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Ayurma's Ayurvedic Treatments

Navarakkizhi Treatment Program

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	This treatment is very good for treating neurological diseases, chronic rheumatism, osteoarthritis, gout, numbness, emaciated limbs, rebuilding flesh and muscle tissues, remove wrinkles over the body, improves blood circulation, makes the body strong and sturdy, increases immunity, promotes sharpness of vision and functions of all other sense organs, slows down aging, halts premature greying of hair, slows baldness, promotes growth of hair etc.

Navarakkizhi, Kerala's unique contribution to ayurveda, is a fomentation of the body with bolus of cooked rice. Navara is a particular kind of rice known for its nutritional and therapeutic value. It is cooked with milk and other herbs. It is a type of sudation process in which the whole body or any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application, externally in the form of boluses tied up in muslin bag. Two to four masseurs apply this for about 60 to 75 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 14 days.

This therapy is done in seven standard positions. This is a strengthening fomentation employed in all kinds of neurological disorders, rheumatism, arthritis, congenital deformity of the limbs, dislocation of bones and joints etc. It is highly beneficial in restoring nerve strength, besides the other incidental benefits, like smoother skin.