Psychosomatic disorders are those physical illnesses which are expressed in somatic form or in bodily symptoms but such diseases have the underlying cause in mental arena. the tensions and anxieties are expressed in physical ways though the cause lies in psyche.

There are systems prone for psychosomatic disorders such systems are chardio-vascular system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, cutanious system, metabolic disorders, sexual functions.
these systems are susceptible to disorders like hypertension, heart attachs, asthma, indigesion, hyperacidity,skin diseases,
diabetes, functional impotence etc.

To treat these disorders one needs to look into the psychological basis of these disorders. if anxiety is due to economic pressures it needs to be resolved. if cause is not treated and symptomatic treatment is continued the disorder is not cured but drug dependence may get developed.

Psychosomatic Disorders

Now, women with breast cancer may be able to avoid chemotherapy by taking an extra drug. The London researchers, from the Cancer Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, the Wolfson Institute for Preventive Medicine, and Queen Mary’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, combined the results of 16 other research projects into LHRH agonists and breast cancer.

LHRH agonists like the drug Zoladex switch off the ovary and stop the production of a female hormone which can encourage some tumours to grow. Many types of breast cancer are sensitive to hormones produced naturally by a woman, including the sex hormone oestrogen, and can grow faster if a woman is producing them
The overall findings offer a more reliable indicator as to how well the treatment works which is as follows:
¢   Pre-menopausal women given LHRH agonists did as well as those given standard chemotherapy.
¢   This is an additional, effective class of drugs in the fight against breast cancer.
¢   the women did better with cancer 13% less likely to come back.
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Drug replaces breast chemotherapy

To relax and revitalize the central nervous system shiro dhara gives the best results when taken after an Abhyangam. With this typical method of treatment known as dhara a continuous stream of medicated warm oil/herbal decoctions/medicated milk/buttermilk is poured onto the forehead for minimum 30 minutes and the period is gradually increased up to one hour . This procedure often induces a mental state similar to a trance, which creates profound relaxation of the mind and body.

A glance at the benefits:
¢   Strengthens the central nervous system (CNS)
¢   Strengthens the sensory organs
¢   Reduces stress and anxiety
¢   Decreases Hypertension
¢   Offers a sound sleep
¢   Prevents hair lose, premature graying and cracking of hair
¢   Relieves headache and burning sensation of the head.
¢   Nourishes and rejuvenates the body.
¢   It is also prescribed in clinical conditions like epilepsy, Paralysis, diabetic neuropathy etc.

SHIRO DHARA – A THERAPY

Ayurveda, popularly known as the alternative medicine of ancient India tradition is the best choice for immunization, rejuvenation, cure and prevention of diseases. This is achieved by means of medicated oil based therapies and yoga.it is said “If the mind is pure, the energy of pure consciousness flows through us permeating our reality and brings the experience of well-being, eternal peace, and wisdom.”
Yoga plays a vital role in Ayurvedic medicine Patanjali

There are eight Stages of Yoga
“Â Â Â Yama – Right Conduct Towards Others
“Â Â Â Niyama – Right Conduct Towards Oneself
“Â Â Â Asana – Physical Postures
“Â Â Â Pranayama – Control of the Breath
“Â Â Â Pratyahara – Control of the Mind and Sense Organs
“Â Â Â Dharana – Concentration and Control of the Attention
“Â Â Â Dhyana – Meditation
“Â Â Â Samadhi – Perfect Balance and Unification

In Kerala Ayurveda Panchakarma Clinic many diseases are cured with various therapies and yoga.

AYURVEDIC THEREPIES