Panchakarma: An Overview

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An Overview of Panchakarma

Ayurveda, the ancient "Science of Life," is one of the oldest forms of health care in the world. It is a holistic science that places great emphasis on prevention and aims at bringing about and maintaining harmony of body, mind and consciousness. It encompasses diet and lifestyle guidelines, herbal formulas and preparations, yoga and meditation practices, as well as various therapies that support and enhance individual Ayurvedic programs.

Ayurveda defines health as the state where every aspect of our being is working properly and in harmony with all its other aspects. That is, the digestive fire (agni) is in a balanced condition; the three doshas —vata, pitta and kapha— are in equilibrium according to the individual constitution; waste products (malas) are produced and eliminated normally; and the mind, senses and consciousness are working harmoniously together. When the balance of any of these systems is disturbed, the disease process begins.

Basically, any aggravation of the doshas affects agni (the digestive fire) and produces toxins or ama. Other factors play a role in the formation of ama, as well. Some of these factors are poor digestion of food, improper food combinations and choices, poor drinking water, pollution, pesticides in food, emotional and physical stress or trauma, and so on. These toxins accumulate and spread throughout the body and eventually deposit themselves into the deeper tissues, organs or channels, creating dysfunction and disease.

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Few Benefits of Panchkarma

In Ayurvedic medicine Panchkarma can be defined as a fivefold detoxification treatment involving massage, herbal therapy, and other procedures.

The main aim of Ayurveda is to become happy and health and live a healthier lifestyle. Ayurveda medicine helps in curing the disease for a diseased man or women.In both the cases, Panchakarma detoxification is necessary to cleanse out the Doshas (TOXINS) at regular intervals.

After Detox, ayurvedic medicines absorb better and are more effective plus the entire process improves quality of life.

A few benefits of Panchkarma are listed below

Increases joint movability.
Removes the root cause of disease.
Balances the bodily Humour Vata, Petta and Kapha.
Improves Immunity.
Balance the Nervous system, Blood circulatory system, Digestive system and also as well as Physiological equilibrium.
Remove the Toxins situated at the week point of body.
Increases Mental and Physical efficiency.
Increases skin glow.
Reduces extra fat.
Remove insomnia, anxiety and mental problem.
Increases loss of vigour and stamina