• Kerala Ayurveda Treatment for Arthritis

    Arthritis is a disorder of the joints and shows symptoms in different forms. Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteo arthritis are the most common types of arthritis. Ayurvedic treatment including dry heat, dry massage, oil massage, localized oil baths and internal medicines to correct digestion improves mobility.

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Virechana (Purgation)

  • Virechana is performed to balance Pitta in the body by administering the purgative medicine after preparing the individual through different steps.
  • Virechana is extremely beneficial for diseases like dermatitis, jaundice etc which are caused as a result of Pitta imbalance.

Pizhichil

  • The whole body is subjected to streams of lukewarm medicated oil with simultaneous soft massage where excess of medicated oil is used.
  • It is very useful for rheumatic diseases, arthritis, paralysis, sexual weakness, neurological disorders, blood pressure, nervous weakness and helps to arrest the aging process.

Patra-potala Svedam

  • The chopped and processed leaves of fresh herbs are tied in a cotton cloth to form a poultice and then dipped in warm medicated oils before application.
  • Therapy begins with applying suitable medicated oil all over the body and is then subjected to exude profusely through a massage with poultices specific to the condition and applied with steady rotational movements.

WALK FREE OF ARTHRITIS

Anybody who has suffered even the slightest joint pain knows how miserable it can make you. Arthritis can cause severe and debilitating pain caused by inflammation of the joints. The pain makes it difficult to walk and sometimes even to get out of the chair. Arthritis worsens with age and affects all joints like the knees, hips, spine, shoulder and hands.

  • The two types of arthritis are Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
  • The cause - Alleviated Vata dosha
  • Treatment - Herbal medication and other therapies, Panchakarma, dhara
  • Additional treatment – Yoga and Pranayama
At The Health Village authentic Ayurveda is part of the healing mechanism. A thorough consultation is carried out and the pathology is understood before creating a treatment plan.

Medicated leaves of herbs are used to create a Poultice Sudation (Ila Kizhi or Patra Potala Svedam) which has seen excellent results in treating Vata. This is then put into a cloth to form a poultice and then dipped in warm medicated oils and then applied all over the body in steady rotational movements.

You are sure to find a lot of relief from pain. With regular treatment you will find yourself stronger physically and mentally and capable of walking without discomfort. Do consult our doctor for further details.



Why The Health Village?

  • The Health Village, where "The best of Nature meets the best of Ayurveda"
  • Over 30 years in applied Ayurveda through its Hospitals & Clinics
  • Six decades in Ayurveda Medicine manufacturing
  • Most pristine, meditative and rejuvenating location beside the Periyar River, Kerala
  • Joined by a Dedicated team of Vaidyas and staff to attend to you
  • Twenty four rooms of The Health Village are in three separate guest buildings called The Periyar, The Ganga and The Yamuna
  • Most rooms in the Periyar and Ganga have a view of the river
  • All rooms are air - conditioned except rooms in Yamuna

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