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January 27, 2023
With increasing strains of several pandemics, including COVID-19 impacting the world, as the saying goes, ”Prevention is better than cure,” the need of the hour is for us to initiate preventive steps which will eventually help us to boost our immunity in these trying times. Dr.V.C. Ajith Kumar, Director and Principal Consultant of Ayush Ayurveda, Singapore, says, ” As we are aware, the allopathic branch of science is constantly trying to develop vaccines to arrest the proliferation of viruses, the best for us to enhance our body’s natural defense system or immunity.”
Ayurveda
As the science of life, Ayurveda recommends the gifts of nature in terms of maintaining a healthy, happy, and peaceful lifestyle. Elaborating on Ayurveda and what it propagates, Dr.V.C. Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, says: “Ayurveda is a treasure house offering alternative treatments for immunity and preventive care. The extensive knowledge base of Ayurveda on preventive care is drawn from the concepts of daily routine or regimes, known in Ayurvedic parlance as Dinacharya, and seasonal regimes, known as Ritucharya, both beneficial for the maintenance of healthy life. Ayurveda is a plant-based science. Ayurveda’s classical scriptures have emphasized the simplicity of awareness about yourself and the harmony you can achieve by uplifting and maintaining your immunity.”
Self-care Guidelines
Coming up with a slew of recommendations, Dr.V.C. Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, offers a host of measures. “First and foremost, you have to inculcate the habit of drinking warm water all through the day instead of relying on other forms as a preliminary step towards gaining immunity. Along with that, it is pertinent for you to opt for the practice of Yogasana, Pranayama, and meditation daily for a minimum of half an hour. Also, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garlic are recommended along with a daily diet in abundance. You can consume 10 grams (1 TSF) in the morning. If you have diabetes, then you should buy sugar-free Chyavanprash. You can have herbal tea made from basil (tulsi), cinnamon (dalchini), black pepper (kalimirch), dry ginger (shunthi), and raisin (munakka) twice a day. You can add natural sugar (jaggery) along with fresh lemon juice to enhance the taste of the herbal tea. If you have diabetes, then you can avoid natural sugar. You can then consider having Golden Milk, consisting of half a teaspoon of turmeric powder in 150 ML hot milk. This you can have twice a day to boost your immunity.”
Homemade Ayurvedic Procedures
There are quite a few Ayurvedic procedures for boosting immunity. Shedding light on the same, Dr.V.C. Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, says: “You can try the nasal application of sesame oil, coconut oil, or ghee. You can apply any of these oils in both nostrils twice daily. This procedure is called Pratimarsh Nasya, an excellent way to boost your immunity.”
Sore Throat & Dry Cough
If you have a sore throat or dry cough, especially during winter, a few Ayurvedic solutions give immediate relief. Dr.V.C. Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, says: “Steam inhalation is the best bet to get relief from conditions such as sore throat and dry cough. Take fresh mint leaves (pudina) and caraway seeds (ajwain) in water and boil the same. Inhale it once a day to get the desired result. You can also consume clove powder (lavang) by mixing it with natural sugar or honey twice a day to relieve normal dry cough and sore throat.”
Ayurvedic consultant Ajesh M. BAMS earned his Bachelor Degree in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery from Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College under Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Science, Bangalore, Karnataka in 2011. He served in various Ayurvedic institutions in Kerala as an Ayurvedic Physician and has over 8 years of experience in Keraleeya Panchakarma Chikitsa.
allooparambil Joshy Lijo has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Kuttielavil Ayurvedic Centre and Institute, Kottayam, Kerala (2006-2007). He has an experience of 12 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies. He is well-trained in Kalari Marma Therapy by Unnikrishnan Gurukkal, Anjaneya Kalari, Kottayam.
Anushiya graduated with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Ayurveda College Coimbatore, India in 2007. She underwent an intensive training and clinical practice under the mentorship and guidance of her guru ayurvedic consultant L Mahadevan Iyer, who is a highly acclaimed physician, a great Sanskrit and Vedic scholar.
She has been practicing as Asst Medical officer and subsequently, Senior Medical officer in India. Currently she is been associated with Ayush Singapore since Jan 2019. Having specialized with In-Patients & Out-patients treatment with Ayurvedic methodologies & Medicine, she will be able to ensure that you are diagnosed and treated with utmost professionalism.
With almost decade of experience in diagnosing and healing in various medical conditions using pure natural Ayurvedic methods. She is highly skilled in Detoxification and Rejuvenation Therapy. she has a lot of passion and dedication to this profession.
