KERALIYAN AYURVEDIC MASSAGE IN HUNGARY

with a two short case study

“This hand contains all heali= ng values and

this makes whole with gentle touch”

Ayurveda is an integral system of health, which does not separate body from nature. This integral relation extends to medicine too. The purity of nature, to a large extent, still exi= sts in Kerala, which is probably one of the reasons for Ayurveda to be preserve= d in the traditional form in Kerala. It is still possible to find a few herbs fo= r a Kashayam in a typical Kerala household whereas almost nothing is obtainable= in the residential areas of other regions of India.

In Indian culture, massage is a maj= or part of lives. But, apart from this, the ayurvedic massage is very different – especially Keralian ayurvedic massage – which is called “Kerala Panchakarma”

Staying healthy or becoming more healthy not only requires a positive outlook but also patient, consistent maintenance of the body through massage, healthy diet and exercise.

Ayurveda pay great attention on prevention and not only for manag= ement of diseases. From the chapter= s of daily routines and hygiene, Astaanga Hrdayam moves to methods for the prevention of diseases.Use of proper foods and food combinations, giving du= e consideration to natural instincts, etc. are described next.

The Keralian ayurvedic massage is d= one with medicated ayurvedic oils at the old&n= bsp; age. The medicated oils are formulated as per the body constitution, age, symptoms of ailment and the prevalent climatic condition

The massage treatment course vary fr= om 7-21 day’s or more, followed by apropriate day’s rest-cure, and ayurvedic tonics, drugs is also prescribed for the patient. Both Caraka (CS. SU. 13-60) and Ashtaańga Hridayam (AH. SU. 16-25) indicate dietary restrictions during treatment.

Some of the advantages of Keraliyan Pancha Karma treatments:

· pain relief

· reduce the swelling that accompanies arthritis

· relax stiff muscles

· improve circulation,

· stress relief,

· better sleep,

· flexibility of the joints and spine,

· detoxification through skin, etc

Advocates claim that, with ayurvedic massage, deep-seated toxins in the joints and tissues are loosened and rele= ased into the system for elimination through natural toxin-release processes.

First it is worth while to consider the difference of classical Pancha Karma as described in the Caraka-Samhita and Pancha Karma as it is practiced in the Kerala State of Ind= ia.

Due to several reasons Pancha Karma ceased to be practiced = on a regular basis in the north of India. The main reason was that a fear develo= ped associated with the wrong application of the primary therapies. When applied correctly the classical Pancha Karma system is the most effective preparati= on for medicine, when applied incorrectly they cause disease. This fear caused many doctors to use other, slower methods of purification. The Pancha Karma system stayed alive in Kerala, mainly due to its traditional use in a simplified form.

As Kerala has become a popular place for ayurveda touris= m, these methods are now found in most places of the world. =

Keralian Pancha Karma treatments (Astaanga Hrdayam) are:

· Dhara karma

· Pindasweda

· Kayaseka

· Udwarthanam

· Anna lepa

· Siro lepa

· Navarrakizhi

· Thalodal

· Nasyam (pradhana)

· Sirodhara, etc.

Characteristic of Keralain Pancha Karma :

Primary benefits: Essentially palliative i.e. shamana chikitsa (trans cutaneous purificatoon) Physiotherapy

Secondary benefits: external purification (trans cutaneous purification) rehabilitation

Immediate benefit, rehabilitative

Short and long term benefits – if it’s done in a course of 7-14-21 days the resoult is long lasting

Other effects: nourishme= nt of thissues (Brimhana)

Procedural consideration: based on diseases (sirodhara: ment= al disorders, pindasveda: joint disorders, kayaseka: neorological disorders, abhyanga: joint and muscular disorders,

thalodal: orthopedic disorders

Primary procedures: Oleation= and fomentation

Medium of elimionation of doshas/toxins mostly through skin, sometimes through intestines<= /span>

Complication: rarely result from errors

Safety: Very safe and effective=

Therapeutic potencial: sometime limited, mostly very therapeutic

In the last 10 years, it is came to= be known that the Keraliyan Pancha Karma has an unbelievable benefits in stress release and stress related problems. As in western countries more than 60% = of diseases has a stress backgro= und, we believe that most of the Keralian ayurvedic massages are applyable for t= his purpose – but it requires a more serious training.<= /p>

Medicated ayurvedic oils for the treatments:

Ayurveda provides many oils for curing ailments of the b= ody by use of massage. These oils are made with the selected herbs according to= the classical formula, written by the master mind of Ayurveda an different references, like Astaanga Hrdayam, Bhaisyarat- navali, Sahasrayogam, etc.

