How to do Panchakarma at Home ?

                                   

Panchakarma, a treasure of our ancient medicinal system, effectively removes toxins from our body that are considered as a source of many illnesses. Panchakarma is ayurvedic way of purifying your body through detoxification process says an expert ayurvedic doctor rendering Panchakarma Pune. The toxins are generally eliminated by five therapies namely vamana, virechana, basthi, nasya, and rakthamoksha along with panchakarma diet. Detoxification helps in strengthening of our immunity system and rejuvenating our body. Panchakarma helps in balancing the doshas by rectifying vata, pitta, and kapha disorders. In a nutshell, this facilitates in achieving overall well-being of mind, body, and soul.

Why detoxification is necessary

The pollutants in our environment are the major source of toxins as we are constantly exposed to them. And the environment need not be necessarily the ambient air or water, but can also include food that we daily eat. Constant exposure to toxins is not good for our health as it causes many ill effects in our body and thereby weakens our immunity systems. So, what are the advantages of detoxification process?

• Achieve improved immunity and thus resistant to many diseases

• Achieve better circulatory system

• Shed extra weight

• Activate lymphatic system

• Nourish the skin

• Strengthen the muscles

• Improve digestive system

Can panchakarma be done at home?

Though panchakarma is effectively done at ayurvedic centre by expert and trained ayurvedic doctor, it can also be conducted at home when constraints such as time and logistics come into play. Panchakarma is done at home by following few simple home remedies, consuming ayurvedic diet along and following changes in our lifestyle advises a leading Ayurvedic Doctor In Pune. It goes without saying that it is advisable to follow panchakarma only after discussing with your doctor to ensure your eligibility. Moreover, an expert ayurvedic doctor can only evaluate your ayurvedic composition of three doshas and offer suggestions to follow appropriate regimen. Generally, pregnant ladies, weak and anemic people are restricted from undergoing panchakarma treatment.

Simple treatment steps at home

• Being a primary procedure, it is important to begin the panchakarma treatment with oleation therapy. Oleation therapy, also called as snehana, should be done both internally and externally. Internal oleation therapy involves drinking of specified quantity – 4 tablespoons of warm ghee, (should be avoided by persons who suffer from triglycerides, cholesterol and by those who have high diabetic sugar levels) oils like flax seed or coconut for 3 to 7 days in the morning. Oleation therapy provides necessary internal lubrication and thereby ensures that the toxins are not attached to channels during elimination of impurities.

• External oleation therapy involves massaging your whole body with lukewarm oil like sesame or coconut oil. This external massage, carried out for five days, helps in removing toxins effectively. A hot bath is generally followed after the massage. This helps in swedana (sweating because of hot bath) and removes toxins from our body.

• Triphala is an excellent medicine employed during detoxification process. It is recommended to take a teaspoon of triphala powder and let it steep in hot water for few minutes. Drinking this liquid after an hour of dinner during the tenure of detoxification process yields very good results.

• As far as panchakarma diet is concerned, kichadi / kitchari (prepared with basmati rice and moong dal) is the best option, as it is a complete balanced and nutritional food. To satiate the taste beds, it can be spiced up with turmeric, cumin, ginger, coriander, fenugreek, and mustard seeds.

• During the duration of panchakarma treatment process, herbal tea like ginger, cumin, coriander, or fennel can be taken throughout the day.

• While the above steps are more or less involved in the physical stipulations, it is also essential to manage the psychological aspects during the treatment period.

• Carry out treatment in calm environment.

• Get rid of all electronic gadgets during the treatment procedure.

• If possible, choose a vacation period for detoxification.

• Control the energy sapping thought process through yoga and meditation.

• Practice Pranayama to keep the mind and body calm.

Panchakarma treatment is very effective when it is practiced during the transition period of seasons. Hence, contact your ayurvedic doctor and start panchakarma treatment at the best period to reap its maximum benefits.

By Dr. Vinod P. Nair

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