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Swarna Prashana Samskar at Lanjewar's Total Health - Ayurveda & Panchkarma Centre on 17 March 2019 at 10 am - 2 pm & 6:30 pm - 9: 30 pm

KATI BASTI FOR SLIP DISC

                                             KATI BASTI FOR SLIP DISC

When it is a problem with lower back and there is a slip disc. Kati bast for slip disc is a first choice of every physician of Ayurveda.

We at Lanjewar's Total Health - Ayurveda & Panchakarma Centre worked on the different modalities of this Panchakarma procedure. And lastly we have streamlined the concept as well as standardization of this Panchakarma procedure.

Concept behind Kati basti

This is a procedure where we do snehana and swedana of the affected part all together. The sore muscles are located according to MRI / X RAY / CT SCAN. And on basis of that we do decide the location of the Kati Basti in the patients.

When we are doing snehana and swedana together it means- we oleate the body on one end and simultaneously sweating takes place. Therefore Kati Basti is not a one way procedure. It is a two way procedure. We nourish through medicated oils on one end. And we remove the local toxins from the muscles on other side.

The basic idea of the Kati Basti comes from – Dalhana. He has given a perfect idea about these external bastis.

STANDARDIZATION OF KATI BASTI:

At most of the times patient remarks- “I had undergone Kati Basti but didn’t get any relief?” What new you guys do at Lanjewar's Total Health - Ayurveda & Panchakarma Centre ?

Not only Basti but also all the procedures are done according to standard policies about the procedures. The main three things in Kati Basti at Lanjewar's Total Health - Ayurveda & Panchakarma Centre are-

SELECTION OF OILS:

Oils we use in Kati basti for slip disc are decided according to the problem of the patient and nature of the patient- Prakruti as well as Vikruti- in Ayurvedic language. Pulse diagnosis helps a lot in this condition. We use a very large range of the medicated oils. Amazingly few drops a specific oil can change the whole results of the treatment,

TEMPERATURE OF OIL:

Kati basti for slip disc in Kapha people needs more temperature (even though they cannot endure it in some cases), Pitta people need just lukewarm oils. Contrary to these Vata people need just oil. This kind of evaluation and selection of the oils if done properly than only Kati basti works. Otherwise it is just a waste of time and money.

THE HEIGHT OF DOUGH:

The height of dough in the Kati Basti apparatus means a lot. People do it with dough or ring (plastic / metallic) , the height of dough is of few millimetres but we do it in inches. This kind of standardisation is important and it varies from patient to patient.

DURATION:

We do Kati Basti for 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes…. in three patterns. According to the affected Dhatu in pathological process.

These are the basic reasons we have results in spinal disc problems.

How Lanjewar's Total Health - Ayurveda & Panchakarma Centre Gives best results?

Not at all. If you are going for Kati basti alone, it is not beneficial at all. The main planning of treatment is wider in Ayurveda than it looks from outside. Alone kati basti for slip disc is not enough. We adjoin many other procedures like Pottali, Lepa, Basti and Virechana along with Kati basti. We don’t promote the concept of doing Kati basti at home. Because it can be fatal to play with warm oils. A bit of irregularity with temperature of the oil can cause burns in your skin. This is important to do under supervision of experts. Lanjewar's Total Health - Ayurveda & Panchakarma Centre is an institution where we have completely educated and trained Ayurveda Therapist (both male and female) to do the procedures.

THE ” KARKATAKA CHIKITSA ” OR THE ” MONSOON TREATMENTS ”

In the Indian sub continent, nature has bestowed a vibrant climate that includes the hot and cold seasons that are separated by monsoons that generally dominate in the midyear. These seasons form the basis of life and living and of course the agriculture cycles here. 

However, with such varied spectrum of climate in our subcontinent, the transitions from one to other presents a challenge for the populace that has to cope up with the difference in temperature and humidity conditions. 

Despite being native to such topography and its climate, the inhabitants here suffer from various disorders related to their health. 

Monsoon, in particular, brings in more number of health issues for the common people because the humidity index peaks after falling of initial showers on hot dry earth! The pathogens find conducive environment therefore. 

Ayurvedic experts counsel Panchakarma treatment as part of the karkataka chikitsa that has been specifically developed for monsoon time ailments.

Why seek karkataka chikitsa in monsoon?

