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What is ADHD ?

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects one’s ability to pay attention, focus and control impulsive behaviours. Ayurveda believes that it happens due to imbalance in the Vata dosha, which governs movement and the nervous system. It is believed that a provoked Vata dosha leads to impulsivity, lack of focus and restlessness. ADHD naturally diagnosed in childhood, but its symptoms can continue into adulthood.

Causes
Symptoms

Genetics
Nutrition
Problems with the central nervous system
Environmental risks, such as lead, during pregnancy
Use of alcohol and tabaco during pregnancy
Premature delivery
Pregnancy issues such as Infections, respiratory distress syndrome, or other complications
Brain injury
Low birth weight (under 3.3 lb)
Oxygen deprivation before or shortly after birth
Brain injury
Excess screen time
Excess consumption of antibiotics
Vaccination
Accumulation of mucus in the brain

1. Hyperactivity:

Fidgeting
Can’t stay seated, gets up frequently
Running around
Dashing/moving around constantly
Climbing inappropriately

2. Inattention:

Trouble focusing
Doesn’t pay attention
Struggles to follow instructions
Disorganized with tasks

3. Impulsivity:

Answers before question is completed
Finishes other people’s sentences
Interrupting or intruding on others

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ADHD Support Program

Kids with ADHD often face challenges with focus, impulse control, and hyperactive behavior, which can impact their academic performance, social interactions, and overall well-being. At Sree Prathama Ayurvedam, our ADHD support program offers a holistic and natural approach to manage these symptoms through the time-tested principles of Ayurveda.

Our ayurvedic program aim to restore balance in the body and mind, addressing the root causes of the condition rather than merely suppressing symptoms. It combines dietary modifications, therapies and other practices to promote calmness, concentration, and emotional regulation in children with ADHD.

Dr. Santhisree Bheesetti follows a 4-pillar protocol to help parents understand ADHD, its underlying causes, and how our integrated Ayurvedic treatments can address those root issues to improve the child’s cognitive, behavioral, and attentional development.

By adopting a comprehensive Ayurvedic approach, we strive to enhance the child’s overall well-being, enabling them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, while minimizing the need for conventional medication and its potential side effects.

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Our ADHD Support Program

Consultation followed by Nadi Pariksha

The procedure begins with an initial assessment to monitor progress and make adjustments. We then perform an Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis (Nadi Pariksha) to identify imbalances in each child and select appropriate therapies.

Section 2: 4 Pillars of our ADHD Support Program

Based on the results of Nadi Pariksha, Dr Santhisree Bheesetti provides a comprehensive treatment plan based on the 4 pillars of the treatment program.

Pillar 1: Panchakarma Treatment

Panchakarma is a set of detoxification procedures in Ayurveda aimed at eliminating deep-rooted toxins (ama) from the body. For children with ADHD, by removing accumulated toxins, it can help restore balance in the doshas and improve overall mental clarity and cognitive function.

Duration: 40 Days (as per the Doctor’s suggestion)

Pillar 2: Internal Medication

For internal medication, we have in-house made Ayurvedic formulations tailored to each child’s condition. These herbal compounds aim to balance the doshas (biological energies) and address underlying imbalances contributing to autism symptoms. The specific internal medications will be prescribed based on the individual child’s needs as determined by our Ayurvedic practitioner.

Duration: 1-3 Year (Depends on the symptoms)

Pillar 3: Dietary Modifications

While internal medicines and ayurvedic therapies are crucial, dietary modifications have an essential role in making a big difference in a kid’s overall health. We provide a diet chart including what to eat and avoid, based on the symptoms of the kid to provide them with proper nutrition.

Pillar 4: Parent Support

We provide ongoing support to parents and kids including educating and training them on implementing home therapy, dietary changes, and lifestyle practices.

Shirovasti

Shirovasti is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves retaining medicated oil on the head using a cap for a specific period. The cap is left on for a predetermined time, allowing the formulated oil to be absorbed through the scalp, nourishing the brain and provide calm to the mind. This ancient practice offers several benefits, particularly for children with ADHD.

