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Ennakkathara Hospital (Ayurveda & Physiotherapy) is an authentic Ayurvedic treatment center in Ernakulam District of Kerala. Its roots are from the famous 'Ennakkathara'’ Family of Ayurveda Vaidyans (Physicians) in Poothotta, a Kerala Village on the shores of the serene Vembanadu Lake.
The family has a repository of vast traditional knowledge on Ayurvedic herbal medicines handed over through generations within the family and from the clinical and pharmacological experience gained from years of intensive and dedicated practice of Ayurveda and Traditional Marma Chikilsa (Marma Therapy). We are offering treatment for Osteoarthritis, Enclosing Spondylosis, Osteoporosis and many more.
Ennakkathara Hospital (Ayurveda & Physiotherapy) is one of the few hospitals in India where a combination of Ayurveda, Marma Chikilsa, Yoga Chikilsa (Yoga Therapy) and Physiotherapy are practiced and administrated. Here, Dr. Arya Ramesan, the Chief Physician of the hospital and Dr. Vishnu Ramesan, Head of the Department of Physiotherapy are skillfully talented with both the ancestral knowledge and the advanced knowledge of Physiotherapy and Ayurvedic Medicine. When these skills join their hands together, under the guidance of Shri. Ennakkathara Ramesan Vaidyan, the relief to one who seeks their treatment is expectable that they will be given the best treatment of the era.
रागादि रोगान् सततानुषक्तान्
अशेषकाय प्रस्रुतान् अशेषान् ।
औत्सुक्य मोह अरतिदाञजघान
यो अपूर्ववैद्याय नमोस्तु तस्मै ।।
Shri. Ennakkathara Purushothaman Vaidyan
Shri. Ennakkathara Purushothaman Vaidyan made his own platform at his young age itself
and as
a visionary, laid the foundation stone for the Ennakkathara Arya Vaidya Sala in 1917. A
great
physician in service of humanity, he served those who came in search of him upholding the
values
of Hitha (Appropriate) and Mitha (Affordable).
Ayurveda is India’s traditional science of life, which is originated in India more than 5000 years ago. Ayurveda have observed, studied and analysed all aspects related with human beings. Marmavijyaniyum is an extra ordinary and dynamic part mentioned in Ayurvedic text that has tremendous value.The myth that Ayurveda is slow is beaten my marmachikitsa. Marmachikitsa has dual benefits of disease control with instant symptomatic relief and permanent cure without side effects. The knowledge of marmachikitsa is passed through generation, and we are blessed to have our pioneer in marmachikitsa.we are happy to utilize our knowledge for the benefit of human race.
Back pain is one of the great human affliction. Almost anyone born today has a great chance of suffering a disabling back injury regardless of occupation.80% of the population is affected by this symptom at sometimes in life. Among the galaxy of causative factors both spinal and extra spinal ,the most common cause of low back ache seems to be the lumbar disk disease which is due to unaccustomed activities, poor posture, occupational backache, obesity,muscle strain etc. Most of the time It is selflimiting, but as the frequency increase people approach physician .most common conditions are
With age, the intervertebral disk may lose fluid and become dried out. As this happens, the spongy disk (which is located between the bony parts of the spine and acts as a “shock absorber”) becomes compressed. This may lead to the breakdown of the tough outer ring. This lets the nucleus, or the inside of the ring, to bulge out. This is called a bulging disk. As the disc continues to break down, or with continued stress on the spine, the inner nucleus pulposus may actually rupture out from the annulus. This is a ruptured, or herniated, disk. The fragments of disc material can then press on the nerve roots located just behind the disk space. This can cause pain, weakness, numbness, or changes in sensation.
Lumbar Spondylosis-Lumbar Spondylosis is a common
part of the
ageing process and can occur from the age of 40+. Repetitive
weight bearing activities, poor posture, previous injury and excess
weight all contribute to developing Lumbar Spondylosis. It is the
degenerative arthritis of spine.97%of population has
degeneration,but in different rate.
Inflammation of spine mainly due to infection,
injury, or age related wear and tear. The inflammation can be mild
, moderate, or severe leading to a range of severity of symptoms.
This is not only inflammation of the vertebra but also some
amount of fusing, which gives painfull stiffness.
It is a rare type of arthritis that cause pain and stiffness in your spine.severe cases can leave your spine hunched.
It is the condition where one vertebrae slip over other.pt will present with back pain,leg pain and neurogenic claudication.
