Flush The Toxins And Reboot Yourself

FLUSH THE TOXINS AND REBOOT YOURSELF

Ayurveda is one of the world's oldest holistic healing systems, originated about 3000 years ago in India. Ayurveda is not simply a healing system, but it is a way of life. The essence of Ayurveda is to keep the delicate balance between the body, mind and soul. Its purpose is to find the true balance of life by bringing adequate change in our diet and lifestyle.
Kerala, the Land of Ayurveda

Kerala can be called as the cradle of authentic Ayurveda practices. Ayurveda in Kerala is having a very suitable atmosphere which hand on its curative and restorative effects to the humanity. The even-tempered climate and the unique monsoon with almost uniform humidity makes it the ideal place for natural medicines to work at their highest levels of potency. The land is also blessed with affluent forest wealth having plenty of medicinal plants and herbs. This is a boon to Ayurveda in Kerala since it provide a continuous reliable supply of Ayurvedic medicines with uniform potency throughout all seasons. Thus Kerala with its ideal topographical setting and auspicious climate has made the purification and rejuvenation therapies most effective for the wellness of human body. 

THE DETOXIFICATION PROCESS IN AYURVEDA

The primary aim of Ayurveda is to maintain the health of healthy people and to cure the diseases of sick people. Principally it comprises of 2 parts – cleansing therapy and pacifying therapy. When the toxins of the body causing diseases are in lesser quantity, pacifying medicines are given both internally and externally. Cleansing therapy which include the Panchakarmas of Ayurveda are used when the toxins are in greater quantity, thus draining them out from the body through the natural orifices.

Ayurveda Panchakarma includes specially designed five procedures of internal purification and detoxification of the body through the nearest possible route. Such purification allows the biological system to return to homeostasis and to rejuvenate rapidly and also facilitates the desired pharmaco-therapeutic effects of medicines administered thereafter. As a treatment procedure, Panchakarma has different roles - application in the treatment of disease, as preparatory measures before surgery in Ayurveda, before administration of Rasayana and Vajikarana therapy etc.

But today, Panchakarma expounded in Ayurveda is perhaps the most misunderstood of all Ayurveda practices. Due to ignorance, it is often perceived as just another system of oil massage.

Panchakarma is not only good for alleviating the disease but is also a useful modality of treatment in preserving and promoting the perfect health. Panchakarma with wider range of therapeutical effects will pave way to nourishment of tissues, rejuvenation, increasing virility etc.

In today's busy world more and more people are becoming victims of the adverse effects of stress and anxiety, which is leading to diseases like gastro-intestinal disorders, lack of sleep, allergies, heart diseases, diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue etc. These diseases caused mainly due to deep seated metabolic toxins. Panchakarma eliminates these metabolic toxins from the body allowing permanent healing of tissues and channels. Panchakarma well known as detoxification and rejuvenation therapy, helps to eliminate the disease causing toxins and revitalizes the tissues. Panchakarma has a full therapy role as preventive and curative procedure.

We welcome you all to join the detoxification regimen in AKAMI and enjoy the goodness of Ayurveda. We offer authentic Panchakarma and Kerala special Ayurveda treatments performed by professionally qualified and experienced therapists under the guidance of proficient and specialist doctors. Appropriate clinical examination of the patients will be carried out and the treatment protocol will be planned by the doctors after considering the physical and mental health of each individual.

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SNEHAPANA

Detoxification is a painful process. I’ll reiterate “Any detox is a painful process; so, go ahead only if you really up for it.” This is the statement I shall tell anyone who plans on one. So if you think you really want one, we are here to help you.

Snehapana(sneha:fat; panam: to consume), the basic unit of “PANCHAKARMA”, involves administration of progressive amounts of fat(generally ghee), which in turn is rejected by the body along with the toxins, thus purifying the body.

Once I had a chat with a very renowned Ayurveda doctor, who happened to tell me that snehapanam is the ayurvedic equivalent of a modern surgery. I did not believe him at first, but when I pondered on the idea, I had a few interesting revelations.1.What happens to the ghee that is digested? Doesn’t it add on the lipid load?

No! The undigested ghee adds on to the lipid load. Not the digested one.2.Can the body digest so much ghee?

Yes! When the body has only Ghee to digest.3.How is it equivalent to surgery?

