The Next Generation of the Spa Industry in the Interest of Ayurveda –
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--- In aash_4all@yahoogroups.com, "Dr. Avnish Jolly"
<avnishjolly@...> wrote:
>
> The Next Generation of the Spa Industry in the Interest of
Ayurveda -
> I
> http://www.theindiapost.com/?p=1987
>
> 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.
>