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Abhyang

June 24, 2017 Panchkarma Comments Off on Abhyang

Abhyanga is a massage that’s done with warm oil. The oil is applied on the entire body, from the scalp to the soles of your feet.

There is no greater expression of self-love than anointing ourselves from head to toe with warm oil—this practice is called Abhyanga. A daily Abhyanga practice restores the balance of the doshas and enhances well-being and longevity.

We’ve all heard it before: take care of ourselves first; prioritize our own well-being, because only then can we most effectively care for others; we have to love ourselves before we can love anyone else; etc.

The Sanskrit word Sneha can be translated as both “oil” and “love.” It is believed that the effects of Abhyanga are similar to those received when one is saturated with love. Like the experience of being loved, Abhyanga can give a deep feeling of stability and warmth.

A regular Abhyanga practice restores the balance of the doshas and enhances well-being and longevity. Regular Abhyanga is especially grounding and relaxing for Vata dosha imbalances, but everyone can benefit from this practice.

So just how is ayurvedic abhyanga done?

  • Use comfortably-warm massage oil. (Store your massage oil in a small container and warm it by holding the container under running hot water, or setting it in a bowl or container of hot water.)
  • Dip your fingertips into the warm oil and apply it lightly to your entire body.
  • Wait a few minutes to let some of the oil be absorbed by your skin, then massage your entire body, applying even pressure with the whole hand — palm and fingers.
  • Use circular motions over rounded areas such as your head or joints, and straight strokes on straight areas such as your arms and legs.
  • Apply light pressure on sensitive areas such as the abdomen or the heart.
  • Use more oil and spend more time where nerve endings are concentrated, such as the soles of the feet, palms of the hands and along the base of the fingernails.

After we are done, relax for 5-15 minutes, letting the oil and the massage do their magic. The longer the oil is on, the deeper it penetrates. During this time, we can read something relaxing and uplifting, and rest; or shave, cut nails, and get ready for the day. Dab excess oil off with paper towels if you like, then follow with a relaxing warm bath or shower. If your schedule simply won’t allow for a daily massage, at least make it a priority a few times a week.

Benefits of Abhyanga

  • Nourishes the entire body—decreases the effects of aging
  • Imparts muscle tone and vigor to the dhatus (tissues) of the body
  • Imparts a firmness to the limbs
  • Lubricates the joints
  • Increases circulation
  • Stimulates the internal organs of the body
  • Assists in elimination of impurities from the body
  • Moves the lymph, aiding in detoxification
  • Increases stamina
  • Calms the nerves
  • Benefits sleep—better, deeper sleep
  • Enhances vision
  • Makes hair (scalp) grow luxuriantly, thick, soft and glossy
  • Softens and smoothens skin; wrinkles are reduced and disappear
  • Pacifies Vata and Pitta and stimulates Kapha

Abhyanga and Oils

Massage your body with love and patience for 15-20 minutes. Here are the recommendations for frequency and oil type, based on the doshas:

  • Vata Dosha: 4-5 times a week using sesame, almond, or a Vata-balancing oil, such as the relaxing Abhy Oil.
  • Pitta Dosha: 3-4 times a week using a coconut, sunflower, or a Pitta-balancing oil, such as the soothing Abhy Oil.
  • Kapha Dosha: 1-2 times a week using safflower or a Kapha-balancing oil, such as the invigorating Abhy Oil.
  • Good for all Three Doshas: Jojoba oil
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Ksharsutra and Fistula

February 3, 2016 General, Know your disease, Technology Comments Off on Ksharsutra and Fistula

Fistula in ano is one of the most common diseases of the ano rectal region. Treatment of Fistula in ano has puzzled the medical fraternity due to its complex nature. Commonly prevalent surgical treatment for anal Fistula, that is “Fistulectomy” does not provide successful cure for the disease, post operative complications and recurrences being common. Acharya Sushruta an ancient Indian Surgeon has described in his text ‘ Sushruta Samhita’ about an ancient Ayurvedic technique of medicated thread called Ksharsutra treatment for Bhagandara ( Fistula in ano). Treatment of anal Fistula (Bhagandara)and Nadi-Vrana(Sinus) with Ksharsutra was practiced by Sushruta (1000-600B.C.)

The Kshar Sutra was a standard medicated thread smeared with Kshar of Apamarga (Achyranthus aspera), Shnuhi (Eforbia Nerrifolia) which has quality of cutting and Haridra(Curcuma Longa) which is used as a antiseptic. The ph value of the thread thus prepared was determined and its sterilization effected by ultraviolet radiation. The alkalinity of Kshar Sutra was 9.2ph

Ksharsutra is a popular treatment modality in India for the management of fistula-in-ano. It works by the action of excision, scraping, draining, penetrating, debridement, and sclerosing as well as healing simultaneously without a surgical excision. The conventional method to insert a ksharsutra by using a metallic probe through an external opening may cause pain and discomfort to the patients. In some cases, this intervention is not possible without general anaesthesia. The ksharsutra may be inserted through an external opening by using an infant feeding tube (no. 5 or 6) without causing pain as a day care procedure.

