Panchakarma

Panchakarma Benefits

  • Detoxes and cleans whole body
  • Increases energy
  • Rejuvenates mind and Improves mental clarity
  • Improves metabolism and digestion
  • Eliminates stress and promotes sound sleep
  • Prevents disease and improves wellness

Panchakarma is Good For

  • Annual Cleanse, Detox & Renewal
  • High Stress / Anxiety / Depression
  • Chronic Fatigue / Pain
  • Arthritis / Joint Pain
  • Digestive Problems / Constipation
  • Rosacea / Psoriasis / Skin Problems
  • Fertility Issues
  • Children with ADD / ADHD / Autism
  • Multiple Sclerosis / Fibromyalgia
  • And Many Other Health Issue

Five Purifying Actions

PANCHAKARMA

Panchakarma – 5 purifying actions, or procedures, that subtly remove toxins from the mind and body. We are constantly exposed to many toxins in our air, water and even food. Stresses in life and many negative emotions create subtle toxins which build up over time. Just like a snowball rolling down a hill, it gets bigger and bigger with each additional snow flake.

These toxins circulate in the body and start clogging energy channels causing cells and tissues to not get enough nutrients, oxygen and blood. Systems in the body start to go out of balance resulting in many unwanted symptoms. As time passes, many channels get clogged and this results in disease.

Removing Toxins

Panchakarma procedures first dislodge the toxins from the cells and then flush them out of your body. This opens all of the subtle channels in the body, so life energy and nutrients can flow freely nourishing each and every cell. As a result, all systems in the body start functioning at their peak, the immune system becomes strong, mental clarity improves and the body becomes healthy and well.

Successful Results

Panchakarma procedures are being used successfully around the world and show promising results in clinical trials. Many studies show an increase in energy, appetite, and mental tranquility and a decrease in diastolic blood pressure, and blood cholesterol as well as chronic pain and stress.

People come to the DFW Ayurveda clinic from all over the country, even from around the world (we recently had visitors from Russia, Tahiti and other countries) to have a Panchakarma treatment from Jay Apte (Dr. Jay, as her clients call her, is one of the most experienced Ayurvedic doctors in the country).

Please read some of the success stories from our clients after receiving Panchakarma with Dr. Jay. You will be surprised and amazed about the benefits.

Who should do Panchakarma?

Panchakarma is both a preventative maintenance program for your mind and body as well as a treatment for chronic health problems (see the attached table for some of the health conditions for which Dr. Jay has performed the Panchakarma).

Each Panchakarma program is personalized according to each individual’s needs. Some of the therapies may be added, some dropped or extended as per the need (please see the details of various procedures included in Panchakarma).

As a prevention program, Panchakarma is recommended once a year for every person – man or woman, young or old, healthy or sick.  As a treatment, Panchakarma is recommended for people who work in high stress environments, or those suffering from various chronic illnesses.


How long is a Panchakarma treatment?

A typical Panchakarma is a 5 +1-day program. Each day, a person undergoes 5 different therapies, which together last for about three hours each day. However, depending on the need, Panchakarma can also be a 14 or 21-day program which is determined by the person’s health condition.

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Some of the Benefits of Panchakarma

  • Increased Energy, productivity and efficiency

  • Improved digestion and elimination

  • Sound sleep

  • Peaceful, stress-free, calm mind

  • Improved mental clarity and focus

Panchakarma – the Essential Process

There are three stages – Purva Karma, Pradhan Karma and Paschat Karma.


Stage 1 – Purva Karma

Toxins are dislodged from various tissues and mobilized towards the digestive system. Purva Karma begins with Abhyanga, an oil massage performed by two technicians simultaneously with synchronizing movements. During this procedure, the whole body, from head to toe, is massaged with herbal oil. Oil is also taken internally as well. The massage oil and oral oil help to loosen all toxins within the seven layers of tissue.

These 5 therapies are repeated for 5 days. During the program, clients are put on a special diet. For breakfast they eat cereal and for lunch and dinner they eat “Khichadi” – basmati rice cooked with Mung beans and some spices. They start the khichadi diet 4 days before Panchakarma. Khichadi provides enough nourishment and is very easy on the digestive system. We provide khchadi packages to our clients.

ABHYANGA

abhyanga

A full body oil massage.

  • Oil penetrates the tissues, increases circulation and loosens toxins.

  • Lubricates and protects tissues from damage.

  • Calms the nerves and sooths the skin.

  • Opens the pores and relieves pain and tension in the muscles and ligaments.

  • Removes blockage in subtle energy channels.

SHIRODHARA

Shirodhara

Warm sesame oil streamed across the forehead – profoundly calming.

  • Balances the nervous system

  • Reduces stress and anxiety

  • Calms the Mind

  • Improves hearing and vision

  • Life becomes peaceful and more enjoyable

NASYA

nasya

Herbal oil nasal drops proceeded by and followed with a facial massage. An important step in removing toxins from the tissues above the neck.
  

  • Sharpens sense organs

  • Prevents diseases above the neck e.g. sinus problems, migraines, TMJ

  • Prevents headaches, neck stiffness

  • Strengthens joints of the scalp and face

  • Improves skin texture and prevent wrinkles

  • Prevents early graying, balding, hair falling, improves clarity of voice

SWEDANA

SWEDANA

A therapeutic application of heat to different parts of the body.



 

  • Opens the pores and helps to move the toxins out of the body through’ sweat.

  • Dilates the body’s energy channels, and removes blockage.

  • Reduces coldness, stiffness, and pain in the tissues.

  • Loosens toxins

BASTI

BASTI

Nourishing oil and cleansing herbal tea enemas. Bastis produce 50-80% of the benefits of Panchakarma therapy.




  • Loosen the toxins

  • Cleans colon and strengthens colon muscles

  • Improves absorption of food

  • Balances root energies in the body

  • Prevent constipation, hemorrhoids, chronic pain, fatigue,

  • Rejuvenates body 

 Stage 2 – Pradhan Karma

The main stage, consists of the five purification procedures.

  1. Vamana – Medicated Emesis

  2. Virechana – Medicated Purgation

  3. Basti – Medicated Enemas

  4. Nasya – Medicated Nasal Drops

  5. Rakta moksha – Blood Letting


  

 

Here in the U.S., Vamana and Raktamoksha are not performed because of legal constraints. Virechana is performed with herbs and/or castor oil on the 6th day. Virechana flushes all toxins out of the body to detoxify. 


 Stage 3 – Paschat Karma

This stage involves restoration of strong digestive enzymes and rejuvenation of tissues. It’s designed to nourish, strengthen, and balance the newly detoxified tissues. The aim is to establish increased energy levels, strengthen the immune system and increase longevity. This is accomplished by taking strengthening herbs for a month.

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Panchakarma Testimonial

“We are so pleased that Dr Jay has opened a PK facility again in Dallas.  My husband and I have been under Dr Jay’s care for many years.  We like to do seven days of PK a year.  It keeps us “tuned up.”  A couple of years ago, my husband had a gall stone attack.  It was recommended that he have his gall bladder removed.  We consulted with Dr Jay and she prescribed herbs that dissolved the stones.  He did not need the surgery !  Dr. Jay, we are very happy you are, once again, just a phone call away.”  

– C.G., Maine