Special Treatments

Back Pain

Back pain is a very common issue nowadays due to our modern lifestyle. Both men and women between the ages of 30 and 50 are mainly affected. Back pain may affect one individual as a result of falls, slips, lack of exercise, as a part of other diseases etc. Even if the pain is not very intense, negligence and lack of treatment will lead to serious physical issues. Back pain may start with muscle ache and may radiate into the legs or feet, and may include symptoms other than pain. In Ayurveda, back pain is known as nitamba shoola or kati shoola, and leads to bone and muscle weakness. Kati vata, prishta shoola, kati graha, trika shoola and trika graha are the other common names in Ayurveda for back pain.
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Neck Pain

Pin in neck, arms, and shoulders are very common nowadays due to our modern lifestyle, job structure that forces us to sit idle and give strain to the neck and lack of exercise. This problem seems increasing over the years. Spam and sprain in muscle, cervical spondylosis spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, intervertebral disc prolapse, etc are the most common causes of neck pain. The reason for neck pain may be simple, but the lack of treatment and negligence causes the condition to become worse. Ayurveda has received worldwide recognition for the treatment for lifestyle diseases, long- term diseases, etc. In Ayurveda, neck pain is called ‘Manyastambha’ which is a kind of Vata dosha. The aggravated Vata dosha leads to severe back p...

Rejuvenation Therapy

In Ayurveda, rejuvenation therapy is done by treatments called ‘Rasayana chikilsa’ and ‘Panchakarma’. The meaning of rejuvenation is the restoration of youth and it aims at filling our body, mind and soul with positive energy. Dr. Menon’s Madhava Ayurveda Hospital offers rejuvenation therapy done under the supervision of experts. The treatment will tone the skin and strengthen the body so that we feel young and energetic. Rasayana therapy includes head and body massage using medicated oil, cream, herbal powders preceded by a steam bath. This therapy improves the physical and mental wellness of the patient. It fine-tunes the skin, improves complexion, physical strength and immunity. Panchakarma is the conventi...

Knee Pain

Knee pain is a common issue that is found in people of all ages. Sudden injury, fall or slips, arthritis, infection, dislocated kneecap - anything can be the reason for knee pain. Vyasa vata is one of the main reasons for knee pain in some people. It occurs due to low bone density and leads to overall weakness in the joints. Knee pain due to Vyana vata starts with discomfort while traveling and cracking sound, and if the proper treatment is not taken, it will lead to immobilization in joints. Another cause of knee pain is Ama vatha. It occurs due to toxic overload in the joints. The knee joints become stiff and heavy and if it lasts long, it leads to a swollen and painful joint. Dr. Menon’s Madhava Ayurveda Hospital has the most ef...

Parkinsonism

The reason for Parkinson's disease is the gradual deterioration of nerve junctions. It is situated at the base of the brain and affects muscle control and movement of the body. The treatment for Parkinson's disease aims at strengthening the nervous system and rejuvenating brain tissues. Parkinson's disease is found in people at the age after 50, but have chances to appear earlier in life. In Ayurveda parkinsons are known as Kampa Vata. Ayurveda treatment for Parkinsons include abhyanga and basti. Ashwagandha and are commonly used to medicate the oil to rejuvenate the body and nourish the nervous system. Special diet and dietary habits are required to get complete relief from the disease. Oil massage and sensory therapies also included in ...

Asthma

Asthma is a breathing disorder that occurs due to allergens in the air, exposure of cold air, emotional stress or heavy exercise. Patients show symptoms like tightness of the chest, wheezing noise, and coughing when the airways narrow. The causes of Asthma are the excessive intake of vata(cold), consumption of kapha aggravating food items and weakening of lung tissues. Ayurveda understands the route cause of the disease and advises treatment only after that. The treatment for Bronchial Asthma includes cleansing pranavaha srotas and balancing aggravated doshas. Panchakarma treatments are also included in treating this kind of Asthma problem. Strengthening immune system, cleansing of toxins, reducing the activity of allergens are the therap...

Skin Disease

Improper diet, wrong lifestyle, hormonal imbalance, and stress are the common reasons for skin diseases like acne, psoriasis, vitiligo and many others. Ayurveda is the best way to heal the root cause of these problems. Ayurvedic treatment along with proper diet, yoga and meditation can heal any kind of skin disorders. Ayurvedic treatment includes assessment of dosha and skin type, and identifying hormonal imbalances. Ayurvedic facials are recommended to control the skin problems. Udwarthana and swedana therapies are a part of skin care treatment. Swedana, the deep massage will restore the natural radiance of the skin. It will release excess toxins from the body and reduce fat. Followed by Swedana, there will be a herbalized steam bath to ...

Weight Reduction Program

Vata, pitha, and kapha doshas along with poor dietary choices and lack of exercise are the reasons for gaining weight. The condition gets worse when proper medication is not taken to control your weight. The imbalance in ‘kapha’ results in weight gain and obesity, specific treatment like massage and steam along with oral medication, diet and exercise is required to control obesity. Yoga, Pranayamam, medication, etc are also important in controlling weight. Swedana and Abhyanga are the main part of obesity treatment. Swedana removes toxins from the body and Abhyanga rejuvenates the body through proper hot oil massage. Kizhi, elakizhi, udwarthanam and pizhichil are also incorporated in weight loss treatment. The treatment will hel...

Diabetes

In Ayurveda, Diabetes is known as ‘Madhumey’. Excess intake of sweets, carbohydrates and lack of exercise are the main reasons behind Diabetic problems. If Diabetes is left untreated, it will lead to severe damage to kidneys, eyes and central nervous system. If the Diabetes is in its initial stage, it can be controlled through diet and lifestyle along with herbal medicines. Avoiding excess intake of sweets, regular exercise and yoga can help to control blood sugar level to an extent. Patients who are suffering chronic diabetes need extra care and treatment. In this stage, the treatment focuses on reducing dosage of insulin that manages the blood sugar level and keeping the metabolism rate high. Medicinal herbs and rasayanas ar...