The answer lies in the basic unit of any living being; the cell. Our primary aim with snehapana is to make sure that all the cells (and I mean all of it) in the body are saturated with so much fat that its ready to expel everything out at the first chance, and in the process, flushing out toxins as well. Once the cell expels the fat, the plasma level increases, and to maintain the normal equilibrium, the excess plasma volume is transported back to the GIT (gastro-intestinal tract). Administration of a purgative or an emetic at this point will complete the detox process. So, it is our method of a surgery without cutting anyone open. Once the toxins are out, you are as good as new and ready to accept any medicine or therapy that goes in.

The Procedure:

• Ghee is consumed at the time specified by the treating doctor.
• Small sips of warm water are consumed every 45 minutes.
• Belches are checked for the presence of ghee.
• Once the feeling of complete digestion is ascertained, some warm water is had to ensure complete digestion of ghee.
• Food is had only when the person feels hungry.
• Light food like porridge etc. is preferred.
• Precautions:
• The following are to be adhered to for at-least 5 days post the procedure.
• Hot water is to be used for all purposes.
• Nothing cold is to be had during this time.
• Even water for toilet purpose is to be used hot.
• NATURAL URGES SHOULD NOT BE BLOCKED.
• No exercise
• No snacking is entertained.
• Abstain from all habits
• Total sexual abstinence.
• No day sleep.
• Milk and milk products (except ghee)are to be avoided.
• Avoid sour substances.

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Panchakarma

If you think the above image is PANCHAKARMA, THIS ARTICLE IS ALL YOURS.

I happened to see a board outside an “ Ayurveda center”, that read “LIST OF ALL PANCHAKARMA’S DONE HERE”. I wondered how many were there. As I read the list, I lost count.

So, I intend to bust a few myths. First, let me clarify. They are 5(five) in number; hence the term PANCHA (five) – KARMA(procedures) to begin with.

What would you do if your door is stuck?

I presume you would lubricate it. Well doesn’t that apply for the body too??

Panchakarma is a method of cleansing the body of all the unwanted waste after lubricating it. Please do look in to my earlier write-up on SNEHAPANA i.e. “medicated lubrication”.

Now what are 5 KARMA’S that we are talking about?

Before we come to that lets divide the body on the basis of the parts that need cleansing. Head, GIT (gastro- intestinal system)upper and lower. Now our forefathers were smart enough to understand that we will end up polluting our system, so, they devised PANCHAKARMAS. They are1.VAMANAM2.VIRECHANAM3.NASYAM4.ANUVASANAM5.NIROOHAM

Quite a lot to bite; but relevant as well.

VAMANAM or induced vomiting helps clear the upper gastro till the duodenum (end of stomach) and part of the respiratory tract.

VIRECHANAM or induced purgation clears the lower gastro from the duodenum (end of stomach) till the exit.

NASYAM or nasal instillation of medicated substances helps clear the respiratory tract and para-nasal sinuses.

ANUVASANAM or Oil enema helps lubricate the rectal area and take out all the lipid soluble waste out through the anus.

NIROOHAM or decoction enema cleanses the area from the transverse colon till the anus.

Before any of these procedures SNEHAPANA is done to expel the toxins from individual cells and is transported back to the GIT. Once SNEHAPANA is completed it is decided which of these are to be done depending upon the proximity of the waste. An increased level of upper respiratory tract waste shall call for VAMANAM. Similarly, a lower gastro accumulation of waste calls for a VIRECHANAM.

The decision is taken by the physician as to who needs to do what? Which means you cannot order a vamanam or nasyam or virechanam on AMAZON.

I hope I have done justice to my mission of busting the PANCHAKARMA myth.

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Is dry cough keeping you awake? Find relief through Ayurveda

Dry cough (Shushka-Kasa) is a very common ailment nowadays, especially in cities. The allergens or pollutants in the environment enter your throat pipe, lungs or airways and trigger your body to cough them out! This continued action (natural reflex) causes inflammation of the respiratory tract and throat. Dry cough can last for a very long time, even become chronic. 

• A person suffering from this disease displays the following symptoms:
• Frequent dry cough
• Phlegm/sputum production
• Burning sensation or suffocation in the chest
• Fever
• Pain in the region of heart, temples, head, abdomen, sides
• Irritability
• Dryness in the mouth, excessive thirst, bitter taste
• Sore throat, hoarseness of voice
• Difficulty in swallowing food
• Tiredness, weakness
• Nausea after eating food.

