Ayurvedic Herbs for Weight Loss

Aloe Vera:- The juice of Aloe Vera has been particularly noted to have outstanding ability for inducing loss of excess body weight.

Curry leaves :- Boil curry leaves and drink the liquid potion. You can also mix them with your regular tea leaves .

Mint:- Mint has extremely powerful weight loss inducing abilities, it stimulates the gall bladder to release additional bile, which of course makes fat digestion a lot easier

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is a class of woods from trees in the genus Santalum. The woods are heavy, yellow, and fine-grained, and unlike many other aromatic woods, they retain their fragrance for decades. Sandalwood oil is extracted from the woods for use. Both the wood and the oil produce a distinctive fragrance that has been highly valued for centuries. Consequently, species of these slow-growing trees have suffered over-harvesting in the past century.

Sandalwood oil has a distinctive soft, warm, smooth, creamy, and milky precious-wood scent. It imparts a long-lasting, woody base to perfumes from the oriental, woody, fougère, and chypre families, as well as a fixative to floral and citrus fragrances. When used in smaller proportions in a perfume, it acts as a fixative, enhancing the longevity of other, more volatile, materials in the composite.

Ayurvedic herbs prevent Hair fall

Aloe Vera: It is good to control hair loss and re-growing of hair. Prepared Aloe Vera juice (1/3 cup) and mix a bit of cumin with it. Use the mixture 2-3 times a day for 3 months to stop thinning of hair. 

Bhringaraaja (Eclipta prostrata): It is the best Ayurvedic herb to control hair loss. Bhringaraaja is known as king of the hair as well as the king of herbs because it has power of reversing the baldness and prevent of graying of hair. 

Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Indian gooseberry is filled with multiple minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. It is a rich source of vitamin C. Its acts like as hair tonic and hair nutrients. It makes your hair stronger, healthier, prevents from graying and a good conditioner. Regular intake of its juice solves the problem of dandruff.

Brahmi(Centella asiatica): Besides promoting healthy hair, this ayurvedic herb is also used as brain tonics, memory, intelligence, concentration and alertness. It promotes healthy skin.

 Margosa (Neem):Applying margosa oil at night and wash the same in the morning with fresh water, helps to prevent hair fall. These procedures make your hair silky, lustrous, black and shining.

Kalaripayattu

Kalaripayattu is a martial art, which originated as a style in Kerala, southern India.  The word kalari first appears in Sangam literature to describe both a battlefield and combat arena. The word kalari tatt denoted a martial feat, while kalari kozhai meant a coward in war. Each warrior in the Sangam era received regular military training. It is considered to be one of the oldest fighting systems in existence.  It was originally practiced in northern and central parts of Kerala and southern parts of Tamil Nadu. The Sri Lankan martial art Angampora also exhibits strong similarities with Kalaripayattu, which explains the extent of patronage this art has enjoyed in the past. Currently many other Indian states also practice this martial art.

Early written evidence of martial arts in Southern India dates back to the Sangam literature of about the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century AD. The Akananuru and Purananuru describe the use of spears, swords, shields, bows and silambam in the Sangam era. The word kalari appears in the Puram (verses 225, 237, 245, 356) and Akam (verses 34, 231, 293) to describe both a battlefield and combat arena. The word kalari tatt denoted a martial feat, while kalari kozhai meant a coward in war. Each warrior in the Sangam era received regular military training in target practice, horse and elephant riding. They specialized in one or more of the important weapons of the period including the spear (vel), sword (val), shield (kedaham), and bow and arrow (vil ambu). The combat techniques of the Sangam period were the earliest precursors to kalaripayat. References to "Silappadikkaram" in Sangam literature date back to the 2nd century. This referred to the silambam staff which was in great demand with foreign visitors.

Elements from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, as well as finger movements in the nata dances, were incorporated into the fighting arts. A number of South Asian fighting styles remain closely connected to yoga, dance and performing arts. Some of the choreographed sparring in kalaripayat can be applied to dance and kathakali dancers who knew kalaripayat were believed to be markedly better than other performers. Velakali an art form from the southern part of kerala combines elements of Kalaripayat to depict ancient battle scenes from the epic Mahabharata. Until recent decades, the chhau dance was performed only by martial artists. Some traditional Indian classical dance schools still incorporate martial arts as part of their exercise regimen.

