At IAIM Health Care Centre, we follow a unique integrative approach to provide a unique healing experience.
IAIM Health Care Centre is an ideal destination for seekers of genuine Ayurveda treatment, where every effort is made by our team of experienced physicians and well-trained therapists to give you the most authentic Ayurveda treatment for a host of contemporary health problems and wellness needs.
A carefully monitored, classical Ayurveda treatment brings in a sea of change in the human physiology by improving circulation, neural conductivity and enhanced secretion of valuable hormones and enzymes. It cleanses the metabolic pathway through purificatory therapies and then rejuvenates the whole body and mind just as water poured at the roots nourishes the whole plant.
Ayurveda treats not the symptoms, but the cause that resulted in the symptoms, which could differ from individual to individual. Hence, the selection of a treatment centre becomes a very important criterion for one to get desired results. This is where the Ayurveda makes a quality difference; the flip side of the western bio-medicine is that there are more or less fixed treatment protocols for every disease irrespective of the suffering individual.
IAIM Health Care Centre specializes in following 10 clinical fields, where Ayurveda is strong and contributes in great measure.
Classical Treatments
1. Panchakarma therapy and other Ayurvedic treatments
(Classical treatments prescribed in Ayurveda are implemented for both outpatients and inpatients).
1.1 Poorva karma (preparatory therapy)
Snehana and Swedana constitute poorva karma. These are aimed at preparing the body for main treatment procedures (Panchakarma). In some cases; these could constitute the main course of treatment.
1.1a Snehanam
It is the administration of oily substances (medicated oil or ghee) either internally or externally, or both.
Externally: As Abhyanga (oil massage), instillation of medicated oil drops in ears, nose.
Internally: The medicated oil or ghee is given orally and is known as sneha paana.
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.1b Swedanam
It is a method of inducing sweating in the body by various means of heat application. For example, application of warm poultice over the skin or steam bath.
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1.2. Pradhana karma (Main therapy procedures):
These are the procedures by which the toxins are eliminated from the body. After proper poorva karma, the patient undergoes one or more of these main treatment procedures as per the need.
1.2a Vamanam
The act of bringing out the toxins through the oral route (inducing vomiting) by the administration of medicine. Best treatment for eliminating Kapha dosha.
1.2b Virechanam
Eliminating toxins through the anal route by way of purgation (inducing loose motions). Best treatment for Pitta dosha.
1.2c Vasti
Administering medicated oil, or decoction, through the anal route like enema. Best treatment for Vata dosha.
1.2d Nasyam
Purification of the head region by instilling medicines through nostrils. Beneficial in treating headache, sinusitis, grey hair and baldness.
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1.2e Raktamoksham
This treatment is aimed at eliminating the impure blood from the body by means of leech application, pricking the abnormal or discoloured skin surface or puncturing the small veins. It is mostly employed in skin diseases and mental disorders. |
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Specialized Treatments
Besides everyday consultation, outpatients can avail speciality consultation. This includes specialized consultation in focal areas on monthly basis. In the upcoming new hospital, this speciality consultation will be offered every day.
1.3. OTHER SPECIAL TREATMENTS
1.3.1 Siro dhara
Under this, warm medicated oil or suitable liquid medium is poured on the entire forehead region when the patient lies on his back. It is found to be beneficial in treating sleeplessness, mental disturbances and disorders of the head and neck.
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1.3.2 Siro Vasti
The hair of the patient is cut short and the medicated oil is retained over the scalp by means of a leather bag tied properly around the head such that the oil doesn’t leak out. It has got more or less the same benefits as Shiro Dhara.
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1.3.3 Thalapothichil
Application of wet medicated paste over the head and then covering the same with a processed plantain leaf. It is found to be benficial in treating cerebro-vascular accidents, sleeplessness etc. |
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1.3.4 Pichu
Cotton, or a clean cotton cloth, is soaked in medicated oil and is placed over the affected part in the body. This is beneficial in various pains, sprain, fractures and other neurological disorders. |
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1.3.5 Netra Tarpanam
The eye sockets are surrounded by boundary walls made from blackgram paste. Medicated oils or ghee or decoctions are filled and retained for specific periods in the eye sockets. This treatment is beneficial in various eye disorders. |
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1.3.6 Mukhalepanam
Application of medicated pastes over the face. It restores skin tone and improves skin texture. |
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1.3.7 Ela kizhi
Leaves of various medicinal plants are made into a bolus with cotton cloth. This is applied on the affected body parts. |
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1.3.8 Podi kizhi
Medicated powders are made into a bolus with cotton cloth and used for giving fomentation. This is mainly used in relieving pain, reducing weight and removing excess fat.
1.3.9 Greeva Vasti
This is the technique of retaining medicated oils within the boundaries formed out of blackgram paste over the back of neck region for a specific period of time. It is found to be beneficial in conditions of cervical spondylosis and neuroligical defecits of the upper limbs.
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1.3.9 Uro Vasti
This is the technique of retaining medicated oils within the boundaries formed out of blackgram paste over the chest region for a specific period of time.
It is found to be beneficial in conditions of lung disorders, cardiac oedematic conditions. |
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1.3.10 Kati Vasti
This is the technique of retaining medicated oils within the boundaries formed out of blackgram paste over the lower-back region for a specific period of time. It is useful in lower-back aches, lumbago and sciatica.
1.3.11 Udwartanam
Gentle rubbing of medicated powders over the skin. Beneficial in obesity and similar conditions.