To shield from this disease, your respiratory system must have a strong immunity but with poor nutrition, irregular lifestyle and growing environmental toxicity, it is hard for your body to fight back. The main causes of dry cough are respiratory tract infections, Sinusitis, Pneumonia, suppression of vomiting and inflammation due to irritants/allergens. The last reason is the most common one!
When dry coughs are provoked by prolonged exposure to high pollution-levels, dust, allergy and toxic smoke (like cigarettes) it is known as 'Vataja Kasa’ in Ayurveda.

How Ayurvedic Treats Dry Cough?

• Prana Vayu and Udana Vayu (types of Vata) govern the respiratory system. When allergens, viruses, and bacteria vitiate them, irritation occurs. As a countermeasure, the body forcibly expels air to remove the obstruction. During this process, the Vata (biological air) balance in the body gets impaired and causes “Vataja Kasa”.
• If you are suffering from Dry cough, try out these effective Ayurvedic home remedies:
• Before bedtime, take warm milk with turmeric and honey. This works as a natural antibiotic.
• Consume turmeric powder mixed with honey three times a day.
• Licorice (Mulethi) lozenges to reduce inflammation.
• Use the decoction of Sauf (Aniseeds) as the base water to make coffee or tea.
• Sooth your infected throat pipe with natural cough syrup made by mixing ginger and honey. Boil a piece of ginger (peeled) in water. Filter and mix 1 tsp of honey and consume. You can even chew small pieces of ginger sprinkled with water for its anti-inflammatory properties
• Add a pinch of cinnamon powder in warm water or tea for relief from throat irritability
• Drink tea made of Tulsi (Basil leaves), ginger and honey
• You can chew Tulsi leaves throughout the day for faster recovery
• Don’t forget to make some important lifestyle changes like:
• Avoid interaction with allergens (pollution, dust, pollen etc.)
• Abstain from junk, dry or spicy food
• A nourishing diet should be taken in small quantities (preferably as soups) until the digestive Agni becomes strong
• Have plenty of rest
• Consume clean, room temperature/warm water
• Do Pranayama for building lung’s health
• Avoid irritants like smoke from mosquito coils, incense etc
• Follow strict food and sleep schedule. Have dinner before sunset
• Install humidifier in the bedroom
• Consume food rich in Vitamin C to strengthen the immune system

THE AKAMI AYURVEDA - TREATMENT APPROACH:

• Apart from these home remedies, the Vaids at AKAMI AYURVEDA prescribe medicinal preparations depending on patients’ dosha composition (Vata-Pitta-Kapha balance) and disease symptoms. Today, Ayurveda has advanced medicines for curing related ailments like irritable dry cough, chronic fever, throat infection and respiratory diseases. For example: Draksharishta, Vaikrantabaddaras, Pravalachandrodaya, Ekotharavrudhimahalakshmivilasarasa, Talisadi Churna, Sithopaladhi Churna and Lakshmivilasarasa.
• To treat ‘Vataja Kasa’(most common dry cough) the following treatment plan is followed:
• Application of oils and/or heat to the prana vaha srota (respiratory system). Eg. Sesame oil massaged into the chest followed by fomentation. 
• Ghrita (medicated ghee) administration. Ghee is prepared using warm or moist expectorant herbs: Kantakari, vasaka, licorice and wild cherry bark.
• For the digestive system anuvasana basti (oil enema) or niruha basti (decoction enema) is done.
• Prescription of Sitopaladi Churna. It is a combination of many herbs and spices with chief herb being Vamsa Rochana.

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Infertility Ayurveda Treatment

According to Ayurveda Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a woman of reproductive age to contribute to conception & also the state of a woman who is unable to carry pregnancy to full term. Infertility is also defined as the failure to conceive after a year of regular intercourse without contraception according to modern science.

The problem of infertility is fairly common nowadays and it has become need of the hour to find out solution which is having less complications & affordable. Ayurvedic background about importance of treatment of Infertility is fully explored in ancient literature Atharvaveda .

Infertility may be due to male or female factors. Causes of infertility in woman include ovarian factors, tubal factors, age-related factors, uterine problems, PCOS, endometriosis etc. Menstrual cycle can be affected by many factors, such as diet, emotional instability, excessive physical exercise, life-style, and stress responsible for creating an imbalance of the Doshas (control the activities of the body-Vata, Pitta and Kapha).

Male infertility is usually caused by problems that affect either sperm production or sperm transport which include varicocele, infections, ejaculation problems, tumours, hormone imbalances, defects of tubules that transport sperm etc.

