Treatment Guide
Ayurvedic Treatments
Ayurvedic treatment involves establishing an individual's mind-body constitution and nature of imbalance initially and then seeking to return to a state of healthy balance. The treatment consists of the use of herbal remedies, special Ayurvedic massage therapies, dietary, lifestyle advice and other aspects of treatment, tailor made for that individual. The time periods for the Ayurvedic treatments are guidelines it might take for a session. The exact time will differ depending on the needs of the client and a good Ayurvedic physician will design the treatment around the client. Therefore the treatment will defer in terms of time, intensity and oils used, in order to meet the clients specific requirements. Contact your Ayurvedic physician to find out which treatment or combination of treatments suit you.
Dr. Sharma is trained in Keraliya Panchakarma. In this form of therapy, balance within the body is brought about by five main detoxification treatments.
Snehana usually precedes all these treatments.
Snehana - A ghee (clarified butter) or medicated oil is given for several mornings to soften doshas. Then the following treatments take place depending on the health condition:
1. Abhyangam - A full body massage with a herbal, therapeutic oil and poultice. The poultice containing herbs have pain relieving, anti arthritic and anti-inflammatory effects.
2. Shirodhara - ”Shiro” means head and “Dhara” is a stream, thus Shirodhara is the continuous stream of warm oil or decoctions on the forehead to profoundly relax the nervous system and balance Prana Vata.
3. Kativasti and Pichu - Special Ayurvedic oil treatments for joint damage, spinal fusion, disc prolapse and lower back pain.
4. Swedana - Sweat TreatmentsAyurvedic herbs open the channels in the body to get rid of impurities through sweat glands.
5. Nasya (Nasal administration of medicine) - The nose is the doorway to the brain and it is also the doorway to consciousness. Thus Nasya, is indicated for prana disorders, sinus congestion, hay fever, migraine headaches, certain hair, eye and ear problems. This treatment decreases accumulated Kapha (mucous) build up in the head.
Duration of Treatment:
A program plan is outlined during the initial consultation. Each Shirodhara treatment is approximately two and half hours. For more serious conditions, Shirodhara treatment every day for 7-28 days is recommended.