Ayurveda, in Sanskrit means the - science of life. A
traditional science of health that has been handed down through the centuries by
ancient masters and physicians who understood the value of a healthy body.
Today, the benefits of Ayurveda are recognised the world over. True to its name,
Ayurveda is your means to vitality in todays fast paced world.
The benefits of Ayurveda extend
well beyond immediate cure. Besides getting to the root of the
disease in order to cure it, Ayurveda ultimately aims at preventing
a recurrence of the problem by helping the individual integrate the
principles of ayurveda into his everyday lifestyle. The fact that
Ayurvedic medication has no unpleasant side effects on the body
definitely helps in the final synthesis, as do the yoga and
meditation, which are also an essential part of the treatment.
Following are some fitness programmes offered by various
health resorts in Kerala.
Special Ayurvedic Health Programme to lose weight: A
unique 14 days health programme with herbal oil massages and ayurvedic medicines
to help you loose excess weight and streamline your body in a matter of weeks.
No dieting or exercising -get into shape the natural way.
Massages to restore vigour and vitality: a special 14 days massage
programme to help restore and repair worn out tissues, improve blood
circulation, stop premature ageing and to give you glowing wrinkle-free skin.
Proven remedies for arthritis, rheumatism,
spondylitis,
paralysis, slipped disc, frozen shoulders and nervous debility the non-toxic
way. To treat these, a dose of concentrated herbal extracts would be recommended
for internal consumption and medicated oils/pastes prescribed for external
application to control the pain and swelling of the inflamed points. If the
patient has already been on a course of allopathic medicines, this is slowly
tapered off and replaced by Ayurvedic treatment. During the treatment period one
should follow a regulated diet and lifestyle. The physician acts as an advisor,
leaving the final decision to follow through to the patient.
Ayurveda does not advocate against non-vegetarian food or
alcohol. Nonetheless, because the patients digestive capacity does not
function at its full capacity and he might become weak, he is advised to follow
a strict vegetarian, alcohol-free diet.
PLEASE NOTE TREATMENT VARIES PERSON TO PERSON.
THE WINTER AND MONSOON SEASONS ARE CONSIDERED TO BE IDEAL TIME TO UNDERGO
AYURVEDIC TREATMENT.
REJUVENATION CENTRES:
TRIVANDRUM:
Somatheeram Ayurvedic Beach Resort
Kovalam Ashok Beach Resort
Santhigiri Hospital Complex.
By Air: Trivandrum is connected by air from Delhi,
Mumbai, Madras, Bangalore
By Rail: Well connected by rail from all over India.
THRISSUR (TRICHUR):
Surya Ayurvedics Limited
Sreedhari Ayurvedic Health
Resort.
Nearest airport Cochin and
Coimbatore. Daily flights from Mumbai, Chennai and New Delhi
PALAKKAD (PALGHAT):
Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resort
Santhigiri Health Care Centre
Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam Hospital and Nursing Home.
Nearest Airport is Coimbatore. Daily flights
operate from
Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi.
By Rail: From New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai,
Bangalore.
Rediscover tranquility in the
enviable destination, soaring above the holiest river in India, the Ganges and
the spiritual sanctum of Haridwar and Rishikesh.
Besides above all major hotel chains are offering Ayurvedic massages for
various ailments for their customers.
By Air : Nearest Airport - New Delhi's
Indira Gandhi International Airport
By Road : 250 Kms from Delhi
HOTEL WATERSCAPES:
A KTDC Backwater Resort
The resort, set in secluded seven acre
estate, is surrounded by coconut and rubber plantations, paddy fields and thick
mangrove forests.
By Air: Nearest Airports
Kochi International Airport : 78 Kms
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. : 185 Kms
Thiruvananthapuram is connected by air from Delhi, Mumbai, Madras, Bangalore
By Rail: Kottayam Central : 20 min by
road.
Well connected by rail from all over India.