In Ayurveda main cause of any abnormal function in body is agnimandya (vitiation of the digestive fire of body) & tridosha dushti (vitiation of three governing factors of body). Ayurveda supports health by strengthening body's own self-healing and balancing mechanisms and doesn't rely on intervention by any outside or foreign substance to replace or correct the hormones in the body. It focuses on the treatment of infertility holistically with an aim of improving the overall health and quality of life of the individual. 

Dietary management 

Diet plays a vital role in the prevention and cure of diseases and in maintenance of good health. "Annam Brahmam" - Food has been compared to God, in the ancient Indian scriptures since it is the main factor for sustaining and nourishing life. 

Dietary management involves strict compliance and adherence to foods that increase Ojus (an intersection factor of physical, mental and spiritual health of the body, responsible for overall health, energy and liveliness) and to avoid the substances which diminish the Ojas. This is important to regulate ovulation and enhances fertilization. Eating whole foods provides all nutrients for the health of the body in addition to the fibres that influences hormonal levels of the body. Foods such as processed carbohydrates, excess starch, antibiotic and hormone laden meat and milk and canned produce destroy fertility. Ojas building food include as milk, ghee, nuts, , sesame seeds, dates, pumpkin seeds, honey, saffron and avocados, fresh organic fruits and vegetables, protein from plant sources like beans, and peas, sweet, whole grains, spices such as ajwain powder, turmeric (improves the interaction between hormones and targeted tissues), cumin (purifies the uterus in women and the genitourinary tract in men) and black cumin boost fertility. 

Diet should be free from Trans-fats as they block arteries, threaten fertility and harm the heart and blood vessels and therefore, must be avoided. Foods containing preservatives and other chemicals, like artificial sweeteners, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), diet high in fat and other artificial flavouring and colouring, excess alcohol and caffeine, tobacco, soda, smoking, red meat, refined carbohydrates, such as pasta, white bread, rice etc can exacerbate the problem of infertility. 

Treatment principles of Infertility in Ayurveda

Agni deepana and Ama pachana

Ama formation (toxins created when undigested food forms in the stomach) by the imbalance in Agni (the power of digestion) lead to many diseases. Therefore, the treatment of Ama must always include the treatment of Agni, including the use of digestive and carminative Ayurvedic formulations, eating meals at proper time following an appropriate schedule. Ayurveda Panchakarma treatments help to eliminate Ama thus corrects Agni. Healthy Agni will also contribute to healthy Ojas. 

Vatanulomana

The main dosha involved in infertility is Vata. So Vatanulomana (correcting the functions of Vata) is very important in the treatment of infertility. Ayurvedic formulations, following routine exercises and strict diet schedule will help in Vatanulomana.

Sodhana

Suitable sneha-swedas are done prior to sodhana. Then treatment modalities like Vamana (emesis), Virechana (puragation), Vasti (medicated enema) and Utharavasti special enema administered through urethral or vaginal routes) are done as per the condition of the patient. The patient has to follow peyadi krama (strict dietary regimen to be followed after Sodhana). This detoxification therapy helps in the expulsion of the toxins from the body. These therapies help to correct ovarian, tubular and uterine problems causing infertility.

Ayurveda treatments help in releasing tension and removing impurities from the body. They nourish the body, revitalize the mind and strengthen the immune system. They are beneficial in reducing stress, nourishing all dhatus of the body and pacifying Vata. 

Ayurvedic herbs 

Infertility itself does not stand alone. It is the result of some other disease. So the herbs used in the treatment are directed towards eradicating the underlying cause. The most commonly known and used herbs such as Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera), Shatavari (Asparagus Racemousus), Amalaki (Emblica Officinalis) are extremely useful formulations which help create the synergistic hormonal balance between the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and the Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

No individual herb alone is considered useful for promoting fertility. Therefore, a combination of herbs is used in the treatment of infertility with the purpose of correcting an organic or functional problem that causes infertility.

Ayurvedic herbs used in the treatment for infertility:

Ovulation disorder - Ashoka, Dashmoola, Shatavari, Aloe vera, Guggulu etc.

Premature ovarian failure (POF) - Ashoka, Dashmoola, Shatavari, Guduchi, Jeevanti etc.

Blocked fallopian tubes, adhesions (scar tissue) and pelvic inflammatory disease - Guduchi, Punarnava etc.

The right combination of herbs helps in regulating menstrual cycles, enhancing general health and wellness, revitalizing sperm (enhancing a man's sperm count, morphology and motility), reducing stress, enhancing sleep, controlling anxiety and increasing energy level, balancing the endocrine system and improving blood flow in pelvic cavity, thereby promoting fertility.

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