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Are you someone who experienced dizziness and a feeling that the world around you are spinning? You are not alone. Studies say that over 56% of the population experience such episodes. Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar, Director and Principal Consultant of Ayush Ayurveda, Singapore, says vertigo is a symptom rather than a condition. “Patients feel a sensation that they, or the environment around them, is moving or spinning. In some people, it’s barely noticeable, while in others, it may be so severe that they find it difficult to keep their balance and do daily tasks”.
Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, says that though vertigo is not a life-threatening illness, it can severely impair a person’s quality of life due to the nature of the condition. “Patients will feel their world is constantly spinning, especially when they get up after lying down or sudden head movements. Patients with vertigo are prone to suffer falls and injuries. In elderly people, care should be taken not to leave them alone,” adds Dr.V.C Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore. The loss of balance is often accompanied by giddiness, sweating, nausea, headache, and other sensations.
What causes vertigo?
Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, says there are several reasons for vertigo. “The most common is due to a fluid imbalance in the ear. This can be due to ear infections, colds, and sinusitis. Lack of proper sleep, stress, anxiety, migraine and weak eyesight, side effects of medications, or age-related issues can also cause vertigo
Can we treat vertigo with Ayurvedic treatments?
Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, says that according to Ayurveda, vertigo is caused by the imbalance of Vata and Pitta doshas. “We, Ayurveda doctors at Ayush Singapore, look at ailments holistically, and our treatments are always multi-pronged,” says Dr.V.C Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore. For vertigo, Ayurveda primarily recommends changes in diet and sleep routine. Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, recommends, “Avoid fried, spicy, and sour foods. One should also stay away from cold and fermented foods. We recommend that patients avoid excess dairy and meat at Ayush Ayurveda, Singapore. A stomach detox and a light diet could do wonders for one’s entire body and improve health in general. Those suffering from vertigo should sleep early and go to bed at a fixed time every night. One should sleep for at least eight hours.” Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor at Ayush Singapore, says that the best medicine for vertigo is to restore the balance in the ear, and for it, sleep is crucial. “Do not get up suddenly. Instead, turn to your side gently and sit up for a while before standing while waking up,” suggests Dr.V.C Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore.
Ayurvedic Medications
Dr.V.C Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, says that the common Ayurvedic herbal medicines used in the condition include Triphala, Guduchi Kashaya, Amalaki, Ashwagandha, Yavasa, Haritaki, Sariva, Giloy, and Pitpapda. “Brahmi, Sankhupushpi, licorice, and Vacha are other herbs available in our garden, and all have anti-inflammatory and stress-relieving properties.”
Panchakarma treatment at Ayush Singapore
The objectives of Ayush Ayurveda Singapore are to maintain and promote health, prevent illness and cure disease, highlights Dr.V.C Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore.
“In Ayurveda, one’s body, mind, and soul are innately connected. And most of the illnesses of today’s world are caused or aggravated by stress and anxiety. We advocate deep breathing and meditation for vertigo to relax the mind. There are also specific yogasanas to ensure Vata-Pitta balance. But we recommend patients to do them under supervision,” says Dr.V.C Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore.
Besides these, Dr.V.C Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore, explains how Panchakarma therapies help treat vertigo. “One should always do Panchakarma under the recommendation of certified Ayurvedic medical practitioners. Shirodhara and massages for the head and neck and whole-body massage are prescribed to increase blood circulation and reduce vertigo symptoms. In Shirodhara, medicated herbal oils are poured onto one’s forehead, and it calms and relaxes the body and mind,” says Dr.V.C Ajith Kumar, Ayurveda Doctor, Ayush Singapore.
About the Doctor
V.C. Ajith Kumar is a veteran of Ayurvedic Medicine. With over 32 years of experience treating patients using the ancient science of Ayurveda, Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar is well-known in India and abroad.
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. Dr. V.C. Ajith Kumar, perfected the science of Ayurveda by staying with his guru for four years and became an expert in Ashta Vaidya, particularly in the Vaidyamadam tradition.
V.C. Ajith Kumar had worked for a year at Coimbatore Ayurvedic College and subsequently 14 years as a Medical Officer with the Tamilnadu 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 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