Ayurvedic Diet for improving Eyesight

• Consuming good amount of apple and grapes helps in improving your eyesight.
• Carrots have good quantity of vitamin A which proves to be one of the useful natural treatment for enhancing your eyesight.
• Cucumber juice does wonders for your eyesight as it tries to improve it immensely.
• Addition of spinach in your diet is beneficial.It purifies your blood, increases the hemoglobin and improves your eyesight.
• Turnip, fresh milk, cheese, butter, tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, soya beans, green peas, oranges and dates are good source of vitamin A include them in your diet.
• Almond is ideal for eyes; it strengthens the vision, and calm mental stress.

Turmeric

 Turmeric or tumeric (Curcuma longa)herbaceous perennial plant of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to southern Asia. Plants are gathered annually for their rhizomes and propagated from some of those rhizomes in the following season.

1. Traditionally the dried powder of the rhizome of this plant is used as an external bath powder to enhance beauty and shine of the body.
2. For sinusitis the dried rhizome is burnt and smoke is inhaled through each nostril 2-3 times daily for best results.
3. Regular use of turmeric reduces onset of Alzheimer’s. It also helps in managing inflammatory diseases like Arthritis and Ulcerative Colitis.
4. ‘Curcumin’, the powerful antioxidant in turmeric helps to prevent Cancer. It neutralises substances and conditions causing cancer. Helps the cell to reatain its integrity protecting it from the threats of cancer causing substances or carcinogens.
5. Turmeric boiled in milk and sugar is a traditional remedy that helps soothening throat, treat respiratory ailments.
6. Turmeric is one of key medicines used for treating Vatha ailments or Arthritis, Diabetes, Digestive problems. Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb. Helps to decrease pain.
7. People suffering from weak bones or osteoporosis are recommended to consume milk added with turmeric before going to bed daily.

Thulsi Plant

Ocimum tenuiflorum, also known as Ocimum sanctum, holy basil, or tulasi or tulsi (also sometimes spelled thulasi), is an aromatic plant in the family Lamiaceae which is native to the Indian subcontinent and widespread as a cultivated plant throughout the Southeast Asian tropics.

Considered holy by many religions, the tulsi plant is revered for its divine properties.

Besides praying to the plant, a number of people advice including the leaves and roots of the plant in various medical decoctions.

With immense benefits right from clear skin to dissolving kidney stones, tulsi is tonic for the entire body..

Cures a fever: Tulsi has very potent germicidal, fungicidal, anti-bacterial and anti-biotic properties that are great for resolving fevers. It has the potential to cure any fever right from those caused due to common infections to those caused due to malaria as well. In ayurveda, it is strongly advised that a person suffering from fever should have a decoction made of tulsi leaves.

Beats diabetes: leaves of holy basil are packed with antioxidants and essential oils that produce eugenol, methyl eugenol and caryophyllene. Collectively these substances help the pancreatic beta cells (cells that store and release insulin) function properly. This in turn helps increase sensitivity to insulin. Lowering one’s blood sugar and treating diabetes effectively. An added advantage is that the antioxidants present in the leaves help beat the ill effects of oxidative stress.

Protects the heart: Tulsi has a powerful anti-oxidant component called Eugenol. This compound helps protect the heart by keeping one’s blood pressure under control and lowering his/her cholesterol levels. Chewing a few leaves of tulsi on an empty stomach everyday can both prevent and protect any heart ailments.

Dissolves kidney stones: The holy basil being a great diuretic and detoxifier is great for the kidneys. Tulsi helps reduce the uric acid levels in the blood (one of the main reasons for kidney stones is the presence of excess uric acid in the blood), helps cleanse the kidneys, the presence of acetic acid and other components in its essential oils helps in breaking down kidney stones and its painkiller effect helps dull down the pain of kidney stones. To relieve kidney stones one must have the juice of tulsi leaves with honey, every day for six months to help wash out the stone from the kidney.

Beats cancer: With strong anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties tulsi has been found to help stop the progression of breast cancer and oral cancer (caused due to chewing tobacco). This is because its compounds restrict the flow of blood to the tumour by attacking the blood vessels supplying it. Have the extract of tulsi every day to keep these conditions at bay.

Helps to quit smoking: Tulsi is known to have very strong anti- stress compounds and is great to help one quit smoking. It helps by lowering the stress that may be involved in trying to quit smoking, or stress that leads to the urge to smoke. It also has a cooling effect on the throat just like menthol drops and helps control the urge to smoke by allowing the person to chew on something. Ayurveda relies heavily on tulsi leaves as a smoking cessation device. Keep some leaves with you and chew it whenever the urge to smoke arises. Another plus is that the antioxidant property of the leaves will help fight all the damage that arises out of years of smoking.

