Shin Siva provides effective treatments for a whole host of ailments including arthritis, osteoarthritis, paralysis, rheumatism, joint stiffness, spondylosis, sports injuries, muscular atrophy, degeneration of bones, bronchial asthma, eosinophylia, nervous disorders, stress related ailments, mental tension, loss of appetite, sluggishness, insomnia, head aches, migraine, mental disorders, obesity, psoriasis, gastric complaints, uro-genital diseases, infertility, immune deficiency, hemiplegia, brain diseases, spleen problems, toxicity, and skin diseases. Apart from disease-specific treatments, Shin Siva also provides therapeutic packages for general rejuvenation, longevity, beauty care and slimming, and conducts yoga and meditation sessions as well. Click here for more information on various treatments.
Abhyangam
This is a specialized massage regimen in which herbal oil is applied liberally over the entire body and massaged into the skin with the flat of the hands. This is followed by a steam bath and the application of herbal powders. Abhyangam is indicated for paralysis, arthritis, back pain, stiffness, fatigue and obesity. It is also an excellent relaxation programme, helps enhance skin tone, delays aging and induces sleep. The treatment lasts for about 60 minutes per session and continues for 14 days.
Ela Kizhi
In this treatment process, minced herbal leaves are cooked in medicated oils and bundled into a bolus muslin cloth, which is heated and patted rhythmically all over the body. This de-toxifies the body through sweat and helps in degenerative joint disorders, rheumatic pain and backache. It also helps circulation. Each session lasts 60 minutes.
Dhanya Kizhi
This is a form of treatment in which powdered cereals and pulses are bundled into a bolus, warmed and applied all over the body. This helps to reduce joint pains in patients with rheumatoid fever. It also helps in weight reduction.
Njavara Kizhi
This is a treatment for rheumatism, joint pain, blood pressure, paralysis, cholesteraemia, emaciation of limbs and for certain skin diseases. It also improves blood circulation, softens the skin and enhances the complexion. In this treatment, rice cooked in medicated milk, along with certain herbal infusions, is bundled into a bolus and applied all over the body
Sarvanga Dhara
This is a treatment process in which herbal oil, medicated milk, butter milk etc. are poured in a continuous stream all over the body for 30 minutes to one hour. This helps to sooth the frayed nerve ends, promotes circulation, relieves stress and strain, relaxes muscles and induces sleep. It alleviates memory loss, lack of vitality, migraine, ENT disorders, neurological cases, spondylosis and paraplegia. The treatment is continued for seven to twenty one days.
Siro Dhara
This is a treatment for total relaxation of the brain. In this process, medicated herbal oil is allowed to drip in a continuous stream over the patient's forehead for 30 minutes to one hour. It relaxes the nervous system, acts as a soothing balm for the brain and fights insomnia. The treatment course lasts from 7 to 21 days.
Dhanya Dhara
This is an effective treatment for hemiplegia, paralysis and rheumatic complaints, and consists of a herbal liquid body bath in a special vessel with 2 or 3 masseurs rhythmically massaging the patient for 45 minutes to one hour during the duration of the treatment.
Pizhichil
This is a process in which lukewarm herbal oil is applied all over the body and rhythmically massaged into the skin for about 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. The regime has been proved effective in the treatment of musculo-skeletal diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteo-arthritis, lumbago, sciatica, hemiplegia, paralysis, sexual debility and nervous disorders.
Udvarthanam
Used in the treatment of diseases like hemiplegia, paralysis, obesity and rheumatoid ailments. Udvarthanam is a massage treatment using herbal powders, with each session lasting about 75 minutes. The entire course will stretch from 14 to 28 days depending on the patient's condition.
Thalapothichil
This form of treatment is indicated for stress relief, insomnia and certain mental ailments. A paste made of embilica officionalis and other herbs along with buttermilk is applied liberally over the head.
Siro Vasthi
This is a treatment process for patients suffering from facial palsy, migraine, dryness of mouth, throat and nostrils, insomnia, spondylosis, etc. In this treatment lukewarm herbal oils are poured into a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day for a period of 7 days.
Kati Vasthi
This is a unique herbal treatment for spinal disorders, back pain, lumbar spondylosis, degenerative inter-vertebral disc prolapse, sciatica etc. Specially prepared warm medicated oil is held for about 45 minutes within a boundary made of herbal paste over the lower back.
