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Revitalization and strengthening treatment for cancer patients ( not cure)

Treatment for cancer patients

Cancer has become a common condition that doesn’t require any introduction. There are effective treatments in modern medicine that can cure and manage this disease.

After the treatments like chemotherapy and radiation the immunity and overall health of the person may decline.

The ultimate goal of Ayurveda is swastasya swaastya samrakshanam and athurasya vikara prasamanam. i.e Maintenance of health of the healthy and curing of the sick. In Ayurveda maintenance of health is possible for those who are suffering from cancer. One of the best method is rasayana chikitsa ( rejuvenation therapy).

The rasayana chikitsa not only improves the health and quality of life, but also helps in decreasing the side effects of treatments taken. Before administering rasayana chikitsa a thorough assessment is done by the physician regarding: 

  • Body type of patient
  • Vitiated Dosha
  • Chronicity of disease

The medications used in rejuvenation therapy helps in increasing the immunity and longevity of life. The vitiated doshas are balanced and that in turn helps in strengthening the body.

The physician may also provide dietary advices that can help the patient to maintain his health and functioning of the body.

Yoga and meditation can help in regaining mental health of patients facing anxiety and depression in the course of prolonged treatment.

Rejuvenation Therapy or Rasayana Chikitsa

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In one word, we can define Rasayana Chikitsa as Rejuvenation Therapy. What does Ayurveda says about Rasayana.

रसायनतन्त्रं नाम वय:स्थापनमायुर्मेधाबलकरं रोगापहरणसमर्थम्

(Susrutha Samhitha : Suthra Sthana: Chapter:1: Verse:7)

Rasayana Tantra is that branch of Ayurveda that describes the methods of withholding ageing, increasing the life-span, intelligence, strength and immunity.

In total, the Rasayana Chikitsa helps in overall improvement of health.

WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF REJUVENATION THERAPY?

As per Charaka Samhitha, one of the most important texts in Ayurveda, the one who undergoes Rasayana Chikitsa will obtain:-

  • Prolonged life span
  • Increased memory power
  • Intellect
  • Health
  • Youthfulness
  • Good lustre
  • Shining complexion
  • Excellent voice
  • Strong body and sense organs

Charaka Samhitha, the best treatise that teaches the treatment modalities, dedicates four parts in the very beginning of its Chikitsa Sthana, (the section that teaches about the treatments). That itself shows how the Ayurveda gives emphasis on the prevention of diseases and protection of health. Yes, “Prevention is better than cure”. Explore authentic Rejuvenation retreats

TYPES OF RASAYANA CHIKITSA

There are mainly 2 types of Rasayana Chikitsa:-

  • Kutipraveshika Rasayana Chikitsa

In this method the treatment is administered by keeping the individual inside a specially constructed cottage, without being exposed to sun and wind. In this a special cottage, with narrow ventilators are constructed as per the instructions given in the treatises. After evaluating the climate etc, the individual, enters the cottage and is subjected to purification or Shodhana Chikitsa and thereafter Rasayana Chikitsa. The Shodhana is done after evaluating the nature of the body of the individual. The administration is different formulations or drugs are done for a definite time period, in prescribed dosages.

  • Vatatapika Rasayana Chikitsa

This treatment can be done even if the individual is exposed to wind and sun.

Who All Are Eligible To Undergo Rasayana Chikitsa?

Even though the physician is the one who decides whether an individual is eligible to undergo Rasayana Chikitsa, here a general list is given below:-

  • Kutipraveshika

      • Able-bodied
      • Free from diseases
      • Intelligent
      • Having self-control
      • Having enough time to spare
  • Vatatapika

    • All others who are not eligible for Kutipraveshika Rasayana Chikitsa.

As we discussed earlier, Ayurveda not only gives importance to physical wellbeing but also to mental and emotional well-being. Therefore Ayurveda also describes the good conducts, that when followed, will give rejuvenation.

Note:-

The Rasayana Chikitsa should be strictly done under the supervision of a physician. The formulations and dosage are to be decided by the physician only as it varies according to nature of the body of the individual.

The individual should strictly follow the instructions of the physician.

 

 

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REFERENCES:

  • Susrutha Samhitha
  • Charaka Samhitha