This disease may present itself in different forms. When associated with excessive toxins and presenting with swelling, local rise of temperature, fever, heaviness and restricted movements, it usually indicates Amavata /Rheumatoid arthritis and is treated initially with dry heat, dry massage, medicines to correct digestion and improve mobility. Whereas chronic arthritis without much swelling, fever but restricted movements, pain indicates sandhivata / Osteo-arthritis that is treated with oil massage, oil bath to local part (Pizhichil). After the correct assessment of level of toxins in the body, the physician may advice few detoxifying Panchakarma therapies such as Virechana (Purgation) and Vasti (medicated Enema) to expel the root cause out of the system followed by a course of internal palliative medicines to achieve sustained relief from the symptoms.

Poor Postures, Prolapsed intervertebral disk or strainedmuscle / ligament, -inflammation of the pelvic joints, chronic constipation- any of these may cause either a sudden or a gradual onset of low back ache resulting in aggravated Vata. Sometimes Low Backache may be associated with sciatica, a typical condition characterized with pain radiating from Low Back to the backside of either one/both the legs. Specific oral medication along with treatments like kadeevasti, kaadidhara, local patrapotala sweda, helps to alleviate the agitated Vayu. Administration of medicated enemas for a period of 8,15,30 days also gives good relief. Postural corrections are advised along with mild yogic exercises.

The most common nutritional disorder of modern age, this condition is characterized by excess accumulation of fat in the body. Continuous indulgence in high fat foods, fried items etc., along with sedentary life style results in excessive fat getting blocked in various body channels causing a number of metabolic disturbances such as hypertension, diabetes, irregular digestion etc. Deep dry massages with herbal powders and pastes (Udwarthanam) , Synchronized massage with specific oils (Abhyanga), steam bath etc., mobilize the accumulated fat where as specially designed diet and yoga programs prevent its further accumulation. Appropriate Panchakarma therapies are also administered based on the requirement of the individual.

This is a Metabolic disorder where body fails to utilize the glucose produced at the end of digestion, leading to increased glucose level in the blood serum and urine. The Ayurvedic treatments range from simple oral medications to some purificatory. Panchakarma - procedures such as Vamana, Virechana, Vastietc., based on the severity of the condition. Regular physical exercise, Individually tailored low carbohydrate diet and low stress level in day-to-day life goes a long way in maintaining normal blood glucose level.

Male infertility: Ayurveda has laid equal importance for treatment of male impotence, low libido, erectile dysfunction and has very effective treatment vajikarana chikitsa for effective family planning and healthy progeny.

Female infertility: Ayurveda has mentioned management of yoni vyapad (various gynecological disorders) and also prasuti tantra (ante-natal, pre-natal, and post natal health care) which explains the various causes, symptoms and management of an female individual. According to Ayurveda, there are 4 main factors responsible for an effective conception-- Ritu (proper ovulation and healthy permeation), Kshethram (pure and favorable uterine atmosphere), Ambu (proper nourishment and blood circulation), Beejam (healthy zygote). Impairment in any one of the above factors can cause infertility.

Ayurveda attach great importance to the various physiological conditions a woman goes through in her life. The care to be bestowed on a woman from the time she attains menarche is mentioned in detail in the ancient scriptures. Various pathological conditions that women often encounter like menstrual disorders, infertility, polycystic ovarian disease, endometriosis, uterine fibroids as well as health conditions related to pre, peri and post menopausal syndrome, etc. are attended to by specific treatments.

AyurvedaGram offers you the Women’s Care Programme. This carefully planned health package includes specific traditional therapies like Avagaha, Pichu, Kshalana and Sekam apart from Panchakarma. The herbal medicines taken internally and the external therapies combined with the prescribed vegetarian diet and sessions of yoga, meditation and pranayama collectively acts on the body and the mind to maintain normality.

Motherhood is a phase in a woman’s life that has no parallel. The Eve Care Programme offers you pre-natal consultation and post-natal care.

The positive effects of suitable ayurvedic herbal preparations in the conditions mentioned above are tremendous. AyurvedaGram assures women, suffering from ailments that are specific to their gender, better physical and mental health through our Women’s Care programme.