Wellness and Ayurvedic Treatments

Ayurveda, the traditional South Africa medicinal practice, thousands of years old, is very much relevant in the age of modern medical science. It takes a holistic approach focusing on treating your physical, mental and spiritual health. This nature-based science is the vast repository of knowledge gained through centuries by dedicated healers who studied the inner functioning of the body. They created effective therapies to treat different ailments, restoring good health and wellbeing.

We, at Netcross Medical Tours, are associated with some of the best Ayurvedic spas and wellness centers in South Africa. Take a look at some of the therapies that are offered:

Panchakarma

Therapists will work on the five core functions of your body, purifying and rejuvenating your body using five ayurvedic therapies. The duration of this therapy is 21-30 days, and an assortment of herbs and medicated oils are used to provide lasting wellbeing.

Major benefits are:

  • Cleanses toxins
  • Boosts your immunity
  • Removes anxiety and stress
  • Regulates your metabolism
  • Restores proper functioning of your digestive system
  • Rejuvenates tissues and skin
  • Opens blocked channels of your body

Shirodhara

Shirodhara is derived from two words in Sanskrit – ‘shiro’ – head and ‘dhara’ – flow. The therapist will pour a liquid such as milk, oil, water, or buttermilk on your forehead. It is accompanied by a head, scalp and body massage.

Benefits of Shirodhara:

  • Calming and relaxing effect on the mind and body
  • Improves sleep quality and manages insomnia
  • Reduces anxiety and stress

Snehavasty

The therapist uses medicated oil to deliver enema. It cleanses the intestines, expelling toxins and waste. The therapy focuses on detoxifying the digestive system and enhancing the function of the large and small intestine.

Beneficial for:

  • Reproductive tract disorders
  • Spinal disorders
  • Vata (space and air element) related diseases such as asthma, anxiety, heart disease, skin conditions and rheumatoid arthritis

Kativasty

Kativasty addresses the stiffness, inflammation and localized pain in the back. The problem area is submerged in a special medicated oil which is bound by a dough made from black gram. The warm oil stimulates circulation and provides relief to your pain.

Benefits are:

  • Relieves neck, chest and lower back pain
  • Restores joint movement
  • Aids in osteoporosis and other degeneration

Uzhichil or Abhyanga (Oil Massage)
This therapy involves a wonderful oil massage. The therapist uses a large amount of herb infused oil to massage the whole body using powerful strokes. This allows your body to absorb the oil, and the blood as well as lymphatic circulation is vastly improved.

Benefits of Uzhichil are:

  • Relieves tiredness and weakness
  • Stimulates good sleep
  • Improves your blood circulation
  • Improves your appetite, digestion and skin dryness

Pichu
Pichu therapy involves placing a cloth immersed in medicated oils on the target area of your body, usually the joints and muscles, where there is stiffness and pain. The oil is either cool or warm, depending on the health condition being treated.

Benefits are:

Lubricating and restoring joint movement
Stimulates the nerve endings and circulation
Relieves headaches, eye diseases and eyes

Pizhichil
Just like the other therapies, this therapy will soothe and relax you. A herb infused oil is selected carefully according to your health condition, and is continuously poured over your body using distinctive earthen pots.

Benefits are:

Improves nervous disorders
Improves degenerative joint diseases
Relieves chronic rheumatism
Improves vertebrae and spine related problems