The following list contains the famous medicated oils, w= hich we used in the treatment of the various ailments and prevention:=

· Maha Narayana Thailam (Ref. Sahasrayogam)

· Chandan Bala Lakshadi Thailam

· Murivenna Thailam (Aarogiachandrika)

· Bala Thailam (Ref. Astaanga Samgraha)

· Ksheerabala Thailam (Ref.: Sahasrayogam)

· Pinda Thailam (Ref. Astaanga Hrdayam, Vaatasonita chikitsa)

· Valiya Chandanadi Thailam (Ref. Sahasrayogam)

· Dhanwatharam thailam (Ref. Astaanga Hrdayam)

· Balashwagandhadi Thailam (Ref. Sahasrayogam), etc

For the proper treatment with proper result we have found out that the so-called “ayurvedic oils”, w= hich are very cheap, do not work properly in the treatment of ailments. We can cure ailments only with pure, authentic ayurvedic medicated oils. The oils which are cheaper in Hungary t= han good quality medicated ayurvedic oils in India is only for trade purpose and are not good for curing seriou= se disease. So, we think that we must make a difference between products for shops/trade purpose and ayurvedic medicines for professional care.

Ayurvedic massage in Hungary

Here in Hungary, many people are doing “ayurvedic = oil massage” But in fact they are ofen just massage-givers or at best non-ayurvedic degree holding practitioners, who learnt “ayurvedic oil massage” in a 2= day of training or through CD’s comming through Internet.

It has become common these days to prefix the name Ayurv= eda to an oil massage, but there is nothing like an Ayurvedic massage. A massag= e is a massage, just an oil massage or mud bath etc. which have therapeutic resu= lts, but cannot be passed off as an Ayurvedic treatment. Oil massage is a common practice in India that is practiced by young and old age like for skin care and muscular toning, but this massage is not an Ayurvedic massage.

A better medical term for all the preventive practices is therapy. It is more than a mere practice. An allopathic doctor also prescri= bes physiotherapy, which includes exercises, health treatment, etc. The doctor does not actually admin= ister it, but there are physiotherapists who take care of it. It can be done in Hungary for Ayurvedic therapy. One does n= ot need to be an Ayurvedic doctor to learn ayurvedic massage and practice it regularly, but must be well trained.

One cardinal rule of Ayurveda is th= at medicine and treatment cannot be prescribed and applied unless the correct knowledge of therapist. Gyógymasszőr

Int the pas= t 7 years The Hungarian Ministry of Health classified our "Keralian Ayurvedic Massage Treatmants" program in the continuing education of alternative therapist (masseurs) with 33, and later with 40 credit. This accreditation has given a hug= e help to medical masseurs and alternative therapist in performing the treatmans. = More than 300 people attended some of our courses in the past 7 years.

Keraliyan Ayurvedic massage and health tourism in Hungar= y:

There is a h= uge potential in hungarian health tourism for application of these treatments. = But ayurvedic therapists need much more knowledge and training than other alter= native massage and face care practicioners, that are mostly used in hotels. There = is also a need for deeper knowledge in package programs. The staff must be tra= ined well – without broking the authenticy of ayurveda! And of course - mo= re investment, but financially it would be worth and would shortly bring back = all the investment.

What can Ayurveda bring to wellness tourism:

· massage for health

· some disease treatment

· hair care

· beauty treatment

· weight loss treatment

· stress managment

· prevention

At a time there are only three, but well known prominent and recognised hotels in Hungary, that are offering a number of autentic Ayurvedic massages:

· Rogner Hotel Lotus Therme – Hévíz

· Hotel EuropaFit – Hévíz and

· Radisson SAS Birdland Hotel – Bükfürdő

All the 3 hotels staff has been trai= ned 4 years ago in a range of a 120 ho= urs training program. All the 3 h= otels are using the treatmans with a huge success, and the domestic as well as the foreign guests are gladly taking an advantage of these treatmants.

For centuries Ayurveda has been usi= ng the benefit of the medicinal waters, therefore the domestic health-spa-wellnes hotels can not only widen their offers, but they can expect a growth in the= ir economy as well.

