Ayurvedic depression treatment in Kerala combines various therapeutic modalities, including herbal medicines, dietary adjustments, lifestyle modifications, meditation, yoga, and specialized massage techniques. The holistic approach of Ayurveda aims to identify and address the root causes of depression, rather than merely suppressing the symptoms.
Depression is a low emotional state that affects a person’s sense of well-being. The individual may experience a loss of interest in activities, loss of appetite, or overeating and an attempt to commit suicide. It can occur in children as well as adolescents.
Depression is called Vishada or Chittavsada in Ayurveda. From an Ayurvedic perspective, depression is primarily caused due to an imbalance of Kapha dosha. This vitiates Vata dosha which in turn vitiates pitta, causing an imbalance in the ideal functioning of the nervous system. Depression is classified by the dominant dosha as follows:
Vata-induced depression: Anxiety, fear, insomnia, and uneasiness. It gets serious with loneliness.
Pitta-Induced Depression – Mistakes or failures cause wrath and depression.. It sometimes leads to suicidal tendencies. Success addicts may experience moderate depression. It is more frequent in the winter and is sometimes seasonal.
Kapha-induced depression causes weightiness. It causes tiredness, fat, and feeling wasted.
Depression is a low emotional state that affects a person’s sense of well-being. The individual may experience a loss of interest in activities, a loss of appetite, overeating, and an attempt to commit suicide.It affects kids and teens.
Shriodhara: Shriodhara procedure induces a relaxed state of awareness and results in a dynamic psycho-somatic balance. It is one of the most powerful treatments to relieve Vata in mind.
Nasya: Nasya clears the emotional and physical channels of the upper respiratory area which includes the head, nose, brain, eyes, and ears.
Abhyanga:Abhyanga uses long, gentle strokes to soothe you.