The giant strides of modern medical science, with its various inherent side effects, failed to impress me and as I was searching for some alternative remedy for my disease and I stumbled across Ayurveda.

I’m very much inspired by the concept of panchakarma which is given such emphasis in Ayurveda. It advises undergoing panchakarma at the seasonal changes so as to keep the metabolism strong and keep toxins from accumulating in the body as well as the mind. This process finds way to the root of problems and maintains the essential balance of mind, body, and emotions. It is, actually, a group of five ayurvedic remedies, all of which are not practiced in all diseases.

Vamana (Emesis)
It is a process of induced therapeutic vomiting , which helps eliminate the toxic matters from the stomach and thoracic cavity. Normally eight bouts of emesis are followed. The vomiting is stopped when yellow coloration is seen. Then, inhalation of medicated fumes is done through a special process. Finally, certain rules have to be followed called paschatkarma that basically implies strict diet regimen.

Virechana (Purgation)
This eliminates the toxic or waste matters from the intestine. Poorvakarma or initial process of cleansing like vamana is suggested here. About 20 purges may be seen in this process depending on the patient's health.

Vasti (Enema)
The process of vasti or therapeutic enema is resorted to eliminate toxins from colon, and strengthens the tissues. Two kinds of vastis are followed in ayurveda.

Nasya (Nasal Application of Herbal Medicines)
Nasya is instillation of medicine through nose. It is an important procedure of ayurveda for the treatment of diseases affecting head area. Nasya helps cleanse the head and sinuses.

Raktamoksha (Blood-Letting)
The process of letting out the vitiated blood is termed raktamoksha. In this procedure localized impurity or poison from the blood is removed through various methods. Often leech is used to suck out the impure blood from the affected area