STRESS RELIEF

Topic : STRESS RELIEF

We are living in a society where worries, stress and strain are part of everyday life. Even though these are common and normal physiological response to challenging situations, it becomes problematic when it affects your mental balance causing uneasiness, restlessness, agitation and frustration. Stress can be a positive reaction when it helps to overcome challenges and motivates you. But sometimes these go out of control causing anxiety, depression or feeling of guilt. It’s important to manage your stress. Chronic stress may cause long term health problems including panic attacks, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, type2diabetes, fertility problems, hair loss, muscle pain etc. Moreover your immune system becomes weak making you vulnerable to infection and illnesses. Hormonal imbalance is also noticed in such cases.

Ayurveda takes a holistic approach in managing stress. According to ayurveda the psychological correlates of tridoshas satva, rajas and tamas plays a vital role in the functioning and behaviour of humans. One is in perfect health when tridoshas (vata, pitta, kapha), Agni (digestive fire), dhatus, malas (all excretory functions) are in perfect order. A combination of satvavajaya chikitsa (ayurveda psychotherapy), panchakarma treatments, internal medications, yoga meditation, life style modifications (following activities of daily routine prescribed in ayurvedic texts) and rasayana treatment helps to manage stress effectively. All these treatments are natural, free from side effects and can reverse the pathology of stress .Moreover essential balance of tridoshas are achieved and both mental and physical health is regained leading to alleviation of symptoms.