Keeps your skin and hair healthy and glowing: The holy basil has powerful purifying properties. When eaten raw, it purifies the blood giving the skin a beautiful glow, and prevents the appearance of acne and blemishes. Its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties are very effective in preventing breakouts on acne prone skin. Ayurvedic doctors say that this herb can cure difficult skin conditions like those caused due to ring worms and even leucoderma.

Heals respiratory conditions: Tulsi has immunomodulatory (helps to modulate the immune system), antitussive (suppresses the cough center, reducing the amount of cough) and expectorant properties (helps expel phlegm from the chest), that make it a great relief for coughs, cold, and other respiratory disorders including chronic and acute bronchitis.

Cures a headache: Tulsi helps to relieve headaches caused due to sinusitis, allergies, cold or even migraines. This is because it has pain relieving and decongestant properties, that help relieve the pain and resolve the root cause of the condition.

Panchakarma

Panchakarma includes five detoxification and purification treatments, which helps to eliminate toxins from the body.

Vamanam

Vamanam is therapeutic vomiting in which the patient is administered certain medicines to induce vomiting. This therapy is suitable for treating sinus problems, indigestion, cough and cold and skin diseases.

Snehapanam

In Snehapanam the patient is given medicated ghee or oil orally  for a particular number of days, in specific quantity, which depends on the health of  the patient and the nature of disease. This is done with strict dietary regulations .It is effective for skin ailments like psoriasis, gastroenterological problems, ulcers, degenerative conditions etc .

Swedanam

Swedanam which is commonly called steam bath is done usually followed by Abhyangam. Swedanam has a significant part in the detoxification treatment as it opens the pores of skin and helps the body to eliminate toxins through sweating. Excess adipose tissues are get reduced leaving the skin more healthy and glowing. This is also an inevitable treatment in slimming therapy.

Upanaham

 Effective for swelling and relieving the pain associated with it, upanaham is done by applying a herbal paste over the affected area, covering it with medicinal leaves and bandaging with a cotton cloth. Upanaham is found effective in osteoarthritis and localized pain and swelling.

Karna pooranam

Here the ears are bathed in warm medicated herbal oil. Prior to this the head and neck are given a massage followed by gentle ear massage after the treatment. It is effective for hearing problems, pus discharge from ears, tinnitus and good for stimulating nervous system.

Kativasti

Highly effective treatment for all spinal disorders in which warm medicated herbal oil is made to retain in a herbal paste boundary in the back. Helps in relieving chronic back aches, Sciatica, disc prolapse etc.

Udwardhanam

This includes use of herbal medicated powder in massaging. Here the massaging goes in the opposite direction(Prathiloma) as compared to the conventional method .This is used in treating obesity,rheumatoid arthritis, skin diseases, high cholesterol etc conditions. Udwarthanam helps to remove toxins from the body and so helps in fat reduction. It is also effective for removing dead skin and thereby improving the complexion of the body.

Marmma Abhyangam

Marmas are vital energy(prana) centres of our body which forms an important part in healing process. Marma Abhyangam which differences from general Ayurvedic massage includes stimulating and energizing these energy points. This system has its origin in the traditional Kalaripayattu system of kerala. Marma abhyangam can be applied as a routine in preventive aspect plus it is effective in healing many of the chronic ailments.

Sirodhara

The centre of forehead had special significance in process of healing a developing spiritual attitude which helps to soothen the mind and body. Sirodhara ,in which warm medicated oil or medicated buttermilk is poured gently on the forehead is based in this concept. Sirodhara helps in relaxing the nervous system ,which helps in reducing anxiety and improves brain function. Thus it become inevitable treatment in rejuvenation therapy.

Njavara

Njavara is a special variety of rice grown in Kerala, having many medicinal values.

It is a procedure by which the whole body or any specific part is made to perspire , by the application of certain medicinal drugs with Njavara rice puddings externally in the form of boluses tied up in a cotton bag. In Njavarakizhi special massage is given to the body with cotton bloluses filled with njavara rice cooked in milk and medicines The benefits include cure of rheumatic and arthritic difficulties ,skin ailments, neurological problems and rejuvenation .Njavra rice has a special place in beauty therapies of Ayurveda.

