{"id":410,"date":"2020-02-03T11:43:23","date_gmt":"2020-02-03T06:13:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/sih\/?page_id=410"},"modified":"2020-02-03T11:53:20","modified_gmt":"2020-02-03T06:23:20","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sivananda.org.in\/sih\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Who should do the Panchakarma Programme?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Panchakarma Programme is both preventative and curative.
\nAs a preventative measure, it is advised for everyone in good physical health between the age of 16 and 70 years old as a periodic measure to detoxify the body from unwanted toxins.
\nPlease contact our doctors to check whether the Panchakarma Programme can help cure your specific ailment or chronic disease<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>When can I schedule my treatment?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The SIH is open to everyone all year round so you can schedule your treatment at any time throughout the year. Whether you require a few treatments over a couple of days or a full 14 or 21 days Panchakarma Programme, you can schedule your treatment at any time. Get in touch with SIH and provide us with your preferred dates.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you\u2019re visiting the ashram as a guest then come by SIH for a free Ayurvedic consultation where you can book your treatment depending on schedule availability over the coming days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What treatments does the SIH offer?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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1) Treatment Therapies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Abhyanga (Full Body Warm Oil Massage)
\n\u2022 Bashpa Sweda (Herbal Steam Bath)
\n\u2022 Sirodhara (Flow of Medicated Oil on Forehead)
\n\u2022 Kizhi (Hot Bundles Body Massage)
\n\u2022 Udwarthanam (Therapeutic Powder Deep Tissue Massage)
\n\u2022 Pichu (Targeted Warm Oil Treatment)
\n\u2022 Pizhichil (Pouring Medicated Oils All Over Body)
\n\u2022 Kati Snan (Medicated Hip Bath)
\n\u2022 Nasya (Medicated Nasal Oils & Powders)
\n\u2022 Basti (Medicated Enema)
\n\u2022 Snehapanam (Oral Intake of Medicated Oil Preparations)<\/p>\n

2) Treatment Programmes
\n\u2022 Panchakarma Programme (Full Body Cleanse & Rejuvenation)
\n\u2022 Immunity Boost Programme
\n\u2022 Spine & Neck Care Programme
\n\u2022 Slimming Programme
\n\u2022 De-stressing Programme<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is SIH?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Sivananda Institute for Health (SIH) was established in 1993 as an Ayurvedic centre within the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram to provide health services and conduct Ayurvedic research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What is my daily schedule like during Panchakarma Programme?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Your daily treatment session ranges between 60 \u2013 120 minutes throughout the course of your treatment. You are also required to meet with your doctor for 10 minutes daily for treatment progress reporting and feedback. Apart from this you are encouraged to join the daily ashram schedule and activities including daily satsangs, yoga classes, karma yoga, philosophy lectures, silent walks and any other activity or spiritual ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What herbs and oils are being used for my treatment?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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We use a variety of natural herbs and herbal oil mixtures for our therapies in line with Ayurvedic teachings and scriptures, and we freshly prepare all of them locally. The exact herbs and oils used differ from person to person depending on their wellbeing requirements. Ask your doctor to know more about your specific mixtures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What can I eat during my Panchakarma treatment?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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You are served two freshly-prepared Ayurvedic meals a day, one at 10:00am and one at 06:00pm. Some meals are replaced with rice soup on some days depending on your treatment schedule for the day. Please check with the doctors regarding specific dietary requirements or certain fruits, nuts, etc. that can be eaten during your treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>What are the some of the benefits of the Panchakarma Programme?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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1) Physical Health & Relaxation Benefits \u2013 General Benefits<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Detoxifies and cleanses the body from Ama (toxic waste) and other toxins
\n\u2022 Removes toxin blockages and clears internal body channels
\n\u2022 Relaxes the body and relieves any tensions or spasms
\n\u2022 Relieves body, joints, and muscular pain, strengthens the body
\n\u2022 Stimulates and rejuvenates body tissues and organs
\n\u2022 Promotes loss of excess weight and fat
\n\u2022 Improves the metabolic fire (Agni) throughout the body
\n\u2022 Helps treat skin diseases like psoriasis and eczema<\/p>\n

1a) Physical Health & Relaxation Benefits \u2013 Digestive System
\n\u2212 Promotes healthy digestion
\n\u2212 Cleanses gastrointestinal tract (GIT) of toxins
\n\u2212 Relieves constipation
\n\u2212 Promotes healthy excretion
\n\u2212 Removes excess mucus layers from intestines<\/p>\n

1b) Physical Health & Relaxation Benefits \u2013 Circulatory System
\n\u2212 Improves blood circulation
\n\u2212 Removes toxic blockages in artilleries, veins
\n\u2212 Improves cardiovascular functions<\/p>\n

1c) Physical Health & Relaxation Benefits \u2013 Muscle System
\n\u2212 Relaxes muscle tensions and spasms
\n\u2212 Relieves muscle pain
\n\u2212 Strengthens body muscles<\/p>\n

1d) Physical Health & Relaxation Benefits \u2013 Respiratory System
\n\u2212 Promotes blood absorption to oxygen
\n\u2212 Promotes blood and body cells exchange
\n\u2212 Improves breathing
\n\u2212 Removes excess mucus from lungs<\/p>\n

1e) Physical Health & Relaxation Benefits \u2013 Skeletal System
\n\u2212 Relieves pain
\n\u2212 Strengthens bones
\n\u2212 Lubricates joints
\n\u2212 Repairs cartilages<\/p>\n

