Medical Tourism in Kerala
Kerala is not only a beautiful destination in Southern India known for its scenic beaches and serene backwaters. Of late Kerala has gained international attention for Medical Tourism and is becoming a popular international medical tourism destination.
Kerala is famous for its alternative medical therapies such as Ayurveda, which help to rejuvenate and revitalize the body. What many tourists have now discovered is that Kerala has a pool of trained doctors and nurses and an excellent network of hospitals that offer international standard treatments at very affordable prices. Previously Indians working abroad, such as residents of Kerala working in the Persian Gulf countries, would return to India for medical treatment. Now International patients too have realized the advantages of traveling to Kerala and the medical tourism industry has begun to take off in a big way.
Faced with exorbitant fees for procedures such as cardiac surgery, dentistry and cosmetic surgery in their home countries, patients from the West and the Middle East have begun looking at India and Kerala in particular.
Indian doctors have established themselves as highly skilled and conscientious caregivers worldwide. Many doctors who have trained or worked abroad have returned to India to work here. Their reputation has led to the growth of the Medical Tourism industry in Kerala. Kerala Travel Tourism offers tour packages that combine medical treatment with a restful holiday in Kerala India. The world-class hospital facilities, pre and post-operative care and pleasant climate make your medical treatment and recovery in Kerala a positive experience.
Alternative Medicine in Kerala
Kerala is known the world over for its alternative medicinal therapies. Ayurveda is the best known of these alternative wellness therapies practiced in Kerala. Other Alternative therapies such as Naturopathy, Siddha and Panchakarma are commonly practiced in Kerala and have gained recognition worldwide for their therapeutic nature.
Naturopathy in Kerala:
Naturopathy involves treating the body with natural substances, treating the body with a controlled diet and the application of medicines derived from plants. According to Naturopathy the human body has five primary elements. These elements are Earth, Fire, Air, Water and Ether. The elements are collectively known as the Panchamahabhootas. An imbalance of these elements results in ill health. Naturopathy attempts to restore the balance by treating the body in a holistic manner. By addressing the root causes of an illness and by avoiding artificial chemicals Naturopathy provides effective long lasting relief for many chronic conditions. Patients who have benefited from Naturopathy continue to live a healthier lifestyle and apply the principles of naturopathy to their daily diet. Naturopathy is thus not merely a system of treatment but also a way of life.Siddha in Kerala:
The Siddha form of medical treatment is a Dravidian system of Medicine that is passed down through families of traditional healers. Believed to have been founded by the Sage Agastya, 'the word 'Siddha' means achievement and the Siddha method of treatment was developed by 18 Siddhars or saintly teachers. Siddha treatment consists of Siddha massage and Siddha medication. According to the Siddha school of medicine there are 72,000 nadis or pulse points in the body. These points can be stimulated to help the body heal itself. The healing therapy includes various forms of massage using medicinal oil and leaves. Many musculo-skeletal conditions and chronic nerve disorders have been cured by Siddha treatment
Panchakarma in Kerala:
Panchakarma is a form of Ayurveda, which involves evacuative processes to purge the body of ill health. According to Panchakarma, the body consists of humors, which when balanced result in good health. An imbalance however requires active intervention and this is what Panchakarma provides. Various methods of purging are used in Panchakarma to detoxify the body of 'doshas' or negative humors. Panchakarma is considered the intervention aspect of Ayurveda, just as surgery is the intervention form of modern medicine.
Some of the centers where you can experience the benefits of alternative medicine in Kerala India are the Kairali Ayurvedic Health Resorts and the Kottkal Arya Vaidyashala in Kerala. The Siddha Medical College near Thiruvananthapuram is known for its Siddha treatments.
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