Sciatica, also known as lumbar radiculopathy, is
numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain anywhere along the sciatic
nerve caused by compression of the nerve. Sciatica occurs when
something irritates a nerve root in the lower back. Most
commonly, that “something” is a bulging or herniated disk
between the vertebrae in the lower spine. But a number of other
conditions can cause sciatica, and determining what is causing
sciatica can be helpful in treating it.
In Ennakkathara Ayurveda hospital we have 14-21 days treatment for low back pain. which include marma treatment,Ayurveda treatment and physiotherapy. These treatment mainly focus on postural correction by marma manipulations. For pain and inflammation different kizhi are given according to the patients for healing purpose. These treatment should be followed by specified pathya(regimen) as adviced by doctors.
It is a very common condition affecting more than 80% of the population over the age of 60 years. The condition is mostly asymptomatic; however, degenerative spinal changes sometimes compress the nerve fibers that run through the spinal canal, leading to weakness or numbness in the legs, arms, and hands. 2 out of 3 people experience neck pain at some point in life.25-40% complain of radiating to upper extremity. Neck pain arises from numerous different condition.
Spondylosis is a very common spinal condition with more than 3 million cases diagnosed each year. Since this condition often worsens with age, more than 85% of people over the age of 60 are affected. Spondylosis is not a medical diagnosis; it is a term that describes symptoms related to degenerative changes in the spine.” – osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease. This condition can occur in any area of the spine, but is most common in the neck. Cervical spondylosis (sometimes referred to as neck arthritis) develops alongside the natural wear and tear of the bones and cartilage in your cervical spine.
In between each vertebra, there is a disc that provides cushioning between the bones. Think of that disc as a jelly donut – it is comprised of an extremely soft interior and slightly tougher exterior. They are primarily made of water and, with age, can begin to dry out. As the discs lose water, they begin to flatten and lose the ability to absorb shock, resulting in pain from your vertebrae rubbing on each other. When a disc herniates, they pushes through a small tear in the exterior. When it does, it can put pressure on a nearby nerve, sometimes resulting in pain.Along with neck pain neck tenderness, neck swelling,muscle spasm,stiffness are also seen.
Ennakkathara Ayurveda hospital Treatment modalities mainly include
identifying
the cause for neck pain , and treating the condition accordingly.This
include a
combination of marmachikitsa which include manipulation technique,Ayurveda
treatments like abyangam kizhi nasyam etc, yoga and physiotherapy.Along with
these internally medications are also given accordingly .
Frozen shoulder is a condition that affects your shoulder joint. It usually involves pain and stiffness that develops gradually, gets worse and then finally goes away. This can take anywhere from a year to 3 years. ... With frozen shoulder, the capsule becomes so thick and tight that it's hard to move.
The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, which typically worsen with age. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. ... Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease in which the immune system attacks the joints, beginning with the lining of joints.
When people eat more calories than they need, their bodies store the extra calories as fat. Abnormal weight gain is a common metabolic disorder in many counries like india usa etc. In simple term obesity can be defined as the increase volume of adipose tissue in the thighs, abdomen and chest,where the body vitality decreases and might result in deteriorated health. The main causes are incorrect life style, absence of activities, day sleep, heavy food intake which take long time for digestion In Ennakkathara hospital , we not only focus to reduce weight but also normalizing the metabolic process thus providing a better way of living. Ayurvedic treatment like udwartana, rooksha basti ,rooksha kizhi etc will be included. Individualized diet, exercise ,yoga along with ayurvedic medication will be prescribed by our consultant. We will be correcting the life style along with dietry habits which will help the patients to maintain the weight even after treatment.
Hair care is an important component in your daily routine. Hair loss have an undoubtable psychological impact on sufferers. Hair grows in three cycle. In First phase hair grows and get longer which can go on for several years, in second phase hair stops actively growing and separate from its follicle which is what holds the hair in place beneath the skin, in third phase the follicle goes into rest mode for several months until hair falls out. This cycle continues. The average person loses 50-100 hairs per day naturally due to this cycle. But if the process is interrupted at any stage leads to hair lose and hair thining Hair lose has many causes like heredity, anemia, nutritional deficiency, stress , medical issues like alopecia, thyroid, dandruff and many more. Different lifestyle choices and pressure also contribute to hair loss According to Ayurveda hair is the product of bone tissue,so nourishing the bone tissue the hair is also nourished. In Ennakkathara Ayurveda hospital the first line of treatment is to rule out the cause and specific individualized treatment is adviced. Ayurvedic treatment like shiro abyanga, swedana, garshana, shiro lepa , prachanna is adviced. Follwed by dietry suppliments and hair pack.