Tarpanam
This is a treatment that strengthens the optical nerves, prevents cataract and gives a cooling effect to the eyes. Medicated decoction and ghee are retained around the eyes within a border made of medicated herbal dough. Duration: 20 to 30 minutes.
Nethrasekam
This is a process of cleaning the eyes using running medicated water. It is recommended for relaxing and soothing the eyes and the optical nerves that have been subject to stress and strain.
Karnapoornam
This is a treatment that cleans the ears and prevents hearing loss and associated disorders. Medicated fumes and herbal oils are applied to the ear in this treatment process. Duration: 20 to 30 minutes.
Snehapanam
In this treatment, which is indicated for osteo-arthritis, leukaemia, psoriasis etc., medicated ghee or oil is given internally in gradually increasing quantities for a period of 8 to 12 days.
Nasyam
This is a treatment for certain types of paralysis, headaches, mental disorders etc., in which herbal juices and medicated oils are administered through the nostrils for a period of 7 to 14 days.
Vamanam
This is an emesis treatment done through oral route to eliminate excess mucus by means of therapeutic vomiting and is recommended for patients suffering from chronic asthma, diabetes, cold, congestion and oedema.
Virechana
This is a purgative treatment to rid the body of excess bile secretion accumulated in the liver, gall bladder and small intestines that causes bilary vomiting, nausea, jaundice, fever and skin inflammations.
Vasthi
This is a herbal enema in which a decoction of oils and medicines is administered through the rectum for evacuation of the bowels. This is a purgative treatment that is done for a period of 25 days for patients suffering from arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, gastric problems and chronic constipation.
Kayakalpa Chikitsa
This is a body immunization and longevity treatment aimed at retarding the aging process, stemming the degeneration of body cells and enhancing the body's immunity system. This treatment is most effective if undertaken before the age of 60 years both for men and women. It is a combination of the Panchakarma and Swedakarma forms of treatment. The 28-day package includes body massage, snehapanam, virechanam, nasyam, snehavasthi, kashayavasthi, pizhichil, njavara kizhi, tharpanam, sirovasthi, karnapoornam, medicated steam bath, yoga, meditation, medicines and Rasayana, which is a special Ayurvedic diet.
Aphrodisiac Therapy (Sexual Rejuvenation)
This is a treatment for sexual impotence and incapacity that takes into consideration such factors as physical, psychological, congenital, age-related, diet-related and stress-related causes. The treatment consists of internal detoxification and external cleansing followed by physical massages, which results in total revitalization and reinvigoration of the body.
Slimming Therapy
This is a unique programme, which includes body massage using special powders and oils and the intake of herbal tea. According to Ayurvedic perspective, losing weight is not about starving or suppressing the appetite but about balancing the fat metabolism. The treatment is tailor-made to suit individual constitution and loss of 5 to 10 kilograms in three weeks. Diet control, intake of herbal preparations, mild exercise and yoga will accelerate the process.
Rejuvenation Massage
This is a treatment process for relieving tension, overcoming sexual debility and improving vitality and consists of body, head and face massage using herbal powders and herbal oils. This programme includes de-toxification and rejuvenation of the body. It slows down the aging process and is recommended for all ages between 16 and 70 years. The major benefits of the treatment are increased lifespan, improved memory and intelligence, better complexion, restoration of youthfulness, enhancement of endurance levels and improved sensory perception.
Beauty Care Therapy
The Centre offers special beauty therapies for pimples, wrinkles, sagging of the skin, falling of eyelashes, hair loss, hair care, breast care etc. This is a treatment programme, which is also aimed at shaping up the body figure and improving skin complexion and consists of face packs, herbal cream and herbal oil massage and the intake of herbal medicines.
Yoga and Meditation
Ayurveda is not merely a system of treatment. It is a way of life. In order to sustain the effects of the treatment, the centre also conducts classes in yoga and meditation so as to help the patients to have control over body and mind.
Tarpanam
This is a specialized massage regimen in which herbal oil is applied liberally over the entire body and massaged into the skin with the flat of the hands. This is followed by a steam bath and the application of herbal powders. Abhyangam is indicated for paralysis, arthritis, back pain, stiffness, fatigue and obesity. It is also an excellent relaxation programme, helps enhance skin tone, delays aging and induces sleep. The treatment lasts for about 60 minutes per session and continues for 14 days. |
