Ayurveda is the ancient Indian Health Science developed through centuries’ long research works of sages, who were eminent scholars. Though the term "Ayurveda" denotes 'the knowledge of life', it is not only the system to cure diseases but also a method to achieve "Perfect Health". It provides the ways to improve the quality of life both physical and mental and helps to attain the bliss of real life.

In Ayurveda treatment of diseases are classified into

"Shodhana (purification)" and “shamana (pacification)”

Shodhana Chikitsa in Ayurveda is termed as Panchakarma. It is a curative line of treatment for all diseases which are not amenable to shamana chikitsa. Panchakarma procedures are purificatory one.

		Arthritis “(Painful Joints)"
		Constipation
		Psoriasis
		Sinusitis
		Spondylosis
		Headache
		Stress Management
		Lifestyle disease management
		Spine and joint care
		Weight reduction

The word panchakarma is comprising of two words namely Pancha and Karma. Pancha means five and Karma means therapy.

The five methods or procedures(panchakarma) are the elimination of vitiated doshas from the body.

They are:

	Vamana Karma (Emesis therapy)
	Virechana Karma (Purgation therapy)
	Anuvasana Vasti Karma (Unctuous enema therapy)
	Nirooha Vasti Karma (Decoction enema therapy)
	Nasya Karma (Errhsine therapy)

Before doing this Panchakarma procedures a physician has to consider the strength, age, sex, disease condition, constitution etc., of the patient

• The vitiated doshas will be eliminated from the body through the elementary tract 
• The power of digestion and metabolism is enhanced. 
• Diseases are cured and health is restored 
• The sense faculties , mind, intelligence and complexion becomes clear.
• Gains strength.
• The individual will not be affected by old age and lives long healthily.
• Rejuvenates the body.
• Prevents diseases in the body. Increases power of Immunity.
• Nourishes the body.
• Revitalises the nervous system.

In SNA, we are offering all these Panchakarma treatments along with specialized Kerala treatments like Dhara, Pizhichil, Navarakizhi, Abhyangam, Sirovasthi, Kizhi, Talapothichil, Kativasthi etc.

Dhara is a method of Kerala special treatment evolved from the genius of the medical tradition here. Many such distinctive and excellent form of treatments, not practised in the other parts of India are conducted by Kerala Physicians.

A continuous stream of medicated warm oil / herbal decoctions / medicated milk/ buttermilk is poured onto the forehead for 45 to 90 minutes. This procedure often induces a mental state similar to a trance, which creates profound relaxation of the mind and body. It deeply relaxes and revitalises the central nervous system. Shirodhara gives the best results when taken after an Abhyanga.

Dhara is good for all ailments. Changing the liquid as per the Dosha condition, with necessary alterations in the procedure, is useful to alleviate any Dosha.
Benefits :

• Strengthens the Central nervous system
• Reduces stress, hyper tension and anxiety
• It is also prescribed in clinical conditions like epilepsy, diabetic neuropathy, paralysis etc
  

Pizhichil

Pizhichil is a procedure developed in Kerala, which gives the effects of both Snehana and Swedana. It is considered as one among the Keraleeya Panchakarma Techniques. Medicated oil is poured onto the body in continuous streams while being gently massaged by four therapists for 45 to 90 minutes. It is extremely soothing and relaxing. It acts as a free radical scavenger, toning, strengthening and deeply rejuvenating the whole body.
Benefits :

• Increases vitality and body immunity
• A soothing and relaxing procedure
• Prescribed in clinical conditions like paraplegia, hemiplegia and other Vata dominant ailments

A whole body massage with specific herbal oils to nourish and revitalise the body tissues (Dhatus) and to allow the toxins to be removed from the cells. Abhyanga has much deeper and more far reaching effects than an ordinary massage using mineral oils and lotions. Abhyanga achieves deepest healing effects by naturally harmonising body, mind and spirit. This massage is performed symmetrically by two therapists for one hour and is usually followed by a medicated steam bath (Sweda).
Benefits :

• Rejuvenates the whole body
• Beautifies the skin and delays ageing.
• Reduces stress and induces soundsleep

In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary. This treatment lasts for 45 to 60 minutes
Benefits :

• Relieves pain.
• Indicated in low back-ache, spinal disorders etc.

Herbal leaves / powders are applied to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days
Benefits :

• Relieves pain and oedema.
• Indicated in arthritis, spondylosis, low back ache etc.
• Good results in sports injury