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At St.
Ritas
Hospital
in Nalukody,
Kerala,
we are
privileged
to be a
part of
the
fusing
of these
two
great
healing
traditions
-
Ayurveda
and
spirituality.
Our
hospital
is
located
in the
very
heart of
St.
Thomas’
Kerala
in the
Kottayam
district
and is
easily
accessed
from
both
Cochin
and from
Tiruvanthapuram,
or
Trivandrum.
All
around
us, are
the
placid
backwaters
of
Alleppey
and
Kumarakom
while to
the
north of
us – a
three
hours
drive -
lies the
famous
wild-life
reserve
of
Thekkedi.
To the
south, a
few
hours
away,
are the
lovely
beaches
of
Kovalam
and
Varkala.
The area
of
Nalukody
is
itself
filled
with
remarkable
churches
and
temples
that
date
back
thousands
of
years.
Perhaps
the most
famous
of
churches
here is
the one
near
Thiruvalla
that is
attributed
to the
Apostle
himself.
The
hospital
is set
in a
sprawling
estate
of over
8 acres
with
lush
gardens
and
woods
all
around.
Visitors
are
invited
to
explore
the
trails
that
offer
spectacular
views of
this
area and
to
experience
the rare
plants
and
trees
that
grow
here in
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Dr.
Isaac
Antony,
our
chief
physician,
has over
thirty
years of
experience
in
Ayurveda
medicine
while
being
also a
renowned
Thomist
scholar
and
alchemist.
His
personal
pharmacy
is a
treasure-trove
of
healing
remedies
with
literally
hundreds
of
medicines
culled
over
time. Of
course,
St.
Ritas Ayurveda
hospital
has its
own
pharmacy
with a
choice
selection
of
natural
oils and
herbal
medicines
from all
over
Kerala.
Our
staff of
masseurs
and
therapists
are
trained
in
‘marma’
massage
– that
is,
massage
involving
the
stimulation
of key
energy
centers
in the
body. In
addition,
each
therapist
brings
to his,
or her,
practice
an
intimate
knowledge
of
plants,
herbs,
and of
healing
touch
that is
part and
parcel
of a
living
awareness
of
spirit
here. |
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PizhichilLukewarm herbal
oils are poured all over
the body by 2-4 trained
therapists in a special
hythmic way for about 60
minutes. Indications:
Hemiplegia, paralysis,
rheumatic complaints,
joint stiffness, nervous
disorders, etc.
GnavarakizhiIt is an
ayurvedic process by
which the whole body, or
any specific part, is
made to perspire through
the application of
certain herbal potions
that are tied into
'boluses' made from
muslin bags. Duration:
60 minutes Indications:
Loss of appetite,
sluggishness, depression
and anxiety, rheumatism,
joint problems, etc.
Dhara: (thyladhara,
thakra dhara, ksheera
dhara)Special herbal
oils, medicated milk,
butter-milk, and other
potions are steadily
poured on the forehead
in a meditative and
focused way for about 45
- 60 minutes. These
‘pourings’ awaken and
calm the mind as well as
body enabling a growth
of new cells. The
‘Dharas’ are effective
in healing a range of
problems from migraines
and nervous disorders to
diabetes and also help
in correcting vision.
DharaCertain herbal
oils, extracts, potions,
etc. are applied through
the rectum for a
thorough-going cleanse.
Indications: Arthirits,
sciatica, paralysis,
gastric complaints,
rheumatism, etc.
Sirovasthi Special
herbal oils are poured
into a cap and placed on
the head for about 15-60
minutes per day.
Indications: Facial
paralysis, headaches, 'vatha'
originated diseases.
Extremely good for
patients who may have
had brain-related
strokes or ‘anuerisms’.
Snehapanam.Medicated
ghee is given internally
in increasing doses as a
preparation for a fuller
'Pancha Karma'
treatment.Nasyam.This is
one of the important
components of any 'Pancha
Karma' treatment. This
cures Paralysis,
Neurological Disorders,
Migraine, Mental
Tension, Headaches, Hair
Greying - Premature,
Hair And Scalp., Facial
Palsy, ENT Problems,
Allergic Rhinitis and
Skin Diseases (some
Types). The treatment
includes application of
herbal juices and
medicated oil through
nose for a period of 1
to 7 days. AbhyangamThis
oil massage treatment
aims at having a
positive impact on
problems of Obesity,
particularly for
Diabetic Gangrene. The
massage is carried out
for 45 minutes every day
and continues upto 14
days.Dhanyamla Dhara
This ayurvedic
treatments is considered
extremely helpful in
curing diseases like
Spondylosis, Rheumatism,
Spinal Disorders,
Osteoarthritis,
Paralysis, Neurological
Disorders, Disc
Problems, Hemiplegia,
Back Pain, Asthma and
Arthritis. In this a
herbal liquid is poured
all over the body by
means of a special
vessel. The ayurvedic
treatments continues for
14 days and takes around
45 minutes to 1
hour.Dhara This ayurveda
treatment is meant to
cure problems like
Insomnia, Vatha
predominated diseases,
Mental tension and
certain Skin diseases.
