Post treatment lifestyle

[Revathi Ravi]

Here is the answer to the rest question.  I will upload this as a document. From the book

Sunhil Joshi. Ayurveda and Panchakarma: The Science of Healing and Rejuvenation (p. 264). Kindle Edition.  

DINACHARYA: GRADUATED LIFESTYLE Along with a graduated diet, the post-procedures of Panchakarma prescribe gradations in lifestyle. In other words, the patient is strongly urged to move back into activity gradually, so that the delicate state of the nervous system is not over-taxed. The resources of the body must keep pace with the ability of the metabolic processes to supply it with energy, otherwise it begins to run at a deficit. In addition, the dhatus need time to rebuild themselves. 

Unfortunately, the demands of our active modern lifestyle often run counter to our physiological and psychological requirements after Panchakarma. We want to jump off the treatment table, catch a plane and be back at work Monday morning, a newperson. Life's demands seem to snatch our time and attention with the lightning speed of a slight-of-hand artist and leave us with little or nothing in return. 

Our tendency to drive ourselves and disregard our needs are, in many ways, what have led us into the disease process in the first place. This tendency may also cause us to underestimate the profound impact that Panchakarma has had on our minds and bodies and cause us to ignore the need to reintegrate slowly into activity. For Panchakarma to be completely successful, we must adopt a graduated re-entry program that supports and enhances the changes that have already occurred.

The lifestyle program that we adopt as a part of post-procedures, and to support good health once we're back in full swing, is called dinacharya, or daily routine. Ayurveda strongly suggests that patients plan for some downtime after the main procedures are complete to insure that their progression into activity is not too fast. If the contrast between the deep rest of Panchakarma and the dynamic activity of working life is too sudden, the system may experience a shock. It's like coming out of deep sleep or meditation too quickly: we feel headachy, disoriented and perhaps a bit irritable. It will take some time to completely assimilate the benefits of Panchakarma therapy, so until the patients' energy level is normal and stable for a while, they are advised to avoid undue mental and physical stress, including travel, strenuous exercise and sexual activity. Immediately following Panchakarma, it is also important to avoid excessive exposure to the elements; i.e., unusually hot, windy, cold or rainy weather conditions. Sunbathing and swimming in cold water are particularly not advised for at least a week following Panchakarma. 

Applying these guidelines supports and enhances the effects of the preparatory and eliminative procedures and assists the body in concentrating its energy on complete rejuvenation. The behavioral recommendations presented in Chapter Six under Dinacharya, page 154-155, are extremely useful during this period and afterwards for creating and maintaining a new level of health.

revathi

On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 6:18 AM, Ramaswamy Rajalakshmy <ashr...@gmail.com> wrote:

i talked to the doctor over phone and got some alternate
medicines(arishtam) which suited me. iIt is impossible to take
complete rest.for my rhuematic condition going to work is a must. then
only all my joins will move.and whatever discomfort i have i forget.
since it is desk job i dont end up straining too much.but  i do avoid
going out, even for vegetables.i do apply oil daily in the morning as
prescribed, but hardly do my evening application twice or thrice in a
week.
sruti, when r u leaving?

On 2/7/12, Prema Andrapalliyal <prem...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Taking complete rest for 90 days is impossible. If you can afford that, you
> may not even go for this treatment. I think relaxation and not getting very
> tired is important, for how long, i don't know.
> I am back to my normal schedule, get up at 5:30 am, do some stretching, go
> to the gym for an hour 3 to 4 days a week, go to work, i  work mostly from a
> desk in front of the computer, reach home around 6:30/7 pm. I don't have
> much house keeping to do, no kids at home. But weekends, I do run lots
> errands. I am not feeling any additional benefit from the treatment either..
> here is an article I found, may be helpful for some of you:
> http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/02/06/how-massage-heals-sore-muscles/?hpw
>
>
> Prema Andrapalliyal
> Imagination is more important than knowledge - Einstein
> Intuition is a very powerful thing, more powerful than intellect!! - Steve
> Jobs
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Shruti Analabha Dutta <shrut...@gmail.com>
> To: ahrc-ko...@googlegroups.com
> Sent: Monday, February 6, 2012 2:54 PM
> Subject: Re: my treatment at avs kochi
>
>
> Hey Asha: Guess you require the stipulated rest period that the doctor had
> proposed! I know it is difficult but if you can manage that somehow, please
> do.
>
> Hi Revathi: Well, as far as I understand complete rest takes care of the
> remaining and most crucial 50% of your entire treatment. Please try your
> best at it.
>
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:34 AM, Revathi Ravi <revathi...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> Just spoke to another patient who took treatment at bangalore six years ago
> for chronic back ache.
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>>she was stressing on the need to rest for 90 days after the treatment,
>> complete rest - no lifting of anything etc absolute rest. - or else pain
>> will become worse itseems.
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>>For me complete rest is not possible - I have a 3 year old son to take care
>> of and absolute rest is almost impossible -
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>>Now I am worried whether this will affect my recovery. Will try talking to
>> one of the duty doctors there.
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>>Restwise how are you guys doing ? Are you in complete / partial rest - how
>> many hours of travel, normal household chores - grocery shopping, driving,
>> cooking etc you do -
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>>Please let me know
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>>thanks
>>revathi
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>>On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 4:43 AM, asha narayanan <ashr...@gmail.com> wrote:
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>>hi everyone,
>>>i am the same rajalakshmy who was in 201 with my sister usha
>>>accompanying me. my official name is rajalaskhmy. i prefer to be
>>>called asha. i was in avs from 18.12.2011 to 7.1.2012 for rhuematoid
>>>arthritis treatment. i have been having this for the last 15 years.  i
>>>was on homeo mediiation till oct 2009, when it started not
>>>responding.after that took some steroids and was managing for another
>>>year. again my condition became worse and had to go on steroids again.
>>>then thought i will try ayurvdea. started having  kashayams since
>>>october 2011 in chennai itself. found good relief and on the
>>>suugestion of my dr at avs chennai had come for massage .
>>>
>>>post my treatment at avs, i thought i was fully charged, joined duty
>>>from 9.1.12(i work in a bank) and after three days i was down with low
>>>bp & fatigue and just couldn't get up from bed. after rest of 2 days i
>>>was alright. i think the drs should insiit on rest afte the treatment.
>>>now also, if i strain my pain is more, otherwise i am  just able to
>>>manage. my right knee stiffness/swelling has reduced 20% , but yet to
>>>find any relief in my left ankle pain. with both legs getting
>>>effected, i find it quite diifficult to walk, especially in the
>>>mornings.
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>>> since i started the new medication they had prescribed after the
>>>treatment "punarnavadi kwatham "tablets, i just couldnt seep in the
>>>night because of breathlessness due to severe acicdity. for the last 2
>>>days i have stopped them and  i am able to sleepwell. i am yet to
>>>report it to the doctor.
>>>
>>>i was little disappointed that i didn't  get even 50% relief
>>>immdeiately.but  am very hopeful that my condition will become better
>>>with time. But finding it very difficult to answer relative/friends
>>>question on the effect of the treatment,when they ask" after the
>>>treatment, why r u still walking the same?"
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>>--
>>Count your blessings, name them one by one
>>It will surprise you what the Lord hath done
>>

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