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Kerala Special Treatments

Navarakkizhi

Navarakkizhi, Kerala’s unique contribution to Ayurveda, is a fomentation of the body with bolus of cooked rice. Shastika or navara is a particular kind of rice known for its nutritional value. The rice is first cooked with milk and herbal decoction made of kurumthotti, a herb. Four boluses are made of the cooked rice and are tied up in linen bags.The fomentation begins with the patient sitting straight on the droni with legs stretched. The masseurs on either side perform the fomentation process in an identical manner. The movement of the hands during both fomentation and massage should always be downwards. This therapy is done in seven standard positions. This is a strengthening fomentation employed in  all kinds of neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis  congenital deformity of the limbs, dislocation of bones and joints etc.. 

 

 Benefits :

  • Strengthens the body
  • Rejuvenates the tissues
  • Improves muscle tone
  • Improves blood supply by cleansing the channels of circulation
  • Effective in curing diseases of the nervous system and others such as chronic rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, emaciation of muscles, numbness and diseases caused by vitiation of blood
  • Makes the body strong and sturdy
  • Nourishes the body and increases immunity
  • Promotes sharpness of vision and functions of other sense organs
  • Slows down aging, premature graying of hair, baldness, appearance of wrinkles over the body and other ailments caused by ging
  • Gives softness to the body by improving the health of the skin

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Podikkizhi/Ilakkizhi

General treatment in the Ayurvedic health program, especially for inflammatory conditions of the bones and joints, arthritis, spinal problems, sportinjuries. Treatment: herbs, leaves or powder of herbs are being applied along with warm oil all over the body. Duration: 45 minutes each day for a week up to two weeks. This therapy is effective for various kinds of arthritis, Spondylosis, muscular pains, back pain, sports injuries and for all other soft tissue inflammations especially joint pains.

 

 

 

Benefits :

  • Relieves pain, numbness and edema
  • Controls vitiated Vata
  • Improves peripheral blood supply
  • Cures diseases like arthritis, paralysis and convulsions
  • Stimulates the nerve endings
  • Treatment for Spondylitis and Sports injuries

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Kativasti

This is the most important of all external use of Snehana (oil application). Certain lukewarm Ayurvedic / herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patient's conditions for a period of 7 days.This is highly effective for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches, burning sensation of head and other vata originated diseases. Certain lukewarm medicated oil is applied to the entire head. A leather cap is then placed on the head to maintain the temperature. Its effects are marvelous in neuralgia, hemicranias, optic atrophy, deafness, facial paralysis and all diseases affecting the cranial nerves.

 

 

Benefits :

  • Reduces Anxiety and Stress
  • Bestows liveliness to the organs. A clear voice and firm jaws and strength to the head
  • Reduces dryness of the mouth and nose
  • It is prescribed in clinical conditions like Head ache, Ear ache, humming in the ear and ailments connected with Vata in the head


This treatment is effective for migraine, deafness, diseases affecting cranial nerves, facial paralysis, insanity, diseases and wounds etc. In fact this treatment is good for all diseases.

Herbal Steam Bath (Swedana)

A gentle application of warm herbal oil is first done over the body. Next the individual is made to sit, keeping the head out, inside a steam chamber that lets out herbal steam from medicinal herbs makes the individual perspire profusely that promote cohesion between cells. The steam will open up the very small pores of the skin thereby removing all wastes and pacifying the three doshas. A great therapy for toning the skin and giving it a special glow.

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Takra Dhara

Takra means buttermilk and Dhara means pouring. This therapy calms the individual down by using medicated buttermilk, which is poured onto the forehead to relieve insomnia, depression and other stress related problems. This prevents graying of the hair, reduces headaches, increases digestive power and alleviates anorexia. In cases of psoriasis, Dhara is performed on the affected area to have a curative effect.

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Urovasti

A mixture specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the chest and retained inside an herbal paste boundary for 30 to 45 minutes. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this massage enriches the blood and builds and maintains strong muscle and connective tissues.

This is a stimulating and therapeutic treatment for muscular chest pain 

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Greeva vasti

Specially prepared warm herbal oil is poured over the neck and retained inside the black gram paste boundary for the required duration. The healing properties of herbal oils used for this therapy deeply cleans and enriches the blood, builds and maintains strong muscle and connective tissues and lubricates the joints keeping them flexible and pain free.
                  

 

Benefits:

  • Loosens stiff joints
  • Helps to cure cervical spondylitis, neck pain, paralysis and numbness of hands
  • Stimulates and nourishes nerves relieving pain and numbness

Greeva Vasti alleviates neck and upper back conditions like Cervical Spondylosis, Stiff Neck Pain due to over strain etc.

