1. Overview
Ayurvedic medicine has proven success when treating different medical conditions. Arabiers have initiated a new process for this. Anyone around the world can now come to Sri Lanka for ayurveda treatments. The ayurveda retreat offers various treatments . Some of them are diabetes control. Weight loss, constipation , high blood pressure and even cholesterol.
Arabiers will be there to help you with any visa assistance. You can even do sightseeing during this period. There are many Ayurvedic Packages available to suit your medical concern. These packages can be personalized and curated to suit your needs as well
2. Ayurvedic Package for piles
Piles are also known as hemroids. These are swollen veins found around the anus and rectum area. Some of them are visible from the outside. Some are internal. This can be a chronic or temporary condition. The duration of piles depends from person to person.
Causes that trigger piles:
- Excessive effort while passing of bowels
- Continuous constipation
- Obesity
- Being pregnant
- Eating a low or no fiber diet
- Consuming spices too much
- Frequent heavy lifting
3. Process
We have summarized the entire process in 11 simple steps. You can contact Arabiers to get more information on this.
- Go and collect your old medical record.
- Send it to Arabiers.
- Arabiers will arrange an online consultation.
- Select the treatment package that suits you.
- Make the payment.
- Confirm your package
- Come to Sri Lanka and arrive at the hospital.
- Start your treatments.
- Receive continuous treatments
- Receive the final consultation
- Receive post - treatment guidance
4. Recommended Treatments
Before deciding on the treatment it is important to identify the type of piles you have. There are natural remedies you can do at home. At the ayurveda retreat you will undergo treatment according to your condition. These packages can always be discussed with your doctor.
Ayurvedic medicine for hemorrhoids is holistic. There is no treatment just for piles. You will be expected to have a lifestyle change, dietary change and more.
- Herbal application is one of the most common methods used. The application will depend on your body's dosha as well. This is usually called the 'kshara paste’ in ayurveda medicine. It is a herbal blend. This will help with pain and inflammation.
- Kshara Sutra - This is a therapy to seize the blood flow to the hemroid. Gradually it will detach on its own. This usually takes 7- 10 days.
- Agnikarma - This is the use of fire to treat external piles. This is not a single treatment. It also follows a few days.
- Steam bath - local/general (Sweda Karma )
5. How to identify piles
If you have the below symptoms it is best to get yourself checked for piles.
- Itching around the anus area
- Extreme pain during bowel movements
- Blood spottings during bowel movements
- Painful, itchy lump in anus area
- Leakage of stool
- Pain when running, walking or sitting down
6. Panchakarma
Panchakarma is there to cleanse your body. It will affect your body , mind and consciousness. There are three doshas in our body. Those are Vata , pita and kapata. The balance of these is very important. When this is disturbed your body will be sick. Panchakarma means five treatments. It normally includes,
- Vamana
- Virechan
- Basti
- Nasaya
- Rakta Moksha
These methods in panchakarma will help balance the dosha of the body. It will eliminate all toxins. Your immune system is also strengthened. Stress will also be reduced through such treatments. These treatments are personalized for each individual.
7. Ayurveda Diet
Diet plays a huge role when it comes to piles. It is used to treat piles in many ways. But it is also important to confine a life without ever facing them. Ayurveda care will give you a good idea about what types of food to include in your lifestyle. (dina chariya)
Some of the herbs used to cure piles are ,
- Touch - me - not plant - The leaves are used.
- Triphala
- Guggul - For anti - inflammatory purposes
- Turmeric - For anti- bacterial and anti - inflammatory purposes
At the retreat your meals will be included with food that will help improve your condition. Some of the food that is good to eat during such a time is,
- Wholegrains
- Brown rice
- Bananas
- Nuts and seeds
- Plenty of water
- Beans
- Lentils
- High fiber Vegetables
9. Ayurvedic lifestyle practices
Regular and gentle exercises are helpful. Exercise like yoga , walking are beneficial.Stress is a big obstacle to your body health. By meditation and breathing exercises (pranayama) you can control it. Your daily routine (dinacharya) should be consistent. It needs to have proper sleep, regular meals.
Anger or other powerful emotions can also trigger this disease. It is important to learn how to be neutral. Through meditation you will be able to learn this. You will learn how to control your emotions. During the stay of your package you will also be able to try out the rooftop pool. When you float in the water all your senses are temporarily shut off. This gives relaxation to your body. The staff at the retreat is there to help you throughout this journey.