Benefits:

Improves concentration and focus for better attention span
Reduces hyperactivity and restlessness, promoting calmness
Enhances memory and cognitive function for improved learning
Promotes relaxation and stress relief, reducing anxiety
Nourishes the brain for optimal function
Helps regulate emotional and behavioral challenges

Duration:

Cupping Therapy

Also known as Raktamokshana, cupping therapy is an Ayurvedic practice that involves creating suction on specific points of the body using cups to promote healing and remove toxins.

Benefits:

Improves blood circulation and oxygenation to the brain.
Stimulates specific energy points, helping to balance the mind.
Relieves muscle tension and stress.
Reduces the buildup of toxins that can impair cognitive function
Promotes overall well-being by addressing imbalances in the body and mind
Prepares the body for optimal absorption and utilization of herbs and medications
A non-invasive approach that complements other Ayurvedic treatments for ADHD

Duration:

Pizhichil

Pizhichil is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves pouring medicated oil over the entire body in a systematic manner while the patient is simultaneously massaged.

Benefits

Promotes relaxation and helps reduce anxiety
Alleviates restlessness, irritability, and impulsivity
Enhances body awareness, improves sensory processing, and regulates the nervous system
Improves circulation and reduces muscle tension
AlleviateS coexisting conditions like joint pain or digestive issues
Provides a calming and nurturing experience

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Abhyanga

It is an Ayurvedic massage that involves massaging the entire body with curated herbal oils. The massage is performed to improve blood circulation, balance the energies, improve vision prevent chronic diseases, and promote health.

Benefits:

Induces calmness and relaxation
Helps improve concentration and focus by promoting relaxation
Aids in regulating sensory responses and improving sensory integration
Reduces stress levels and decreases cortisol, the stress hormone
Promotes better sleep quality and duration
Strengthens the parent-child relationship through bonding
Encourages mindfulness and body awareness, aiding impulse control

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Nasya

Nasya is an Ayurvedic therapeutic procedure that involves the administration of Nose-to-brain drops (hand curated by Dr Santhisree Bheesetti) through the nasal passage. It is employed to target the brain and central nervous system directly. It is believed that the nasal route provides a direct pathway for the therapeutic substances to reach the brain, potentially influencing the neurological imbalances associated with autism.

Benefits:

Nasya therapy can offer several potential benefits including:

Alleviates sensory processing issues, anxiety, and cognitive difficulties
Eliminate toxins and doshas from the head region
Enhances mental clarity and focus
Improves vision, hearing, and smell functionality
Induces a calming effect on the mind and emotions
Stimulates both the primary and secondary speech areas of the brain
Supportes speech development in individuals with autism

Duration: 30 Mins

Pizhichil

Also, known as King’s Treatment, Pizhichil is an ayurvedic therapy that is beneficial for disorders related to Shareerika doshas (body) and Manasika doshas (mind). It is a combination of 2 therapies Snehana (oil massage) and Swedhana (to induce sweat), involving pouring of medicated oil over the entire body systematic manner while the patient is massaged simultaneously.

Benefits

Pizhichil offers numerous benefits including:

Promote relaxation and reduce anxiety
Alleviate symptoms such as restlessness, irritability, and self-injurious behaviours
Enhance body awareness, improve sensory processing, and regulate the nervous system
Improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote overall physical well-being
Alleviate conditions like joint pain or digestive issues

Duration: 45 Mins

Shiro abhyanga

Shiro Abhyanga involves massaging the head, neck, and shoulders with warm herbalised oil using a variety of massage techniques. The oil is selected based on your condition and the massage is intended to calm and balance your mind and nervous system.

Benefits

Induces a sense of calmness and relaxation
Balance the nervous system
Enhances focus and attention by promoting relaxation
Alleviates anxiety, offering ease and comfort to individuals with ADHD
Regular sessions also improve sleep quality

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Patra Pinda Swedana

Also known as Ela Kizhi, this involves massaging the body with heated herbal poultices/boluses made from leaves. This procedure is performed by the ayurvedic therapists after abhyanga.

Benefits:

Improves sensory integration and body awareness
Promotes relaxation and helps reduce hyperactivity, restlessness, and impulsivity
The herbs used in the poultices have a calming effect on the mind and body
Improves focus and concentration
Improves blood circulation
Enhances cognitive function and alertness

Takradhara

It an Ayurvedic treatment that involves pouring medicated buttermilk in a continuous stream onto the forehead in a specific pattern. It is said to have a calming and soothing effect on the mind and can relieve hyperactivity, irritability and related symptoms in people with ADHD.

