All treatments in Ayurveda are prescribed only after a careful diagnosis of the patient’s body constitution, family history, sex, age, stage of the disease etc. This will enable the patient to receive treatments that are specifically suited to his very needs. Ayurveda treatments will therefore vary from patient to patient.

The first consultation with an Ayurveda doctor, including the diagnosis will last for more than an hour. The basic step in the diagnosis will be to find the person’s body humour (Dosha) – Vata, Pita or Kapha, because it is the imbalance of these body humours that create every disease.

The dominance of dosha in a person is found by asking several questions on his behaviour, food habits, sleeping patterns, personal details like age, height & weight, place of life, profession, health problems and medical reports etc. Ayurveda diagnosis comprises of clinical and laboratory tests also. The doctor can decide if an Ayurveda treatment is helpful on providing these details.

Pulse, tongue, nail, and eye examinations are important diagnosis methods used to reveal a person’s body humor and its imbalance. This will help the doctor in treating the disease.

Pulse diagnosis in Ayurveda is not just counting the beats. It also reveals the health status of the entire body constitution, including the dosha imbalance and the health of the various body organs.

In tongue diagnosis, the doctor checks the general appearance, colour and coating of the tongue. In Ayurveda, as different areas of the tongue correspond to different organs of the body, the Ayurvedic practitioner can determine which organs of the body are out of balance by having a detailed tongue examination.

Nail examination is done to check the type, colour and shape of the person’s nail. Imbalances of doshas are easily detected on close examination.

In the eye diagnosis, the colour, size and even the shape of the eyes are important in determining the dosha dominance of a person. His mental status, nervousness, anxiety, confidence level etc can also be learned through eye diagnosis.

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After the diagnosis, the doctor sets out to treat the patient in a very systematic manner. This would include a set of appropriate Panchakarma treatments and Rasayana therapies. These treatments are meant to flush out the toxins, to nourish the body, to bring the doshas back to balance and to regenerate the body.

They are, however, classified as pre-purification, main purification and post purification phases and include various types of therapies like oil massages, fermented liquid massages, medicinal enemas, herbal purification methods, diet regulations, daily regimens, intake of oral medicines etc.

The treatments suggested here are for general guidance only. It may vary according to the decision of the doctor for each person.

Pre-purification therapies are the first ones applied to loosen the toxins, open up the circulation channels and get the body ready for discarding these wastes. These methods are highly relaxing for the body and mind.

The following pre-purification methods are usually adopted in the treatment of Hemiplegia.

Abhyangam means full body massage done with bare hands, using warm herbal oil. The high penetration ability of the healing herbs help surface the toxins inside the body, and ensures active blood circulation to afflicted areas. Medicinal herbs like neem bark, bael , sida, spreading hog weed, ten roots, rock salt, sweet flag etc. are used.

Pizhichil is a special, rhythmic way of applying medicated oil on the whole body. The oil stimulates the vital points of the body and reduces the stiffness of muscles. The lost harmony of the body is restored. The oil used is made by boiling herbs such as sida, Deodar, Liquorice, smallcalotropis etc in sesame oil, castor oil and milk.

Njavarakizhi This is a tissue-nourishing treatment, using highly nutritious rice called “Njavara”. Warm “Njavara” rice, cooked with herbal decoction and milk, is squeezed out through a cotton pouch and massaged on to the whole body of the person. Sida, spreading hogweed, winter cherry,are the common herbs used in making the decoction.

Sirodhara therapy refers to the pouring of warm medicated herbal oil on the person’s forehead, non stop, for about 30 to 40 minutes. In most cases herbs and fruits such as bala, sandalwood, bael, liquorice, nut grass tuber, winter cherry etc. are used.

Udvarthanam is body massage done with special herbal powders. This herbal massaging activates the various nerves in the human body. Thriphala, a mixture of gooseberry, belerica and myrobalan, is the herbal powder most commonly used.

These are body nourishing therapies to rejuvenate the body and mind after the Panchakarma treatments. They keep the enzymes in the tissue cells in their normal functioning condition, restore and balance the body functions and maintain the overall health and well being of an individual for much longer periods after the Panchakarma course. Rasayana treatments for Hemiplegia consist of oral medicines and diet regulation.

Oral medicines for Hemiplegia

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Herbal medicines form an important part of any ayurvedic treatment. Oral medicines for hemiplegia will be extracts of pure medicinal herbs, leaves, spices etc. These are prepared specifically to restore the lost balance and to provide the needed inputs to cure Hemiplegia.Kashayam and Arishtam - herbal decoctions and fermentations Lehyams– semi solid formulation are commonly prescribed.

Herbs like asparagus, black pepper, calotropis, deodar, gooseberry, garlic, long pepper, moringa, sweet flag, etc. are used in the preparation of kashayams, lehyams and arishtams for the use of Hemiplegia patients.

These medicines increase the vascular circulation in the brain; nourish the brain and help new neurons to take over the functions of the dead ones. Asparagus gives excellent relief from the troubles of the nervous system; gooseberry increases immunity in the body and protects against nervous disorders.

The type and quantity of the medicines to be taken are decided by the doctor after a detailed consultation and examination. The patient’s body type, age etc are also important factors to be considered.

Diet regulation will be suggested for patients suffering from Hemiplegia. Proper diet is a brilliant means of controlling and curing Hemiplegia. Ayurveda diet provides adequate nutrition as well as rest for the needed organs.

To balance the vitiated Vata, Hemiplegia patients are advised to stick to a diet low in fat and cholesterol. A diet of natural foods, organic raw root vegetables, whole wheat bread, butter, honey, and milk are recommended. Juice of fresh fruits and vegetables should be consumed in large quantities. This is important to reduce ama or toxins. Cooked leafy greens such as chard and kale are especially good for improving elimination and helping to detoxify the body.

Hemiplegia people should strictly avoid alcohol, salt, sweets, tobacco etc. Avoid all of the foods that cause ama - fried foods, heavy foods such as aged cheese, meat, rich desserts - anything that is difficult to digest should be left out of your diet. Avoid eating or drinking anything cold.

You can find out your type of Prakruthi and decide a diet for yourself.

Yoga and Meditation are proven and effective ways to develop and maintain perfect harmony and balance in our body systems. Meditation clears the mind and relaxes the body resulting in both healing and spiritual awareness. They also provide us with immunity against all diseases. They alter brain wave activities reflecting in increased relaxation and a better focused mind.  It is known to reduce fatigue in Hemiplegia patients. It is always better to take advice from Yoga specialist before the actual practice.

Hemiplegia patients are recommended to avoid tension and worry in their daily lives and lead a calm lifestyle. Practice daily exercises that are suitable for your body conditions. Exercise all the joints of the limbs at least twice a day; doing finger exercise several times a day also helps to loose the joint stiffness. Change your lying or sitting position more frequently to increase blood supply to all afflicted areas.

It is advised to take at least one or two weeks of rest after the Panchakarma experience. At this time the body is weak after a purification process and needs time to get back to normalcy. Avoid strenuous exercise, late nights, too much television, and other stimulating experiences.