Ayurveda, the ancient traditional medicine system from the land of India has been backed by a very authentic knowledge base that was accumulated through the works of sages for centuries. This body of medical knowledge also touched upon the necessary subject of monsoon time diseases that affected people of this region. The ayurvedacharyas developed ‘karkataka chikitsa’ that was a dedicated field towards offering the resurrections against the imbalances caused in three primary doshas – vata, pitta and kapha in the monsoon period. They found a generic reason for the disturbance in these three doshas! Vata dosha, according to them peaks during the summer because the toxins keep accumulating in the body tissues. When the rain falls on hot earth, then it causes the development of acidity in the vegetables and other produce and this, in turn, causes pitta aggravation. The kapha aggravation is pronounced at the height of monsoon when the temperature falls rapidly due to excess rains and cloudiness! 

Various diseases, therefore, develop in the body and Panchakarma treatment has been counseled as for the mechanism towards re-balancing the three aggravated doshas!

The components of karkataka chikitsa –

The karkataka chikitsa has been developed with the fundamental objective of detoxification of the body. Therefore we find the dominance of the concept of Panchakarma treatment in this chikitsa! Another subsidiary dimension of relevance and significance is that of immunity strengthening so that the external pathogens find strong buffer while affecting the body. Main components of karkataka chikitsa include the following –

Abhayangam

This is a kind of massage which is done with medicated oils and forms the main part of the vata dosha treatment. This abhayangam massage is very helpful in vata related disorders like arthritis and spondilysis!

Swedana

This is a heat treatment and could be of the following subtypes –

1. Patrapotli swedana – a bolus of sliced herbs’ leaves is made and dipped in medicated oil to offer the heat treatment.
2. Ruksha swedana – dry heat treatment is delivered in this type of swedana

Basti

This is the enema procedure and medicated decoctions are administered to clear the toxins from the gut. It is an important part of Panchakarma treatment.

Diet precautions

Diet precautions as part of karkataka chikitsa are also equally important! Avoid these –

Leafy vegetables
Maida
Dry meat products
Sour products like curd
Sea foods
Fermented foods
Bitter tasting foods

With these treatments, the monsoon ailments can be kept at bay while the doshas imbalance can be also corrected!

         Effects of Sun on your Hair

Dodging the Sun in shadows or donning a scarf isn’t the answer - understanding the real problem is! The Sun has both good and bad effects on your hair - it is up to you to balance the amount of Sun you & your hair gets.

Let’s start with The Good. Vitamin D: 

It is common knowledge that the Sun is one of the most natural dealers of Vitamin D. Your hair needs this to prevent hair loss, amongst other things. So go on and soak it up one sunrise at a time.

Moving on the The Bad. Hydrolipidic Film: 

Your scalp is naturally coated with a hydrolipidic film, that fights against external bacteria. Too much sun can unfortunately damage this film (like it does to your skin).

Getting down to The Ugly. Epithelial cells: These little ladies are the cells working in the hair growth department. They are, however, sensitive to the UV light emitted by the Sun. UV rays deplete levels of Vitamin E and C in these cells, and that just doesn’t go down well with them.

The Solutions

There is a way to combat the bad and the ugly. We have them right here!

Oil strengthens your scalp’s natural security system – scalp as well as hair strands! So oil your hair nicely (Psst…moms are great at this). Jasmine-infused coconut oil especially does the trick – the antioxidants in jasmine oil protect you against the sun, and the fragrance doesn't hurt either!

Drink, drink, drink like a fish. Water keeps your hair hydrated (from the inside). So make sure you get plenty of it!

You need Vitamin C, D and E. Either take your vitamins via supplements, or eat foods rich in vitamins, and keep your scalp oiled with jasmine infused-coconut oil. (The antioxidants in jasmine oil protect you against the Sun - and the fragrance doesn't hurt, either!)

Don’t let the Sun take your sunshine away! Go outdoors and embrace it.

SUMMARY : 

• The Sun creates a lasting impact on your hair – both good and bad.
• While the rays allow for a boost in Vitamin D, they also can damage the scalp.
• The solution isn’t to avoid the Sun entirely – it is to hydrate your hair from the inside with natural oils.

Ayurvedic Treatment In Diabetes:

Treatment of diabetes is for the most part in view of the contribution of doshas and the individual's prakruti.

Treatment for the most part includes

- Herbal
- Panchakarma (body decontamination strategy)
- Dietary changes
- Way of life changes for sound way of life Practice yoga and
   pranayam

In Ayurveda taking after Herbs are useful to keep up sugar levels Haridra, jambhulbeej, madhunashini, karvellak, bilva, guduchi, aamlaki, tulshi, latakaranj beej, saptachakra, shuddha guggul, saptaparna, kutaj, shilajit, and so forth.