Her interest towards Research Fields such as Panchakarma application according to different place, Ayurvedic awareness in the world and different modalities in disease are some of the highlight.
Issac Sunithamma has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy from Srikrishna Ayurveda Institute, Alappuzha, Kerala (2007-2008). She has over 11 years’ experience in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies. Her record includes working as Senior Therapist, Ayur Cure Ayurveda Hospital, Hyderabad (5 years); Senior Therapist, Samkkya Ishak Integrated Center, Malacca, Malaysia (2012-2013). She is currently a therapist at Ayush Ayurvedic Center, Yishun, Singapore since 2017.
Deepesh Damodaran holds a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy (2006-2007) from Parassinikadavu Ayurveda Medical College Kannur, Kerala. In his extensive 12 years as a Ayurveda therapist, he has worked as Senior Therapist, Samkkya Ishak Integrated Health Center, Malacca, Malaysia (2012 – 2013) and, Senior Therapist at the Ayurveda health club owned by Nimr Al- Gharbia Trade & Cont. Co. L.L.C, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman (2009 – 2011). Deepesh Damodaran is currently an integral part of Ayush Ayurvedic Center, Yishun, Singpore since 2017.
Ayurvedic consultant ARCHANA T.P,BAMS,MD(AYU),is having 9 years of experince in Ayurvedic Consultation since 2011. She secured Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) in 2011 from JSS Ayurveda Medical college, mysore,karnataka Thereafter she completed her Post Graduate (MD in Ayurveda – kayachikitsa) from Sri Kalabhairaveswara Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre Bangalore, karnataka in 2015. She served as junior consultant at Poornayu Ayurveda Nikethanam , Meenangaadi, kerala,india in 2012-2013. NOW she was working as an Ayurvedic consultant at Ayush Ayurveda Pte Ltd, Yishun
Ayurvedic consultant. Sudev C. BAMS, MD(Ay) is an Ayurvedic consultant with a rich consulting experience of 10 years. He secured Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) in 2009 from ALN Rao Memorial Ayurveda Medical College (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka). Thereafter, he completed post-graduation in Ayurveda Vachaspati from the same college. His MD was in the subject of "Kayachikitsa". Ayurvedic consultant Sudev has presented papers in various National and International seminars. He trained under Ayurvedic consultant PMS Raveendranath (Disciple of Brahmashree Vaidyamadham Valiya Narayanan Namboothiri) in Poonthottam Ayurvedashram, Kerala for hands-on treatment and Keraleeya Panchakarma Chikitsa. He served in various Ayurvedic hospitals as Chief Consultant. Previously he was working as an Ayurvedic Physician in Ayush Ayurvedic Sdn Bhd, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
She studied Panchakarma Ayurveda Course at Centre for Indian Medicine in 2011 and secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Bharat Sevak Samaj Government of India in 2013. She is having an experience of 8 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in India and in Malaysia. She joined Ayush on 2019.
He secured Certificate in Spa Services from Singapore Workfoce Skills Qualificatios at Spatec Academy in 2015.He is having an experience of 18 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in Singapore and Malaysia. He also secured Diploma in Medicina Herbalism from Royal Institute of Health Sciences Mumbai in 2000, Diploma in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies at Prasanthy Institute of Ayurvedic studies in 2000. Joined Ayush on 2015
Ayurvedic consultant Ram Prasad graduated with a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Bharatiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India in 1990. Meanwhile he undertook private study of ancient treatises with V.V Vasudevan, Director Arsha Yoga Vidya Peetham, Coimbatore from 1986 till 1989, besides clinical study with Vaidyamadham Cheriya Narayanan Naboodiri, the esteemed Ayurveda Master, from 1990 till 1991. In 2005 he completed a Certificate in Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy with the Academy of Applied Hypnosis, Sydney. He is currently pursuing a course on Mind-Body medicine – Mind-Body Psychology with Greg Neville.
Ayurvedic consultant Raveendranath graduated from Ayurveda College Coimbatore with a Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) in 1988. In 1989 he founded Poonthottam Ayurvedasram. He was initiated into Ayurveda by his father who is a renowned Sanskrit scholar belonging to a family of ardent believers of Ayurveda. To know more about ayurvedic consultant Raveendranath and Poonthottam
Ayurvedic consultant Ramesh R Varier graduated in the first rank from Madras University with a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) In 1985. After a brief stint as tutor at Ayurveda College Coimbatore, he joined AVN the family owned Ayurvedic institution. To know more about Ayurvedic consultant Varier and AVN click here