Dr Anupama
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Ayurvedic
Workshops Available through Innerworks
Other Resources
to check out: The Ayurvedic Institute: http://www.ayurveda.com
; located in New Mexico
A great online resource: http://www.allayurveda.com/default.htm
The Science of Self Healing; by Vasant Lad; very popular; good introduction;
available from Ayurvedic Institute.
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LIFESTYLE-From
the Ayurvedic perspective
Health
is:
1. Balanced constitution (Doshas)
2. Well functioning digestive fire (Agni)
3. Well formed body tissue
4. Proper elimination of wastes
5. Well focused sense organs
6. Clear mind
7. Pure soul Core of good health is good digestion. Eating healthy promotes
good digestion. Every disease is from imbalance in digestion.
Recommended
daily routine (Dinacharya):
1. Wake early in the morning
2. Pray before getting out of bed; stretch pose (YB)
3. Wash face, eyes and mouth with cold water
4. Clean teeth & tongue; bitter, astringent, pungent; neem(A); potassium
alum & salt (YB); gag to clear monkey glands and cause 'catarac' tears
(YB)
5. Gargle with sesame oil or triphala
6. Urinate: stop flow, several times (YB). Drink, middle 1/3. Promotes
health.
7. Evacuate bowels; crow pose (YB)
8. Nose drops (2 in each nostril); nasaya
9. Oil massage; warm; sesame (A), almond (YB):
10. Shower; warm (A), cold (YB)
11. Yoga
12. Pranayam
13. Meditation
14. Work through the day, walk straight, sit straight, talk straight
15. Lunch
16. Work
17. Take a walk; 15 minutes minimum
18. Supper
19. Time with family/friends for love and affection
20. Prayer before bed
21. Sleep
Code
of conduct:
1. Be pleasing to others
2. Help, don't hurt others
3. Use precious stones and scents
4. Whole world is a teacher
5. Love and respect everyone
6. See God everywhere
Diet:
1. According to constitution
2. According to season
3. Fresh satvic food - lots of vegetables
4. Sit quietly and concentrate on eating
5. Eat slowly - (32 chews)
6. Bless food first
7. 1/3 food, 1/3 liquid, 1/3 empty
8. Sip liquid while eating (before to loose weight)
9. Warm drinks, no cold drinks
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TREATMENTS:
KATI
BASTI (LOWER BACK THERAPY) Conditions of the Lumbo-sacral spine
(lower back) and their pain management is confessed almost by every body under
stress. Such stress may result from Life style, Physical work, Degeneration,
Injury, Surgery and Arthritis. Ayurveda - science of life, recommends a gentle
but a positive approach. It is a therapy known as KATI BASTI, where in warm
herbal oil specific to the compliant is held in reserve on the affected area.
This process is proficiently repeated several times in one application lasting
for 30 minutes. The process is concluded with a soft massage of the lower
back of the body followed with fomentation. Benefits - Pain relief, relaxation
of muscles, increase in circulation, rejuvenation of degenerated tissue, augmentation
of intervertibral spaces, and reduction in neurological symptoms. KATI BASTI
is also indicated as preventive care in people who are at risk and can be
carried out along with any conventional treatment. Ideally 5 applications
are recommended for the treatment of conditions such as Chronic and acute
back pains, Sciatica, Spondylosis, Stenosis of unknown origin, post surgical
recovery, pain of traumatic origin, disc herniations and Degenerative diseases.
GREEVA
BASTI (NECK TREATMENT) A pain in the neck is encountered over
and over again for all the shrugged shoulder activities we do every day. A
healthy and flexible neck is like a body with wings. Like the Lumbo sacral
spine, cervical spine is also susceptible for injury. The causes vary widely
and are similar to the Lumbar spine. GREEVA BASTI a process similar to KATI
BASTI is the healing therapy that Ayurveda suggests. As mentioned above warm
herbal oil specific to the condition is kept in contact on the involved region.
In duration of 30 minutes the warm oil is circulated skillfully. A gentle
massage and fomentation complete the process. Benefits - Pain relief, relaxation
of muscles, Reduction in compression, relief in neurological complaints, increase
in intervertibral spaces, and rejuvenation of damaged tissue. GREEVA BASTI
is also indicated as preventive care in people who are at risk and can be
carried out along with any conventional treatment. Ideally 5 applications
are recommended for the treatment of conditions such as Sprains, cervical
spondylosis, degenerative disorders, post surgical recovery and restrictions,
stenosis of unknown cause, herniations of the intervertibral disc and acute/chronic
neck pains.
JANU
BASTI (KNEE TREATMENT) Nearly 80% of the population between 55-65
years is troubled by diseases of the knee. Being one of major weight bearing
joints, wear and tear is also wide. The most common ailment is Osteo-arthritis
(OA). The management of any disease of the Knee is unique in Ayurveda. One
of the most effective treatment in reliving the pain and rejuvenating the
joint is JANU BASTI. A procedure which involves warm herbal oil stagnated
over the affected Knee for 30 minutes followed by a skillful massage and fomentation.
Benefits - Pain relief, relaxation of muscles, increase in circulation in
the area, lubrication of the joint, improvement in mobility and flexibility.
JANU BASTI is also indicated as preventive care in people who are at risk
and can be carried out along with any conventional treatment. Ideally 5 applications
are recommended for the treatment of conditions such as Sprains, Ligament
tear, Osteo-arthritis, post surgical distress, age related degeneration and
sport injuries.
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TREATMENTS
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