Why Ayurveda
The word Ayurveda comes from the combination of two Sanskrit words Ayu means Life and Veda means Science /knowledge that together means “Science of Life”.
Ayurveda is an Indian health practice, more than 5000 years old and focuses on maintaining a relationship of body elements with other living beings and the universe. It consists of a number of disciplines, including massages (Abhyanga), body detoxification therapy including Pacnchkarma, right diet, herbal medicines, Yoga, Meditation and balancing of energies.
Ayurveda referred as a divine healing system works mainly on the root cause of the disease rather than just pacifying the symptoms.
AIM OF AYURVEDA “Swasthasya swasthya rakhshanam Aturasya vikaar prashnam ch” This means:- 1. To maintain the health of a healthy person. 2. To cure the disease of the unhealthy person
Though Ayurveda is especially interested in lifestyle, when it comes to maintaining the health and beauty of the person, but natural herbs, medicines and products also play a vital role in curing the diseases. Dr Shikha Sehgal is an experienced Ayurveda Doctor in Melbourne who follows Ayurveda principles to completely treat health issues from their root.
The Five Elements
Everything in this universe is made from five elements – Earth, Water, Fire, Air and Space which are determined by the quality they possess. In the body:
– Earth defines stability and shape. – Water defines all the bodily fluids and water. – Fire brings heat and digestion. – Air helps in movements and activities. – Space represents all the body cavities.
These elements activities are determined by three HUMORS / DOSHAS – VATA, PITTA and KAPHA. The entire science of Ayurveda is based on these fundamental principles. Any extreme activity may cause imbalance of the doshas which in turn impair the related functions and thus produce symptoms. These symptoms are the basis for the diagnosis and treatment too.
Swarnam Ayurveda in Werribee, Melbourne, VIC is in the category of Massage specialising in services such as Massage, Full Body Massage, Indian Head Massage.
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Shirodhara Body Massage (ABHYANGA) Ayurveda Potli Massage Head massage Ayurveda treatment Ayurveda oil massage
SHIRODHARA
It is a form of Ayurveda therapy that involves gently pouring liquids over the forehead and can be one of the steps involved in Panchakarma. The name comes from the Sanskrit words shiro (head) and dhara (flow). It is beneficial for patients suffering from anxiety, insomnia, depression, hair fall.
MASSAGE ABHYANGA
Oil Massage : It is done with respect to the vitiated dosha/humor of the body to pacify it. Oil or combination of oils are used as per se requirement of the body of an individual.
Potli Massage :To regularize the body constituents various herbs are combined together and are wrapped in a cloth . Thus is massaged all over the body or where required. These are done to strengthen the body.
Powder Massage(UDVARTANAM) : This is done with the help of powders that are exclusively selected as per the body. It is an effective treatment for obesity, skin disorders etc.
DETOX
Vaman : This method involves removal of ‘doshas’ through the oral route. Diseases like cough, asthma, indigestion, poisoning, frequent tonsillitis, nasal discharge, tuberculosis, etc are treated with this detox therapy.
Virechana: It involves expelling doshas through purgation. This is a non painful detox method, one of the the easiest treatment with least complications to follow.
THERAPIES
Nose Therapy(NASYA) : It is a kind of treatment for body cleansing as used in Ayurvedic Administration of drugs by the route of nasal cavity. When an excess of bodily fluids accumulates in the sinus, throat, nose or head areas, it is best eliminated through the nose.
Mouth Therapy(GANDOOSH / KAVAL) : It is also kown as “Oil Pulling”. Oil pulling is method where one needs to sip some oil and swish it through the oral cavity for some times before throwing it out. OTHER THERAPIES
Eye Therapy(AKSHI TARPAN) : Epiphora, itching of eyes and other disorder of eyes are treated with Akshi Tarpan.
Ear Therapy
Placing Soaked linen (PICHU DHARAN)
Oil retention Therapy(KATI VASTI/ JANU VASTI/ GREEVA VASTI) : It is a method in which the oil is retained at the desired site on the body. This is beneficial in joint disorders and the back bone related problems.
“It’s better to have healthy life than suffering everyday in pain that’s what Swarnam Ayurveda believes in.”
“Thanks Dr Shikha as I feel much better now, and I personally recommend herbal medicine treatments. Appreciate the time you give in a consultation and suggest the right way to approach solution for a health issue.”
“Dr Shikha helped me in treating my back pain in few weeks, extremely satisfied with the service. I will be happy to recommend her for alternative treatments as better than medicines that made no real difference to treating my pain.”
“Very good results from the 2 therapy sessions – a blissful feeling.”
“Thanks to Doctor Shikha for putting me to the right direction. I would recommend herbal medicines as the way to go for any health issue!”