Ayurveda-The science of life

The CNS Group comprises of a family owned heritage of institutes backed by years of meritorious service in Balachikitsa (Ayurveda paediatrics). Under the guidance of our great-grandfather and mentor (Late) Vaidya Sri Chatharu Nair, his disciple and nephew Vaidya M.Gangadharan Nair and his spouse (Late) Smt. K.P Vijayalakshmi (Great Grand-daughter of Chatharu Nair) along with their descendants, CNS Group primarily focuses and engages in providing relief- a heritage since generations.


Ayurveda, as a health care system is preventive, preservative and curative at the application level. Ayurveda that is preventive (prevention from diseases) and preservative (maintenance of health), includes certain practices and procedures, most of which can become part of our regular lifestyle. A few other procedures required occasionally, would need the assistance of well-trained physicians and therapists, which is known as the Pancakarma Therapy or the five-fold purification techniques viz. Vamana, Virechana, Niruha vasti, Anuvasana vasti and Nasya.

The response and modulations of these practices are personalised to a certain extent, based on the body constitution (prakriti) of the person and need customisation which can be perceived in consulting with an Ayurveda practitioner. The curative aspect of Ayurveda is highly personalised, which means that the medications cannot always be generalised against certain conditions or diseases. The treatment is based on each person’s imbalances (called vikriti) of the body and also the body constitution (prakriti) generally determined by the Vata, Pitta and Kapha balances.


According to Ayurveda the Doshas viz. Vata, Pitta and Kapha, are the three bodily humours that make up one’s body constitution which is known as the Tridosha Theory, which states that the health exists when there is balance among three doshas and imbalance causes disease. Ayurveda has eight branches viz. Kayachikitsa (General Medicine), Balachikitsa (Paediatrics), Grahachikitsa (Psychiatry), Urdwangachikitsa (ENT), Salyachikitsa (Surgery), Damstrachikitsa (Toxicology), Jarachikitsa (Rejuvenation), Vrshachikitsa (Aphrodisiacs).

VATA DOSHA

Vata is associated with air and space and is linked to bodily movements, including breathing and circulation, nerve impulse, flatulence etc. Vata dosha is said to predominate in people who are lively, creative, original thinkers. When imbalance occurs people with vata dosha can experience joint pain, constipation, dry skin, anxiety, gout and rheumatism etc.

PITTA DOSHA

Pitta is linked to fire or bile and is believed to control the digestive and endocrine system. Its quality is heat which controls metabolism. People with pitta dosha are considered to be fiery in temperament, intelligent and fast-paced. When imbalance occurs, it can result in ulcers, inflammation, digestive problems, anger, heart burn and arthritis.

KAPHA DOSHA

Kapha is linked to earth and water; it is the body fluid relates to mucus, lubrication and carrier of nutrients. It is believed to control growth and strength and is associated with the chest, torso and back. People with kapha dosha are considered strong and solid in constitution, and generally calm in nature. But obesity, diabetes, sinus problems, insecurity and gallbladder issues can occur when kapha is out of balance.