The Next Generation of the Spa Industry in the Interest of Ayurveda -
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May 27th, 2008 | By News Team | Category: Health
Dr. Avnnish Jolly:There are several Ayurveda Resorts and Spas spread
across the world catering a wide range of clientele and for a variety
of Reasons. This section intends to give guests a perspective on them
and therefore help them choose the correct option for them. Western
Medicine has failed to recognize the healing benefits of the Spa and
Fitness Industry- With the arrival of the latest trend, the Medical
Spa, the two fields have converged and caused a genuine sudden
increase, making this new trend of the future.


According to Dr. Bhupinder Gupta, CEO, BHC running a Panchkarma
Center at Chandigarh Ayurveda is traditional Indian Science that has
evolved over period of centuries a set of medicines and therapies
that are required to be customised for individual body constitution
for effective results. Ayurveda apparently given the time and correct
application of procedures and follow ups, can cure all ailments. Some
of the Ailments that are treated are Arthritis, Psoriasis, High Blood
Pressure, Parkinson's Disease, Asthama, acidity etc. Ayurveda also
has developed a set of therapies and processes for Rejuvenation (Feel
Good), Stress relief (De-stress), Detoxification (From Tobacco etc.)
and Body Purification or Rejuvenation (Panchkarma).


Purva and Pancha Karma treatments add different approaches to healing
and balance.The word spa comes from the Latin meaning "health through
water." Modern spas have evolved from ancient European towns known
for the healing powers of their springs. Spas range from a day spa,
where people can drop in for massage and body treatments on a day-use
basis OR destination spas where people immerse themselves in a total
spa experience for several days. Spas target Rejuvenation (Feel Good)
aspect and therefore a minimum stay is not recommended and guests can
even enjoy the benefits over a weekend. Spas world over have come to
associate with luxury and style and celebrities and glitterati have
been known to patronise them regularly.
A Medical Spa is an institution whose primary purpose is to provide
comprehensive medical and wellness care in an environment, which
integrates spa services as well as conventional and complimentary
therapies and treatments. Dermatologists and Plastic Surgeons have
been jumping on the bandwagon joining Day Spas and even expanding
their practices to offer `higher level' Spa services and care. As a
consultant for the development of Medical and Day Spas, Fitness
Centers, Health Resorts and Hair Salons. This is due to different
change in the health care industry shared by Dr. Rajesh Singla,
Aarogya Ayurvedic Clinic, Chandigarh.
Doctors in private practices are providing `spa-like' services to
patients to ease and soften harsh clinical treatments. A notable
example is the prominent Dentist who has now added light therapy to
detract from the pain of oral surgery. We will be seeing more Medical
Spas bridging its multitude of Spa services with various Medical
environments.