Sree Prathama Ayurvedam's video: Shirodhara- An Unmatchable Calming therapy for Autism

An Effective calming therapy in treating Autistic kids .which helps to control in and in improving ,Attention span and . Shirodhara is an ancient healing process performed in India for over 5000 years. As man entered the 21st century with modernization in almost each and every walk of life, he has also paid for it by living in several stressful psychological conditions. A person might appears to be healthy but he may be suffering from one or another psychosomatic complications, which requires relaxation therapies to lead a healthy life.The etymology of Shirodhara is from shira = head and dhara = a steady flow. is a classical and a well-established Ayurvedic procedure of slowly and steadily pouring medicated oil or other liquids on the forehead. This procedure induces a relaxed state of awareness, which results in a dynamic psycho-somatic balance and the benefits include Agni dipaka (Increases appetite) Dhatu poshaka ( body) Jnanendriya tarpaka (nourishes sense organs). It induces sleep and , stabilizes mind, increases the physical strength, and increases sweetness of voice, softness of skin. In following health conditions Shirodhara is useful Insomnia (loss of sleep), disturbed sleep. Stress and Anxiety Dementia ,old age disorders of CNS Hypertension, Migraine, headache due to stress and etc It nourishes the scalp and improves hair texture. It overall induce a feeling of peace and calmness , relaxed state of mind. Rejuvenates the organs above neck Improves the functions PROCEDURE: The patient should be made lie down comfortably in supine position. Height of the dharapatra should be 4 angula from the fore head. Temperature of the dravya should be maintained throughout the procedure i.e. 38- 40 0 c.. Shirodhara produces a constant pressure and vibration which is amplified by hollow sinus present in frontal bone. The vibration is then transmitted inwards through the fluid medium of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This vibration along with little temperature may activate the functions of thalamus and the basal forebrain which then brings the amount of serotonin and catecholamine to the normal stage. Pressure also has an effect on impulse conduction. If prolonged pressure is applied to a nerve, impulse conduction is interrupted and part of body relaxes. In the procedure of Shirodhara. The prolonged and continuous pressure due to trickling of medicated liquid over forehead causes tranquility of mind and reduces stress by modulating the nerve progression/stimulation. When nerve endings of autonomic nervous system is stimulated, they produce chemical substances like Acetylcholine which exists in the tissues in an inactive form and is activated by a nerve impulse vibration produced due to constant pouring of liquid over forehead which may stimulate nerve endings and in turn Acetylcholine may be liberated. Small doses of Acetylcholine cause fall of blood pressure leading to decreased activity of central nervous system resulting in tranquility of mind. It is to be noted that larger doses of Acetylcholine like substances activate central nervous system, thereby resulting in increased activity of body and mind. During the process the patient concentrates on Dhara dravya, which is falling on his head, which increases the intensity of a-brain waves and decreases the brain cortisone and adrenaline level. This factor is also contributory in anti- stress effect of Shirodhara. Probably Shirodhara normalizes the two important neurotransmitters Serotonin and norepinephrine, which regulates a wide variety of neuropsychological processes along with sleep. Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that has an enormous influence over many brain functions. Serotonin is found in three main areas of the body: the intestinal wall; large constricted blood vessels; and the central nervous system. . AYURVEDIC POINT OF VIEW Shirah is the seat of Prana, and all Indriyas (Sense organs) having shelter in Shirah, it is also known as Uttamanga.So due to this fact shirodhara provides strength to Prana and Indriyas which are mainly vitiated in case of psychological disorders. Indriyas are in close contact of mind so when Indriyas remain healthy then mind automatically remains healthy. In this way shirodhara keeps body and mind healthy. , , , , , . Contact number - +91 9989759719