Vol 1 Issue 4
   SINDHUVANI
       July 2008  
GUEST COMMENTS
My overall experience was simply awesome. I truly appreciate the therapists for going that extra mile to bring me contentment. – Roma Perneroski, Canada
IVAC’s location, its ambiance, staff, facilities and of course the therapy department were all fantastic. - K. V. Raju, Bangalore
The personable attitude of each and every member at the Centre made me naturally feel at home. - Leela Prasad Pamidimukkala, Chennai
NEWS DIGEST
Annual day celebrations

IVAC celebrated its annual day with lots of splendor and gaiety here last month. The party was arranged at IVAC’s pool premises along with a delicious multi-cuisine dinner. IVAC’s Founder President Dr. Talavane Krishna, Mr. Shashidar Prasad the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Mysore, Mr. Suresh, Manager, State Bank of India, Mysore and Mr. D’souza, Deputy Commissioner of Police graced the occasion amongst others. Entertainment in the form of cultural events by the staff and by a professional troop formed the major fun element for the evening. The festivity also included 2 weeks of prior sports competitions organized for the staff members.

HERB SCOPE
Botanical Name:
          Rauwolfia Serpentina

Sanskrit name:
          Sarpagandha

 English name:
          Rauwolfia

Therapeutics:

Therapeutics: The Sanskrit word Sarpagandha literally means one which smells like a serpent. It is has great medicinal value and is mentioned in all ancient Ayurvedic scriptures for its special property, as a sedative. During last few decades, this herb has attracted the attention of the scientists for its anti hypertensive property. Sarpagandha is a famous tranquilizer and antipsychotic herb that controls not just hypertension but is used in the treatment of paranoia and schizophrenia as well. Rauwolfia is seldom used externally. Orally, apart from its assistance in high blood pressure, it is also used to relieve fever, headache, giddiness, insomnia, hysteria, epilepsy and gastrointestinal maladies. Further, it imparts a nervine activity and is said to render a calming effect on mind.
 

Dear Guest,

“There is no love sincerer than
      The love of food”
        -   George Bernard Shaw

We, at IVAC, believe anything that involves love is a means to happiness and healing. Based on the culinary wisdom of ayurveda, we consider food as a divine gift; to cook, serve and eat in a spirit of joyful reverence by means of which we foster affectionate healing. Our modern hurried and hectic lifestyles hardly provide us an occasion to heed to the process of relishing and digesting the food we consume. Due to which, we fail to penetrate to a deeper level, of understanding food and its positive energies. This affects our physical and mental health. However, through ayurvedic cooking we don’t merely fortify our guest’s health but also attain spiritual dimension. And it is with this consideration that we are beginning Ayurvedic Cooking Classes at our Centre for the benefit of our guest’s; to learn and apply these simple yet valuable recipes into their daily lives for consistently maintaining good health. To us, eating is the most intimate relationship we have with the nature. And as disciples of the natural health care system, our cooking incorporates herbs and spices that have been recommended in the Vedas since ages for healthy body, mind and spirit. So, come learn and dine with us and experience the sensual transformation of positive energy; for your wellbeing is the thought that fills us completely while we cook for you.

Regards,
Dr. Talavane Krishna
Founder President and Managing Director
IVAC, Mysore.
NEWS FEATURE

Food for Thought or Thought for Food?

Food, in ayurveda, refers to more than just plain cooking and eating. It is the process of knowledgably preparing and understandably eating something reverent and essential for the development of consciousness as well as our physical health. A nutritious diet is required to maintain health and combat diseases. But a nutritious diet solely will not meet our body’s needs. There is to be considered what and how we cook; what, when and how much we eat and what affect it will have on our body and mind. Intake of proper food promotes longevity, does not aggravate the doshas, and maintains a proper digestive system. Ayurvedically speaking, there is no general standard diet. Since each one of us is built differently; with a particular prakriti (constitution) and an agni (digestive fire), our ideal diet will also be distinct. Nevertheless, based the corresponding states of mind, ayurveda categorizes food into three kinds – Sattvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. Sattvic food such as fresh vegetables, fruits, honey and dairy products are said to be divinely enriching. While chillies, garlic, onion, tobacco, meat, alcohol and foods that are spicy and chemically processed belong to the Rajasic category and are inclined towards materialism. Fermented, canned or persevered foods are considered Tamasic that lead to pessimistic attitude. Then again, each time we cook, there is a little of our essence that permeates into the preparation, which creates its own kind of variation. Therefore it is very important to use this profound knowledge of food to not just satiate our taste-buds but achieve physical, mental and spiritual harmony within us.