The treatment includes
pouring of some herbal
oil, medicated milk,
medicated butter milk on
the forehead in a
special method for
around 45 minutes. The
treatment is carried out
for a duration that
ranges between 7 to 21
days.Kativasthi In this
ayurvedic treatments, a
specially prepared warm
medicated oil is placed
over the body parts and
is bordered with herbal
paste. The ayurveda
treatment continues for
45 - 60 minutes. It is
useful for problems like
Spondylosis, Arthritis
Back Pain and Disc
Problem.KizhiKizhi
provides relief from
osteoarthritis,
arthritis with swelling,
spondilosis, sports
injuries etc. This
ayurveda treatment
basically includes
application of herbal
leaves and powders (that
are made into pouches
and immersed in warm
medicated oil) all over
the body for 45 - 60
minutes per day. The
process continues for 14
days.Ksheeradhoomam This
milk steam treatment
combines herbal
medicinal decoction and
milk which together is
heated. The steam
emanating from this is
passed over the affected
part. This ayurvedic
treatments is
particularly utilized to
cure problems like
Numbness, Paralysis,
Neurological Disorders,
Headaches, Facial Palsy
and Allergic
Rhinitis.LepanamThis
ayurvedic treatments is
used to cure
inflammatory problems.
In this medicated herbal
paste is applied on the
affected portion of the
body.Njavarakizhi This
ayurveda treatment
include the massage of
the whole body or a
specific part of the
body which results in
that part perspiring.
The massage is done by
two masseurs for a
period of about 60 to 90
minutes per session.
Disease which have been
found to be positively
affected by this
treatment include
Neurological Disorders,
Muscular Diseases
(Atrophy), Muscle Pain,
Multiple Sclerosis,
Limbs - Emaciation Of,
Inflammatory Conditions,
Hemiplegia, Disc
Problems, Diabetic
Neuropathy, Back Pain
and
Arthritis.PizhichiThis
ayurveda treatment is
continued for 7 - 21
days for curing problems
like Arthritis,
Paralysis, Hemiplegia,
Paralysis-Agitanus,
Sexual Weakness, Nervous
Weakness and Nervous
disorders etc. In this
lukeworm oil is applied
all over the body in a
rhythmic pattern by two
to four trained
therapists. Sirovasthi
This ayurvedic
treatmentss is found to
cure problems like
Facial Paralysis,
Dryness of nostrils,
mouth and throat, Severe
headaches, and other
Vatha originated
diseases. The treatment
has a cap fitted on the
patients' forehead in
which lukewarm herbal
oils are poured. The
treatment takes time
depending upon the
condition of the
patient. ThalamMedicated
oil is applied on the
top of the head for 20 -
40 minutes that proves
useful in curing
diseases like Headaches,
Hair Greying -
Premature, Anxiety,
Insomnia and Memory
Loss.Udvarthanam This
ayurveda treatment is
useful in curing
problems like
Hemitplegia, Paralysis,
Obesity and certain
Rheumatic ailments.
Special herbal powder
are applied on body
during massage for 45 to
60 minutesUrovasthi As
in Kativasthi, warm
medicated oil is placed
over the chest for 45
minutes which proves
beneficent in treating
Ankylosing Spondylitis,
Arthritis, Muscular
Chest Pain, Rheumatism
and Sports Injuries.
Vasthi In this ayurvedic
treatments certain
herbal oils and herbal
extracts are applied
through the rectum every
day. This process
continues for a period
of 5 to 25 days and
proves effective in
curing Arthritis,
Paralysis, Hemiplegia,
Numbness, Bastric
complaints associated
with Rheumatism and
constant
constipationYoni
PrakshalanamThis
ayurveda treatment
entails application of
herbal oils and
decoctions through the
vaginal route. It helps
in curing gynecological
disorders. |
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