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Shirodhara

Shirodhara is a healing technique in Ayurveda. Shirodhara is a word derived from two Sanskrit words, Shiro means head, and Dhara means flow. It involves pouring oil, milk, or buttermilk on the forehead. It is a combination of body, scalp, or head massage. It helps in improving sleep, reduces insomnia, anxiety, and stress in affected persons. It regulates the activity of the pituitary gland. It also stimulates various points on the head to improve blood circulation in the body.

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Shall I get ayurvedic massage to remove toxins from the body?

Query: Hi doctor, Does Ayurvedic massage help to remove toxins from the tissues? Do they help to remove toxins from the body through the skin? Which organs are used to eliminate the toxins from the body?  Read Full »

Dr. Rathi Swati Rameshchandra

Dr. Rathi Swati Rameshchandra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ayurvedic massage loosens the toxins from the body, and by a steam bath, it will get eliminated from the body in the form of sweat. The therapy used to remove toxins from the body is called panchakarma which includes five procedures. First one is called Vamana karma whi...  Read Full »

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