Other Therapy

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a method with a history of thousands of years. The first scientific approach to its application was developed by De La Fuye. Western medicine turned its attention to acupuncture as a potential analgesic method in the 1970s. Acupuncture is a therapy suitable in the direct or adjuvant treatment of various types of skeletal, muscular, digestive and nervous disorders. Golden, silver and stainless steel needles are applied for the therapy.

Acupressure

The theoretical basis of acupressure is similar to that of acupuncture but during this treatment the acupuncture points are stimulated mechanically. The impulse stimulated by pressure is forwarded by the nervous receptors in the skin to the spinal cord and from there it exerts its effect through the complex paths of the nervous system. The mechanic stimulation is performed with hands and fingers but in certain cases devices are also applied. Chinese herbal seeds are applied for the stimulation of minute acupressure points found on the earlobe.

Base bath

Once acids are diluted and dissolved with the help of different procedures, we treat the patient with an alkaline bath, which is the most important therapy in the course of the elimination of acids. The length of an alkaline bath is usually 1-8 hours, but at least 1 hour is required to achieve the maximum dilation of the capillaries and the release of the acids (lactic acid, purin) from the tissues.

Herbal bath

The achievement of maximum results are faciliatated by herbal baths, foot baths, embrocation and compresses adjusted to personal needs.

Moxa therapy

This Chinese method has a history of more than 5,000 years. It is based on the heat treatment of the skin surface. During the treatment a bar or cone of ground herbs is being burnt above the acupuncture point or the needle inserted in it, thus strengthening the acupuncture effect exerted by the needle.

Different types of healing massages

Diet

Thy food shall be thy medicine

According to Ayurveda a healthy and regulated diet adjusted to the individual constitution of the person is essential for the individual’s health. If we know our constitution and the functioning of our body as well as its relationship to the qualities of various foodstuffs, then we can establish a proper diet for ourselves. Besides the taste of the food (sweet, sour, saline, pungent, bitter and astringent) we also have to consider certain other properties of our nourishment for example whether it is heavy or light, warm or cold, oily or dry, liquid or solid. In addition, the season, our age, the weather, the time of the day should all be considered when forming our diet.

The physicians at our clinic determine the diet of the patients according to personal needs. The healing methods and dietary principles of Ayurveda are universal and can be applied in any part of the world. Thus, Ayurvedic cuisine does not exclusively include Indian dishes. Still, the wide variety of spices used in Indian cuisine (including not only hot spices but also various spices with healing properties) as well as different kinds of oils and cooking techniques allow for a much more varied diet than the heavy, one-sided western cuisine based mostly on meat-consumption.

At our clinic trained physicians formulate your diet consisting of 3-5 meals a day on the basis of Vedic cuisine. We use biologically clean and fresh ingredients to prepare easily digestible, eye-catching, aromatic and tasty dishes with the help of our dietician cook.

What is the point in prescribing medicine if someone does not follow the diet? And why do you need medicines if you follow the diet?

The personal diet based on PRAKRITI is compiled by the physician considering the age of the patient, his/her life-style and the climatic conditions as well. Even a small correction in the diet may restore the self-regulatory ability of the body, which is the real purpose of Ayurvedic healing. In the case of a diseased person dietary prescriptions and prohibitions assist their rapid healing as well as prevent any relapse. Of course, in this case the dietary instructions should go hand in hand with strict regulations of regimen. In the case of chronic ailments Ayurvedic diet helps the body to combat disease, it slows down or prevents its further development.

So far we have explored simple but substantial healthcare and curative methods which are recommended for both healthy and sick persons. Apart from their significance, the curative methods of Ayurveda are not restricted to a proper diet and life-style.