Benefits:

Balance brain function
Promotes mental clarity and enhanced focus
Induces calmness and tranquillity
Reduces stress and anxiety levels
Fosters emotional well-being
Improves sleep quality
Regulates the nervous system, mood and behaviour
Promotes balance and fulfilment
Enhance cognitive function, including memory and processing speed

Vasti

Vasti is a traditional Ayurvedic therapy that involves the administration of herbal enemas to cleanse and nourish the colon. It’s considered one of the crucial treatments to remove toxins from the body, balance the doshas (energetic forces), and promote overall health and well-being.

Benefits

Detoxifies the body, removing accumulated toxins
Balances Vata dosha and address symptoms like restlessness and impulsivity
Improves digestion and nutrient absorption
Enhances mental clarity and cognitive function
Reduces hyperactivity and fosters a sense of calmness
Strengthens immunity by improving digestion and eliminating toxins
Supports emotional stability by promoting physical detoxification

Nasya

It is an Ayurvedic therapy that involves the administration of Nose-to-brain drops (hand curated by Dr Santhisree Bheesetti) through the nasal passage. It is employed to target the brain and central nervous system directly. It is believed that the nasal route provides a direct pathway for the therapeutic substances to reach the brain, potentially influencing the symptoms associated with ADHD.

Benefits:

Offers a direct pathway to influence neurological imbalances
Enhance cognitive function, including attention and memory
Improve focus and attention
Helps balance neurotransmitter levels for improved mood regulation
Calm hyperactivity and promote a more balanced state of mind
Aids in emotional regulation by influencing the central nervous system

Shashtika shali pinda sweda

Also known as Navarakizhi or Shashtikashali Pinda Sweda, it is an Ayurvedic therapy, involves the application of bundles of cooked rice (shali) mixed with herbal decoctions and milk on the body.

Benefits:

Regulate neurological imbalances associated with ADHD
Promotes relaxation, reducing ADHD-related hyperactivity
Enhances concentration and mental clarity
Helps balance Vata dosha that alleviates ADHD symptoms
Improves sleep quality, providing better rest
Reduces stress and anxiety levels, fostering emotional well-being

Thalam

It is an Ayurvedic therapy where medicated oils and herbal paste is gently applied onto the center of the head (usually the crown area) using one’s hands and left alone for a few minutes to let the oils or preparations get absorbed into the scalp.

Benefits:

Soothes the mind and promotes relaxation
Balances the pitta and vata doshas, contributing to symptom relief
Enhances mental clarity and cognitive function
Alleviate headaches and migraines
Improve sleep quality by promoting relaxation and reducing stress

Shiropichu

It is an Ayurvedic therapy where a cotton pad soaked in hand-made medicated oil is placed on the head of an individual, targeting areas of stress or tension, for a duration of 40 to 60 minutes.

Benefits

Aids in calming the nervous system
Soothes mental agitation and enhance focus
Supports cognitive function, mitigating ADHD-related challenges
Alleviates stress and anxiety, fostering a sense of calm and stability

Thalapothichil

This ayurvedic therapy involves applying a medicated paste on the head of the kid. The procedure includes a paste of hand-curated medicinal herbs in buttermilk applied over the scalp followed by banana leaves and cloth wrapped around the scalp.

Benefits:

Enhance sleep quality and improves memory
Provide relief from the heaviness of the head
Stabilize the nervous system
Improves the luster and smoothness of hair

Swedana

It is an Ayurvedic therapy, involves inducing sweating in the body. The therapeutic sweating is induced by applying heat or steam, or using heated medicaments by the experienced ayurvedic practitioners.

Benefits

Swedana offers benefits including:

Provide relief from stiffness, heaviness, and coldness in the body or body parts
Detoxify the body
Enhance metabolism and immunity
Rejuvenates the body and mind

Why Choose us

For over a decade, we have been committed to providing authentic Ayurvedic treatment and wellness services rooted in traditional practices. At our welcoming hospital, we blend Ayurvedic medical expertise with personalised care to support the health and healing of each individual who walks through our doors.

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