This document provides information about rVita Health Centre, an integrative therapy center that offers alternative medicine programs to restore balance and treat various health conditions. The key programs discussed include weight loss/obesity, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, pain management, and general wellness programs. Treatment involves natural therapies like Ayurveda, yoga, nutrition, and modern diagnostics. Specific therapies and packages are described for each condition.
1. Finally, an integrative therapy
that restores your balance !
rVita Health Centre No.2 “Tejomaya”, Krishnamachari Avenue,
Opp. Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020. Ph: 044-42187226.
www.rvita.com
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For round-the-clock assistance, call Toll Free No. 1-800-425-4325
2. rVita Programs are based on the following:
• Bio Energy & Body Constitution of the patient based on Ayurveda & Yoga
• Modern Diagnostics – Blood Sugar, HBA1C etc.
• Diet & Nutrition based on socio-economic condition, region, race etc.
We understand each patient is unique and needs to be treated accordingly. That’s why our
doctors recommend an alternative prescription based on the above factors, which
constitutes natural medicines including Ayurveda, therapeutic Yoga asanas (yoga
exercises) and a well balanced Nutritional Diet plan recommended by a nutrition expert for
a period of one month.
This treatment not only cures the disease, but also restores balance in the patient’s body.
This balance helps him lead a healthier life. We document the end results with modern
diagnostic parameters for better understanding.
What's special with rVita health Programs?
• Clinically Tested Efficient Therapies: At rVita, we have completed the clinical
evaluation for the efficacy of all Therapy Programs with all modern scientific
parameters.
• Life time solutions for specific conditions: We believe in giving you life time
solutions, so you are constantly motivated and made aware about the compatible food
choices, appropriate natural therapies, right cooking methods, and the techniques to
cope with stress and to adopt a suitable lifestyle to maintain your state of
renewed health.
• Personalized, Effective and Natural Healing: Our experts offer personalized
consultation and treatment for effective and natural healing.
• Online Patient Management System: A robust system that allows easy access
of medical records anytime, anywhere; online scheduling of appointments; renewing
prescriptions and getting review alerts. What’s better, besides enabling online
consultations, our portal offers a great deal of information on alternative therapies
practised across the world, and lets you connect with patients through online
Support Group.
Effective alternative therapies
that offer natural healing!
L a u n c h i n g
Alternative
Medicines
Modern
Diagnostic
Techniques
Well Balanced
Diet
Therapeutic
Yoga
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At rVita, we believe in healing all modern day lifestyle disorders and restoring your
health and balance through an integrative approach. This essentially consists of
alternative medicines, modern diagnostic techniques, a well balanced nutritional Diet
and therapeutic Yoga. This innovative approach is gaining popularity in all clinical
research systems across the world.
While most forms of medicine work on symptoms, our therapies work on solutions to
the root cause. Hence, we identify the root of the disease first using modern
diagnostic techniques as well as alternative methods. As a part of the process, we
analyse the patient’s body type using a Prakriti form - a questionnaire which helps
analyze the current state of the patient’s body to bring a balance in the body Doshas,
namely Vatha, Pitha and Kapha.
Health Programs Offered by rVita
While we provide consultation on all
kinds of diseases, we focus on
Disease Management Programs for
the following lifestyle disorders:
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• High Cholesterol & Hypertension
• Stress Relief & Rejuvenation
• Pain Management
• Preventive / Wellness Programs
3. What leads to obesity?
Improper eating habits such as over-eating, improper diet schedules, intake of food
during indigestion etc, Day-Sleeping, absence of physical activity, excessive intake of
heavy food, sweet, sour, cold and oily food (fast food, fermented food, aerated drink,
ice creams, chocolates, high calorie food, etc.) and high stress levels lead to obesity.
