August 16, 2022

Ayurvedic Singapore’s approach to psoriasis management

Ayush Ayurveda psoriasis management

The prevalence of psoriasis globally is said to have been between 1.5-2%, while plaque psoriasis is the most common type seen. The expert at Ayurvedic Singapore says psoriasis is a long-term ailment, which is also cumbersome to treat; the best bet is to go for Ayurvedic treatment to get relief from the disease in a natural way.

According to the expert at Ayurvedic Singapore, psoriasis is triggered by unbalanced Vata and Kapha doshas. There are many reasons for the cause of this disease, but toxins, stress, and constant consumption of specific foods such as seafood, yogurt, and salty cuisines are risk factors. Grattage and Auspitz tests are the two most common methods of evaluating psoriasis. Instead of looking for temporary relief, these testing methods are employed to focus on a sustainable treatment, says the expert at Ayurveda Singapore. Since skins is one of the most sensitive part of the body, skin it is pertinent to avail of Ayurvedic treatment, which focuses on natural healing.

Possible Treatments

The expert at Ayurvedic Singapore says that the Ayurvedic practitioner will take a call to build a treatment plan afteer assessing the patient’s symptoms and lifestyle. The possible treatments include dietary adjustments, herbs, body oils, massage, enemas or laxatives, controlled vomiting, and blood cleansing with herbs or bloodletting, which includes draining blood from the body. One should include drinking plenty of water and eating green and leafy vegetables that would help with psoriasis. The expert at Ayurveda Singapore says that foods that need to be avoided include alcohol, spicy food, junk food, acidic food, and red meat.

Herbal Treatment

There are several herbs Ayurveda recommends that would help in the treatment of psoriasis. As per the expert at Ayurveda Singapore, turmeric, andira araroba, olive oil, milk thistle, cayenne pepper, and aloe vera are the best bet for the effective treatment of psoriasis.

Elaborating on each of these herbs, citing numerous studies, the expert at Ayurveda Singapore said that turmeric had proven efficacy in reducing inflammation and has antioxidant qualities. Therefore, turmeric protects cells. You can either consume turmeric by adding the same to your daily food diet or take it orally as a supplement. “Andira Araroba tree is used to make botanical powder, where a paste is made out of it, adding vinegar or lemon juice and applied to psoriasis spots. What’s more, olive oil can be directly applied to psoriasis patches or mixed into a bath to relieve dryness and inflammation, “says the expert at Ayurveda

Singapore. Furthermore, the milk thistle plant relieves psoriasis symptoms by improving the liver and immune systems’ function.

Cayenne Pepper is another herb very effective in the treatment of psoriasis. Capsaicin is found in chili peppers and used in Ayurvedic treatment. The expert at Ayurvedic Singapore says that capsaicin, when applied to the skin as a cream, will inhibit pain-inducing nerve endings. Further, it helps with psoriasis inflammation, scaling, and redness. While applying capsaicin, a burning sensation is induced on your skin, and it is worth enduring this than perennially suffering from psoriasis. Last but not the least, applying gel extracted from the aloe vera plant is used to treat plaques. Also, it helps to minimize itching and scaling, adds the expert at Ayurveda Singapore.

Gireesh Kumar holds a Diploma in Marma Thirummu and Panchakarma Therapy (2006) from Sanjeevani Panchakarama Health Society, Vandipetta, Calicut, Kerala. He has an experience of 13 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies.

Raveendran Remya has a Diploma in Ayurveda, Panchakarma and SPA Therapy from Jeevaya Ayurvedic Centre and Institute, Kuttipuaram, Kerala (2013). She has over 6 years’ experience in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies. She has worked with different Ayurvedic institutions in Kerala.

Ayurvedic consultant Ajesh M. BAMS earned his Bachelor Degree in Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery from Karnataka Ayurveda Medical College under Rajiv Gandhi University of Medical Science, Bangalore, Karnataka in 2011. He served in various Ayurvedic institutions in Kerala as an Ayurvedic Physician and has over 8 years of experience in Keraleeya Panchakarma Chikitsa.

Jose Priyanka has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Kuttielavil Ayurvedic Centre and Institute, Kottayam, Kerala (2008-2009). She has an experience of 12 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies.

allooparambil Joshy Lijo has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Kuttielavil Ayurvedic Centre and Institute, Kottayam, Kerala (2006-2007). He has an experience of 12 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies. He is well-trained in Kalari Marma Therapy by Unnikrishnan Gurukkal, Anjaneya Kalari, Kottayam.

Anushiya graduated with a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Ayurveda College Coimbatore, India in 2007. She underwent an intensive training and clinical practice under the mentorship and guidance of her guru ayurvedic consultant L Mahadevan Iyer, who is a highly acclaimed physician, a great Sanskrit and Vedic scholar.
She has been practicing as Asst Medical officer and subsequently, Senior Medical officer in India. Currently she is been associated with Ayush Singapore since Jan 2019. Having specialized with In-Patients & Out-patients treatment with Ayurvedic methodologies & Medicine, she will be able to ensure that you are diagnosed and treated with utmost professionalism.
With almost decade of experience in diagnosing and healing in various medical conditions using pure natural Ayurvedic methods. She is highly skilled in Detoxification and Rejuvenation Therapy. she has a lot of passion and dedication to this profession.
Her interest towards Research Fields such as Panchakarma application according to different place, Ayurvedic awareness in the world and different modalities in disease are some of the highlight.

Vellattuthodi Latha is a certified therapist (1995-1996) in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy from Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. She has an experience of 22 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies.

Madathil Sethumadhavan has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy from Arya Vaidya Pharmacy Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (1995-1996). He one of our most-experienced therapists with over 22 years of experience in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies.

