ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM

ARTHRITIS

Characterised by pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints and surrounding cartilages and ligaments, it is termed sandhivatam in ayurveda. If neglected it may even cause immobility and deformity.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

It includes dietery modifications as advised by the physician and treatments like:

• 5 days - 7 days of rheumavedic massage with herbal poultice
• 5 days - 7 days of herbal oil dripping on the affected joints
• 5 days - 7 days of navarakizhi (herbal rice-pudding massage)

After care herbal medicines and supplements advised by the physician

RHEUMATISM

Characterized by intense pain and inflammation of the muscles, ligaments, tendons and/or the joints, it is termed ‘Amavata’ in Ayurveda. If neglected, it may even affect the heart.

It includes dietery modifications as advised by the physician and treatments like:

• 5 days - 7 days of rheumavedic massage with herbal poultice (with or without oil)
• Purgation-Detoxpizhichil: 5 - 7 days (Herbal oil warmly dripped on the affected joints)

After care herbal medicines and supplements advised by the physician

BACK PAIN, SCIATICA, SLIPDISC

ROOT CAUSES

• Spinal Arthritis, Rheumatoid or Ankylosing Spondylitis.
• Curvature of spine.
• Presence of tumours in the spine.
• Some chronic infection.
• Injury to spine or abnormal stress caused by lifting any heavy object.
• Poor circulation of blood.
• Sitting in a particular position at a stretch, but more so when one is obliged to perform some job where bending of back becomes a necessity.
• Psychological upsets.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

It includes dietery modifications as advised by the physician and treatments like:

• 5 days - 7 days of rheumavedic massage with herbal poultice
• 5 days - 7 days of herbal oil dripping on the affected joints
• 5 days - 7 days of kativasti herbal oil pouch in the lumbar region

After care herbal medicines and supplements advised by the physician

CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS

Charecterised by stiffness, pain, swelling, sometimes numbness, dizziness, radiating type of pain in the head, neck, shoulder and hands followed by weakness and tingling sensation.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

It includes dietery modifications as advised by the physician and treatments like:

• 5 days - 7days of rheumavedic massage with Herbal Poultice
• 5 days - 7days of herbal oil dripping on the affected joints’
• 3 days of nasal instillation to relieve stress in the neck
• 5 - 7 days of greeve vasti-neck oil pouch

STROKE REHABILITATION

Characterised by loss of sensation, inability of walking, co-ordination, loss of speech, drooping salivation, inability of any movement etc.

Rehabilitative treatments to improve circulation, mobility, speech & co-ordination is available at Global Ayurvedic Centre.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

It includes dietery modifications as advised by the physician and treatments like:

• 7 - 14 days of ayurvedic massage with Herbal Poultice
• 7 days of shirodhara (medicated oil dripping)
• 5 - 7 days of Pilichil - (Whole Body Oil Dripping)
• 7 days of Navarakizhi (Herbal Rice Poultice Massage)

After care herbal medicines and supplements advised by the physician.

ALSO AVAILABLE SERVICES FOR FACIAL PARALYSIS.

Charecterised by mood changes, sleeplessness, nervousness, headaches, become short temper, loss of interest in activities, in chronic conditions it may lead to mental disorders.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

It includes dietery modifications as advised by the physician and treatments like:

• Dhara - Milk, Shirodhara & Takradhara
• Abhyanga

MIGRAINE, SINUSITIS

Charecterised by headache followed by nausea, inability to concentrate, sleep or do any usual activities, loss of appetite, unable to see bright light, sense strong smell, hear noise etc.

AYURVEDIC TREATMENT

It includes dietery modifications as advised by the physician and treatments like:

• 3 days of rheumavedic massage with Herbal Poultice
• 5 days of nasal instillation of Herbal Drops (Nasyam)
• 7 days of Shirodhara (medicated oil dripping)

After care herbal medicines and supplements advised by the physician.

SKIN PROBLEMS (PSORIASIS, ETC.)

Services available especially on the following skin problems:

• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Dandruff
• Skin Allergies
• Acne
• Hyperpigmentation

Treatments are chosen after analysis by physicians.

Some recommended treatments:

• Takradhara-Medicated buttermilk dripping for 7-14 days is recommended
• Neem and other herbs for skin healings made into oil and applied with the paste of above herbs

OTHER SERVICES

• Rejuvenation Therapy Package
• Ayurvedic Foot Massage
• Ayurvedic Head Massage
• Post Natal Therapies
• Ayurvedic Massage for Toddlers & Children