Researcher, presented research at ntl/intnl conferences. Current research: shirodhara & mental disorders. Looking for research facility to continue my studies. Modern lifestyles lead to poor health in many ways. However, the use of simple and natural methods can significantly improve health and vitality. Purification therapy is a unique feature of Ayurveda involving the complete cleansing of body and thereby eliminating vitiated doshas. The technique effectively treats doshic balances in their advanced stages. Vitiated doshas causing blocked channels in a system, which needs purification, approach.
Ayurveda - the “science of life” - applies ancient Indian wisdom to restore and maintain good health, based on the belief that wellness depends on a balance of five elements: space (or sky), air, fire, water, and earth. The five elements intermingle with each other in a definite proportion to form three distinct doshas i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Their balance in the body is required for healthy body, happy mind and for proper functioning of the sense organ. Because, all three types can be thrown off balance and produce ama (toxins). To stop this, we need a proper diet, an appropriate lifestyle, exercise and a cleansing programme such as panchakarma - that is, five therapeutic measures.
The five procedures involve a medicated emesis (vamana), purging (virechana), nasal medication (nasya), an enema (vasti) and bloodletting (raktamoksha). These all five measures collectively called Pradhankarma. The Pradhankarma undergoes Poorvakarma i.e. deepan, pachan, snehana (oleation) and swedana (sweating) and is followed by Paschatkarma i.e. sansarjanakarma, rasayanadikarma and shamana chikitsa. Besides these body purificatory measures of cleansing, massaging steam treatment of whole body, Panchkarma also ensures the mental health by which the vitiated doshas of the head can be settled to normal for the proper functioning of the mind. Shirodhara is one of them. It's a divine and relaxing method - a great rejuvenating therapy that gives a healthy glow, radiates from skin. This therapy is meant for 'Shodhana'- the eradication of the basic cause of the disease. 'Shodhana' or purification therapy is not only meant for elimination of disease-causing toxins but also to replenish the tissues with nourishment. Rejuvenate literally means 'to make young again'.
In Ayurveda, rejuvenating therapy is the golden way to attain longevity, as it is aimed at the preservation of health. Ayurveda says that rasayana or rejuvenating therapy optimises the circulation of nutrients to both body and mind. Shirodhara eradicates the root cause of the disease and a rejuvenating therapy as well.
In Sanskrit language Shirodhara is composed of two words “shiro” + “dhara”, shiro means head and dhara means flow. In Ayurveda pouring of a liquid such as decoction, medicated milk and its products, sugarcane juice, medicated oils, etc. on the forehead between the eye brows in a continuous stream for a specific period is called shirah-sheka. It is also known as sirodhara.
Benifits of Shirodhara:
Regular shirodhara enhances blood circulation to the brain, improves memory, nourishes hair and scalp, assists in providing sound sleep and calms the body and mind. Shirodhara is one of the most effective treatments for reducing stress and nervous tension.
1. Ultimate mental and emotional relaxation therapy
2. Beneficial for many diseases connected with the head, neck, eyes, ears, nose and throat
3. Beneficial for many diseases of the nervous system like nerve disorders, facial palsy, paralysis and ptosis (drooping) of the eyelids.
4. Beneficial for curing long standing insomnia and schizophrenia
5. Beneficial for fits in epilepsy when used in conjunction with other medicines
6. Prevents hair lose, premature graying and cracking of hair
7. Relieves headache and burning sensation of the head
8. Nourishes and rejuvenates the body
9. Stimulates the nervous system giving sturdiness to the body
10. Improves digestion
11. Sharpens the sense organs
12. Improves the quality of voice
13. Gives strength to the neck and head
14. Improves the health of the skin
15. Cools the body and relieves pain.
16. Invigorates the body and mind and stimulate cognitive memories
17. Helps relieve fatigue, tension, anxiety, anger, chronic headaches, rheumatism, hypertension, asthma, hair problems and stress
18. Disperses negative electrical impulses that accumulate at the skull and hairline from stress.
19. Renews the sweetness of life
20. Rejuvenates the entire face and softens worry lines
21. Opens the third eye
22. Activates the pituitary gland
23. Increases spiritual awareness
24. Regulates mood and depression disorders
25. Activates the memory & stimulates the 6 & 7th charka which regulates our breathing patterns.
26. Increases intuition
27. It improves concentration, intelligence, confidence and self-esteem