Need for regulation

In the governmental regulation of alternative medicine from 1997 is only one sentence about practicing ayurve= da in Hungary. From this time, there is groving interest and possibilities for practicing Ayurveda in the field of clinic treatment, healing and preventio= n

We do feel that it is indicated that the hungarian authorities regulate this matter.

According to our expirience it is necessary to regulate

- = Proper continuing education for hungarian doctors and

- = Proper educatoin for masseurs/therapsit

We think that for masseurs/thera= pist is required 200-250 hours of education (with c= ertain extent in Hungary and last part in govermental recognised institute in Kerala)

With this profound knoweledge the masseur/therapist can perform their duty partly independently, and on the other hand they could assist the hungarian doctors specialized in the field of Ayurveda Thus in place of the unskilled and semi-skilled laboreurs there woul= d be skilled masseurs at our disposal.

We do hope that after the conference a lot of problems will be solved here in Hungary, that made the professional and proper use of the Ayurvedic medicine treatments imposibel to conduct.

SHORT CASE-STUDY OF

KERALIAN AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS

1.) Case- history of G.Gy. (age: 48) Hungary

He had a serious accident as a car driver. He's Diagnosises was:

· polytraumatisation, fractura costarum serviae I-V lateris dextri et III-V lateris smistri, cont= usio pulmonum, haemothorax et pneumothorax lateris dextri, fracturae vertebranum= Th V_VI, laesio medullae spinalis in altitudium Th V_VI, fractura apertae crur= is lateralis sinistri, bronchopneumonia lateris sinistri.

· His neurologycal status after hospitalisation:

· no cerebral nerves signs, middle animated tendowreflexes in the upper arms bilateral, areflexia of Patella and Achilles tendows bilateral, no piramis signs, absence of the sacrum, left side on the hip and the left heel

Our Keralian Ayurvedic treatments (1,5 year after the accident):

· A 21 day Keralian Sneha-abhyanga has been conducted with Mahanarayana thailam (Ref. Bhaisjaratnavali, manufactured by the ayurvedic pharmacy, Kerala, India)

· Dhanwantharam thailam R-101 (Ref.: Ashtaanga Hrdayam has been used internaly, manufacture= d by the ayurvedic pharmacy, Keral= a, India)

Result of our treatment:

After our treatment a remarkable improvement has been noticed in his movement:

· he can sit alone, without any support (with closed eyes also).

· he can creep.

· he can sit on he's heels. In this position, he can turn his hips on sideways. = From this sitting position he can erect his rump with a support. He can come into erect sitting position.

· he can come to a lying position, he can erect and pull his legs in a lying position.

· he can make dorsalflexion with the halluxes in lying position.

· he can walk with a walking machine (his knees and feets are fixed).

· During and after his treatment, the feeling of pain was remarkably reduced. General condition was much better.

· The feeling of a deeper pressure was appeared on his abdominal region and in his legs. Periodical feeling of urge for nation. Loosing stool was normalised. =

· Feeling of the stool urge was appeared also.

By use of the abyanga sincron massage, the blood circula= tion increased.

The main effects of the massage appeared in the muscles, joints, circulatory nerves and arteries and autonomic nervous system. Massa= ge reflects the strongness of muscles, increases skin texture, happyness in mo= od, increases Vata-nadi strength.

2) Short case study for treatment of Madhuroga (diabetes= )

B.Péter (man) 46 year, suffering from diabetes.

The sugar level before treatment was 12.

Applied Keralian treatment :

· udwarthanam 14 day

· manalkizhi 5 day

Applied ayurvedic medicines:

Varanaadi kashayam (Ref. Ashtangahrdayam)

Katakakhadiraadi kashayama (Sahasrayogam) 10 ml

Diet during and after treatment:

since diebates is a mainly kapha disease, the diet of the person must be aimed at bringing the kafa dosha down. The following was preferable:

· tasty foods totally avoided, milk a= lso,

· fruit consumed with moderation,

· bitter herbs and fresh vegetables is preferable,

· no restriction on fish

· Amla powder mixed with haldi (curcuma longa)

· all kinds of sugar and sweet avoided

At the end of our treatment,

· the sugar level was 7.

· the body weight was reduced by 10 kg

· the body muscle took up again the tonicity

· general condition and mental capacity has increased

· the metabolism has been balanced

In the last 6 Months there was no fu= rther recovery. For the maintenance of the healt condition every month we are conducting 2 treatments for the upcomming 6 months.