SPECIALITIES
OBESITY
Obesity is defined as body weight above a desirable standard, as a result of lack of physical activity with increased intake of food. Various treatment modalities have been defined for Sthoulya (Obesity) in Ayurveda. Among them langhana, swedana,lekhana, vamana , virechana & vasthi karma has more importance.
INSOMNIA
Insomnia is the difficulty in initiating or maintaining sleep. Chronic insomnia is when a person has sleep disturbance for minimum of three nights a week for a month or longer. Management of Anidra(Insomnia) is been delt in the form of diet, routine &medicament forms. Abhyanga, Paadabhyanga, Shiropichu etc., plays a vital role in management of Insomnia.
CONSTIPATION
Constipation is the passing of hard dry bowel motions (Stools) that may be infrequent or difficult to pass. All vata-aggravating diet & lifestyle factors should be avoided as much as possible. A diet that supports balanced digestion should be followed. Vata- alleviating treatments like vasthi karma & snehapana is very effective in management.
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
RA is an inflammatory condition affecting bone, cartilages & the joint surfaces. If left unchecked, it further produces joint deformities & disability. Vathasonitham (Rheumatoid Arthritis) can be treated with panchakarma therapies including Dhanyamla dhara, Pathrapotala swedam, virechana etc.