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Garbh Sanskar

January 25, 2016 General, Myths about Ayurveda Comments Off on Garbh Sanskar

What is Garbha Sanskar

“Garbh sanskar is parenting of a child in the mother’s womb where garbh means ‘womb’ and ‘sanskar’ is the ethics or the values. Garbh sanskar is teaching the baby ethics inside the mother’s womb,”

Every parent wants the best for their child. A healthy pregnancy is necessary to ensure the baby’s well- being after birth too. As an enabler for the mental and physical development of the baby.garbh sanskar is a tool mentioned in our Vedas many thousand year ago. The practice has been a part of hindu tradition since time immemorial and is evidenced by stories of how garbh sanskar had a very positive effect on mythological characters like abhimanyu, astabakra and prahlad who were enlightened in their mother’s womb. It might sound odd but ask any mother and she is sure to tell you that bonding with the baby starts as soon one conceives. That’s why you see mothers speaking to their baby bump or even making an effort to think good thoughts or do things that soothe the baby.
There is now a growing baby of scientific evidence that supports the practices related to garbh sanskar and its effect on the unborn child. Thus while garbh sanskar is believed to benefits the baby, it is not focused solely on the child. These practices ensure that the mother is healthy and in a positive state of mind. Activities such as changes in diet and life style are recommended to pregnant women through the practice of garbh sanskar.

According to Ayurved, Garbh Sanskar is one of the best ways to give birth to a healthy baby. It’s all about the mother maintaining a sound state of mind, not only mentally, but physically, emotionally and spiritually as well. Ayurvedic garbh sanskar suggests certain guidelines to keep in mind for the pregnant mother. These include:

  • Healthy eating habits
  • Positive thinking
  • Practicing yoga or some form of light exercise
  • Meditation
  • Prayer
  • Listening to music which brings peace to mind
  • Reading calming or spiritual books
  • Consuming herbal ghee during pregnancy
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Prakriti Parikshan

January 25, 2016 General, Myths about Ayurveda Comments Off on Prakriti Parikshan

Swasthasy Swasthya Rakshnam is the basic principal of Ayurveda. i.e. Protecting the health of healthy person. Provide bliss for complete  happiness by maintaining total health called chaturvidha purushartha i.e. (Dharma(virtuous Acts)Artha((Possessing  appropriately required wealth with judicious means)Kama(Gratification of Desires)Moksha(Emancipation/Salvation).

As Roga(Disease)  is a  great obstacle in attainment of these objects the science of Ayurveda is meant to provide assistance  in the achievement of the basic goals  by providing absolute health to all creatures on the earth in general and  human in pericular. Fundamental concept of structural, functional and pharmacological branches of Ayurveda is based on pancha-mahabhutas, trgunasi  &  tridosas  According to Samkhya school prakriti  is the matrix of whole psycho-physical universe.

The present context of description of Prakriti(constitution) is in context to the body constitution i.e. Deha Prakriti(physical constitution). Ayurveda have put forth a strong foundation to make an understanding of human constitution. The Ayurvedic concept of Prakriti (constitution) is helpful in maintaining health, understanding disease and its management. Also, attainment of Purusharth Chatushtaya (Dharm-Artha-Kama-Mokha) which is only possible by an healthy individual.

Knowledge of one’s own prakriti (constitution) can be helpful in maintenance of one’s health by following appropriate life style , diet and regimen suitable in the particular environmental condition.

Despite of the fact of fundamental similarities in the mankind, dissimilitude from individual to individual is very common and natural. The factors responsible for these differences are multifarious and they together exert effect on constitutional, temperamental, psychological and spiritual make up of each individual.

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LIFESTYLE or  Dinacharya

February 15, 2015 General, Myths about Ayurveda Comments Off on LIFESTYLE or  Dinacharya

Ayurveda is all about balance in lifestyle. A healthy mind lives in a healthy body. What do you think affects how you feel physically and what you drink and eat leaves an effect on your mind.

LIFESTYLE or  Dinacharya is a Sanskrit word made up of ‘dina’ meaning day and ‘acharya’ meaning activity. So dinacharya is a daily routine designed to maintain and connect us to our circadian rhythms or the internal body clock.

Following Dincharya according to Prakriti has benefits like:

Helps in balancing doshas

Helps in digestion

Inculcates discipline

Promotes peace, happiness, and longevity

Ayurveda emphasized the importance of a connection with nature for millennia. The disconnection from the circadian rhythms is called chronodisruption, It has been linked to a host of health concerns, including poor cognitive function, mood and sleep disorders, diabetes, obesity, daytime sleepiness, reduced school performance, substance abuse, heart disease, and some cancers.

Ayurveda tells us that on any given day, there are two cycles of change that exist- the sun cycle and the moon cycle- and they are connected with the Ayurvedic Body Type or doshas (vata, pitta or kapha).

Dinacharya makes us understand the best time for our daily routine like waking, exercise, bathing, meditation, prayer, meals, study, work, relaxation, and sleeping. This is necessary to maintain a healthy body, mind, and soul.

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Jaundice & ayurveda

January 25, 2015 General, Know your disease Comments Off on Jaundice & ayurveda

पीलिया और फैटी लीवर के इलाज के लिए आयुर्वेद की पाठ्यपुस्तकों में बहुत सारी दवाओं का उल्लेख है। भैसज्य रत्नावली (12/22) में फलत्रिकादि क्वाथ नाम की दवा का उल्लेख है जो फैटी लीवर के इलाज में बहुत कारगर होती है।

फलत्रिकादि क्वाथ में आठ औषधियां अर्थात् हरीतकी,विभीतिकी, अमलकी, अमृता,कटुकी, निंबा, किरातिका और वासा होती हैं जो कमला / हेपेटोसेलुलर पीलिया, सिरोसिस,हेपेटाइटिस,फैटी लीवर और इसी तरह की स्थिति के उपचार में मुख्य रूप से उपयोगी है।

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