Treatment Pedagogy
Ayurveda therapies, Ayurveda oral medication, Yoga & meditation stress management
techniques, Diet and adherences to a daily regimen
The rVita Weight Loss package
Udvartanam: This Dry Powder Massage involves application of herbal powder mixed
with oil/buttermilk/medicated juice. The powder, recommended for weight reduction
and skin disease treatment, is rubbed upwards on the body.
Yoga: Special weight reduction exercise under the supervision of Yoga experts.
Diet and Lifestyle: A special diet and lifestyle chart prepared by Ayurveda experts. A
chart based on your specific needs.
Ayurveda Medication: Medication prescribed by Ayurveda experts based on your
specific requirements.
Sweda: Helps pacify Vata and Kapha and reduces pain. Improves blood circulation.
Induces lightness in the body and puts an end to spasms and stiffness.
OBESITY / WEIGHT
MANAGEMENT
Excessive body fat is usually accumulated on the belly, buttocks, breasts and
thighs. While a sedentary lifestyle is the main reason for this, obesity is the
most common cause of several modern-day illnesses which could lead to
diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, cardiac diseases, alleviated lipid profiles,
kidney and liver disorders.
According to Ayurveda, obesity is a 'Kapha' disorder called Medoroga (a
disease of fatty tissues). When Kapha reaches abnormal levels, hampering
the body's fat metabolism in the process, it leads to obesity.
Treatment Pedagogy:
Few dietary changes and lifestyle modifications. Losing weight
and increasing physical activity can help reduce the chance of
getting diabetes and help to control it. So the first thing is to under-
stand the type of food you should be choosing according to your
prakriti (bio-energy) and according to the effect of a particular food
on your blood glucose levels (called Glycemic Index). Our
Ayurvedic doctors guide you on this aspect.
It is appropriate to include certain common herbs like Karela
seeds, Jamun (seeds), etc. in you daily meal plan. As such, after
ascertaining your dominant bio-energy, eating pattern and history
of the ailment, a weekly diet plan is prepared. If you are overweight
then you are advised to lose it and monitor it more closely.
Getting diabetes at any stage puts a lot of stress due to the dietary
restriction and continuous medication (or insulin shots) and know-
ing about the possible consequences of the disease. Our yoga
therapist will help you to develop a positive attitude towards the
ailment with regular exercise and Pranayama, which help your
body in a better control over the blood sugar.
DIABETES
Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or
properly use insulin - a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches
into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues
to be a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors
such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play vital roles.
The early symptoms of diabetes include weakness and tiredness,
weight loss, excessive urination, excessive hunger and excessive
thirst. Further there could be delayed healing of wounds, itching
and fungal infections. If untreated the condition may affect the
eyes, kidneys, nerves, and the arteries which in turn lead to
various disorders. Uncontrolled diabetes may lead to medical
emergency called diabetic keto-acidosis.
Obesity / Weight Loss Program
• 2 Free Consultations per month
• 9 a.m to 9 p.m Call Centre Telephonic Support
• 5% Discount on Medicines
• 10% Discount on Special Therapies
• 2 Sessions of One-on-One Yoga / Group Yoga Sessions
• Free Personalised Diet Plan (monthly)
• One time Free Body Fat Index
• Free Herbal Anti Obesity Tea powder (250 gm)
• Free Diet Recipes
• Free Access to Online Patient Management System
1 Year Program: Rs. 12,000 per person
3 Months Program: Rs. 4,000 per person
Diabetic Program
• 2 Free Consultations per month
• 9 a.m to 9 p.m Call Centre Telephonic Support
• 5% Discount on Medicines
• 10% Discount on Therapies
• Free One-on-One Yoga Session
• Free Personalized Diet Plan
• Free Quarterly HbA1c
• Special Discount on Glucometers
• Free access to Online Patient Management System
1 Year Program: Rs. 8,000 per person
3 Months Program: Rs. 2,400 per person
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4. Treatment Pedagogy
rVita offers two kinds of therapies – One is the Yoga and Breath
Therapy. Second being a Dosha based approach.
