Ayurvedic And Panchakarma Clinic
Panchakarma
Panchakarma
Panchakarma means five procedures in Sanskrit. It is one of the most vital practices in Ayurveda which helps in clearing out all the toxins in the body. In Ayurveda, it is considered to balance the doshas in our body known as “Vata,” “pitta,” and “Kapha.” When the doshas are not in balance it means that there are a lot of toxins present in the body. Here Panchakarma plays the role of balancing the doshas by removing the toxins from the body. Panchakarma not just purifies the body but also rejuvenates and builds up the immune system.
Benefits of Panchakarma
- Helps detoxify and rejuvenate the body. Helps in elimination of toxins.
- Improves the process of the digestive system. Helps in opening up of blocked channels.
- Anti-aging. Improved skin lustre. Weight-loss (if overweight).
- Balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas.
- Increases the flexibility of joints
- Help ease anxiety and mental issues.
- Increases stamina
- Remove disease-causing accumulated toxins.
- Opening up of blocked channels
- Enhance your immune system.
Therapies Of Panchakarma
Vaman
In this treatment, a patient is given inside and outside oleation and fomentation treatments for a few days which include therapies and some ayurvedic medicines. Once the toxins get melted and accumulate in the upper cavities of the body, the patient is given emetic medicines and decoction. This enables vomiting and helps in disposing of the poisons from the body tissues. Vaman treatment is particularly suggested basically for kapha dominated conditions, such as weight gain, asthma, and hyperacidity.
Nasya
This treatment is extremely effective in clearing and purging the head area. At the beginning of the treatment, the head and shoulder areas are given a delicate massage and fomentation. After that, nasal drops are regulated in both nostrils. This achieves the cleaning of the whole head area and diminishes different sorts of cerebral pain, headache, hair issues, sleep disorder, neurological disorders, sinusitis, chronic rhinitis, and respiratory ailments.
Basti
Managing medicated substances through enemas is Ayurveda’s exceptional commitment to the therapeutic world. The treatment has huge advantages, particularly in convoluted and chronic diseases. According to the nature of the disease, homegrown decoctions, oils, ghee, or milk are managed into the rectum and this has incredible positive effects. This treatment is to a great degree powerful against vata dominated conditions, such as arthritis, piles, and constipation. Also, read more about medicine for constipation.
Raktamokshan
This treatment is useful for cleaning of blood and viable against ailments caused because of impure blood. It can be done in a particular area or for the whole body. This treatment is especially valuable in different skin infections, such as psoriasis, dermatitis , and furthermore in local lesions such as abscesses and pigmentation.
Virechan
In virechan, purgation or disposal of toxins happens through the clearing of the bowels. In this treatment too, the patient is given inside and outside oleation and fomentation treatments. From that point onward, the patient is given a natural purgative to encourage the clearing of the guts that aid in purifying the body of toxins. Virechan treatment is prescribed fundamentally for pitta dominated conditions, such as herpes zoster, jaundice, colitis, celiac infection, etc.
Detoxification & Immunity
Our body is fully equipped to handle toxins and other unwanted substances. Detoxification or detox for short is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances / metabolic wastes from our body, mainly carried out by the liver. Detox helps the vital organs cleanse themselves of the wastes and enable the liver to function appropriately in excreting them. It helps in preventing toxic overload and thereby major health problems. The ultimate goal of DETOX is resisting diseases by balancing the Tridoshas, promoting vitality, and nourishing our Dhatus (tissues) thereby bringing out the best in each one of us, ie, boost up our immunity.
Our body has a sophisticated way of eliminating toxins that involve the liver, kidneys, digestive system, skin, and lungs. So by detoxification, we are fine-tuning these organs for their optimal performance. This is achieved through a well-planned custom-made Ayurveda treatment protocol along with oral medications and an equally designed food habits and regimen. Detox therapies remove free radicals from our system and improve the anti-oxidant components.
“Vyaadhikshamatva” is the Ayurveda terminology that can be closely correlated to Immunity which means “efficiency of the body to resist diseases”. Physical and psychological resistance is of enormous significance in fighting and conquering diseases. The immune system comprising the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, macrophages, lymphocytes including the B cells and T cells, and antibodies, is what protects our body from diseases and infections by defending us from foreign substances, cells, and tissues.
The immunity concept in Ayurveda has been widely spread under three main headings :
(i) Vyadhi Kshamathwa: the concept of resistance to illness development
(ii) Ojas: the concept of supreme resilience
(iii) Bala: the concept of strength. Immunity should encompass the homeostasis of the body, mind, and soul. For a truly holistic concept of immunity, we should bring together the understanding of all three concepts mentioned in Ayurveda to maintain this homeostasis and regulate our metabolism.
The influence of mind and emotion on our immunity is a very new system that is being studied in the past four or five decades, known as Psychoneuroimmunology. This studies the effect of the central nervous system on various factors responsible for immune response. This interconnected understanding of digestion, mind, and immunity in Ayurveda helps us develop natural remedies that influence the body-mind-soul positively. After all the ability to withstand change can only be developed by maintaining a state of equilibrium in this trio.
Detoxification is a pathway to balanced immunity. This helps our body shed the accumulated toxins, thereby making tissues more receptive to oral medications and food nutrients by the proper digestion, absorption, and assimilation of the same.
Usually the detox procedure starts with:
- Rookshana therapies and oral medicines possessing Deepana –Pachana properties
- Snehana / Oleation (Internal and External
- Abhyanga and Bashpa Sweda (Oil massage and Steam)
- Vamana (Medically Induced Emesis) & Virechana (Medically Induced Purgation)
- Virechana
- Vasthi (Medicated Enema) : It is called Ardha chikitsa in Ayurveda.
- Nasya
A few detox tips that can be done at home:
- Limiting or abstaining from alcohol
- Ensuring adequate and quality sleep
- Drink sufficient water
- Reduce intake of sugar and processed food
- Eat antioxidant rich FOODS, not supplements
- Eat foods high in pre biotics
- Reduce salt intake
- Regular exercise
- Occasional fasting
AYURVEDA – The Way Of Detoxification & Immunity boosting
Ayurveda’s way of detoxification and immunity boosting comprises – External Therapies and Internal Medications. The treatment protocol is more or less similar but the medicines used will vary from person to person according to the body constitution (Prakruthi), age, tolerance level (Satwa bala) of the patient, and seasonal variations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Panchakarma Treatment done?
Panchakarma is a five-step process. These are Bio cleansing procedures in Ayurveda. By these methods, the toxins accumulated in the body are expelled through the natural orifices of the body.
There is no restriction as such anyone can do the Panchakarma treatment. It is one of the safest treatments which does not have any side effects. It is still safe to get an ayurvedic practitioner’s consultation before going for the treatment.
How often should one go for this treatment?
Just the way how every machine needs servicing, the same way our body also needs servicing. Panchakarma helps in rejuvenating and cleansing the body. Ayurveda recommends that a fit person should be treated at least once a year it can vary from twice a year to daily for a person with a disease.