1f) Physical Health & Relaxation Benefits \u2013 Immune System
\n\u2212 Improves immunity
\n\u2212 Helps treat allergy symptoms
\n\u2212 Treats autoimmunity diseases like rheumatism<\/p>\n

1g) Physical Health & Relaxation Benefits \u2013 Endocrine System
\n\u2212 Stimulate glands activity
\n\u2212 Improve glands secretions
\n\u2212 Reduce adrenaline production
\n\u2212 Improve thyroid gland functions<\/p>\n

1h) Physical Health & Relaxation Benefits \u2013 Reproductive System
\n\u2212 Help treat male and female infertility
\n\u2212 Help treat women PCOD, regulate estrogen
\n\u2212 Regulate menstruation cycle
\n\u2212 Help increase Libido<\/p>\n

2) Mental Benefits
\n\u2022 Treats a variety of mind-related ailments including IBS, hypertension and fibromyalgia
\n\u2022 Treats depression and suicidal tendencies
\n\u2022 Releases tension and anxiety
\n\u2022 Relaxes and de-stresses the mind
\n\u2022 Improves functioning of the mind
\n\u2022 Improves cognitive responsiveness
\n\u2022 Promotes memory retention
\n\u2022 Improves memory and clarity
\n\u2022 Enhances mental concentration
\n\u2022 Promotes healthy sleep cycles
\n\u2022 Induces body relaxation<\/p>\n

3) Beauty and Skin Benefits
\n\u2022 Improves skin complexion
\n\u2022 Restores and induce skin lustre
\n\u2022 Reduces acne
\n\u2022 Reduces facial hyperpigmentation
\n\u2022 Nourishes skin cells
\n\u2022 Slows body ageing process
\n\u2022 Reduces facial wrinkles
\n\u2022 Reduces stretch marks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is the Panchakarma Programme enough to clean my body from all toxins? Your Panchakarma programme cleans your body from all accessible toxins, Ama (toxic waste in the body) and foreign substances that accumulated over the years or due to a specific disease. Some toxins are not easily accessible (eg. toxins in the blood or bone marrow) and require further cleansing measures to eradicate from the body. Check with our Ayurveda doctor for more details.<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Your Panchakarma programme cleans your body from all accessible toxins, Ama (toxic waste in the body) and foreign substances that accumulated over the years or due to a specific disease. Some toxins are not easily accessible (eg. toxins in the blood or bone marrow) and require further cleansing measures to eradicate from the body. Check with our Ayurveda doctor for more details.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is Panchakarma program the same for everyone?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No. Panchakarma is a completely personalized treatment program where the program duration and all the natural herbs, oils, medicines, and therapies used are customized for each guest based on their wellbeing requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is Ayurveda the same as Chinese medicine?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No, they are not. Though there are large similarities in the philosophies, health concepts and applications of both medicines, they are considered as two distinct sciences with different origins and development paths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Is Ayurveda a replacement for common Western medicine?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No, Ayurveda is not a replacement but rather a complement to typical Western medicine. It empowers individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to lead a healthier life in more harmony with nature around them. Unless you have a dedicated Ayurveda doctor prescribing your health habits and medicines, please consult your regular doctor or pharmacist in case of any illness or disease.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does the Panchakarma Programme cure diseases?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Panchakarma has helped many patients cure recent, mild ailments as well as old, chronic diseases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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1) Physical Ailments
\n\u2022 Aging \/ Geriatric
\n\u2022 Diabetes
\n\u2022 Arthritis and Rheumatism
\n\u2022 Immunological Disorders
\n\u2022 Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
\n\u2022 Ulcerative Colitis
\n\u2022 Respiration, Asthma
\n\u2022 Allergic Disorders
\n\u2022 Skin Disorders (Eczema, Psoriasis)
\n\u2022 Neurodegenerative Conditions
\n\u2022 Bone Degenerative Conditions
\n\u2022 Parkinson\u2019s Disease
\n\u2022 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
\n\u2022 Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD)<\/p>\n

2) Mental Ailments
\n\u2022 Weak Memory and Loss
\n\u2022 Anxiety Neurosis
\n\u2022 Stress Syndromes, Depression
\n\u2022 Sleep Disorders \/ Insomnia
\n\u2022 Psychosomatic \/ Psychological
\n\u2022 Alzheimer\u2019s Disease<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Does Ayurveda use any chemicals in therapies or medicines?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Absolutely not. All Ayurvedic therapies and medicines contain 100% natural ingredients as they have originated thousands of years ago when chemicals were still unknown to man. Your treatment will include freshly ground herbal powders, oral herbal medicines as well as medicated herbal oils.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Can I do Panchakarma during menstruation?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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No, you cannot. Panchakarma therapies increase heat in the body, and during menstruation body heat is already high. This causes negative effects on the body. Please schedule your treatment outside of your menstruation cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Are there any situations to prevent me from getting an oil massage?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Some skin diseases, menstruation, open wound bleeding, and internal inflammations are all situations where you will not be able to have an oil massage. Check with our doctors on your case before booking your massage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

<\/i><\/i><\/span>Any special clothing or items I should bring for my Panchakarma Programme?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The Panchakarma Programme involves treatments using lots of natural oils and powders; hence it is recommended that you bring 2 sets of clothing (comfortable pants and t-shirts) for your treatment as they might endure herbal smells or markings. Please refer to the ashram\u2019s \u2018rules and guidelines\u2019 and make sure that your clothing is in line with the ashram\u2019s policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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You can also bring a large, heat-insulating water container to keep warm water with you for drinking throughout the day. Apart from these, kindly check the ashram\u2019s dress code policy and other rules and guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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