MEDICAL toURISM
It is obvious that medical tourism is heading in the right direction with
all the attention the media has been giving to it
lately.
India is hoping to expand its tourist industry - and the step is appreciated
by every one.
Medical tourism has three main branches:
* Modern Treatment
* Ayurveda
* Yoga
Modern Treatment
Medical tourism, where foreigners travel abroad in search of low cost, world-class
medical treatment, is gaining popularity in countries like India. Though
the quality of health care for the poor in countries like India is undeniably
low, private facilities offer advanced technology and procedures on par
with hospitals in developed nations. One Indian hospital director maintains,
"In a corporate hospital, once the door is closed you could be in a
hospital in America."
There
is no doubt that the Indian medical industry's main appeal is low-cost treatment.
Most estimates claim treatment costs in India start at around a tenth of
the price of comparable treatment in America or Britain.
For example, in April Madras Medical Mission, a Chennai-based hospital,
successfully conducted a complex heart operation on an 87-year-old American
patient at a reported cost of $8,000 (?7,000, £4,850) including the
cost of his airfare and a month's stay in hospital. The patient claimed
that a less complex operation in America had earlier cost him $40,000.
Other procedures such as diagnostic services offer significant cost-savings.
Yet cost-savings may not be enough to foster a trade in medical tourism.
Unfairly or not, most people in would not think of India as a land of good
health.
A doctor from a corporate hospital said "I can only assure you that
the super specialty hospitals we have here adhere to world class standards
and have all the requisite accreditations / certifications. You will be
surprised at the number of Indian doctors practicing in the USA or the UK
and if it's possible for people to get themselves treated there by these
doctors. I don't see why they should have any hesitation in getting themselves
treated by Indian doctors in India at a much lesser price and with the additional
benefit of touring this beautiful country".
Earlier this year, Apollo (Leading corporate hospital of India) was represented
at a London meeting that was also attended by a UK government health adviser
and private healthcare providers from South Africa, Australia, India and
the UK.
The Apollo team responded with a counter offer of a medical tourism package
that would cut waiting times for surgery in the UK or USA.
Ayurveda
The healing touch of the magic of the invaluable Indian legacy is Ayurveda.
Ayurveda bestows the mankind with the bliss of life and perpetuates life
by its virtue. Kerala (God owned Country) is leading the whole India. The
best thing that Kerala could have offered..... Ayurveda, an unique health
care system that was established in India in around 600 BC.
Ayurveda is an indispensable branch of medicine, a complete naturalistic
system that depends on the diagnosis of the body's humors to achieve the
right balance.
When it is effective: The doctors and therapist in the resort told me that
Ayurveda is more effective in monsoon season as the atmosphere remains dust
free and cool, opening the body pores to maximum, making it more receptive
to herbal oils and therapy.
Prime Treatments in Ayurveda: Some of the prime body treatments and body
care in Ayurveda are given as under:-
Abhyangam (14 Days): Special type of oil massage in which strokes
are given according to the diseases for 45 minutes per day for 14 days.
This treatment is very useful for Obesity, Especially for Diabetic Gangrene
etc.Dhanyamla Dhara (14 Days): Warm herbal liquid is poured all over the
body in a rhythmic way through a special vessel for 45 minutes to 1 hour
daily. This treatment is very effective for Hemiplegia, Paralysis Rheumatic
complaints etc.
Dhara
(14 Days): In this process, some Herbal oils, medicated milk, medicated
butter milk etc. are poured on the forehead in a special method for about
45 minutes in a day for a period of 7-21 days. This treatment is mainly
for Insomnia, Vatha Predominated diseases, Mental tension and certain skin
diseases.
Kativasthi: In this process specially prepared warm medicated oil
is kept over the lower back with herbal paste boundary, This treatment lasts
for 45 minutes to 1 hour and it is good for any type of back pain and spinal
disorders.
Kizhi (14 Days): Herbal leaves and herbs or herbal powders are applied
to the whole body in boluses with hot medicated oils for 45 minutes per
day for a period of 7 to 14 days. This treatment is for osteoarthritis,
arthritis with swelling, spondilosis, sports injuries etc.
Ksheeradhoomam: This is fomentation with medicated cow milk. This
treatment is good for facial paralysis. Bell's palsy, speech disorders and
other nervous disorders of the face.
Lepanam: This is a process by which medicated herbal paste is applied
on the affected part; this is useful for various types of inflammatory conditions.
Nasyam (14 Days): Herbal juices, medicated oils etc. are applied
through nose for 7 to 14 day. This treatment is highly effective for certain
kinds of Headaches, Paralysis, Mental disorders, some types of skin disease
etc.
Njavarakizhi (14 Days): It is a process by which the whole body or
any specific part thereof is made to perspire by the application of certain
medical puddings externally in the form of Boluses tied up in muslin bag.
This is applied by two to four therapist for abut 60-90 minutes per day
for a period of 14 days. This Treatment is for all types of Rheumatism,
Pain in the Joints, Emaciation of limbs, High blood pressure, Cholesterol
and certain kinds of skin diseases.
Pizhichil
(14 Days): In this treatment, lukewarm herbal oils are applied all over
the body by two to four trained therapists i a special rhythmic way continuously
for about 60 to 90 minutes per day for a period of 7 to 21 days. This treatment
is very useful for Rheumatic diseases like Arthritis, Paralysis, Hemiplegia,
Paralysis-Gaitanis, Sexual Weakness, Nervous Weakness and Nervous disorders
etc.
Sirovasthi (14 Days): Certain lukewarm herbal oils are poured into
a cap fitted on the head for 15 to 60 minutes per day according to the patients
conditions for a period of 7 days. This treatment is highly effective for
facial paralysis, Dryness of nostrils, mouth and throat, Severe headaches,
and other Vatha originated diseases.
Snehapanam (14 Days): Mediated Ghee is given internally in a proportionally
increased quantity for a period of 8 to 12 days. This treatment is for Osteoarthritis,
Psoriasis and Leukemia etc.
Udvarthanam (14 Days): This is a typical massage with herbal powder
for about 30 to 45 minutes daily for a period of 14 to 28 days. This treatment
is for the diseases like Hemiplegia, Paralysis, Obesity and certain Rheumatic
ailments.
Urovasthi: Like Kativasthi warm medicated oil is kept over the chest
for 45 minutes this is an effective treatment for asthma, other respiratory
problems hearth diseases and muscular chest pain.
Vasthi
(14 Days): Certain herbal oils, herbal extracts etc. are applied through
the rectum daily for a period 5 to 25 days. This Treatment is for Arthritis,
Paralysis, Hemiplegia, Numbness, Gastric complaints associated with Rheumatism
and constant constipation.
Yoni Prakshalanam (7 Days): Herbal oils and decoctions are applied
through the vaginal route. This treatment is good for gynecological disorders.
It is also a purification process for genital organs.
Yoga
Yoga
was propounded by the ancient Indian sage Patanjali and is derived from
the Sanskrit word 'Yog' which means 'union,' presumably union with the divine
being or God. It is a secular and scientific methodology to experience the
integration of the mind-body-spirit. Some of the most often practiced types
of Yoga are: Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Tantric Yoga,
Kundalini Yoga, and Raja Yoga. Rejuvenate yourself, the most effective way,
just as Indian Sadhus (sage) have been doing for centuries. India is known
as the country where Yoga & Meditation are a way of life. to learn Yoga
needs a sense of responsibility. Dedication for yoga and enthusiasm to learn
this technique.
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