Ayurveda Panchakarma

The inspiring journey of a 33-year-old suffering from Chronic Pain, Obesity and Hypothyroidism…

LIFE BEFORE ATMANTAN

After being diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis just five months ago and having coped with Hypothyroidism for years (15 years), this 33-year-old lady guest was determined to take control of her health. Also dealing with grade 3 obesity, she decided it was time she sought Atmantan’s support in finding better ways to manage her condition and healing holistically.

HEALING JOURNEY AT ATMANTAN

Upon her arrival, she had a consultation with the Doctor, during which her complete medical history was reviewed, diagnostic tests were conducted and her blood works were analysed. She was then prescribed a 28-night Ayurveda Panchakarma retreat to focus on improving her joint and bone health, manage her hypothyroidism, and enable her weight loss goals.

Atmantan is known for facilitating integrated wellness for all its guests. Thus, the personalised programme for the guest included various therapies from Ayurveda and other holistic sciences such as acupuncture and physiotherapy for pain relief. Following this integrative approach, the Doctor prescribed a combination of treatments in tandem with Ayurvedic therapies through the month-long duration. Targeted treatments of Padabhyanga (Helps with lower limb fatigue, activates metabolism, and prevents degeneration), Janu Vasti [A1] (gives relief from arthritis, reduces inflammation, while lubricating the joints and enhancing flexibility), Choorna Pinda Sweda (a great therapy to relieve aches and strengthen muscles), along with regular Physiotherapy and other wellness services like deep tissue massage and hot stone therapy were prescribed too. All these aide recovery and revive the body’s innate healing.

Along side this, she was also recommended certain daily fitness activities and Yoga sessions including therapeutic yoga for arthritis to enable ease of movement throughout her time at the wellness centre.

For the duration of her stay, she was also prescribed a grain-free, low-carbohydrate, and moderate-protein diet. She was also prescribed a therapeutic liquid fast for 5 days for the purpose of flushing out the cellular toxins and to reboot the gut. The diet was also supported with natural supplements to reduce pain, fight systemic inflammation, improve thyroid performance and hormone balancing effect. Additionally, Ashwagandha, Triphala, and Liver flush shots were part of her recommended meal plan.

HER TRANSFORMATION | AYURVEDA PANCHAKARMA | 28 NIGHTS

Please Note: These results may vary depending upon body type and pre-conditions.

Her 28-day retreat at our wellness centre yielded outstanding results!

She visibly experienced significant improvements in her overall well-being and was feeling more energetic and positive about her health journey. Her physical pain levels had significantly decreased from 9 to 4 during her stay at the centre and further reduced to 2 post the 1 month follow up after leaving the centre allowing her to comfortably manage her day-to-day activities. This proved to her that she could achieve significant relief from her Rheumatoid Arthritis and manage her pain more proactively. She felt extremely empowered and felt confident to continue with this improved lifestyle back home.

Even her thyroid levels were normalised, and her medicines were also tapered!

Her weight had reduced by an impressive 13 kgs, contributing to a substantial drop in her BMI from 53.8 to 48.6. In addition, even her visceral fat (the fat around one’s organs) had decreased from 37 to 33. Her fat mass had substantially reduced by 20 kgs (going down from 97.4 kgs to 77.4 kgs)! TSH, which was 5.6 on admission, reduced to 4.3 after 28 days and further decreased to 4.0 after 2 months of admission though her thyroid medications were tapered only 15 days after admission.

With a newfound sense of determination, she was committed to her transformation. She was determined to take back the integrating practices she had learnt here into her daily life. As she signed up for the Atmantan Aftercare programme, she knew that the guidance of the Doctors would ensure her continued improvement and management.

29 year old, was a known case of PCOS and Psoriasis

LIFE BEFORE ATMANTAN

A 29-year-old young female guest was diagnosed case of Psoriasis (for the last 12 years) and PCOS. She decided to come to Atmantan on a 14-day retreat looking for lifestyle solutions. 

HEALING JOURNEY AT ATMANTAN

Upon her Doctor consultation, she shared concerns about her PCOS and scaly and itchy scalp (related to psoriasis). She was suffering from irregular menstrual cycles (ranging from 5 or 10 days to 80 days) with severe abdominal cramps that left her handicapped from doing her day-to-day activities (for which she had to resort to painkillers). During these irregular cycles, she had heavy bleeding too.

