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Health in Ayurveda
The
objectives of Ayurveda is to establish prime health in every living being, physically,
mentally and spiritually. The basic concepts and fundamental principles ~m at
establishing such a condition through correct and thorough knowledge of healthy
living. The living body can function normally only when its Doshas, Dhatus,
Malas and Agni are in a state of equilibrium. The Trigunas also play a vital
role in the maintenance of three dimensional health. When these factors become
either increased or decreased, either partially or totally, the body may either
become sick or dead.
Health according to Ayurveda can be defined as a state of equilibrium of the
actionof Doshas, Dhathus, Malas and Agni accompanied by a sensation of well
being (tranquility) of body and sense organs, mind and soul. Such a person is
called Swastha.
Diseases & Their Causes
The harmony and the balance of the Doshas, Dhatus, Malas and Agni in the body
is the primary condition of the health. The equilibrium is maintained through
a life in conformity with the laws of nature.
Wrong behaviour and food habits disturbs the harmony and lead to diseases.
The vitiated Doshas are the prime causative factor for a disease. Because they
are the only causative factors for the vitiation (derangement) of other body
elements like Dhatus, Malas, Agni etc. Both under pathological and healthy conditions,
the Doshas behave in different patterns and elicit various signs and symptoms
in regard to their vitiation, direction of spreading area of localisation and
manifestation.
Diagnosis in Ayurveda
There
are three main methods mentioned in Ayurveda for diagnosing the Dosha Imbalance
and
disease process In a person. They are.
1. DARSANA PAREEKSHA
By observing the patient's physical signs and symptoms, Example - colour of
skin, hair, eyes, behaviour, body condition etc.
2. PRASNA PAREEKSHA
By asking minute questions regarding the Imbalance of each Dosha
3. SPARSANA PAREEKSHA
By touching the patient. The pulse diagnosis, palpation, percussion and auscultation
are Induded In this method.
NADI PAREEKSHA (Pulse diagnosis) is a very important tool for diagnosis.
The Physidan feels the radial artery pulsations on the wrist of the patient
and through his experience he can get a dear picture of the millieu interior.
Treatment
The treatment In Ayurveda can be classlfied broadly Into two
1. Sodhana Chikilsa (Purification Therapy)
The main aim of this treatment Is to eliminate the internal causative factors
of the disease. A large quantity of toxic bl-products are formed in the body
as a result of continuous metabolic process. All though most of these toxins
are eliminated naturally by the body's excretory system, some may get deposited
in the various tissues of the body, which ensures the vitiation of Doshas, Dhatus
etc. and then the normal functioning of the systems is impaired. Similarly disease
causing toxins accumulate in the body as a result of various factors like wrong
body habits, wrong food habits, incompatible combination of food items, suppression
of the body urges, emotional imbalance etc.
2. Shamana Chikilsa (Alleviating Therapy)
This is specially done after the Sodhana Therapy and in less vitiation. Herbal
medicines are used internally and externally to correct the derangement of functions
of Doshas, Dhatus, Malas and Agni and also to increase the body immunity. The
restoration of normality is brought about without any elimination.
Preparatory Procedure
Prior
to any Pancha Karma, the body should be prepared for the elimination. The deposited
toxic products should be made loose from the cells and tissues and should be
brought Into outer channel for elimination. For this purpose two main therapeutic
procedures are done in association.
1. Snehana Karma (Oleation Therapy)
2. Swedana Karma (Sudation Therapy)
In Snehana Karma Herbal medidnes in the form of oil and ghee preparations are
used both externally and internally. The various procedures Implemented for
Snehana Therapy are Sneha Panaro, Abhyangam and Massage, Sirovasthy, Sirodhara,
Pizhichil etc.
Swedana Karma is sweating process. This Is done in association with the Snehana
Karma. The various Swedana Procedures are Njavarakizhi, Pizhlchil, Elakizhl,
Choornasweda, Steam Bath, Hot Herbal Bath etc.
Prakruti
The Prakruti or basic constitutional nature of each individual is determined
at the time of conception. At this stage the constitution of the individual
is determined by the permutations and combinations of the five basic eternal
elements that manifests in the parents 'SUKRA' and 'ARTHAVA' (Male and Female
gametes). Once birth has genetically made its elemental imprint, we cannot alter
to suit our needs. While we may be influenced positively or negatively by our
culture, sodety and environment our basic nature at birth Is established from
the interladng of the five eternal elements and the combination of these elements
present on birth remains constant.
According to Ayurveda there are seven prakrutis or constituted types.
1. Vatha Type 2. Pitha Type 3. Kapha Type 4. Vatha Pitha Type 5. Vatha Kapha
Type 6. Pitha Kapha Type 7. Vatha Pitha Kapha type
Vatha type, Pitha type and Kapha type are the three important constitutional
natures
Yoga & Meditation
Yoga,
the science of man, based on ancient Indian wisdom and culture, is an art of
living a healthy, balance, peaceful and contented life. Yoga, being a total
integrated system, studies in man in wholeness-Body, mind and spirit and is
integrated to certain principles, ideas, values, attitudes and a way of life
for personal and social benefits. Conceived by the great sages in their quest
for self-realisation, it has come to be recognised during its long travels from
the hermitage to the cities, as the science of man, a philosophy of life, a
code of conduct and attitude and on approach, as well as on art of living, which
is capable not only of ensuring physical wellbeing, mental peace harmony, moral
elevation but also the spiritual uplifts of man. It must however be kept in
mind that it is a long and arduous journey calling for perseverance, persistence,
dedication and total surrender.
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