Pizhichil

Here warm medicated herbal oil is gently squeezed all over the body with a piece of cloth soaked in oil periodically. The body is massaged mildly along with application of oil. The warmth of oil and massage enhances the blood circulation and energizes the body. It is effective in the treatment of arthritis, hypertension, asthma and various sexual weaknesses.

Kizhi

Kizhi known as fomentation therapy. Different types of herbal leaves or medicinal leaves along with herbal powders and seeds and coconut fried together to make bundle in a cotton cloth is used in this therapy. The types of medicines selected depends on condition of the person. 

This therapy helps to open up tissues improving circulation and is very useful for reducing pain and inflammation. This treatment is done from five to seven days.

Monsoon

MONSOON – Nature’s opportunity to purify and energizing the body

Monsoon is the time which demands our body to undergo purification and energizing process. With the abundant joy of rains monsoon also brings many diseases as this is the time when earth gets polluted with all the dust ,soot and toxic materials which filled our atmosphere during summer.

The pollution of earth weakens our immune system and causes imbalance of TRIDOSHAS- Vata,Pita and Kapha, which makes our body susceptible to many contagious diseases, metabolic disorders, Muscular problems, Arthritis, back and Neck pain ,Neurological disorders etc. Cleansing/Detoxing and energizing/ Rejuvenating process will help our body to overcome seasonal changes, correcting metabolism as well as reduces the rate of degeneration.

Wellness

1. Detoxification and Rejuvenation

This aims to revitalize body, mind and soul by cleaning and nourishing the tissues (dhatus) and there by helps to achieve ideal health and longevity. This Includes head and face massage with medicated oils, body massage with herbal oil or powder, internal rejuvenative medicines, medicated steam bath, marma stimulations and yogic practices . Herbal baths are also used.We also helps you to adapt to lifestyle disciplines like good food habits,practiceswhich heps bothbody and mind.

2. Weight Reduction Programme
Ayurveda considers overweight as sign of imbalance of the vata, pitta, and kapha and metabolic fire. The weight loss programme includes ayurvedic diet which primarily helps to balance these systems, body massage with herbal oil or powder to remove excess fat, medicines to help properdigestion and metabolic activities and marma massage which helps to tone up the body. We also train you in specific Yoga postures which help you to keep your body weight under control.. Vasti and vamanam are also administered as per requirements.m

3. Stress Relief Programme

The present socio economic situation requires us to be always alert and devote more time on various developments taking around us. Working nature without looking at the clock so common. This fastness and speed of life creates a lot of stress both in our body and mind. Marmmayogi has both short term and long term stress relief programmes by which you can nfind yourselves at ease, and designed to suit each ones needs. Energy and Mind harmonizing programmes, ,Marma and Ayurveda therapies for body and head, yoga and meditation are included.

Special Treatments

1. Neurological Disorders

Neurological disorders are mainly considered as degenerative ,ie mainly because of degeneration of nerves, which will consequently affect ,brain and Spinal Cord. The reasons vary from age to any sudden thrush or accidents. Paraplegia, hemiplegia, cerebral palsy, Motor neuron diseases. At MarmmaYogi we combine Ayurveda with Marma Therapy in healing these difficulties.

2. Musculo- skeletal disorders

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are injuries or pain in the body’s joints, ligaments, muscles and structures that support limbs, neck and back like osteo arthritis, Spontalosis, low back pain etc

3. Crippling diseases

Serious injuries, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Rheumatoid Arthritis etc.

These are situations where victims may not be completely healed. Yet, they leave us with more confidence, better inspired and an overall optimism in the life ahead. Ultimately it makes them more and more independent.

4. Life style/burn out disorders

Modern lifestyle creates a lot of stress in daily life and results in many of the lifestyle disorders like Diabetes, High blood pressure, Insojmnia, etc. MarmmaYogi offers special programmes like Daivavyapasraya chikitsa(Harmonising energy) along with Satwavajaya chikitsa(harmonizing mind) to release stress .Various Marmma and Ayurveda therapies for body and head,yoga and meditation are also included in this programme.

Yoga

“Need of today and culture of tomorrow”

Yoga, the science of right living, is based on the harmonizing system of development of mind, body and spirit. This is done through the practice of asana, pranayama, mudra, bandha and meditation and must be achieved before union can take place with the place of a higher reality. At the spiritual level Yoga can be explained as the union of individual consciousness with universal consciousness.

