Ayurveda
" स्वस्थस्य स्वास्थ्य रक्षणं, आतुरस्य विकार प्रशमनं।"
"The primary aim of Ayurveda is to sustain health of the healthy and to cure disease of the diseased"
What is Ayurveda at Siddha Ayur Spa?
Ayurveda 'The science of Life' is the oldest holistic, natural and time-tested healthcare system which emphasizes on prevention rather than on cure. World Health Organization (WHO) recognized Ayurveda as the world's oldest comprehensive health care system and is indigenous to India where it is widely practiced since centuries. Ayurveda, when practiced correctly, is free of negative side effects and offers solutions to the major current health problems. At Siddha Ayur Spa every Ayurvedic program is individualised to the person's unique constitution after analyzing the prakriti or body type. Ayurveda considers every individual as unique. The Ayurvedic healing approach to therapies is based mainly on detox and herbal oils.
Are these Evidence-based?
Ayurveda, which has been practiced in India for over 5000 years, is based on time-tested theories that have been confirmed by observation, trial, and experimentation. The Clinical Trial Registry of India, which is the Government of India's official clinical trial registry common for all fields of medicine, registers research conducted at reputable Ayurvedic institutes. Clinical research in the field are being published in a variety of reputable medical journals around the world. Ayurveda has used modern scientific methods to demonstrate its efficacy. Clinical studies are also encouraged to be conducted and registered. Along with clinical trials, studies on pharmacognosy (medicines produced from natural sources) and pharmacology are also carried out. All Indian Ayurvedic pharmacological companies we source our preparations from are closely scrutinized to ensure that their drugs meet high standards, and they are given ‘good manufacturing practices’ certificates.
What are the concepts of Ayurveda?
According to Ayurvedic teaching, the entire world is made up of the five elements: Space/Ether (Akasha), Air (Vayu), Fire (Agni), Water (Jala) and Earth (Prithivi). These forms of energy combine in pairs to form the three bodily energies or humours (doshas). Doshas are therefore types of energy prevalent in each and every cell and forms the foundation of all life. Each individual has a unique inherent proportion of the three doshas which determine their prakriti (unique identity) and the simple secret to stay healthy through Ayurveda is by living life in harmony with one’s own prakriti.
VATA
Vata prakritis are exceptionally active, enthusiastic, creative and communicative. They are very curious but run the risk of being distracted easily by something new and supposedly better immediately. They are quick learners and are quick to forget. Though they make quick friendships, they fail to be friendship keepers usually resulted by their low levels of self-esteem. Vata prakritis usually have a lean physique, delicate bone structure and low weight. They tend to have dry, rough skin. Vata types love sweet, sour and salty foods. They often suffer from cold hands and feet.
PITTA
Pitta prakritis are characterised by their leadership qualities, decision-making capabilities, high intelligence and ambition. They are born leaders, brimming with energy and courage and with perfectionist attitude tuned to position themselves as the winner everywhere. Unlike Vata, they are usually proud with determination to achieve in personal as well as professional life. Pitta prakritis are usually well-built and are short-tempered.They usually have warm hands and feet and are always attracted to cooler climate. Pitta types love sweet things just as much as bitter, and they love cold drinks.
KAPHA
Kapha prakritis may appear to be slow and ponderous, but have exceptional endurance and strength. The calm Kapha prakritis are usually silent and work in concealment to achieve their targets. Due to their love for relaxation, Kapha people are usually laid back, have a life-long tendency to carry excess weight and have high tendencies to be obese. Kapha personalities value inner peace, tranquility and harmony above all else. They are easily pleased, lovable and trustworthy.
Diagnosis in Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a science founded on fundamental scientific concepts that is very rational. The science of Ayurveda believes in comprehensive investigation to determine the root cause of the patient's illness. Suppression of the condition, according to Ayurveda, is not the only way to treat an illness. Only after the underlying cause of the illness is removed and the body begins to function normally, will one be considered to have recovered from the disease. As a result, rather than looking for ways to suppress symptoms, Ayurveda focuses on determining the causes of the underlying symptoms. In Ayurveda, mandatory examination must be performed in order to determine the root cause of an illness. The observation of a patient is referred to as ‘rogi pariksha’, or patient evaluation. Any potential causative feature of the patient's ailment is investigated in the following stages of this three-part procedure:
The patient is questioned about his or her ailments and the signs that he or she is experiencing on a regular basis. This is interpreted in the context of the doctor’s other observations.
Inspection and observation stage. Various considerations, such as the patient’s age and other physical features, are closely analysed at this time.
The touch approach is used to conduct the observation at this stage. Three main techniques are used: palpation, percussion, and auscultation.