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Janu vasti

This is a special treatment in which warm medicated oil is retained over the knee joint. This treatment is very effective in treating different conditions of the knee joints like arthritis, degenerative conditions etc.

 

 

Benefits :

  • Relieves cracking of the Knee joints.
  • Relives pain in arthritis of Knee Joints.
  • Helps in degenerative conditions of the Knee joint.

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Netra tarpanam

 A special treatment in which the eyes are bathed in pure medicated cow's ghee. This procedure takes 15 minutes.

 

 Benefits :

  • Relieves the strain due to constant glaring to the computer & TV screen
  • Helps in preventing early formation of Cataract
  • Reduces pain and burning sensation in the eyes
  • Offers a good relaxation and cooling effect to the eyes
  • It is very useful in conditions like Dry Eye
  • Syndrome, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Corneal Ulcer and Glaucoma

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Udwarthanam

 This is a specialized herbal treatment for weight reduction. A herbal paste or powder is applied all over the body and deeply massaged with specific movements by two therapists for one hour.

 Benefits :

  • Toning the skin and muscle after child birth
  • Removes Cellulite
  • Weight reduction
  • Imparts good complexion to the skin
  • Revitalizes the sense of touch
  • Removes Kapha toxins from the body

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Tala potichil

A herbal paste is applied to the entire head for 45 minutes.

 Benefits :

  • In Insomnia and Depression
  • Hyper active conditions
  • Burning sensation in the eyes and headache
  • In Dermatitis of the scalp, Dandruff
   
   

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Shiro pichu

 A thick layer of cotton wool soaked with warm medicated oil is applied over the affected area. The oil is recycled periodically to make it warm. This therapy is very effective for degenerative and painful problems like Back pain, Osteo-arthritis, Spondylitis, injuries, etc. Medicated oil is applied to the head for 45 minutes in a special manner.

  Benefits :

  • Improves memory
  • In Dermatitis of the scalp, Dandruff
  • Recommended for Neurological disorders like Paralysis, facial palsy etc 

 

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Shiroabhyamgan

A soothing massage of the head, neck & shoulder for 15 minutes using warm herbal oils.

 

 Benefits :

  •  Brings sound sleep, profoundly soothing and relaxing
  • Gives cooling to the eyes
  • Gives relief in Insomnia, Headache, Pre-mature graying & hair loss
  • Relaxes the head
  • Helps to spread natural oils produced by the scalp thus protecting and conditioning the length of the hair
  • Improves blood circulation
  • Nourish the hair from the roots
  • Drains any accumulated toxins
  • Gives cooling to the eyes
  • Promotes thick and shiny hair 

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Lepam

This is the application of herbal paste externally over the affected area. The herbal powder and the medium to make the paste are selected as per the condition.
This therapy is having a wide range of usage from cosmetic purpose to severe skin conditions. Very effective in Psoriasis, Pimples, Marks on skin, pigmentation, Arthritis with swelling & pain, injuries and skin infections.


 

 

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It was deceptively simple and at first I didn’t think it could possibly work, but by the third day I was walking like I did when I was twenty ( I am 52 now). I found profound result from each of the different treatments which is a real testimony to the efficacy of this ancient method. I wish you all the best and thank you from my heart for the healing you have brought to me. By the way, the herbs are fabulous.
Ana Sachs, USA

The oils used were qualitatively superior to any I have used or experienced. My age is 48. I have chronic low grade to severe back pain daily since 1976 (due to repeated auto accidents and other injures). This pain was completely removed within 3 days of treatment (Abhyangam, Shirodara and Swedana). Therapists administering treatments were excellent – very responsive, extremely supportive in mediating between Doctor and Patient, and very knowledgeable both generally and specifically with regard to the field, the vast field of Ayurveda and its Pancha Karma Applications.
Janani PhD, Yoga Therapist
Ayurvedic Treatment, USA
The treatments were excellent. Shirodhara was definitely my favorite. I was profoundly relaxed and many people commented on how healthy I looked after Pancha Karma. Thank you all for a wonderful PK experience.
Lillian Stecher, USA

I experienced improvement in blood circulation, weight loss and improvement in skin condition.
Cary Steiner, USA

I have been suffering from severe back pain for more than four years, till I visited Kerala Ayurvedic Clinic, Ellora Park about a year ago. After a course of Kativasti treatment for 15 days here, I am very much relaxed and the pain has not returned. I would even say that I am able to stand and walk comfortably because of this treatment.
Mrs. Salini Agrawal Vadodora, Gujrat, INDIA

I came to Kerala Ayurvedic Centre, Ellora Park, Baroda with back-ache and blood pressure. My blood pressure is perfectly normal. My back pain is almost cured. I have stopped my allopathic medicine which I was using for one and half years for my Blood Pressure, as it has come to normal range.
Dr. Jagmohan Singh Suptd. Geologist, RGL, ONGC, Vadodora, Gujrat, INDIA

I have just had Panchakarma for the last 30 days, my problem was very achy in joints and muscle all over the body. I feel now a great improvement after the different massages.
Marianne Simonin London, U.K.

