There is no wonder as to why Panchakarma Ayurvedic treatments have been known to be the ultimate healing experience of all times. Before undergoing any major treatment, Ayurveda highly recommends to detoxify one’s body and relieve the body systems from the accumulated toxic matter. This is because, not only this ama or the toxic matter interfere with the general health of an individual, yet this also hinders the efficacy of the natural therapies and herbal medicines that are being recommended. Even otherwise, it is needed that anyone and everyone should undergo the elegant cleansing process of Panchakarma every few years (preferably once or twice in a year), as these Ayurvedic treatments largely remove almost all the impurities that our body tends to accumulate over a period of time, and we can maintain our health and wellbeing.
What are Panchakarma Ayurvedic Treatments?
Panchakarma is an ancient Ayurvedic treatment, meant for complete cleansing and rejuvenation of our system. Developed thousands of years ago in India, it is essentially a set of five different therapeutic treatments put together, which is used for the detoxification and purification of our body as well as mind. These are Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana.
Why Panchakarma is Needed?
Toxic agents are everywhere in our environment. Be it the food we eat or the air we breathe. Owing to the kind of lifestyles we lead and the negative build up of the same results in degeneration of the body slowly. Stress hormones, emotional disturbances, anxiety and negative emotions are all toxic carriers. There are natural processes like crying, sweating, urination and defecation by which we flush out toxic overload. Having said that, the excess of chemicals in our foods and surroundings along with growing levels of stress in our society leads to our body being engulfed with destructive components. This calls for expulsion of unnecessary waste material from our system and here steps in Panchakarma Ayurvedic treatments which are the ultimate solution for thorough detoxification.
Why Ayurveda Counsels Panchakarma?
Going by what Ayurveda has to say, our health depends largely on our ability to absorb what is required for nourishment, while eliminating anything that is not. This includes not just the food that we eat, but also the various experiences and emotions that we come across and deal with in our day-to-day lives. If there happens to be any kind of imbalance, toxins get accumulated in our body, which eventually result in the various kinds of diseases that we could be experiencing. Ayurvedic Panchakarma is the ultimate cleansing ritual which eliminates ‘ama’ or waste from the body. Panchakarma is a stream of ancient science that helps in healing both the body and mind. It is highly personalized and is based on the needs of the individual depending on the Prakriti and Vikruti or the body type and the kind of dosha imbalances.
Merits of Panchakarma Ayurvedic Treatments
While Panchakarma thoroughly cleans and detoxifies the body systems, thus relieving the dosha imbalances and the disease that is being experienced, these Ayurvedic treatments aid in providing rejuvenation, strengthens the immune system, and also restores balance and well-being.
It helps in removing toxins from our digestive system, lungs, blood vessels, bowels and also from our nervous system.
Those who live with constant stress and strain due to their daily lifestyle can undergo Panchakarma Ayurvedic treatments and enjoy the finest state of being.
Various kinds of addictions such as that of tobacco, alcohol and prescribed/non-prescribed drugs, can be dissociated by this therapy.
As Panchakarma greatly helps to detox and purify our systems, Ayurveda believes that these treatments also improve our memory, concentration influence, appetite and our quality of sleep, besides strengthening the immune system.
A number of chronic diseases are also said to have been cured by this particular therapy of Ayurveda, including arthritis, rheumatism, chronic digestive problems, constipation, migraines, and obesity.
Panchakarma also helps in strengthening the various muscles and joints in our body and thus providing unmatched physical fitness.
Whereas detoxing is the best way to clean your body inside-out, besides helping you get fit, it does wonders for your skin and hair as well.
Panchakarma Ayurvedic Treatments at Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre
Indus valley Ayurvedic Centre offers most authentic Ayurvedic treatments and excels in the five basic cleansing techniques of Panchakarma. These are –
1. Vamana
One of the Panchakarma procedures, it is a medicated emesis therapy, cleanses Kapha toxins collected in the body and decongests the respiratory tract. Daily treatments are administered to loosen and mobilize the toxins and to finally eliminate them, this therapy takes 8 to 10 days.
2. Virechana
A medicated purgation therapy, removes Pitta toxins from the body that are accumulated in the liver and gallbladder, it completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal tract. It is a safe procedure without side effects, it takes 8 to 12 days.
3. Basti
Considered as the mother of all treatments, it cleanses the accumulated toxins from all the 3 doshas, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, especially Vata toxins, through the colon. Basti is also highly beneficial as a rejuvenating treatment especially in convalescent periods. Medicated oil or ghee and an herbal decoction is given as enema to clean the colon and increase the muscle tone. This procedure is usually applied for 8 to 30 days, based on the medical condition of a person.
4. Nasya
Administration of medicated oil through the nose, cleanses accumulated Kapha toxins from the head and neck region. This treatment is usually given for 7 days. Based on the medical condition of a person, it can be given up to 30 days.
5. Raktamokshana
This is a very effective blood purification therapy, in which carefully controlled removal of small quantities of blood is conducted to neutralize accumulated Pitta toxins of many blood borne diseases.
Panchakarma is therefore a time-proven natural therapy for maintaining a perfect health both of the mind as well as body. The entire treatment amazingly releases stored toxins from the body and restores its inbuilt ability to heal itself. There are a number of other benefits this therapy has to offer. Checkout Youtube Video – An Introduction to Panchakarma
Author: Dr Sonica Krishan is Senior Consultant Vaidya and Communications Officer for Indus Valley Ayurvedic Centre www.drsonicakrishan.com
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