Kerala is considered to be the special abode of Ayurveda, with its unique keraleeyapanchakarma-safe and systematic use of herbal medicine for the management of various chronic ailments. The therapeutic effect of Ayurveda and yoga in the prevention and cure of occupation related stress, strain, pain and general anxiety disorders, management of various types of arthropathies, degenerative disorders, allergic diseases, gynaecological ailments including infertility are widely recognized and practiced for the betterment of the society.

For the management of degenerative disorders like Low back ache, Cervical Spondylosis, Arthritis, Knee pain and Stress related anxiety, Insomnia etc, the practice of Ayurveda and Naturopathy is followed here – in the premises of Amrita Ayurveda - Naturopathic Hospital & Yoga Centre, Vinoba Nikethan, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram. Rejuvenation Therapy one of the main streams of Ayurveda that can be used meticulously for detoxification of body, to increase strength and to enhance emotional well – being is also followed here.

Is naturopathy and ayurveda same?

While Naturopathy allow for raw vegetables and organic meats. Ayurveda promotes cooked vegetables and a vegetarian life style. Both systems agree that healthy diets focus on the idea that the body is best equipped to process foods those are closest to nature.

Naturopathy is an art and science of healthy living and drugless system of healing.

Naturopathic medicine is a system that uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself. It emprises many therapies including herbs, massage, acupuncture, exercise and natural counselling.

Ayurveda is a form of holistic medicine that’s focused on promoting balance between your body and mind. According to Ayurveda, five elements make up the universe vayu (air), Jal (water) Akash (space), teja (fire) and prithvi (earth).

This centre provides excellent Ayurvedic treatment for:

• Bone & Joint disorders like Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lumbar Spondylosis, Cervical spondylosis & various other Arthropathies.
• Metabolic disorders like Diabetes mellitus, Dyslipidemia, Obesity etc.
• Respiratory disorders like Allergic Rhinitis, COPD, Bronchial Asthma etc.
• Dermatological diseases like Psoriasis, Eczema etc.
• Neurological disorders like CVA, Hemiplegia, Paraplegia and various other Neuralgias
• Psychological ailments like Anxiety, Depressions, Insomnia and Chronic Stress Syndrome
• Gynaecological disorders like Adenomyosis, Premenstrual syndrome, Dysmenorrhea, Infertility, etc.
• Ophthalmological disorders like Myopia, Hypermetropia, etc.

We have all the basic amenities for the various ayurvedic treatment modalities like Vamana, Virechana, Vasthi, Nasya, Rakthamoksha, Uttaravasthi and specialised Kerala manner Panchakarma procedures like Pizhichil, Ilakizhi, Njavarakizhi, Sirodhara & Sirovasthi.

We extend our services in the treatment of eye ear, nose, throat disorders through Tharpana, Putapaka, Dhoomapana, etc and various other procedures to build up immunity.

Panchakarma

Panchakarma which literally means ‘five detox processes’ in Sanskrit, is a transformative ayurvedic therapy to remove toxins and to restore the natural constitution of body.

Below are the 5 procedures in Panchakarma

• Vamanam or vomiting also known as medical emesis or medical vomiting, is one of the five Karmas of Panchakarma which is used in treating cough related disease.
• Virechana or Purgation - This Ayurvedic treatment is beneficial to those who are suffering from constipation or bad digestion.
• Niruham or Vasty - Is one of the Noble Procedures of Panchakarma to pacify Vadha (Nervous, gastrointestinal) diseases
• Nasyam. Beneficial for the ailment / disease affecting the neck like sinusitis and disease of the brain.
• Rakthamoksha - Rakthamoksha refers to letting out of the blood. The detoxification process aims at cleansing the blood of its toxin elements or impurities beneficial in cases relating to gangrene, Ulcer, Varicose veins), Out letting of blood is usually done using leeches.

In order to make a one’s body ready to accept the panchakarma Treatment below Pre-Procedures are applied before the beginning of the panchakarma Treatment.

• Abhyangam - One of the Pre-procedures of Panchakarma to soften the doshes (Vadha, Pitha, Kabha). These have the power to rejuvenate the nervous systems.
• Swedanam (body heating) - Sweating perspire treatment is used in Ayurveda as a preparation to panchakarma. This helps to move vitiated doshas like (Vadha, Pitha, Kabha) from its position to the nearest part of the digestive system for the facilitation of panchakarma treatment.
• Shirodhara – The dripping of Oil on the forehead to pacify the problem related with organic lesions of the brain and the problems of the mind.