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Short  Treatments 

Even a whiff of this treasure reaps great dividends. If you do not have time to take a plunge, at least taste the essence and rejuvenation in Ayurvedic treatments in Kerala.

Our Short-duration programmes in the resort convince you, through nuggets of short therapies, the worth of Ayurvedic treatments.

Owing fidelity to the authentic texts, these treatments, if adopted in daily life ensures greater life-long immunity against disease and complete rejuvenation of mind and body.

The following are a host of programmes to choose from. Of course, in consultation with our doctor ( Vaidya)

Abhyangam (Relaxation)
Duration-45mts. Rate Rs. 1000.00
It improves the blood circulation, tones up skin and muscle, it delays degeneration of tissues and induces overall health. This is the application of medicated Ayurvedic oil over head and body in rhythmic style. It also cures insomnia.

Punarnava (Refreshing)
Duration-60mts. Rate Rs. 1250.00
This is an innovative form of Abhyangam with medicated steam bath. Here apart from the experience of skin (touch) by gentle Abhyangam using medicated oils, we include pleasant experiences of sense organs like nose (aroma) tongue (taste) ear (music) eyes (natural scenery). It is highly beneficial to de-stress ones body and mind. Here relaxation is provided by the means of all sense organs ( Panchendriya) - eye, ear, nose, tongue and skin and one will feel fully energized after this.

Shiro Abhyangam (Ayurvedic head massage)
Duration-20-30min. Rate Rs. 500.00
Nourishing ayurvedic oils are massaged in the scalp followed by herbal extracts of aloe, hibiscus etc. as a shampoo. It promotes general well-being of scalp and hair.

Mukha lepam (Ayurvedic face pack)
Duration-20-30 min. Rate Rs. 400.00
Here ayurvedic creams and powder mixed with medicinal liquids are applied over the face and washed with medicinal water. It helps to improve complexion, clears hyper-pigmentation and provides luster to the face.

Dinacharya (Ayurvedic day care)
Duration-1 Day. Rate Rs. 2500.00 Accommodation/meals extra
This is a life style programme as advised by Ayurvedic scholars in Kerala. One can experience and learn the daily routine that one has to practice. This includes daily care of sense organs, body care like oil application, exercise, bath etc along with sessions for the relaxation and rejuvenation of the mind and body. This is also done as preparatory health treatments for a person from a different place environment and habits, as a prelude, so as to avoid abrupt change in lifestyle.

Jeevanam (Ayur lifestyle programme)
Duration 3 or 7 Days. Rate: Refer given package
This programme is like the routine maintenance of a machine and aims at correction of wear and tear and complete rejuvenation of the body. Apart from the Dinacharya there will be concurrent usage of detoxifying medicines and rasayana drugs or any treatments if required. This programme is highly beneficial for improving vitality of all systems of body and ideally suitable for a person who cannot stay long to undergo prime programmes of Ayurvedic treatments.

Satwik (chaste) Ayurvedic food is an essential part of the last two programmes.

Curative  Treatments

We run a Curative Programme which begins with a consultation with the doctors here.  Usually the treatments required and the duration of the stay are finalized after the consultation. We would appreciate if you could present your current physical problems, if any, with its history and the relevant medical records before you come so that we will be able to let you know tentatively the duration of stay required. The treatment plan that includes the external therapy sessions, the internal medications, the Ayurvedic diet and yoga, will be made comprehensive only after consultation with the doctors.

Chikitsa (Curative programmes)
Duration: 14 days onwards
This is an Ayurvedic curative application. This includes Pancha karmam and various types of Keralite methods of treatments like Pizhichil, Navarakkizhi, Dhara, Elakkizhi etc. Kadavu has specialists in the treatments of Arthritis, Paralysis, Gastric disorders, Cervical Spondylosis, Low backache, Sinusitis, Gynecological problems, Migrane, Old age problems, Allergy, Degenerative disorders etc.

Lamghanam (Anti-Obesity programme)
Duration:14- 28 Days
This is the health programme of internal and external medication for shedding the extra kilos.

Vatapika Rasayanam (Rejuvenating programme)
Duration: 21-35 Days
This rejuvenation programme is the internal usage of Rasayanam and other required medicines after necessary body purification. This improves the immunity of a person.

Mana Prasadam (Anti-stress programme)
Duration: 14-28 Days
Aims at alleviation of stress and allied problems of health.

Panchakarmam (Five fold line of treatment) Snehanam and Swedanam are optional preparatory programmes before starting Panchakarmam.

Vamanam : Purify your chest and stomach by inducing medical emesis.

Virechanam : Purifying your entire body along with lower alimentary system by the medicine taken orally.

Vasthi : Vasthi is the procedure by which medicine is applied through rectum. It is a good remedy for Arthritis and Paralysis and many other diseases.

Nasyam : Nasyam is one of the best treatments for illness of head and neck. Here medicated oil, ghee or herbal juices are dropped in each nostril. It is beneficial for Nasal cleaning. Head aches, Migraine, Cervical spondylosis, Facial palsy etc.

Raktha Moksham : This is the process to drain the impure blood. It is a cure for skin eruptions, psoriasis, etc.

Rejuvenation Package

Ayurvedic Rejuvenation Programme at Kadavu Ayurveda Resort of 15 days includes the following:

Consultation with the doctor at the Ayurveda centre

Therapy session – one every day at the Ayurveda centre

Oral medications to be consumed at the time specified

Ayurvedic diet – which will be decided after consultation

Yoga Session – one hour every day.

Other activities that do not contradict with the Ayurvedic therapy session – a brisk walk for one hour in the morning, swimming for not more than 30 minutes, enjoying the cultural programmes like the Indian classical dance forms and the traditional temple dances whenever they are arranged at our amphitheatre.

The Ayurveda Therapy sessions in the Ayurveda Resort include the following:

The cleansing of the oral cavity, the nose, eyes and ears prior to oil application on the body during the first seven days.

A whole body massage of 60 minutes duration on the first day.

A whole body massage of 15 minutes followed by 45 minutes of sudation with boluses of medicated powder for the next 3 days

A whole body massage of 15 minutes followed by 45 minutes of sedation with boluses of suitable herbs for the next 3 days

Enema with the appropriate medicated oil on alternate days beginning from the seventh day.

A whole body massage of 10 minutes followed by continuous synchronized pouring of oil on the body in a specified manner OR the coarse rub with a medicated powder for 50 minutes for the 8th 9th and 10th day of your stay.

A whole body massage of 45 minutes followed by 15 minutes in the steam chamber for the next 2 days.

A mild whole body massage of medicated oil on the forehead for the last 3 days of the treatment period.

The above mentioned are the general Ayurvedic treatments recommended for rejuvenation. However changes in this programme will be effected taking into consideration the response of the body to the treatment on a daily basis. Daily evaluation of the basic parameters like the pulse rate, the blood pressure etc. will be done at the Ayurvedic Centre. The blood glucose levels of the guests who are diabetic are monitored regularly at the mini medical laboratory attached to the centre. ECG facility and oxygen facility are also available at the centre. E-mailing the records of past medical history, if any, before checking in will be appreciated.