I am fully satisfied with the Ayurvedic Treatments provided to me and my wife, Sunita Bhimal during our stay at Baroda for about 2 weeks. These various treatments were done in utmost professional manner and we have got good results out of these therapies. They are wonderful treatments which are useful for prevention of diseases and maintaining good health. I wish ‘ALL THE BEST’ to this Centre for their success to go higher and higher and to be the best among the top clinics. Our congratulations to each and every staff who are working in this clinic and also special thanks to the management.
G.K.Bhimal (Retired Scientific Officer) Bhabha Automic Reserch Centre Tarapur, Maharashtra. INDIA

Myself, an athlet, based in Baroda could not participate in the last year’s State Athletic selection trials due to Spondylitis and also pain in the angle of my right leg. I took shelter at the Kerala Ayurvedic Clinic and have gone through some Kizhi and massages treatment from Kottakkal and, as such I was fit enough to participate and selected to the State Team. I am extremely thankful to the clinic and its management.
G.S.Chandran Vadodora, Gujrat, INDIA

Unique experience, in future I have decided to get massage treatment regularly.
Rajeev Jain ( Joint Director ) Ministry of Commerce, New Delhi

Great Massage with perfect healing touch. I felt very satisfied with the professional and very personal touch of massage. Wish they could open some Centre in Delhi.
Satish Kumar ( Joint Director ) Ministry of Commerce, New Delhi

I felt this Centre as one of those which is very good with space, all the facilities like consultation, medicines and Panchakarma. I liked the treatment rooms where the therapies are carried out. I wish “ALL THE BEST” to its Centre to go higher & be the best in Ayurveda.
Charmy Sutaria ( Student – NSID ) Rajkot, Gujarat, INDIA

 
I have undergone the Panchkarma treatment which I found very useful. Every one should think and take care of one’s own body and go for such treatments for rejuvenation purpose to prevent aging and the attack of diseases. I felt very much relaxed after the Panchakarma therapies. Me. Srikant Nair and his team of staff and were very encouraging. I wish big success and best of luck for such dedicated treatments.
S.G.Saitonde (Air India) 1/11, Chandrashekar Society Andheri, Mumbai, INDIA

FREE FROM BACKACHE
I came with a complaint of backache in the midsection of my back. I underwent the massage therapy and was totally free from the pain. I take this opportunity to thank the Doctor and massagers and the management for their efforts and co-operation.
Avinash Vadodara, Gujarat


I am very much pleased with this Ayurvedic center. All the doctors and technical staff, all of them are very cordial and very friendly with patients. They did a good job to me. I am very much satisfied with the treatments of massage, Nasyam etc. I will be back in month's time for other treatments like Shiro Dhara, Vasti etc. I am also very much satisfied with the effect of the medicines.
Ms. Hansaben Patel, Wallington Surry, SM69BX, London
 
The treatments, massage and Shiro Dhara were very good. My wife was happy with her treatments of 17 days. I took for 7 days. Good staff. Well looked after. I suggest that people should come here and do these massage and other Kerala treatments for stress relief, rejuvenation and relaxation.
Ramesh Patel, London

I liked the Ayurvedic treatments here very much. The Shirodhara treatment was very calming and soothing. The massage treatment was very rejuvenating. I like the staff here too. They are very professional and caring. Thank you very much. I enjoyed coming to your center and meeting all of you.
Ms. Amrita Gruesser, Silver Spring, MD 20905,

When I came here for treatment, I had a block in my left brain. Not only that, I was dragging my left leg and I was not able to use my left hand. After taking treatments for weeks of Abhyangm, Pizhichil, Dhara, Nasyam and Navarakkizhi, I found my problems disappeared and felt that I became normal with the Kerala special treatments. I liked these treatments. Although, I had visited a lot of hospitals and taken different treatments, I could not get any relief. Kerala treatments found to be a blessing to me.
Kunal Purohit, 8 Lines Ave, Crogdon, Waddon, Surrey, CRO4JX, 0208 680 2968, London