These are anorectal disorders. In Ayurveda piles is one among 8 main diseses which causes severe pain in anal region.50% of people suffer from this disease. Piles is simply the dilated vein within the anal canal. Main symptoms include mass per rectum, bleeding per rectum, constipation, pain , burning sensation etc. The main causative factors are faulty habits of defecation, improper diet, prolonged standing. There are different type of pile mass ,external pile mass and internal pile mass. The internal pile mass itself is 4 type. In 1st degree the pile mass bulges into anal canal, in 2nd degree the pile mass bulges from anus during bowel movement then goes back inside itself, in 3rd degree the pile mass bulges from anus during bowel movement and must be pushed back in with a finger, in 4th degree the pile mass protrude from anus all the time In Ennakkathara Ayurveda hospital ,first assessment of patient is done followed by digital and protoscopic examination of the patient by the specialized doctor to find out the type of pile mass. Accordingly treatment will be planned. The line of treatment include internal medication , kshara karma(application of alkali), agni karma(caurtery) etc. In minor condition(1st degree) internal medication, external application, avagaham,and lifestyle modification is adviced. In later condition kshara or agni karma is adviced according to rogi and roga avastha. By doing these treatment the recurrence chance is very less and minimum hospitalization is required.
Mental stress playing a bigger role in your life than you would like it to? For most of us, the answer to that question is a resounding YES! Stress is a fairly universal element of the modern human experience, and while some stress is appropriate, even productive, we now know that too much stress can be quite harmful, and can compromise our health physically, mentally, and emotionally.
These are injuries that occur during sports,athletic acivities,or exercising. Acute injuries occur when there is sudden stress on the body.
sports injuries require special focus on the identification of injuries,care,prevention,treatment,therapies for injury management.In many instance the management plan consist of marma manipulation,Ayurveda treatment,physiotherapy and internal medication.
Marma Methods for treatment of illness was known in Southern part of India through ages. It is believed that the great sage Agasthya taught Marma Vidya to his disciples. And from those disciples who themselves are great sages, this knowledge is passed through generations for the benefit of the Human Race.
Physiotherapy and Physical Rehabilitation uses a variety of techniques to help your muscles and joints work to improving, maintaining and restoring physical strength, cognition and mobility with maximized results. It also helps people gain greater independence after illness, injury or surgery.
Yoga Therapy is a type of therapy that uses yoga postures, breathing exercises, meditation, and guided imagery to improve mental and physical health. The holistic focus of yoga therapy encourages the integration of mind, body and spirit.
There are times when a person becomes so sick that they are at risk of hurting themselves or others and hospitalization becomes necessary even though the individual does not wish to enter a hospital. While seeking help voluntarily is always preferable, if that is at all possible, the decision to hospitalize involuntarily can be more caring than it seems if that is the only way your family member or friend can get the care they need.
Nasyam or nasal therapy is a method of treatment for various kinds of diseases like migraine, sinusitis, asthma, mental disorders like depression and anxiety, high blood pressure, paralysis, insomnia, hormonal imbalances and more. the herbal liquids or medicated oils are directed through the nose. it cleans and removes all toxins from head, brain, eyes, ears, nose, throat, and neck area.
Navara Kizhi is a very important part of Ayurveda treatment. It’s a nourishing therapy and effective for total body care. Navara Kizhi is a two step process. Navara Kizhi refers normally to the fomentation of the body. The unique and great contribution of Navara Kizhi has to special mention. In Ayurveda, there are numerous Ayurveda treatments and Navara Kizhi is one of the effective way to get relax for both body and mind and it’s considered to be a specialized Kerala treatment.
Shirovasthi is the treatment highly recommended for the disorders concerned to the head, brain like migraine headache, chronic headache, depression, stress and various headaches. in this treatment, the herbal or medicated oils are applied to the head, which is covered by a cap in order to prevent the leakage of the oil outside. this herbal oils should last 30 to 40 minutes a day as based on the health conditions. this is one of the Ayurveda panchakarma treatments in Ennakkathra Ayurveda Hospital.
Abhyangam is the basic and important treatment in Ayurveda to maintain overall health and body. This is highly recommended for the problems such as obesity, fatigue, loss of skin lustre, insomnia, lack of blood circulation and other diseases. It helps to eliminate the toxics or impurities from the body, increase stamina level & alertness of the mind, softening and soothing the skin, muscles and nourishes whole body parts. Abayanga – this means oil massage. Abayanga is used to manipulate and correct dosha disorders, especially the vata kind.
