into 08 specialities. They are 1. General Medicine, 2. Paediatrics, 3. Psychiatry, 4. ENT, 5. Surgery, 6. Toxicology, 7. Geriatric Care, 8. Aphrodisiac.

Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapy is a unique treatment procedure that is used in both for care and cure. Let us promote this healing touch of Ayurveda for Care and Cure

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AYURVEDA & PANCHAKARMA FOR OSTEO ARTHRITIS

Osteo Arthritis?? Ayurveda is the Answer..

Arthritis is a common term. It is nothing but a painful/ inflammed joint. The joint will be having pain, swelling, temperature and redness ( all or some of these). There will be limited mobility due to this inflammation. There are different factors that causes arthritis. It can be degenerative, auto immune, infectious or traumatic. The most common arthritis found in elderly is the degenerative type and is known as Osteo Arhritis.

Degenerative arthritis or Osteo Arthritis can affect any joint in the body. Degeneration is a process that starts from birth itself. As the repair and growth is much more in the younger age, the degeneration is not that visible. But as age progresses, these changes become more visible and dominant leading to joint degeneration. 

The commonest joints affected by Osteo Arthritis are Knee, Hip, and Spine. The reason is these are the main weight bearing joints.

Ayurveda & Panchakrma for Osteo Arthritis

Ayurveda has a very effective management for the degenerative joint disorders. The treatment has two phases. First phase is the therapy phase, where the patient is subjected to different external therapies and internal medicines. This is a step by step process and is carried out using the Panchakarma treatment protocol. The average duration for this first phase is 03- 04 weeks and is variable from person to person. This is carried out under the supervision of a qualified doctor.

The second phase is the follow up phase. There will be internal medicines and external aplcations, which can be done at home. This average duration varies from 03- 06 months and even more in chronic conditions.

It is recommended to undergo this therapies annually for better prognosis. As we know, the condition can't be completely reversed by these treatment and medicine. But we can arrest or slow down the rate of degeneration. And the ill effects or long term complications of these treatments are minimum.

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So, Osteo Arthritis?? Ayurveda is the Answer..