To add to all this, she was also experiencing PCOD-associated unpleasant mood swings, frustration and anxiety. She also had complaints of constipation and severe bloating. This bloating as per her, used to set in after every meal, and even caused her severe abdominal discomfort.

Post her diagnostics she was put on the 14-day Ayurveda Panchakarma retreat. She was prescribed Ayurvedic cleansing and detoxifying treatments like Matra Vasti, Kashaya Vasti, Virechan and various other prescriptive Ayurvedic treatments and herbal baths. Along with these, she was participating in personal meditation and workout sessions and activities like Aqua, Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation.

As for the diet, she was prescribed a Pitta and Vata pacifying diet that was grain-free, gluten-free, and also restricted to certain other foods and nuts. Her diet also included herbal decoctions. She was prescribed natural supplements that provide PCOD support, reverse oxidative damage, tackle inflammation and enable detoxification. 

HER TRANSFORMATION | AYURVEDA PANCHAKARMA | 14 NIGHTS

Please Note: These results may vary depending upon body type and pre-conditions.

Within 14 days, there was a positive transformation…

• She got her menstrual cycle naturally during the stay. And what was absolutely heartening for her was that she had experienced a smooth cycle with minimal abdominal discomforts!
• The menstrual flow as well had been normal (with not much heavy bleeding)
• Her bloating has reduced significantly and now she experiences no abdominal discomforts post her meals!
• The psoriatic flare-up in the scalp had subsided significantly and the itchiness of the scalp had reduced.
• She had lost 2.5 kgs of weight! (She had come in with 59.8 kgs and at departure-she weighed 57.3 kgs) 
• Visceral fat (an indication of Insulin resistance) had also come down from 12 to 11!
• Her mental health seemed enhanced, and she felt way calmer than before.

She decided to continue with this healing programme even when back home and left equipped with a detailed lifestyle plan that included a personalised dietary plan. She chose to stay in touch with the Doctors through the After-Care programme and hoped to regularise her cycle for good.

Weight Loss & Management Case Study of a 36-year-old

LIFE BEFORE ATMANTAN…

This young guest was suffering from high cholesterol and associated weight gain and this was especially visible in the abdominal area (central obesity). When he checked into Atmantan for 14 Nights, he was recommended the Ayurveda Panchakarma.   

For this 36-year-old, upon his first wellness consultation, he was advised to undergo an Ayurveda Panchakarma treatment to help reduce the visceral fat and also normalise the cholesterol levels. At first, he was sceptical about whether the treatments would really work for his cholesterol levels and weight loss.

HEALING JOURNEY AT ATMANTAN…

For this weight management case study, diagnostics of the Nadi Tarangini (pulse diagnostic tool) was used, and this helped ascertain his present health issues also his nature and Dosha (i.e. pitta vata). He was on a prescribed Dosha meal plan (a kapha pitta pacifying diet) and Naturals Supplements of Omega 3 Fatty Acids (for general & cardiac health), Fat Blazer (for improved metabolism) and Anti-Ox3 (Arrests & reverses oxidative damage at the cellular level). There were also various Ayurvedic Treatments prescribed to him daily; These included Virechana, Basti, Nasya, Udwartanam, Abhyanga, Pizichil, Patrapinda, Choornapinda etc.

HIS TRANSFORMATION | AYURVEDA PANCHAKARMA | 14 NIGHTS

Please Note: These results may vary depending upon body type and pre-conditions.

Under the strict guidance of the Doctors at Atmantan, post his 10 days in the Ayurveda programme, he achieved fabulous results…

• A healthy weight loss of 5 kgs, and even his visceral fat reading reduced from 8 to 7. (He had come in with a weight of 69 kgs, and a visceral fat reading of 8.)
• His lipid test on departure showed fantastic results wherein his Cholesterol had reduced from 255 to 184 (it had normalised!) and
• his LDL had come down from 193.5 to 132,
• his VDL had come down from 30.60 to 19.20 and
• his HDL (good Cholesterol) had gone up from 30.90 to 32.20!