Improving your lifestyle by adoption of ethical elements mentioned in
'Achara Rasayana' is must if you really want to stay away from mental
and physical stress and from eventual hypertension. It is certain that
stress can cause hypertension. Anxiety, secondary to acute stage can
cause rise in your blood pressure. Relaxation and removal of stress
will help to lower mildly elevated levels of blood pressure.
Yoga and Breath Therapy
Research has now shown that regular practice of Yoga and Breath
Therapy controls high blood pressure. Panchakarma: (Ayurveda
detoxification therapy) Niruha basti Chikitsa: (non unctuous enema)
will be beneficial in hypertension and should be given by experienced
physician. Dhara therapy is also helpful in treating obstinate cases of
hypertension. Oil processed with bala (sida cordifolia) and milk is
allowed to drop in small droplets on the forehead of the patient.
HYPERTENSION
Concerns of high cholesterol
An excess of cholesterol can build up in the bloodstream and accumulate on the walls of
arteries. This build up is what can lead to clogged arteries and eventually to heart attacks and
strokes. In fact excess cholesterol increases the risk of getting heart diseases and strokes.
Cholesterol can be "bad" and "good". The "bad" cholesterol or Low-Density Lipoprotein
(LDL) can clog your arteries while studies show that "good" cholesterol or High-Density
Lipoprotein (HDL) can actually reduce your risk of heart disease. That's why it's essential for
you to know the facts about fats, foods and other means which can reduce bad cholesterol
in your blood.
Treatment Pedagogy
Our doctors take down and analyze your medical history and lifestyle in detail and go through
your tests. They also analyze your unique bio energy (body type). Certain herbs are advised
which help you to eliminate toxins from your body and strengthen your digestive system in
general and liver in particular. They also plan out an easy to follow diet plan in order to make
you lose excessive weight, if any, and keeping your diet low in cholesterol, and high in
beneficial fibre, antioxidants, and good fats.
Our yoga expert helps you to learn beneficial exercises and breathing techniques which
improve assimilation of fats and unclog your arteries.
Hypertension causes heart attacks, strokes, kidney failures and other
disorders if it is neglected and remains untreated. In many cases,
hypertension does not cause any symptoms until it causes
complications such as heart attack and stroke, and plays a role of
silent killer in the body. So it is important to have your blood pressure
checked at regular intervals. Blood pressure is high when arterial
blood pressure is elevated above the normal ranges. The normal
blood pressure reading is systolic 120 over diastolic 80.
Pain experienced at the back of the head and neck on waking up,
which soon disappears, dizziness, palpitations, heart pain, frequent
urination, nervous tension, fatigue, difficulty in Breathing
Causes of Hypertension are Stress- hectic life-style, Vitiation of Vata,
Smoking and an excessive intake of intoxicants, hardening of the
arteries, obesity, metabolic disorders, excessive intake of common
table salt, excessive consumption of fast foods
HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND
HYPERTENSION
High Cholesterol and Hypertension Programs
• 2 Free Consultations per month
• 9 a.m to 9 p.m Call Centre Telephonic Support
• 5% Discount on Medicines
• 10% Discount on Therapies
• Free One-on-One Yoga Session
• Free Blood Cholesterol Test
• Special Discount on Digital BP meter
• Free Personalized Diet Plan
• Free access to Online Patient Management System
6 Months Program: Rs. 3,500 per person
3 Months Program: Rs. 2,000 per person
CHOLESTEROL
Cholesterol is a sterol (a combination steroid and alcohol) and a lipid found in the cell
membranes of all body tissues and transported in the blood plasma of all animals.
Cholesterol is present in higher concentrations in tissues which either produce more or
have more densely-packed membranes, like the liver, spinal cord and brain.
