relieve muscle tension and wear and tear. It overhauls the musculo-skeletal system in order to perform efficiently. Body scrub or Udwarthana, with dry herbal powders enhances exfoliation of the dead skin cells and improves peripheral blood circulation. It also assists in mobilisation and elimination of fat and keeps the body supple. Pizhichil
Sirodhara, in which medicated milk or butter milk is poured over the forehead, promotes rejuvenation and revitalisation and even works to diminish the effect of ageing. It also helps relieve stress. Vasti, one important part of panchakama, cleanses the alimentary/digestive tract. It is
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performed strictly after assessing the body constitution. Most of these procedures are performed strictly under the supervision of a qualifies Ayurvedic physician. Every procedure has been designed after a careful study of the human body in its entirety, and hence their right administration can be done only by a qualified physician. Fly-by-night operators who offer massage in the name of Ayurveda will do only harm to the body. So next monsoon, you could choose to indulge yourself by taking to a rejuvenation treatment. All that you have to ensure is that you go to an authentic centre.
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