ANCIENT YET FUTURISTIC SYSTEM OF HEALING

ANCIENT YET FUTURISTIC SYSTEM OF HEALING THOUSANDS of years back, in antiquity, remains the roots of a science that is today gaining wide acceptance and popularity, a system of medicine which could heal with its natural remedies most of the so called incurable diseases is Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the worlds most ancient,yet uniquely futuristic system of healing and good health.The most economic friendly system of treatment with no harmful side effects. Ayurveda which means science or wisdom of life is an ancient philosophy based on a deep understanding of eternal truths about the human body, mind and spirit.It is a system introduced to the human evolution for treating the physical and mental ailments ranging from symptom to syndrome. But the incursions of western culture and civilization and the ascent of modern medicine put this science in the shade, albeit temporarily. Ayurveda in its broader perspective is a philosophy that deals with the quality of life. Preservation of health and its maintenance are main objectives of this science. A fully developed medical system comprising eight branches or the Astangas like Kaya chikista (General Medicine),Bala chikista ( Paediatrics),Graha chikista (Occult and Tantric medicine), Oordhwanga chikista (ENT),Shalya (surgery), Dhamstra (Toxicology), Jara (Geriatrics),and Vrisha chikista (Aphrodisiac medicine). Ayurveda is all about how to maintain life in a state of perfect health and takes a patient in entirely on physical, mental and spiritual levels while treating the disease.With advanced researches bringing to light more and more about the influence of mind over body Ayurveda is fast becoming a holistic alternative to all other systems of medicine. Ayurveda is the system available in India, which has a concept of Rejuvenation. Rejuvenation is a process by which a person retains his youth,Vigour and vitality and which enhances his life span, general health,immunity, memory power, intelligence, complexion etc., and revitalizes body, mind and soul. Chakra- the speciality ayurveda Institute of panchakarma and Research, a traditional health care center.Providing all the speciality treatment like panchakarma(vamana, Virechana, vasti,Nasya,Rakta mokshana),Rasa chikista,kaya kalpa chikista(Rejuvenation),Soundarya vardhini (Beauty therapies,Dhara, pizhichil,Njavarakkizhi etc., for treating different ailments.Here all chronic diseases and medically challenged disorders are treated. Writer ............ THE HINDU DAILY NEWS PAPER Dated October 28,2005