Cholesterol plays a central role in many biochemical processes, but is best known for
the association of cardiovascular diseases with various lipoprotein cholesterol
transport patterns and high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Cholesterol is required to build and maintain cell membranes; it makes the
membrane's fluidity and degree of viscosity. Cholesterol also aids in the manufacture
of bile and is also important for the metabolism of fat soluble vitamins, including
vitamins A, D, E and K. It is the major precursor for the synthesis of vitamin D, of the
various steroid hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone in the adrenal glands,
and of the sex hormones progesterone, oestrogen, and testosterone. Further recent
researches show that cholesterol has an important role for the brain synapses as well
as in the immune system, including protecting against cancer.
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5. Treatment Pedagogy
'Spine Joint care' programme is a well planned health pack using all the
possibilities of Ayurveda & Yoga to treat various spine and joint problems
like spondlitis, slip disc, sciatica, osteo-arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, scolio-
sis, spots injury, etc. The therapies like Pathrapotalaswedam, Choor-
nawsedam, Pizhichil, Kadeevasthy, Greevavasthy, Pichu and Lepam
included in package are directed towards relieving the inflammatory
changes, releasing the spasm in the affected area, strengthening the
supportive tissues holding the spine/joints, nourishing the joints through
improving the circulation.
Therapies
Abhyangam
A Complete body oil application with choice of medicated oils suited for
your constitution. It is recommended for Muscle-skeletal health. This
therapy helps tone muscles & removes fatigue, making your body agile.
Abhyangam with Navarakizhi: Tapping blouses of special, medicated
rice, known as ‘Navara', all over the body after dipping it in hot milk or
herbal decoction, this nourishing fomentation therapy helps improve blood
circulation and prevents degeneration of muscles and bones. It relieves
muscular fatigue and strengthens muscles.
Abhyangam with Pichu: Cotton pad soaked in medicated oil is placed on
a specific affected body part, kept moist with warm oil for a specified
duration of time. This therapy helps in reducing inflammation, pain and
cramps.
Abhyangam with pizhichil: Involves continuous pouring of warm
medicated oil on the specific affected part alone. Effective in skeletal and
muscular diseases, cervical spondylitis, osteoarthritis, lumbago, sciatica
and neuropathy.
PAIN MANAGEMENT
Pain can be the largest impediment to a fuller life. Be it the incapacitating
arthritic pain or the inconveniencing recurring lower back pain. The wear
and tear of sedentary lifestyles, long working hours, wrong postures and age
results in degeneration of muscular health in our body. Whether they be old
injuries, chronic pains or just the niggles of inactivity our expert physician
design customized treatments to make the body supple, strengthen muscles
and ease aches and pains.
When toxins accumulate in the body, they circulate and build up in the joints.
It is here that these toxins inhibit proper joint function, mobility and comfort;
the end-result is arthritis, pain, loss of free movement etc.
Impurities can develop faster than the body can eliminate them; cleansing
alone is not enough for relief from arthritis. The key to preventing toxic build
up is to create healthier cells, ones that can effectively eliminate toxins. rVita
arthritis and pain management program improves digestion and
metabolism, forming pure, easily assimilated nutrient plasma. This plasma
lubricates and nourishes joint tissue, releasing toxins and impurities for
elimination from the body.
In Ayurveda, Vata is the organizing principle for the nervous system. Vata
aggravation increases pain and sensitivity, therefore, balancing and stabiliz-
ing Vata is an important part of rVita arthritis treatment program which
includes cleanse the channels of circulation, strengthen digestion, lubricate
the joints, balance nervous system function, relax the muscular system and
improve the natural healing habit of the body.
