It is a chronic condition in which cartilage tissues cushioning the ends of the bones lose elasticity.Without these protective tissues, the bones start rubbing each other thus leading to stiffness, lack of movement and inflammation.The joints in knees, hips, spine and hands are commonly affected by OA. People coping with Osteoarthritis have to undergo pain which consequently reduces their ability to work, eat and enjoy life. Ayurveda treats OA as a Vata disorder related to ageing. Men are more prone to this condition before 45 years of age and women suffer more after 55 years of age. Few factors that may cause this problem include: Joint injuries Poor nutrition Diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure Lack of exercise Sedentary lifestyle Some External Therapies Mentioned In Ayurveda To Treat Osteoarthritis Are Given Below: ABHYANGAM In this process, the whole body is massaged for 45 minutes with Ayurvedic medicated oil from top to toe to enhance health and nourishment of the skin. This massage helps to treat obesity, specifically for OA, body aches, etc. Abhyangam can help to nourish the body, rejuvenate the nervous system, relieve stress, build confidence and bestow long life. NJAVARAKIZHI With this treatment, the body is allowed to perspire by applying medicinal pudding externally in the form of boluses tied up in cloth bags. It is meant for all types of rheumatism, high blood pressure, joint aches, emaciation of muscles, etc. Always follow Ayurvedic lifestyle as recommended by our therapists to optimize the benefits from these therapies.

General Inclusions: 
- Consultation with the Doctor 
- Accommodation as per choice of Room Category
- All meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner). The package starts with lunch and ends with breakfast 
- Customized treatment (as per Doctors advice) 
- Advice on Lifestyle Management 
- Advice on Diet pattern

Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing Home, a Green Leaf Certified Ayurveda Centre in Kerala, has adapted the science of harmony (Ayurveda) in its purest form.

The Sree Subramania Ayurvedic Nursing Home, is part of the Thekkayil Family and was founded between 1875/1880 by late Thekkayil Achuthan Vydiar - known as one of the greatest Ayurveda physicians of all time. The center is a one-stop destination that provides effective treatments in all the major ailments and even offers consultation to both out-patients and in-patients regarding solutions for their ailments.

This Ayurvedic center is best known for utilizing modern Ayurveda movement for natural healing of ailments. Ayurvedic physicians are used to the practice of preparing medicines for their patients. Today, only a handful of doctor's follow this practice. Classical and proprietary formulations are two types of Ayurvedic medicines that are being marketed. Classical Ayurvedic formulations are those prepared as described in the Ayurvedic Samhita (Ayurvedic texts), while Patent and Proprietary formulations are those prepared using plant extracts. The center has a separate in-house kitchen for preparing the medicines.