Ayurveda
In Kerala
Location:
Kerala
Evolved around: 600 B.C.
Uses: Medicinal Plants and Herbs
Best Time for an Ayurvedic Treatment: June to September
Ayurveda evolved as a system of medicine in India, around 600
BC. The system stressed on the 
prevention
of a disease in addition to treating an ailment.
This
tradition of healthcare was followed closely across the entire
country, and has been practised ever since.
Today,
it's a unique, indispensable branch of medicine, a complete naturalistic
system that depends on the diagnosis of the body's humours to
achieve the right balance.
Ayurveda
believes in the treatment of not just the affected part, but the
individual as a whole, making it the natural way to perfect health
and harmony of life.
KERALA
- THE LAND OF AYURVEDA
Kerala's equable climate, natural abundance of forests with a
wealth of herbs and medicinal plants, and the cool monsoon season
starting from June to November are best suited for Ayurveda's
curative and restorative programs.
In
fact, today Kerala is the only State in India, which practices
this system of medicine with absolute dedication. Monsoon is considered
to be the ideal time for rejuvenation.
Ancient
texts recommend monsoon to be the best season for Ayurveda regimens.
The atmosphere remains dust-free and cool, opening the pores of
the body to the maximum, making it most receptive to herbal oils
and therapy.
REJUVENATION
PROGRAMMES
Rejuvenation Therapy: 'Rasayana Chikitsa' It tones up the
skin and rejuvenates and strengthens all the tissues so as to
achieve ideal health and longevity. Increases 'Ojas' (Primary
Vitality) and improves 'Sattva' (Mental Clarity) and thereby increases
the resistance of the body.
Includes
head and face massage with medicated oils and creams, body massage
with herbal oil or powder, by hand and foot, intake of rejuvenate
medicines and medicated steam bath. Herbal baths are also used.
Body
Immunisation And Longevity Treatment: 'Kayakalpa Chikitsa'
Prime treatment for retarding the aging process, arresting the
degeneration of body cells and immunization of the system.
The
treatment includes intake of 'Rasayana' (special Ayurvedic medicines
and diet) and comprehensive body care programs. The program is
most effective for either sex if undertaken before the age of
50.
Body
Sudation: 'Sweda Karma' Medicated steam baths eliminate impurities
from the body, improve the tone and complexion of the skin, reduce
fat and are recommended for certain rheumatic diseases, particularly
for pain.
Precious
herbs and herbal leaves are boiled and the steam is passed over
the entire body for 10 to 20 minutes daily. Hand massage with
herbal oils or herbal powder improves blood circulation and tones
up the muscles.
General
Massage Therapy For Rejuvenation: 'Abhyanga' This total body
massage with herbal oils tones up the skin and rejuvenates and
strengthens all the tissues so as to achieve ideal health and
longevity, strengthens the immune system, is beneficial for the
eyes and gifts sound sleep. This is also a cure for rheumatism.