Join us as we celebrate the power of touch in healing!

VAIDYA TALK

Hypertension

Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) is a health condition where a person has persistent elevation of the blood pressure - a systolic (contraction) and diastolic (expansion) pressure of 20 mm Hg above the normal baseline pressure (120 & 70 respectively). This chronic disorder is influenced by a multiple of likely factors that include familial history of the disease, age, improper diet, digestion, toxin accumulation, imbalanced biological rhythms, obesity, stress, tobacco smoking and consumption of alcohol amongst others. Generally, undetected hypertension produces no definite symptoms except for a few indications like headaches, fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision and transient insomnia. But, the chief risk of untreated hypertension results in the development of medical complications such as strokes, heart attacks, kidney failures and retinal hemorrhage, thereby effecting life expectancy. Therefore, it becomes essential to get the blood pressure checked at regular intervals.

How does Ayurveda diagnose Hypertension?

According to ayurveda, High Blood Pressure (Raktha Chapa) is a result of many imbalances in the functioning modes of the body. Accumulation of toxins and impurities, aggravation of doshas, mental stress, unhealthy food and behavioral habits leads to the obstruction of circulation and elimination channels. Mending these factors and bringing back to normal the imbalances is the way ayurveda treats diseases including hypertension. Unlike modern medicine that identifies the gross physical abnormality and matches up drugs to deal with high blood pressure, ayurveda’s assessment is much deeper. It creates an ideal internal physical, psychological and spiritual environment to enliven the body’s natural healing abilities and to attain a highest state of health and well being.

What is IVAC’s role in the treatment of hypertension?

IVAC offers multifaceted healing techniques for hypertension, which are natural and comprehensive in practice. Specific Rejuvenation therapies like Panchakarma (ultimate detox Program), Abhyanga and Sweda, Shirodhara, Kashaya Seka and Ksheera Seka, Matra Basti are recommended to cleanse your body of toxins, open circulation channels and restore balance in the entire physiology. Our expert vaidyas will review your daily routine and identify factors that could be causing this chronic disorder. Lifestyle modifications with respect to diet, exercise and behavior will also form significant part of the treatment procedure. You will be provided with a detailed understanding of which food to favor and avoid for your condition; Pranayama and simple Yoga asanas that bring about positive effect and create a state of restful alertness in body and mind and transcendental meditation that helps the body recover rapidly from stressful stimuli.

 ...Happy healing at IVAC! 
HEALTH TIPS
A teaspoon of onion juice/amla juice mixed with a teaspoon of honey consumed every morning proves effective in lowering hypertension. .
Drinking about 8-12 glasses of ionized water daily keeps a check on high blood pressure.
Reduce intake of salt, avoid oily/fatty foods, smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol to lessen the risk of hypertension.
Take a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds every morning and evening with an empty stomach along with water as defense against this chronic disease.
PRODUCTS FOR THE FORTNIGHT
Amla Capsules : Improves the assimilation of iron for healthy blood and normalizes cholesterol level.
Chandanadi Oil : Provides a calm, peaceful and refreshed mental and physical status.
Immunity Capsules : Nurtures body’s natural defense mechanism.
Tranquil Capsules : Induces relaxation and promote deep restful sleep, calms mind, improves mental stamina and alertness.
Herbal Tea : Improves immunity, relaxes and heals stress.  
MONSOON OFFER
10% Discount on any treatment, booked within a month from the date of publication.
10% Discount on any 7nights/8days package.
10% Discount on purchase of any Herbal Nutrient Products worth more than $200
Free Ayurvedic and Indian Cuisine Cooking classes for a week.
IVAC Panel of Vaidyas
Dr. Talavane Krishna, MBBS FFARCS, President & Managing Director of IVAC
Dr. Prasanna Venkatesan, B.A.M.S., D.N.Y.S., M.B.A., Consultant Physician and Marketing Manager
Dr. Manjunath, M.D (Ayurveda) Senior Consultant and HOD Therapy
Dr. Aswini Lavanya B.A.M.S., Resident Medical Officer
Dr. Srikanth H.S, B.N.Y.S., Resident Medical Officer (Yoga & Naturopathy)
Dr.Geetha Mahesh, B.A.M.S., Medical Officer
Contact us
Indus Valley Ayurvedic Center
Lalithadripura, Mysore Post Box No-3, Ittigegud, Mysore-570 010
Karnataka, INDIA. Tel : 91-821-2473437 / 2473263 / 2473266
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