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Dr. Craig’s Heart Healing Journey to India - Part 4
By Dr. Helen Thomas, D.C. | October 15, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008 - Pune, India
Hello again. Dr. Craig here, reporting from India. I’m sitting here after almost two weeks of daily Panchakarma treatments - 11 out of 15 treatments, to be exact. Believe me, I’m counting the days until I can return home! The one thing I can tell you about Panchakarma is that this is serious business. These are medical procedures and not some spa experience.
The two doctors treating me every morning - Dr. Shzeyansh Patil and Dr. Varunkumar Ashtekar - are dead serious about Ayurvedic medicine, and they haven’t once offered me a manicure or a pedicure!
The picture on the left is of Dr. Patil and Dr. Ashtekar. They’ve been treating me the past few weeks, and they’ve been doing a wonderful job.
FLUSHING OUT THE TOXINS
My procedures have remained the same every day (as I mentioned in my last post) with the exception of the addition of an extra Basti (enema) at the beginning of the day. This Basti is a concoction - not an oil - that consists of Ayurvedic medicines and salt. It is, literally, a moving experience! What a way to begin the day!
There’s also been the addition of another medicine in the form of a powder that I take every night before bed. The purpose of this is to flush all the rest of the medicines out of my system, and it seems to be working. There’s a lot of flushing going on!
MY PROGRESS CONTINUES
So how am I doing? I guess I would say, “So far, so good!” As an example, I was watching the American presidential debate this past week, and I said to myself, “Hey! I’m walking better than John McCain!” That may not seem like a great accomplishment, but when I got here three weeks ago, it wasn’t so. I would describe my gait as “trudging.” (I wonder what the good citizens of Pune must have though seeing me stumble about their streets!)
So that’s one way that I’m better. I also seem to have more energy and I’m clearer mentally. That bone-crushing, permanent jet lag feeling is gone. It’s a little hard to tell how much progress I’ve made because I’m in the middle of treatment which has its own side effects.
With all of this detoxing and regeneration going on, it’s a little like a rollercoaster! One day up; the next day down. Some days, I experience nausea; other days, I have little bursts of energy. But overall, I’m definitely improving. The spell of the stroke is broken, and I’m moving to a higher ground.
If I do well these next four days and if my pulse and other indicators are positive, I’ll be done in four more treatments. I’ll still have to take Ayurvedic medicines for a while after I go home. Fortunately, Dr. Pendse will be able to check me out when he and Dr. Aruna Pendse come to Santa Rosa in November (see below for details).
Well, that’s all for this week. Thank you once again for your support. If you would like to e-mail me directly, please feel free: care@effortlessayurvedicliving.com.
Thanks again for all of your support, and be well. Until next week…
Namaste,
Dr. Craig Thomas, D.C.
DR. PENDSE IS COMING TO THE U.S.
Dr. Helen and Dr. Craig are welcoming their friend and colleague, Dr. Narendra Pendse, for a series of seminars and consultations at the Thomas Ayurveda and Chiropractic clinic in Santa Rosa, CA this November.
Learn Ayurvedic daily regimens and diets (including cooking demonstrations) to treat and prevent:
Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia - November 11th
Headaches and Migraines - November 13th
Pre -, Mid-, and Post-Menopausal Treatments - November 18th
Dual Ayurvedic Pulse Examination and Treatment Plan consultations with Dr. Narendra Pendse are also available at the Thomas Ayurveda and Chiropractic clinic on: November 10, 12, 17, and 19th.
Please call for more details or to schedule an appointment:
1-707-527-7313
P.S. COMING SOON!
Hi, folks. Dr. Helen here, and I just wanted to give you a heads-up about a new product that I’m developing called The Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Heart Care. We have only one heart to keep our life blood flowing through us, so we’d better take care of it! Ayurveda has incredible healing techniques and all-natural medicines to promote heart health, and I want to share them with you.
The Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Heart Care program is three-fold:
Part I: Learn more about the ancient healing science of Ayurveda with my What Is Ayurveda? Understanding the Principles of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Body Types downloadable PDF booklet. What dosha represents YOU? Which daily regimen - Vata, Pitta or Kapha - will lead you on a path of well-being and health?
Part II: Discover the Ayurvedic methods and treatments to strengthen your beautiful heart with my Heart Care the Ayurvedic Way downloadable PDF booklet. This special report delves into the safe, natural practices of Ayurveda that will nuture your heart and improve your overall health.
Part III: Listen as I and Dr. Craig (with special guest moderator Michelle Yozzo Drake) discuss his personal treatments and dig more deeply into heart health the Ayurvedic way with the Ayurvedic Heart Health Audio Presentation.
I’m so very excited to be able to offer you this program because I want you - and your heart - to be balanced and healthy for years and years to come. Ayurveda has so much to offer, if you embrace it. Trust me, your heart will thank you for it.
Stay tuned for more details on The Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Heart Care program!
Topics: Ayurveda & Heart Health, Ayurveda and Modern Times, Ayurveda and Purification, Ayurveda and Stroke, India & Ayurveda |
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October 15th, 2008 at 7:30 am
[…] rss@vidilife.com (paul) wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptAyurveda has incredible healing techniques and all-natural medicines to promote heart health, and I want to share them with you. The Ayurvedic Approach to Healthy Heart Care program is three-fold:. Part I: Learn more about the ancient … […]
October 15th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Dear Dr. Craig,
Thanks so much for taking the time to update and educate all of us. Continuing wishing you much success in your healing journey.
All the best,
Marie
October 16th, 2008 at 11:22 am
Bravo Dr.Craig,
It is wonderful you are feeling better now! We are all with you hoping your journey will be very helpful. We are sure you will get it over soon. With my best wishes,
Lilian
October 17th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Very nice joke about The American presential debate and John McCain. My best wishes. Nusa