About This Treatment

Root‑cause, constitution‑based care guided by classical Ayurvedic principles, delivered safely by qualified doctors.

At Selfcare, Ayurveda is practised as a comprehensive health system that supports your body’s natural intelligence. We combine physician‑led assessment with personalised diet, lifestyle, and therapies, always gentle, realistic, and coordinated with your ongoing medical care when needed.

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Why choose Ayurveda at Selfcare?

• Doctor‑led: Assessment and plan curated by our Ayurvedic physicians.

• Personalised: Tailored to your prakriti (constitution) and current vikriti (imbalance).

• Integrative: Safe alongside conventional treatment; we collaborate where appropriate.

• Structured programs: From simple lifestyle resets to full Panchakarma, with clear milestones.

• Quality & safety: Hygienic therapy suites, standardised oils and decoctions, trained therapists.

Ayurveda at Selfcare is designed to support well‑being. It does not replace diagnosis or treatment from your medical doctor.

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Who can benefit?

• Metabolic & lifestyle support: Energy balance, healthy digestion, routine building.

• Root‑cause, constitution‑based care guided by classical Ayurvedic principles, delivered safely by qualified doctors. At Selfcare, Ayurveda is practised as a comprehensive health system that supports your body’s natural intelligence. We combine physician‑led assessment with personalised diet, lifestyle, and therapies, always gentle, realistic, and coordinated with your ongoing medical care when needed. Why choose Ayurveda at Selfcare? Who can benefit? (system‑targeted bullets)

  • Doctor‑led: Assessment and plan curated by our Ayurvedic physicians.

  • Personalised: Tailored to your prakriti (constitution) and current vikriti (imbalance).

  • Integrative: Safe alongside conventional treatment; we collaborate where appropriate.

  • Structured programs: From simple lifestyle resets to full Panchakarma, with clear milestones.

  • Quality & safety: Hygienic therapy suites, standardised oils and decoctions, trained therapists.

 

Ayurveda at Selfcare is designed to support well‑being. It does not replace diagnosis or treatment from your medical doctor.

• Metabolic & lifestyle support: Energy balance, healthy digestion, routine building.

• Musculoskeletal comfort: Joint stiffness, muscular tension, posture‑related strain.

• Stress & sleep: Nervous system down‑shift, rest quality, mental clarity.

• Skin & hair care: Scalp and skin nourishment routines.

• Women’s life stages: Menstrual comfort, perimenopause support, postnatal care.

• Respiratory ease: Seasonal sensitivity support and nasal hygiene.

 

Timelines vary by individual and adherence; your doctor will set expectations transparently.

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What happens in an Ayurvedic consult?

• Case‑taking: Health history, digestion, sleep, stress, menstrual history (if applicable), medications.

• Examination: Pulse, tongue, skin, eyes, posture, and functional movement as relevant.

• Assessment: Constitutional mapping (prakriti) and current imbalance (vikriti).

• Plan: Diet guidance, daily routine (dinacharya), herbs/formulations if suitable, and therapy recommendations.

• Follow‑up: Review responses, titrate plan, and plan maintenance.

 

 

Therapies you may receive

Oleation & fomentation

• Abhyanga – warm medicated oil massage for nourishment and circulation.

• Pizhichil (Taila Dhara) – gentle pouring of warm oil with synchronized strokes.

• Swedana – steam/sudation post‑oleation for tissue softening and comfort.

Head, neck & mind‑calming

• Shirodhara / Takradhara – steady stream over the forehead for deep relaxation.

• Shiroabhyanga – head, neck, and shoulder oiling.

• Karna Pūrana – warm oil ear therapy (as indicated).

Localized therapeutic bastis

• Kati/Grīva/Jānu/Uro Basti – warm medicated oil pooling on low back/neck/knee/chest.

• Pichu – medicated oil‑soaked pad application.

Cleansing & nasal care

• Nasya – nasal administration of medicated oils/decoctions, preceded by gentle face/neck prep.

Skin & myofascial care

• Udvartana – herbal powder rub for lymphatic stimulation and skin vitality.

• Kizhi (Potli) – warm herbal bolus compress (dry/wet) for targeted areas.

• Lepam – herbal paste packs for local application.

• Netra Tarpana – eye‑area ghee pooling (specialist‑led only).

 

Therapies are chosen and adapted by the physician based on safety, goals, and season.

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Panchakarma – the classical cleansing sequence

Performed only after adequate preparation and medical clearance; not everyone requires all five.

• Vamana(therapeutic emesis) – indicated in select kapha conditions.

• Virechana(purgation) – guided elimination for pitta‑dominant states.

• Basti(medicated enemas) – kashaya, anuvasana, or matra varieties per case.

• Nasya(nasal therapy) – for head‑neck pathway care.

• Raktamokshana(blood‑letting) – rarely indicated; offered only where clinically justified and compliant.

Phases: Purva‑karma (preparation/oleation), Pradhana‑karma (main procedure), Paschat‑karma (recovery, diet progression, lifestyle consolidation).

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Diet & lifestyle pillars (Dinacharya + Ahara)

• Meal rhythm: Regular timing; warm, freshly cooked, seasonal foods.

• Digestive care: Simple spices (as advised), mindful eating, adequate hydration.

• Sleep hygiene: Wind‑down routine, screen limits, consistent lights‑out.

• Movement: Gentle yoga/walking; avoid overexertion during intensive therapies.

• Self‑care: Oil application (abhyanga), nasal hygiene, tongue scraping—only as prescribed.

• Seasonal living (Ritucharya): Adjust routines, foods, and therapies to the climate.

 

Safety & quality standards

• Physician review of contraindications: pregnancy, uncontrolled BP/diabetes, acute infections, recent surgery, severe anemia, active ulcers, etc.

• Informed consent; sterile/clean protocols; monitored vitals when needed.

• Herbal formulations are classical and doctor‑prescribed; we do not self‑dispense without assessment.

• We communicate with your treating physician upon request.