Ayurveda’s Carrot Ginger Soup for Vata Dosha
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December 30, 2022
However old we are, all of us want to look young. Dr. V. C. Ajith Kumar, Director and Principal Consultant of Ayush Ayurveda, Singapore, Little India Branch elucidates that it is not just your face that need to worry about aging but it’s actually the skin that has to be taken care of. How do you do this? Read on to know what the Ayurvedic doctor says.
Dr. Ajith Kumar, renowned Ayurvedic doctor says, “The skin is exposed to various kinds of fungus and at times gets infected too. Millions worldwide suffer from such infections. It mostly affects areas like the feet, groin, and folds of skin, and causes rashes on the scalp. It also causes itchiness and discolouration of the skin.”
In Ayurveda, fungal infection of the skin can be treated with antifungal herbs and it is the safest way as they are without side effects. It addresses the root cause of the disease
Dr. Ajith Kumar, Ayurvedic doctor, says, “Patients have to modify their diet and lifestyle while taking Ayurvedic treatment for skin diseases. We, at Ayush Ayurveda, Singapore offer this kind of holistic treatment to get successful outcomes.”
According to Treating fungal skin infections in the Ayurveda way, the diet should include the following ingredients.
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The diet should include the following ingredients, says Dr. Ajith Kumar.
According to Dr. Ajith Kumar, Ayurvedic doctor, taking plenty of water keeps the body hydrated and wards of further infections. It is also important to avoid processed foods, oily foods and foods rich in saturated fats and carbohydrates. Dr. Ajith Kumar insists on avoiding dairy products, non-vegetarian diet, coffee and carbonated drinks.
Dr. Ajith Kumar, Ayurvedic doctor says, “It is also important to keep the skin moisturized with coconut oil. As sweating will increase the infection, it is best to avoid hot climes. Loose clothes will prevent skin irritation.”
Dr. Ajith Kumar elaborates about the Ayurvedic herbs used in treatment of fungal infections.
Rasonam: Clears toxins from blood and lymph. Soaking your feet in garlic infused water can treat fungal infections of the feet (athlete’s feet). You can reduce fungal growth in the affected area if you apply oil, which has garlic soaked in olive oil.
Adraka: Treats disorders of all 3 doshas. Affected area can be washed with garlic boiled water.
Yashtimadhu: Cleanses kapha and has numerous antifungal phyto constituents. It can be boiled separately or combined with ginger. It can be had as a milk decoction, powder or ghee.
Haridra: With its ability to treat psoriasis, acne and inflammation is usually consumed in the form of a milk decoction, infusion or lepa.
Ashwagandha: A very effective immune-boosting herb. It manages candidiasis and any fungal infection with ease.
Vasa: It is used in the form of an infusion, decoction, extract, poultice or powder for managing kapha disorders and fungal infections.
Dr. Ajith Kumar says that at Ayush Ayurveda, Singapore, medicines like Hinguliya Manikyarasa, Dadrughni vati, Chandraprabha vati, Arogyavardhini vati, Kaishora Guggulu and Gandhak Rasayana are considered for the treatment of fungal infections. However, there is no one size fits all and all the medication should be taken under the supervision of an experienced Ayurveda doctor.
About the Doctor
Dr. V. C. Ajith Kumar is a veteran in Ayurvedic Medicine with over 32 years of experience. A Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Ayurvedic College Coimbatore, India in 1988, V.C. Ajith Kumar was mentored by his guru Bhramasri Ashtavaidyan Vaidyamadam Valiya Narayanan Namboothiri. He is an expert in Ashta Vaidya, particularly in the Vaidyamadam tradition.
Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar has worked for 14 years as a Medical Officer with the Tamil Nadu Government Medical Service. In 2004, he moved to Malaysia and served as a Senior Ayurvedic Consultant with Promotil Ayur Health Centre Sdn Bhd. In 2008, Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar established Ayush Ayurvedic Pte Ltd in Singapore with an aim to offer traditional Ayurvedic treatments to the people there.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
