'various yogasanas'

Ayurveda offers holistic approaches to address endocrine problems. Here are a few Ayurvedic principles and remedies that may be beneficial for endocrine problems: Dietary Recommendations: Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of a balanced and nourishing diet. Specific dietary guidelines may be suggested based on your dosha (constitution) and the endocrine disorder you're experiencing. Generally, a diet rich in whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats is recommended. Ayurvedic Medicines: Ayurveda utilizes various herbs and herbal formulations to support endocrine health. Some commonly used herbs for endocrine disorders include Guggul, Guduchi and Licorice. These herbs are believed to help balance hormones and support the proper functioning of the endocrine system. Panchakarma: Panchakarma is a set of Ayurvedic detoxification procedures that aim to eliminate toxins and restore balance in the body. Panchakarma treatments may include therapies such as Abhyanga (oil massage), Swedana (herbal steam therapy), and Basti (medicated enema). These therapies can help to rejuvenate the body and improve overall endocrine function. Yoga and Meditation: Ayurveda recognizes the mind-body connection, and incorporating practices like yoga and meditation can be beneficial. Specific yoga asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathing exercises) may help regulate hormone levels, reduce stress, and promote overall well-being. Lifestyle Modifications: Ayurveda emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes following a regular sleep schedule, managing stress levels, engaging in regular physical activity, and avoiding excessive consumption of stimulants like caffeine and alcohol.

Jalaukavacharan, or leech application, is a classical Ayurvedic bloodletting therapy used to locally remove vitiated blood and toxins from the body. It is performed under strict aseptic precautions. 🔍 Procedure: The affected area is first cleaned thoroughly. A live medicinal leech is then applied to the site. The leech naturally detaches after drawing approximately 15–20 ml of blood. After removal, the site is gently compressed and cleaned again. 🌿 How Leech Therapy Works: Leeches suck impure blood from the affected and surrounding tissues. Along with blood, toxins, inflammatory mediators, and accumulated impurities are removed. This enhances microcirculation, reduces inflammation, and promotes natural healing. ✅ Therapeutic Benefits: Detoxifies the local area Reduces swelling, pain, and inflammation Improves blood flow and supports tissue repair 🩺 Common Indications: Skin conditions: eczema, acne, abscesses Non-healing ulcers and diabetic foot Joint inflammation and localized pain Particularly beneficial in Pitta-related disorders 🚫 Contraindications: Leech therapy is not recommended in the following conditions: Acute infections Hemophilia or bleeding disorders Anemia or very low blood pressure Leukemia or cancer Pregnancy Fever or active systemic illness ⏱ Duration: Each session typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the condition.

Pouring stream of Buttermilk on head Takradhara is a special procedure similar to Taila Shirodhara. Buttermilk processed in Amla is poured over forehead for specific duration. A gentle massage is given on forehead during the process Benefits: It helps to relieve mental and physical stress. It helps to maintain natural hair colour. It helps to maintain the equilibrium of all the three doshas. It is also useful to improve immunity. How it works: Takra, Amla and Musta are dosha pacifying and has cooling effect. It is very useful to reduce the stress which is the main causative factor in many diseases. The absorbed part helps to reduce the excessive unctuousness in body. It also has a cleansing effect, thus reducing toxins accumulated in various organs. Recommended in: It is very useful in headaches, crack feet, low immunity, joint disorders, heart diseases, diseases of eyes, ears and urinary tract, irritable bowels. Duration of Treatment: 45-60 mins

Continuous pouring of lukewarm medicated oil over forehead is called as Shirodhara. The oil kept intermittently moving with gentle massage over forehead. Finally the hairs are washed with lukewarm decoction of Amla. Benefits: Shirodhara is the special head massage used for relaxation. It helps to de-stress the mind and helps to induce sound sleep. It has a soothing and calming effect. The aroma in the oil has an additive effect of relaxing and refreshing. Externally it helps to strengthen the hair roots. How it works: The lukewarm oil in excess quantity and gentle massage over forehead relaxes the mind by having remote action on brain and its components. Research have shown that such sensation induces calming and relaxing effects on mind. This results in sound sleep and refreshing effect. Recommended in: Insomnia, anxiety or neurosis, depression, lack of mental concentration, memory impairment, irritability, hyperactivity, several types of headaches, paralysis and other psychosomatic disorders. Contraindications: Chronic sinusitis, cold and cough, fever, conjunctivitis, glaucoma, scalp and head injuries, inflammatory diseases. Duration of Treatment: 20-60 mins

Abhyangam is the whole body massage done with Ayurvedic medicated oils. It is done classically with long flowing strokes. Number and pressure of strokes as well as selection of oil varies, based on your Prakruti / body constitution and health conditions. Benefits: Abhyangam helps in body relaxation and is beneficial in body ache and pain. It helps to induce sound sleep, improves muscle consistency by reducing body stiffness. It helps in improving skin texture and complexion. It helps to delay ageing, balances Vata Dosha, energies body, hence helps in increasing overall well-being. How it works: Synchronized motions stimulate nerve endings and increase blood circulation, thereby channelizing easy elimination of toxins from body. The herbs in the medicated oils rejuvenate the tissues and play a vital role in elimination of toxins. Recommended in: Vata Prakruti/ Vata dominant body constitution, physically stressed person, old age etc. Duration of Treatment: 45 mins