Issac Sunithamma has a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy from Srikrishna Ayurveda Institute, Alappuzha, Kerala (2007-2008). She has over 11 years’ experience in Ayurveda Panchakarma therapies. Her record includes working as Senior Therapist, Ayur Cure Ayurveda Hospital, Hyderabad (5 years); Senior Therapist, Samkkya Ishak Integrated Center, Malacca, Malaysia (2012-2013). She is currently a therapist at Ayush Ayurvedic Center, Yishun, Singapore since 2017.

Deepesh Damodaran holds a Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing and Panchakarma Therapy (2006-2007) from Parassinikadavu Ayurveda Medical College Kannur, Kerala. In his extensive 12 years as a Ayurveda therapist, he has worked as Senior Therapist, Samkkya Ishak Integrated Health Center, Malacca, Malaysia (2012 – 2013) and, Senior Therapist at the Ayurveda health club owned by Nimr Al- Gharbia Trade & Cont. Co. L.L.C, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman (2009 – 2011). Deepesh Damodaran is currently an integral part of Ayush Ayurvedic Center, Yishun, Singpore since 2017.

Ayurvedic consultant ARCHANA T.P,BAMS,MD(AYU),is having 9 years of experince in Ayurvedic Consultation since 2011. She secured Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) in 2011 from JSS Ayurveda Medical college, mysore,karnataka Thereafter she completed her Post Graduate (MD in Ayurveda – kayachikitsa) from Sri Kalabhairaveswara Ayurveda Medical College and Research Centre Bangalore, karnataka in 2015. She served as junior consultant at Poornayu Ayurveda Nikethanam , Meenangaadi, kerala,india in 2012-2013. NOW she was working as an Ayurvedic consultant at Ayush Ayurveda Pte Ltd, Yishun

Ayurvedic consultant. Sudev C. BAMS, MD(Ay) is an Ayurvedic consultant with a rich consulting experience of 10 years. He secured Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (Ayurvedacharya) in 2009 from ALN Rao Memorial Ayurveda Medical College (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka). Thereafter, he completed post-graduation in Ayurveda Vachaspati from the same college. His MD was in the subject of "Kayachikitsa". Ayurvedic consultant Sudev has presented papers in various National and International seminars. He trained under Ayurvedic consultant PMS Raveendranath (Disciple of Brahmashree Vaidyamadham Valiya Narayanan Namboothiri) in Poonthottam Ayurvedashram, Kerala for hands-on treatment and Keraleeya Panchakarma Chikitsa. He served in various Ayurvedic hospitals as Chief Consultant. Previously he was working as an Ayurvedic Physician in Ayush Ayurvedic Sdn Bhd, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

He secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy in 2009-2010 from Malabar Institute of kalpatta. He is having an experience of 21 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies. He worked as senior therapist in many Ayurvedic Centres in India. Joined Ayush on 2017.

She secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Paruthavayilil Ayurvedic Hospital in 1999. She is having an experience of 18 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in Singapore and Malaysia. Joined Ayush on 2015.

She studied Panchakarma Ayurveda Course at Centre for Indian Medicine in 2011 and secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Bharat Sevak Samaj Government of India in 2013. She is having an experience of 8 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in India and in Malaysia. She joined Ayush on 2019.

He secured Certificate in Spa Services from Singapore Workfoce Skills Qualificatios at Spatec Academy in 2015.He is having an experience of 18 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in Singapore and Malaysia. He also secured Diploma in Medicina Herbalism from Royal Institute of Health Sciences Mumbai in 2000, Diploma in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies at Prasanthy Institute of Ayurvedic studies in 2000. Joined Ayush on 2015

She secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Kerala Health Care Centre & Paramedical Institute in 2004. She is having an experience of 15 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in Singapore and India. Joined Ayush on 2015.

He secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy from Kerala Health Care Centre & Paramedical Institute in 2003. He is having an experience of 16 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies in Singapore and India. Joined Ayush on 2015.

She secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy in 2005-2006 from Malabar Institute of kalpatta. She is having an experience of 14 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies. She worked as senior therapist in many Ayurvedic Centres in India. Joined Ayush on 2017.

She secured Diploma in Ayurveda Nursing & Panchakarma Therapy in 2007 from Sree Narayana Ayurveda Medical College, Kollam, Kerala.She is having an experience of 10 years in Ayurveda Panchakarma Therapies. She started her career at Ayurpharm International Pte Ltd,Singapore. Joined Ayush on 2018.

Ayurvedic consultant Ram Prasad graduated with a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Bharatiyar University, Tamil Nadu, India in 1990. Meanwhile he undertook private study of ancient treatises with V.V Vasudevan, Director Arsha Yoga Vidya Peetham, Coimbatore from 1986 till 1989, besides clinical study with Vaidyamadham Cheriya Narayanan Naboodiri, the esteemed Ayurveda Master, from 1990 till 1991. In 2005 he completed a Certificate in Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy with the Academy of Applied Hypnosis, Sydney. He is currently pursuing a course on Mind-Body medicine – Mind-Body Psychology with Greg Neville.

Ayurvedic consultant Raveendranath graduated from Ayurveda College Coimbatore with a Bachelor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) in 1988. In 1989 he founded Poonthottam Ayurvedasram. He was initiated into Ayurveda by his father who is a renowned Sanskrit scholar belonging to a family of ardent believers of Ayurveda. To know more about ayurvedic consultant Raveendranath and Poonthottam

Ayurvedic consultant Ramesh R Varier graduated in the first rank from Madras University with a degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) In 1985. After a brief stint as tutor at Ayurveda College Coimbatore, he joined AVN the family owned Ayurvedic institution. To know more about Ayurvedic consultant Varier and AVN click here

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