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SAIFEE HOSPITAL under the auspices of Saifee Hospital Trust Reg no. E-5448 (Bom) |
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Complimentary Medicine
3D Program focuses on each part of the body with the help of Pilates, Yoga, Stick Workout, Floor & Cardio Exercises. Pilates exercises stretch & strengthen and are unique in their ability to enhance coordination between the muscles that stabilise the body. Benefits :
Program conducted by : Ms Niessha Bubna
Ayurveda (Science of Life) is one of the earliest documentation of health and disease dating back to the pre-vedic era (5000 BC). Dealing with measures of healthy living during the entire span of life and its various phases, Ayurveda is a branch of Alternate Medicine which emphasizes on preventative and healing therapies along with various methods of detoxification and rejuvenation. It can also guide an individual in the prevention of disease and long term maintainance of good health.
SERVICES :
The secret of Healthy Living lies in achieving a balanced state of body, mind and consciousness. To this effect, Ayurveda prescribes a variety of treatments for patients suffering from different ailments such as :
The treatments can be classified as either :
The department offers the PANCHKARMA therapy - Ayurveda's primary purification and detoxification treatment under Shodhana. The treatments are usually administered by trained professionals under the watchful guidance of Consulting Doctors from the department, in the form of :
Some of the standard treatments are :
EQUIPMENTS :
Fully equipped rooms for male and female therapeutic treatments complete with all the necessary medications and oil/herbal preparations are available so as to provide the maximum results to the patients.
The Panchkarma Therapy comprises of these stages - PURVAKARMA involves : (a) Snehana (Oleation) is essential for repair of cell membrane damaged by free radicals and it also removes endotoxins from the cell. (b) Swedana (Steam) releases endotoxins from muscular tissues and accumulates those in gastro-intestinal track for further disposal. PRADHANKARMA - This stage involves five main therapies : (a) Vamana (Emesis) is a medicated emesis therapy which evacuates vitiated Doshas (Kapha) in the upper body. This is done by stimulating the emetic center of brain, i.e. without local stimulation. This therapy is effective in treating patients with Bronchial Asthma, Chronic Allergies, Hay fever, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Hyperacidity, Chronic Indigestion, Nasal congestion, Edema, Obesity, Psychological disorders, Skin disorders. (b) Virechana (Purgation) is a medicated purgation therapy which removes Pitta toxins from the body that are accumulated in the liver and gall bladder. It completely cleanses the gastro-intestinal tract without affecting the electrolyte balance. This therapy is effective in treating patients with Diabetes, Asthma, Joint Disorders, Digestive disorders, Skin disorders such as Herpes, Paraplegia, Constipation, Hyperacidity, Vitiligo, Psoriasis, Headaches, Elephantiasis and Gynecological disorders and fever. (c) Basti (Enema or Colonic Irrigation) cleanses accumulated toxins through the colon. This treatment is effective as no drug is required to go through metabolism, but directly absorbed in intestinal circulation reflecting into the neurological system. Two type of Basti therapies are performed at the Hospital -
This type of treatment is useful in treating patients with Hemiplegia irritable bowel Syndrome, Constipation, Digestive disorders, Paraplegia, Colitis, Convalescence, Cervical Spondylosis, Backache & Sciatica, Obesity, Piles and Infertility. (d) Nasya (Nose cleaning) involves administration of medicated oil through the nose to cleanse accumulated Kapha toxins from the head and neck region. The therapy is used to treat patients with Insomnia, Facial Palsy, Elimination of excess mucus, Hyper pigmentation in the face, Premature graying of hair, clarity to voice, Headaches of various origin, Loss of smell and taste, Migraine, Stiffness of the neck, Nasal allergies, Nasal Polyp, Neurological dysfunctions, Sinusitis, improving memory and eye sight.
A healthy diet coupled with exercise improves blood circulation and helps in maintaining good health. The gymnasium at Saifee Hospital is home to various workouts. Stretching - The benefits of stretching are keeping muscles supple, increasing range of motion of joints, enhancing flexibility, improving coordination, increasing body temperature and heart rate, increasing blood flow to muscles and preventing injuries.
Resistance
Training
- This consists of free weight lifting, weight machines and
other exercises which safely strains muscles and ligaments
which allows increase in body strength. These exercises help in:
Hydrotherapy,
formerly called hydropathy is amongst the oldest form of
medical treatment. It involves the use of water for soothing
pains and treating diseases. The primary concept of
Hydrotherapy is to rid the body of toxins that inflict pains
and inflammation in the joints.
This treatment
works by the water motion stimulating the touch receptors on
the skin, relieving tight muscles and releasing the chemicals
that are produced in the body called endorphins. This boosts
blood circulation, and promotes general well-being. Steam and Sauna baths lead to an increased feeling of well-being and is also an ideal way of relaxation and de-stressing. While the Sauna produces heat to burn calories, Steam produces wet humid heat for detoxicification. Benefits:
Yoga is a group of ancient spiritual practises originating in India. It is a set of technologies or disciplines of asceticism and meditation which are thought to lead to spiritual experiences and profound understanding or insight into the nature of existence. It gives one a sense of balance and harmony , irrespective of circumstances or age. As tension and stress in modern lifestyles increases, it has become immensely important to keep oneself fit physically and mentally for which the YOGA CENTRE teaches:
Homoeopathy is a
holistic science, it is a form of therapy that believes that
the mind and body are inter-related and thus treats the
patient as a whole.
In Saifee
Hospital, the homoeopathy department, highly skilled and
experienced doctors focus on proper health care and a sense of
well-being in prompting early recovery. | |
