Regular panchakarma
Yearly purification of biotoxins through panchakarma would definitely improve the strength of the individual bestowing the bala(strength) to the body and mind. The panchakarma is selected according to the individual nature and strength specifity.
To prevent sports injury
Internal use of various preparations like ghee, special rasayana are given for the overall strengthening of muscles, bones and joints. Various bandhan (bandaging techniques ) on different parts of the body according to the nature of sport are also recommended.
Role of Marma therapy
Marma are the vital energy points in the body as mapped by ancient medical scientists. There are 108 marma points mentioned in ayurveda samhithas which have to be considered as special locations in the body that are prone to injuries.
Role of various sweda
Different therapies like pinda swedam (massage therapy that uses warm medicated oils in a cloth bag), jambeera pinda swedam(lemon used as main ingredient), patrapinda sweda (various leaves with medicinal properties), shashtika pinda swedam(special rice used) are utilised variantly.
The author is a Professor at the Department of Panchakarma, Ashtamgam Ayurveda Medical College, Kerala