1.3.12 Abhyangam
Application of medicated oil over the body in a systematic way. It is the most common treatment form in Ayurveda, popularly called Ayurvedic massage. Used in a very wide range of disease conditions – from pain to paralysis and also to rejuvenate the body.
1.3.13 Ekanga Dhara
Pouring of warm medicated oil or suitable liquid medium in an uninterrupted way over one particular region of the body. It is employed for a localised problem that is specific to a particular organ or body part.
1.3.14 Dhoopanam (Ekanga)
Fumigation with dry parts of certain medicinal plants. Useful in relieving pain (especially in ears) and in cases of non-healing ulcers.
1.3.15 Karna Pooranam
Filling of medicated oil into the ears. Practised in healthy as well as in those with certain ear disorders.
1.3.16 Karna Dhoopanam
Fumigation of the ear with smoke created by burning dry parts of certain medicinal plants. Useful in treating ottorhoea, earache, tinnitus.
1.3.17 Kavalam
Gargling of medicated oils or certain liquids.
1.3.18 Gandoosham
Withholding medicated oils or certain liquids in the mouth for a certain period of time. This, along with Kavalam, is advised as part of the daily regimen among the healthy and also used therapeutically for disorders of the oral cavity.
1.3.19 Anjanam
Application of medicated collyrium (Kajal) into the eyes. Used in specific disorders of the eye.
1.3.20 Pizhichil
Pouring of warm medicated oil all over the body in an uninterrupted manner. It is a very invigorating experience, useful in all disorders of vata and pitta dosha.
1.3.21 Navara Kizhi
Application of medicated paste prepared by processed milk and with a variety of rice called Navara all over the body. It is a procedure that visibly enhances the muscle mass and physical strength of the body and useful in treating many degenerative disorders.
1.3.22 Pada tala thaila tharpanam
Pouring warm medicated oil over the feet (especially the sole). Beneficial in insomnia, pain of the lower limbs and improves vision.
1.3.23 Thalam
Application of medicated paste made with appropriate herbs over the scalp for a specific period of time. Used as therapy for problems having pathology that involves the brain.
1.3.24 Avagaham
Immersion of the entire body except for the head in certain warm medicated liquids. It is a type of fomentation beneficial in diseases of vata and kapha.
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1.3.25 Upanaham
One of the types of fomentation done by tying warm medicated poultice on the affected part of the body. It is used for local afflictions like pain and inflammation.
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1.3.26 Aschyothanam
Pouring of medicated water into the eyes from a height of 2 inches.
1.3.27 Netra Sekam
Pouring of medicated liquids over the closed eyelids from a height of 2 inches. This, along with aschyotana, is used in specific diseases of the eyes.
1.3.28 Dhanyamla dhara
Pouring of certain warm sour preparations in an uninterrupted way over the body. It is a type of fomentation useful in painful afflictions of the body (especially in arthritis, arthaligia).
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| 1.4 MARMA MASSAGE |
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Types of Marma Massage
- Health Promotive
- for prevention of disease
- for longevity
- for rejuvenation
Health promotive Marma massage is to be done for healthy persons and those opting for good health and is advisable to be done once a month.
- Therapeutic
- to treat acute conditions
- to treat chronic conditions
In acute conditions, it is advised to undergo therapeutic marma massage immediately or once a week until it heals.
In chronic conditions, it is advised to undergo therapeutic Marma massage twice monthly, monthly or thrice in a month.
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Benefits:
- Contributes to a balanced physical, mental and emotional harmony.
- It is a preventive as well as curative and brings in youthfulness and longevity by delaying aging process.
- Energizes our immune system to fight against infections and helps in proper development and repair of tissues.
- Creates a relaxing effect overall and encourages good sleep.
- Relieves stress and increases energy in the body to fight against it.
- Increases the flexibility of muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments and improves the range of motion physical stability.
- Stimulates the internal organs by activating its physiological functions and ensures the proper flow of hormones and lymphatic other body fluids.
- It centers the mind and body and makes it uniformly function in harmony with internal and external environment.
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OBG (Obstetrics and Gynecology) Treatments
1. Uttara basti
Instilation of the medicated oil or ghee into the uterus with all aseptic measures. Patients with tubal block, infertility,hypoplasia of uterus, menorrhagia are subjected to this treatment.
2. Yoni prakshalana (vaginal douche)
Medicated decoctions are used to give a thorough wash to the vaginal region. Usefull in different types of vaginal infection, cervicitis, cervical errosion.
3. Yoni Pichu ( Vaginal tampon)
A tampon soaked with herbal preparation is instilled into the vagina for a duration of three hours. Useful in uterine prolapse cases,cervical errosion, cervical incompetence.
4. Yoni varti (vaginal suppositories)
5. Kshara karma
Chemical cauterization of the cervical errosion for a fast recovery.
6. Healthy womanhood care
A natural way to healthy womanhood through some herbal preparations,Lifestyle modification & Yoga classes.
7. Yuva Care
All problems pertaining to menstruation from menarche to menopause.
8. PCOS Care
Advice on diet, treatment, fertility treatment and lifestyle management for PCOS patients.
9. Infertility Clinic
All cases of male & female infertility like tubal block, ovulation problems, low sperm count etc.
9. Menopause Care
Non hormonal herbal preparation, Lifestyle classes, Bone care, treatments for the uterine prolapse without surgery etc. |
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