PANCHKARMA FOR DIABETES

Panchakarma is Ayurveda's essential refinement and detoxification treatment.
In ayurveda panchakarma systems like basti and virechana are said in treatment of DM.
It is valuable to keep up glucose levels
These panchakarma are additionally valuable in confusions of DM.

Advantages of these panchakarma in DM

Abhyang and Swedan Therapy for Diabetics

In Type 1 and Type 2 diabetic patients can get all advantage from the unwinding impacts of abhyang treatment.

Everybody realizes that living with diabetes includes a specific measure of stress. Furthermore, this anxiety tends to raise glucose levels.

Abhyang is helpful in soothing anxiety, notwithstanding for pre-diabetics. It is helpful in unwinding muscles and, all of which results it might be said of prosperity. This enhances flow which additionally causes expanded glucose retention and the measure of insulin required for weakened glucose levels likewise diminished.

Swedan to adjust the doshas, sweda or cured home grown steam shower opens the pores and flushes and purges the framework through skin and the poisons are discharged through sweat.

Basti for diabetics

One of the fundamental methodology of Panchakarma Chikitsa, Basti karma focuses on the end of poisons of the body through the rectum. The treatment includes the presentation of Therapeutic substances, for example, sedated oil and decoctions in a fluid medium into the butt-centric area of the patient by utilizing elastic catheter under the supervision of master specialist.

Virechana for diabetic

Virechana is cured purgation treatment which expels poisons from the body that are collected in the liver and gallbladder. In this strategy for detoxification and sanitization, the doshas are evacuated as excrement through the rectum. After ghrutpan laxative solutions given to the patient orally which help to cut down the doshas. It totally purifies the gastro-intestinal tract. It is a sheltered strategy without reactions. Advantages of Virechana help to treat Diabetes, Digestive issue, Constipation, Hyperacidity.

Disclaimer- Above information is not by any referral book or text book. This is our act to give our experienced information about health to a common man in his own language.

Neethi Shathaka, an ancient classical text book on Ayurveda says

                                  ‘Sarvendriyanam nayanam pradhanam‘.

In other words, Ayurveda considers the eye as the most important sense organ. This is because most of our daily activities are dependent on vision.

The Ayurvedic therapy for maintaining perfect eye health is Netra Tarpana.

"Netra" means eye, and "Tarpana" means nourishment.

The word Netra Tarpana means "nourishment for the eye".

Benefits of Netra Tarpana

Netra Tarpana has both curative and preventative effects. It’s indicated in Vata predominant conditions, atrophies, degeneration and even in visual defects.

During this process, warm medicated ghee is held in place over the eye for a period of 20-40 minutes.

Common medicated ghee is used for the process. The quantity of ghee to be used is such that it completely covers the eyelashes.

Practically, the duration of retention of the Tarpana ghee is 20 – 40 minutes, starting with 20 minute and gradually increasing in duration.

Commonly used medicines for Tarpana

Jivanthiya ghrita, Triphala ghrita, Sathahwadi Tarpana ghrita, Kakolyadi gana ghrita and others are common medicated ghees used in this treatment.

WHY SHIRODHARA?

          Consider the human body as an inverted tree. The roots are at the top and the branches point downwards. The head of the human body will be the root of this tree. The central portion of the body made up of the thorax and abdomen will be the trunk of this tree and the limbs, both upper and lower, will be the branches of this tree.

         Just like the roots nurture and control all the activities and well being of the tree, the head is the operational center of the entire body. It controls the function of the brain and spinal cord. It has many marmas or vital points and is the house of the master endocrine gland, the pituitary. It is one of the seats of Vata dosha (Prana Vata in particular) and also houses subtypes of Kapha dosha (tarpak kapha) and Pitta dosha (sadhak pitta).

         Note: The seat of sadhak Pitta, a subtype of Pitta dosha, is considered Hridaya which translated to English is ‘heart’. But in Ayurveda, Hidaya encompasses both heart and brain. So the head, which houses the brain, also becomes a seat of sadhak Pitta.

         Through the respective nerve centers in the brain, the head also controls the sense of hearing, smell, taste and sight.

         So as the three dosha are represented in the head region, any vitiation in the dosha can cause respective disorders with widespread repercussions in the whole body. Here shirodhara, through use of various mediums like oils, ghee and buttermilk, pacifies these dosha and works on the entire body indirectly.

         Shirodhara will make the head region strong so that the entire body works smoothly.