Benefits of the therapy
• Helps restore the body's natural state of health and well-being by cleansing the
body's system and replenishing its levels
• Helps boost the body's immune system and restore its defense mechanisms
• Promotes health and vitality
• Helps repair the body's worn-out tissues
• Helps the body fight fatigue and delays the aging process
• Results in clear, glowing, soft and beautiful skin plus strong, bouncy and shiny hair
Abhyangam with Sweda: This is oil application relaxation therapy for the body and
head. Recommended in the treatment of muscular-skeletal diseases. It alleviates
fatigue, reduces pain and keeps spasm under check. Sound sleep is also one of its
benefits. After oil application, the body is fomented with steam. This process helps
pacify Vata and reduces pain. It improves blood circulation, induces lightness in the
body and puts an end to spasm and stiffness.
Pizhichil: This medicated oil treatment is effective when it comes to relieving stress,
strain, insomnia and depression.
Shirodhara: Keeps tension and stress under check. Improves brain functions and
memory. Very effective when it comes to treating cervical spondylitis, paralysis and
epilepsy.
Netra Tarpan: Strengthens the optic nerve. Prevents eye diseases and soothes the
eyes. Recommended to those who suffer from computer-related eye strain.
Shiro Abhyangam: This medicated oil treatment is effective when it comes to
relieving stress, strain, insomnia and depression. Effective in the treatment of
dandruff, hair loss and graying. Results in lustrous, bouncy, shiny, thick, black and
healthy hair. Reduce stress levels.
Pada Lepam: This therapy aids in enhancing the blood circulation in the feet and
moisturizing them. It also reduces fatigue and pain and induces sound sleep. Done
regularly this gives a fresh, light and relaxed feeling and keeps your feet soft and
attractive.
Hasta Lepam: This therapy helps in regaining the oil-moisture balance of the hands,
thus making them soft. It also helps in reducing pigmentation and in regaining the
natural color and texture of the hand. Done regularly, this therapy helps to keep the
wrinkles at bay, and prevents stiffness and pain of the joints.
Stress, sedentary lifestyles & pollution weaken our body's system, making it
degenerate and disease-prone. The remedy: Bio-purification and revitalization of
the body. Something that's possible only through Ayurveda and Pancha karma
therapies.
Rejuvenation therapy helps the body release toxins and impurities. Two words
describe its effects on the system: Therapeutic and Restorative. At rVita, we have
ancient Ayurveda therapies that rejuvenate the mind and body, through oil
application and fomentation. Yoga and meditation also help rejuvenate the
system.
STRESS RELIEF &
REJUVENATION
Pain Management Program
• 2 Free Consultations per month
• 9 a.m to 9 p.m Call Centre Telephonic Support
• 5% Discount on Medicines
• 10% Discount on Special Therapies
• 6 Complimentary Herbal Steam Therapies
• 2 Complimentary Herbal Therapies
• Free One-on-One Yoga Session
• Free Personalized Diet Plan
• Free access to Online Patient Management System
1 Year Program: Rs. 8,000 per person
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6. Treatment Pedagogy
Mukha Lepa: Application of exotic, customized herbal powders mixed with water, milk or
sesame oil on the face with gentle rubbing revitalizes the facial skin, clears the blemishes
and removes dead skin.
Ksheeradhara: Continuous pouring of a mixture of milk, Turmeric and White Sandal all
over the body followed by a gentle massage helps tone the skin and endows it with a
healthy glow. As the mixture is an effective moisturizing agent, this therapy leaves your
skin soft and supple.
Shiro-abhyangam: Continuous pouring and massage of the head with a blend of
medicated oils. This therapy helps strengthen the hair roots and helps prevent fair loss
and premature graying
PREVENTIVE THERAPIES
Abhyangam (45 minutes): The application of medicated oil on the head and body
promotes strength, sleep, growth, and firmness of hair. It improves blood circulation, the
skin, and complexion. A three-minute steam and a warm water shower with a herbal
scrub follow this.
Dinacharya (45 minutes): This is a unique lifestyle therapy, which aims at ageing
gracefully. The program includes an oil application and a cleansing therapy for the five
sense organs – Anjana (for eyes), Nasya (for nose), Karnapoorana (for ears), Kavalam
(for mouth) and Dantdhavanan (for oral cavity). The experience gives a unique feeling of
freshness and total cleanliness and a new spark of energy for the rest of the day.
