Not to be published/broadcast  Before 05th 0ct, 2009   

       If you are planning to visit hills to enjoy,  relax and  spend some  time in the salubrious climate and to rejuvenate your energy, here is good news for all and especially for those who really are health conscious.

       Nestled in the lap of nature, Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) offers an ayurvedic therapy ‘Panchkarma’ in Hotel Holiday Home, Shimla, Hotel T.Bud, Palampur and Palace Hotel, Chail.

       Basically, Panchakarma consists of two words : Panch and Karma.  Pancha means five and Karma stands for methods of treatment.  Panchakarma is a five fold therapy consisting of specialised bio-purificatory measures namely Vamana, Virechana, Anuvasana Vasti, Niruhana Vasti and Nasya Karma. 

        According to Ayurveda, the root cause of any disease in the body is the imbalance of three ingridents namely : Vata, Pitta and Kapha.  Panchakarma is a type of Shodhan Chikitsa where unlike Shaman Chikitsa, toxins are extracted out of the body and all the microcirculatory channels of the body get purified. 

       At Hotel Tea-Bud, Palampur ‘Abhyangam’ is being done as a pre-process of Panchakarma. The massage done on the occasion increases  body metabolism which leads to better tissue respiration, increases circulation, causing the body to flush out its impure minerals more efficiently. Abhyangam improves concentration, intelligence, confidence and retains youthfulness.  It helps in alleviating ‘Vata’ troubles.  It provides comfort to the eyes, gives sound sleep, tones up the body, and improves muscles flexibility together with leaving softness and firmness of the skin.

        A special treatment in which the eyes are bathed in pure medicated cow’s ghee is called ‘Netra Tarpan’.  It relieves of the strain, refractive errors of the eyes, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Corneal Ulcer, Dry Eye Syndrome, Eye diseases due to aggravation of Vata and Pitta toxin, helps in preventing early formation of Cataract, improves improper co-ordination and loss of movement of the eyeballs, pain and burning sensation in the eyes.  Netra Dhara is a special cleansing technique of pouring herbal extracts in a continuous stream over the eyes. 

            Navarkizhi is a highly effective rejuvenation massage technique which gives soothing effect to the body. Pizhichil is a unique treatment emerged in Kerala, which was developed from ancient classical therapy called “Kayadhara. It is very effective in curing Rheumatic diseases like arthritis, paralysis, hemiplegia, nervous weakness and disorders.

               Patra Pinda Swedan therapy is useful in curing Osteo and Rheumatoid arthritis, Spondalosis, spots, injuries etc. Similarly, Shirovasti treatment is highly remedial for facial paralysis, dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, severe headaches and other Vata-originated diseases. It is also effective for the loss of tactile sense, speech difficulties, insomnia and nervous disorders.

                Nasyam, a nasal application of herbal oil or juices is effective for paralytic and mental disorders. Ultrasonic face massage helps in increasing blood circulation.

                   ‘Sarvakaya Abhyangam’ therapy is done at Hotel Holiday Home, Shimla, to ease away the stress and strain of urban hectic life.  This therapy is considered to be the crown jewel of rejuvenation if done regularly. It helps delay wrinkles, imparts glowing skin, improves flexibility of joints and mental clarity. ‘Shiro Dhara’ is best for easing fatigue, depression, mental stress, improving hair growth, memory and concentration. 

                  Kizhi Herbal Bon, another Ayurveda therapy removes toxins. This therapy is recommended for arthritis and other musculo-skeletal diseases.  Kati Vasti is a special herbal treatment for chronic back ache and slip disc. Face and Head Massage is a particularly pleasurable experience.  Legs and fleet massage proves useful for the people whose job entail a lot of running around.   Muttu Vasti is helpful in curingall types of joint pains.  

                    Triposha, Nalikerodakm, Kartatika lepam is very effective in psoriasis, pimples, marks on the skin, pigmentation, arthritis, injuries and skin infections. Herbal steam bath opens the minuscule pores of the skin thereby removing all wastes from the body and tones the skin leaving it soothe and shining.  . 

                      At the Palace Hotel, Chail, Sarvakaya Abhyangam, Shirodhara, Head and face massage, massage of legs and feet, head and shoulder massage, Kati vasti, Shiro Vasti, Triposha, Nalikerodakm, Karkatika Leapam and Herbal steam bath are provided to the people from far and wide So Himachal offers cordial and congenial environs for the health case of tourists