I really enjoyed the massage! I am staying in Mumbai working with an NGO called Pratham and came here to Baroda for a visit. This massage has relieved some of my tension I have been carrying with me from busy Mumbai city life. Thank you very much! I absolutely loved my massage! I feel wonderful now.
Miss Dannielle Mulack, 41 Hawthorrne St., Apt# 10, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

I am 52 years working lady. I was suffering from acute pain in my right shoulder (frozen shoulder). I had undergone many treatments, but got no any effect. Ultimately, I came across Kerala Ayurvedic Center, Ellora Park. Here the doctors are well experienced. They take personal interest. The staff is so cooperative. The doctors and staff are so confident. After a course of 4 weeks treatment, my pain of frozen shoulder has gone off now. I would like to recommend to other patients to come here for their problems so that they also can be definitely benefited.
Ms. Dhan Nadirsha Surti, Timaliwad, Surat

My father took treatment for acute Arthritis from here. It was found very effective and cured 60 to 70% of the problem after 6 weeks of various Kerala special treatments. Even after 9 to 10 months after the treatment.
Mital Bhadaniya, Baroda

I am staying in Baroda for the past 7 years and suffered with diabetes and migraine (headache). I took treatment at the Kerala Ayurvedic centre and it helped me especially the body massage and steam. I feel so energized and refreshed.
Mrs. Anila Kuriakose, Baroda.

I am a teacher in Gujarat Public School. I heard about the treatment from a friend of mine who was cured of back pain. She insisted that I should take treatment from this clinic, she assured me that I shall be cured of my knee problem. At first, I was a bit hesitant, as my husband is an Allopathic doctor, so I had to convince him that I should try. After 7 days treatment I am 80% cured both physically and mentally. I shall recommend this treatment to my friends and relatives and insist my husband to come for treatment of sinus from which he is suffering since long.
Ms. Jasmine Pradhan, Baroda

I was suffering from skin allergy. After 15 days of treatment, I found that there was overall improvement.
Ms. S. K. Iyer, Vadodara

I came here with a lot of stress and cold probably, sinus, which I was suffering since four years. I came here and after a course of three days, I stopped having headache. This is also a kind of relaxing. Thanks to all, the staff is very courteous and polite. The doctors are also very noble, thorough and professional.
Ms. Pinky Parikh Elyria OH 44035, USA

I felt very relaxed after the treatment. I came here for a treatment of a sore heel after taking a detoxification program for skin cancer. I hope this enhances my immune system. The staff was very friendly here.
Hannah Johansen Big Dky. MT 59716, USA

I came here for the treatment of Psoriasis which I had been suffering for more than 5 years. I have tried before various treatments including allopathy, homeopathy etc. With these treatments, I used to get only partial and temporary relief and the problem used to surface after some time. With Kerala ayurvdeic treatments like, whole body massage with Kottakkal medicated oils, Shirodhara, Pizhichil etc I have got complete relief from my psoriasis problem. I am making this statement after a year after my treatment.
Ms. Jigisha Purohit, Baroda

I’ve been through the www.ayuryog.com and found that the site is very well organized and full of very useful and important information in connection with Ayurveda and Ayurvedic treatment. It's important to be able to navigate easily in a website, and this site has made suitable arrangements so that moving around the site is easy. Also I found the site very attractive, full of interesting color photographs that educate by themselves. It is said that “a picture is worth a thousand words”, and that holds true of the pictures that have been used to accentuate the site. The detailed explanations given on the site regarding the various treatments available are very useful and in fact integral to the understanding of potential patients of the clinic. It’s really noteworthy that these detailed explanations appear on the site so that there will be a full understanding of the entire systems of treatment available. Since I myself have visited the clinic many times and have successfully undergone treatment for several minor aliments there, I can wholeheartedly recommend the services of the clinic to the readers of the site. It is with pleasure that I recommend the readers of this to take full advantage of the services provided by the clinic both via the website and at the clinic itself! With concern for your health and well being.
Basu Ghosh Das President, ISKCON Hare Krishna Mandir, Baroda

'Ayurveda Healthcare' as, " The Kerala Ayurvedic Centre, run by V. Srikant Nair, has been involved in the whole gamut of treatment in Ayurveda. The Center has a panel of doctors and its technicians have been trained in Kerala special therapies".
Bikram Ghosh, Indian Express, Vadodara

"Srikant Nair set up the Kerala Ayurvedic Centre in Ellora Park when he found that Ayurveda in the south of India has retained its classical form while here it has diluted with the conventional medicine. The Centre makes no compromise on the original texts. According to him most of their patients are chronic sufferers who turn to this mode after having exhausted other methods. Traditional therapy consists of Dhara, Shirovasti and Pizhichil etc".
Mrs. Gita Chauhan, Times of India, Ahmedabad