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Griva Basti Therapy - Panchakarma Therapy

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  Griva Basti Therapy Griva Basti Therapy - Panchakarma Therapy The word Griva refers to neck and Basti stands for retaining something inside mainly medicated oil. It is an Ayurvedic neck care and basically a hot oil therapy. Griva Basti is bathing the neck region with medicated oil or freshly prepared herbal decoction. This Ayurvedic Basti Therapy does accurately oleation & sudation around the neck area at the same time. The word Griva Basti comes from Sanskrit.  The procedure does oleation and sudation around the neck region simultaneously. In today’s times people are getting more workaholic which involves a continuous and sitting position, more exposure to computers and lack of body movements, in such people the problems of the spine, muscles and skeletal tissues of neck and shoulder arise. Griva Basti addresses these issues effectively. Procedure: The person undergoing Griva Basti is made to lie face down on the massage table. The dough is prep...

WHAT IS PANCHAKARMA ?

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Panchakarma includes five natural methods of purgation or elimination, giving the body an intensively detoxifying the body, while balancing the three doshas: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vamanam (Emesis Therapy or vomiting):  This process is well supervised at The Ayurvedic Healing Village, by highly trained therapists at our certified Panchakarma hospital. Vamanam is induced to eliminate Kapha, which causes the excess mucus. Congestion in the lungs causes repeated attacks of bronchitis, cold and cough. Vamanam is the best treatment for Kapha-related diseases, as well as chronic skin disease such as psoriasis. Virechanam (Purgation):  The elimination of toxic matter from the intestines by administering therapeutic purgation or a therapeutic laxative, Virechanam is an especially effective cure in cases of jaundice and hemorrhoids. Aasthaapana/Niruham:  An enema using quath or Kashaya Vasti and combating vata dominant disease, (Vata is dominant in the colon). Vasti involves the i...

5 Ways to Keep Your Digestive System Healthy

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  5 Ways to Keep Your Digestive System Healthy Your digestive system has a major impact on how your body functions and your day-to-day life. From producing energy and absorbing nutrients to affecting your mood, there is good reason to keep your digestive system healthy. What is the digestive system? The function of the digestive system is digestion and  absorption . Digestion is the breakdown of food into small molecules, which are then absorbed into the body.  These organs include the digestive tract, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. The digestive tract consists of a long tube that spans from your mouth through the pharynx, esophagus, stomach and small intestine to the colon. What are signs of digestive problems? Experiencing digestive problems can happen to anyone. Common symptoms include cramps, bloating, gas and diarrhea or constipation. While these are not always a sign of something more serious, certain conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diverticulitis, and C...

Healthy-Heart diet: steps to prevent heart disease

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  Healthy-Heart diet: steps to prevent heart disease When people talk about heart disease, they are usually talking about coronary heart disease (CHD). It’s also called coronary artery disease (CAD). This is the most common type of heart disease. When someone has CHD, the coronary arteries (tubes) that take blood to the heart are narrow or blocked. This happens when cholesterol and fatty material, called plaque, build up inside the arteries. Plaque is caused by: Too much fat and cholesterol in the blood High blood pressure Smoking Too much sugar in the blood (diabetes) When plaque blocks an artery, it’s hard for blood to flow to the heart. A blocked artery can cause chest pain or a heart attack.  Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. To help prevent heart disease, you can: Eat healthy. Get active. Stay at a healthy wei...