What makes Yoga so powerful and effective is the fact that it works on this holistic principle of harmony and unification. Also it has proved as a successful form of therapy for many ailments. Medical Scientists explain that yoga creates a balance in the nervous and endocrine systems which directly influence the other systems and organs of the body.

Yoga can be a means of maintaining health and well being in the increasingly stressful society. The Asanas, breathing and relaxation techniques etc can provide solutions for the menacing problems of unhappiness, restlessness, emotional imbalances, stress etc. This way of life, which is a real gift from nature can only be understand by experience and practice.

Marmma

Marmas the vital points or the subtle energy centres of the body are considered as the storehouses of the life breath pranic energy. Therefore any thrust or unusual throbbing on these vital centres can cause serious health problems. Similarly stimulating or massaging the marma points give benefits to the area of their locations and improves the function of the connecting organs.

There are 72,000 energy flowing meridians (Nadis) in the human body which are connected to seven energy centres or chakras.. By the activation of Chakras (wheels) and Marmmas, dormant Nadis can be stimulated to channelize more energy through the body.. In the process of stimulating and enhancing the Nadis, Prana can also be harmonized.

The knowledge and application of marma has its roots in Ayurveda and ancient martial art form called KAlari. Marmma was developed in the Kalari by the head, who were called as Kalari Asaans, for conditioning and maintaining a perfectly healthy body that can face and overcome the toughest of challenges.

Therefore marma therapy can be used as a part of rejuvenation and detoxification therapy as it helps to balance doshas and promote energy. In the healing process marma therapy can be a part of Panchakarma or single or combination treatment. It can be used as preventive measure as it is an important tool in Ayurvedic treatment in preventing and treating imbalances.

MarmmaYogi

Like everything in nature, our body is also in a constant process of degeneration and recreation with an innate capacity of healing. When this innate capacity gets disturbed because of some internal or external factors, we develop various health problems. Linking our body to its own healing powers is the best way to support our system. And this powers does not limit to merely its physical shape, instead it encompasses the whole system which also consists of mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual levels.

Family Tradition

Ovoor is a centuries old traditional ‘tharavad’(noble family) of ‘Kalari Asaans’. This family maintained a full-fledged martial art school(traditional kalari). In those days the ‘Asaan’ or the headmaster of such martial art schools named ‘Kalari’ had to play important ministerial role in the courtyard of ruling king. He was entrusted by the king to collect tax, educate the public and give intensive training to selected people in martial arts; so that in times of emergency the king could call upon these super skilled warriors for defense. Yet an important and another major function of a ‘Kalari’ was to ensure the social as well as the physical wellness of the people in general.

Among the Asaans of Ovoor Kalari Shri Kesavan Nair in the early 20th century was renowned as ‘Marmmayogi’ for his siddhi in curing complicated deceases and received special acknowledgement from rulers.He was an expert in Marma, Ayurveda and Yoga and he combined these great sciences with the Kalari theories and formulated effective system of treatment for wellness as well as for alleviating majority of even modern life style diseases.

Sree Ramakrishna Ayurveda Yogasramam for which foundations was laid by this great healer of his time for meeting the health concerns of his people is now reintroduced in his own name MARMMAYOGI, which he was fondly called. The name itself gives a concise definition of its total functions, ie a unique combination of Ayurveda, Marma and Yoga with modern facilities.

Ayurveda

Records show that in India during the Indus Valley Civilization (6000 BC) Ayurveda was practiced extensively. Excavations reveal that many of the herbs now being used were also part of their healing system in such early days. During Vedic period (4000 BC) it was more developed and studied under different schools. Many formulations and treatment procedures were well explained in Adharva Veda. During the period of Ithihasa (2000 BC) Ayurveda was developed into an independent science and was referred as 5th Veda. In 1000 BC (Samhita period) Ayurveda was further expanded and studied under many branches in different schools like General Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry etc. The main schools during that period are Charaka (General Medicine), Susrutha (Surgery), Kashyapa (Pediatrics, Gynecology) etc.

In Kerala, Ayurveda was practiced whole-heartedly because of the ardent support of its rulers. Since Kerala was never under the direct rule of the British government, Ayurveda received the constant support of the rulers. Many of its families were practicing different branches, but collectively they have been traditional believers in the science and life sustaining natural power of Ayurveda. It must be remembered that Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra were thus protected and respected in Kerala than in any other part of India