Ayurveda
Around 5000 years ago, Indians evolved a unique system of health carecalled 'Ayurveda'. This took care of all their ailments and diseases. Later with the introduction of Allopathic treatment, ayurveda lost its initial respect. However, offlate, not only Indians, but also people from various other countries have realised the importance and effectiveness of Ayurveda in providing a holistic treatment to sick people. Also, people are reverting to this ancient system of treatment because it believes in treating not only the body, rather it refreshes and rejuvenates the exhausted soul. Its increasing popularity is also due to the fact that people want to retreat from their stressful life (which is the reason for much of their ailments) for while and give their mind and body a much needed break. And what betterway to do it than lend yourself to ayurvedic treatment. After all, the term Ayurveda itself means 'science of life and longevity'.
Ayurveda in Kerala
The south Indian state of Kerala is the hub of Ayurvedic treatment in the country. The climate and the availability of desired herbal and medicinal plants have contributed to make this land the 'land of Ayurveda'. Moreover,the people of the state zealously safeguard and promote their ancient system of treatment to make sure that it is not lost amidst the modern day development. The best season to take ayurvedic treatment in the state is the cool monsoon season that extends from June to November (this time is preferred because according to the traditional text, the rain cleanses the environment fron dust to the maximum in this season thereby allowing the body pores to open up and become more receptive to herbal oils and therepy).
Main Treatment offered in Kerala
Rejuvenation Therapy of Kerala - Rejuvenation Therapy or the 'Rasayana Chikitsa' is meant to improve the resistance of the body by increasing the 'Ojas' (Primary Vitality) and working on 'Sattva' (MentalClarity) with the help of massage and herbal bath.
Body Immunisation And Longevity Treatment - 'KayakalpaChikitsa' is meant to slower the process of aging with the help of special ayurvedic medicine and diet.
Body Sudation - 'Sweda Karma' is aimed at improving body complexion and reducing fat. It is also utilised in curing certain rheumatic diseases with the help of steam baths.
General Massage Therapy For Rejuvenation - 'Abhyanga'improves the immune system, thereby strengthening the body on the whole.Also helps to enjoy a good eye sight and peaceful sleep.
Ayurvedic Centres in Kerala
Trivandrum, Kottayam, Kochi, Kollam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Munnar,Kumily, Kumarakom, Thrissur, Kovalam, Varkala, Kottakkal, Kappad are some of the places, where you will find numerous centres of Ayurvedic treatment.