Udwarthanam: A special therapy for reducing body fat, and improving the tone of
muscles and health of skin. This involves a massage with medicated oil and a herbal
powder called ‘thriphala’, a unique mixture of three Ayurveda ingredients. This can be
practiced for 1 / 7 / 14 days.
Mukhalepam: Mukhalepam is ideal for removing wrinkles and discoloration, and to make
skin soft and smooth. This is a herbal facial which begins with a face massage with a
suitable oil. A herbal mask is made on the spot from 15 herbal powders and applied. At
rVita, we also offer holistic treatment sessions ranging from 7 days to 35 days covering
treatments like Shirodhara, Pizhichil and Navarakizhi in consultation with our Ayurveda
Doctor.
Gandoosha: Gargling lasts five minutes using different kinds of liquids (depending on
individual needs).
Danta Dhavana: Five minutes of teeth cleaning with a herbal powder to prevent
infections.
Anjana: Lining the rims of the eye with an anti-infection paste for 5 minutes. This
improves eyesight and delays cataract formation.
Karnapoorna: Pouring of 2-4 drops of medicated oil in each ear for five minutes. It
protects the ears from infection.
SKIN AND HAIR CARE
The Secrets of Beautiful Skin and Hair Revealed non-toxic care techniques and
formulas that give skin and hair what they naturally need at the cellular level to
return to a healthy state, rather than merely masking damage the way many
manufactured products do. It takes you step by step through everything you need to
know to return your skin to its peak condition and keep it that way.
Snana: A bath with herbal powders is administered at the end of
each session. The first treatment session (including consultation)
takes up to 3 hours. Subsequent sessions take approximately 90
minutes.
Abhyang: This sophisticated treatment begins with a foot
cleansing ritual and Dosha consultation before massage with hot
Ayurvedic herbal oil poured onto the centre of the back.
Elongated sweeping movements spread the oils along the whole
body, as deeply relaxing, flowing massage techniques soothe
and de-stress; a perfect sensual experience to help you to leave
the outside world.
Shirodhara with Shiro Abhyanga: Warmed and spicy Indian
oils are used to massage the scalp, neck and shoulders in the
Shirobhyanga (Ayurvedic influenced Head Massage).
Shirodhara ‘oil pouring to the third eye’ concludes this ritual to
create an intensely relaxing treatment experience for calming the
mind and releasing tension.
Navarakizhi: This sophisticated treatment begins with a herbal
hot oil massage followed by application of hot milk soaked herbal
bolus all over the body. Elongated sweeping movements spread
the herbal bolus along the whole body, as deeply relaxing,
flowing massage techniques soothe and de-stress; a perfect
sensual experience to help you to leave the outside world and
rejuvenate yourself physically and psychologically.
Kati Vasti: Warmed and spicy Indian oils are used to massage
the neck, shoulders and back in the Kati vasti (Ayurvedic
influenced back Massage). Kati vasti is oil pouring to the back/
mid back after creating a dam like structure with herbs mixed with
flour. This treatment relaxes the entire skeletal strength and
relaxes the whole body.
Lavanya: This sophisticated treatment begins with a herbal hot
oil massage followed by application of hot milk mixed herbal
Scrub all over the body. Elongated sweeping movements spread
the herbal scrub along the whole body, as deeply relaxing,
flowing massage techniques soothe and de-stress; a perfect
sensual experience to help you to leave the outside world and
rejuvenate yourself physically and psychologically
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7. Finally, an integrative therapy
that restores your balance !
rVita Health Centre No.2 “Tejomaya”, Krishnamachari Avenue,
Opp. Adyar Ananda Bhavan, Adyar, Chennai - 600 020. Ph: 044-42187226.
www.rvita.com
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For round-the-clock assistance, call Toll Free No. 1-800-425-4325