If you are wondering why this 5000-year-old ancient medical practice is still in use even today – the answer is – because it works. The study of Ayurveda is vast and its students know that very well from experience. For a thorough understanding of this ancient wisdom there is no place better than the ayurvedic
As per Ayurveda, your tendency of putting or not putting on body weight can be attributed to the imbalance in five important body elements, apart from the constitution of Kapha, Pitta and Vata, the three doshas. Although physical inactivity and poor diet are known to be the main culprits for obesity, you cannot completely eliminate
Before delving into the Panchakarma treatments, it’s important to understand the pre-Panchakarma processes first. These are of two types. Pre-Panchakarma processes Oleation – This process involves the application of specially formulated oil/s to the body, which is decided based on the prescribed internal and external treatment. These oils help carry the medicinal properties into the
Panchakarma is essentially a fivefold Ayurvedic treatment which is highly individualized depending on the exact needs of the person and is administered only after ascertaining his/her constitution type (as per Ayurveda), immune status, doshic imbalances, digestive health, age and several other important factors. Treatment methodology Some or all parts of the five Panchakarma therapies may
A word originating from Sanskrit language, Panchakarma essentially means ‘five treatments’ or ‘five actions.’ It’s a treatment used for cleaning up the body of any toxic matter, often left by poor dietary habits and diseases. Usually, our body has the inherent ability to effectively process and remove any such waste matter, including the vitiated doshas,
