From time immemorial, the field of medicine has been subject to an evolutionary process like no other and the world has witnessed a multitude of civilisations create their own unique form of medication to cure various ailments. While the earliest records indicate that medicine was predominantly derived from plants, medical traditions in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, China and India indicated unique approaches to cure common illnesses. In Egypt, the earliest version of hospitals (called Houses of Life) was established and this civilisation enjoyed a significantly high degree of health. In India, the use of plants and other herbs reigned supreme in the medical tradition that exists to this very day: Ayurveda. Ayurveda, meaning ‘complete knowledge for long life’ is believed to have existed from around the first millennium B.C and encompasses eight distinct sections of medicine. These branches include spirit medicine, internal medicine, aphrodisiacs, eye, ear, nose and throat diseases and toxicology.
Ayurvedic treatments are not restricted to the Indian sub-continent alone and are also considered to be a traditional scheme of medication in the island of Sri Lanka as well. As the history of Aurvedic medicine in the island spans over three thousand years, a Sri Lanka ayurveda holiday is an ideal option for those who wish to consider an alternative form of medication. While visitors can always opt to do their own research and arrange their own holiday, opting for a tour operator such as Jetwing Travels can take the hassle and worry out of co-ordinating it. Such tour operators can ensure that you have a tailor-made holiday geared towards obtaining the best Ayurvedic treatments possible.
Such treatments include body massages to promote blood circulation was well as treat diseases associated with one’s nervous system. A head oil massage can assist in reducing hair loss, migraines and headaches as well as boost the growth of healthy and shiny locks of hair. Other types of treatment can be obtained to treat a variety of ailments such as sinusitis, tension aches and swelling.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+