Pizhichil is a special treatment in which the whole body is massaged with the specially prepared warm medicated oil. This improves the circulation of blood and smoothing the joints. This lasts about 60 to 90 minutes per day. This treatment is highly recommended for paralysis like paraplegia hemi-plegia, joint problems, trauma, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy, and other muscular & neurological disorders.
Elakizhi is one of the exudation treatment using herbal leaves and powders. A whole body is massaged with these herbal leaves, powders which is fried in the medicated oils as per need. This treatment helps in circulation and increases transpiration and also helps in eliminating the wastes to improve skin tone. This is highly recommended for osteoarthritis with swelling, spondylosis, neurological disorders, sports injuries, sprains & strains, myalgia, neuralgia and other problems.
Udvartana is one among the sub-types of Panchakarma which is a process of invigorating the whole body through a powder massage. It is a well known Ayurvedic powder massage that includes scrubbing of the whole body using the ubtan (paste) made out of the mixture of the different herbs and grains which contain the property of scrapping the fat. Therefore it is best done in conditions of obesity and cellulite beneath the skin.
Panchakarma is a treatment method which follows five methods in purification and detoxification treatment namely, Vamana, Virechana, Nasya, Basti and Raktamoskshana. By doing these treatments, we can eliminate the toxins from our body, and helps to eliminate the stress and illness which causing toxins from the body. It is highly recommended for various diseases like respiratory problems, GERD, various headaches, skin disorders, neurological disorders, nasal problems, Sexual Debility & Infertility and others.
Chavitti Uzhichil is a treatment to reduce 5 Kgs Body weight in 12 Days. Blood Sugar, BP, Sciatica, Paralysis, Back Pain, Body Pain and Flexibility, Relaxes the Muscular System, Strengthen Nervous System, Very Effective and Highly Authentic Kerala Martial arts treatment. We offer well trained professional master, done by ladies to ladies and gents to gents.
Kati Vasti is one of the Snehna-Swedana Treatment in which medicated herbal oil is used for to carry out the process and is very useful in many health conditions. The Therapist prepares dough from special grains which is shaped into a small ring and placed on the affected area. This adheres to the skin and is then filled with heated, medicated oil. The oil is retained within the ring at a specific temperature for a specific time.
Urovasti is a herbal oil treatment which is similar as the method of kativasti treatment. this is the treatment for chest part to treat pain in the sternum region. herbal oils are prepared in a specialized manner and keep in area of the chest with herbal paste. it is last for 40 to 50 minutes. this oils starts to cleanse and lubricates the circulation of the blood and makes strong, the muscles, tissues, and ligaments. it is highly recommended for asthma, muscular chest pain, heart diseases and other respiratory problems.
Shirodhara massage is a classic Ayurvedic therapy, which includes pouring of warm herbal oil on the forehead in a continuous stream. Ayurvedic Shirodhara therapy is very effective in promoting sound sleep and reducing stress. Shirodhara treatment is one among the Bahiparimarjana chikitsa, or external treatments told in Ayurveda. The term Shirodhara comes from two words “Shira” meaning head and “Dhara” meaning stream.
Virechanam is one of the five therapies in Ayurveda. It is indicated for diseases caused due to vitiated pitta or in combination with pitta predominance. It is done for chronic conditions like skin diseases, gastritis, obesity, diseases related to the gallbladder, liver, pancreas, duodenum, etc.
There are times when a person becomes so sick that they are at risk of hurting themselves or others and hospitalization becomes necessary even though the individual does not wish to enter a hospital. While seeking help voluntarily is always preferable, if that is at all possible, the decision to hospitalize involuntarily can be more caring than it seems if that is the only way your family member or friend can get the care they need.
Yoga means union. Etymologically, it is connected to the English word, yoke. Yoga means union with God, or, union of the little, ego-self with the divine Self, the infinite Spirit. Most people in the West, and also many in India, confuse yoga with Hatha Yoga, the system of bodily postures. But yoga is primarily a spiritual discipline.
Physical therapy (PT), physiotherapy, is part of modern medicine. Also known as physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physiotherapist is using mechanical force and movements, re mediates impairments and promotes mobility, function, and quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, and physical intervention.
Did you know non-surgical treatment is an effective therapy for acute and chronic neck pain? If you suffer from problematic neck pain, often, the right exercises and physiotherapy may be all you need to help recondition the neck muscles while also improving mobility, strength, posture, and function. Need further convincing?
Marma therapy is an important part of Ayurveda that helps to maintain health by cleansing blocked energy. The word Marma is of Sanskrit origin ‘Mrin Maranae’. The Sanskrit phrase, “mriyatae asmin iti marma” means ‘there is likelihood of death or serious damage to health when these points are inflicted.
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