Services:
1. Ayurveda
Ayurveda (meaning "the science of life") is one of the world’s oldest traditional holistic healthcare systems, originating in India over 3,000 years ago. Rather than merely suppressing symptoms, Ayurveda focuses on treating the root cause of an illness by restoring harmony between your body, mind, and environment. Ayurveda focuses on restoring the fundamental equilibrium of the body’s bio-energies (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) and tissues (Dhatus).
The Ayurveda provides individualised clinical consultations prescribing dietetic counseling (Pathya-Apathya), classical herbal/herbo-mineral formulations along with Panchakarma therapies like Vamana (therapeutic emesis), Virechana (therapeutic purgation), Nasya (Nasal administration of medication), Basti (Medicated enema) & Raktamokshana (Blood-letting therapy) including Siravedhana (Venesection) and Jalaukavacharana (Leech therapy) along with supportive therapies like Snehana (Internal & External Oleation), Swedana (Fomentation), Shirodhara (continuous pouring of medicated liquid over head), Kati-basti (Retaining medicated oil over limbo-sacral region), Greeva-basti (Retaining medicated oil over cervical region), Janu-basti (Retaining medicated oil over knee joints), Upnaha, Pottali-Swedana (Bolus-fomentation), Parisheka (continuous pouring of warm medicated liquids), Agnikarma, Vidha-karma, etc.
The Ayurveda unit at AIIMS Bathinda is dedicated to provide the best Ayurveda clinical services along with harmonisation of time-tested science of Ayurveda with a synergistic model of inter-disciplinary, integrated, evidence based medical care & research work ecosystem in collaboration with the other clinical specialities and departments.
Key Focus Areas:
- Musculoskeletal, Degenerative & joint disorders (Vata Vyadhi): Lumbar & cervical spondylosis, disc herniation/sciatica, osteoarthritis of the knee, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Gouty Arthritis etc.
- Metabolic & Endocrine Disorders (Santarpana-Janya Vyadhi): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, PCOS/PMOS, Metabolic Syndrome, and Hypothyroidism.
- Chronic Neurological & Post-Stroke Rehabilitation: Hemiplegia/post-stroke rehabilitation, facial palsy, Parkinson’s disease, and motor neuron disorders
- Chronic Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Disorders: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS / Grahani), chronic constipation, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Ulcerative Colitis
- Dermatological Disorders: Psoriasis, Eczema, Urticaria/Allergic Dermatoses, Vitiligo, and resistant Acne Vulgaris
- Male & Female Fertility issues (Vajikarana) and general rejuvenative health (Rasayana).
2. Yoga and Naturopathy:
Yoga and Naturopathy is an important component of the AYUSH system, offering holistic approaches to health promotion, disease prevention, therapeutic care and rehabilitation. It emphasizes the interrelationship of physical, mental, emotional, behavioural and spiritual aspects of health and promote healthy living through individualized, non-pharmacological and lifestyle-based interventions.
Yoga is an ancient Indian discipline and a comprehensive system for promoting harmony of body and mind. Its classical foundations are described in the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and other traditional texts, with the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali providing an important systematic framework. The eight limbs of Yoga include Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi.
In healthcare, Yoga is appropriately adapted according to an individual’s age, health condition, functional capacity and therapeutic needs. Therapeutic Yoga may include Asana, Pranayama, relaxation, meditation, Yoga Nidra, Trataka, Shatkriyas practices and lifestyle modification.
Naturopathy is a holistic, drugless system of healthcare based on healthy living, prevention and the body’s inherent capacity for self-regulation and healing. It recognizes that disease may arise from violation of nature’s law and unhealthy lifestyle practices, and therefore focuses on addressing the underlying causes of illness. Guided by the principle of ‘Vis Medicatrix Naturae’—the healing power of nature—Naturopathy promotes health through appropriate diet, lifestyle modification, rest, physical activity and natural therapies, including diet and nutrition therapy, fasting, hydrotherapy, mud therapy, massage, therapeutic exercise, acupuncture and acupressure.
Yoga & Naturopathy at AIIMS Bathinda:
The Yoga & Naturopathy service at AIIMS Bathinda provides individualized, evidence-informed and patient-centred care within the AYUSH system, integrating appropriate Yoga, Naturopathy, lifestyle and complementary therapeutic approaches with comprehensive healthcare. Following clinical assessment, individualized interventions may be planned for lifestyle-related conditions, diabetes and obesity, hypertension and cardiovascular risk, chronic musculoskeletal pain, stress and mental wellness, sleep-related concerns and chronic disease rehabilitation. Services are provided as a complementary component of comprehensive healthcare, with appropriate coordination and referral to relevant specialties when required. The service also promotes health education, prevention, rehabilitation, self-care and sustainable lifestyle practices, while contributing to clinical education, research and evidence-informed practice in Yoga, Naturopathy and integrative healthcare.
Clinical Services:
Therapeutic Yoga • Asana • Pranayama • Meditation • Yoga Nidra & Relaxation Techniques • Trataka • Shatkriyas • Individual & Group Yoga Therapy • Lifestyle Counselling • Diet & Nutrition Counselling • Naturopathy Therapies • Acupuncture • Acupressure • Cupping Therapy •
Specialised Clinics:
- Mental Wellness & Lifestyle Counselling Clinic: Stress management, lifestyle modification, sleep, relaxation, meditation, Yoga, Pranayama and individualized lifestyle counselling.
- Integrative Pain Management Clinic: Individualized management of selected chronic and musculoskeletal pain conditions using therapeutic Yoga, acupuncture and cupping therapy.
- Lifestyle & Wellness Clinic: Non communicable diseases, Lifestyle-related health concerns including metabolic health, diabetes, obesity, dietary concerns, physical inactivity and other modifiable risk factors.
3. Siddha
The Siddha OPD provides comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare based on the principles and therapeutic approaches of the Siddha system of medicine. Siddha adopts a holistic approach to health, considering the five primordial elements (Pancha Bhootham), the three humoral principles (Vali, Azhal, and Iyyam), individual constitution, diet, and lifestyle in the assessment and management of health conditions.
The OPD provides individualized clinical consultation, Siddha-based diagnosis, appropriate internal and external therapies, dietary and lifestyle guidance, and preventive and promotive healthcare. The approach integrates traditional Siddha principles with appropriate clinical evaluation and referral when required, supporting safe and coordinated patient care within the multidisciplinary environment of AIIMS Bathinda.
- Key Focus Areas: General health conditions, chronic and lifestyle-related disorders, musculoskeletal and joint conditions, selected dermatological disorders, respiratory and allergic conditions, gastrointestinal and digestive complaints, metabolic health concerns, and other conditions appropriate for Siddha-based management.
- The Siddha OPD also promotes health awareness, preventive healthcare, appropriate dietary practices, and lifestyle modification as integral components of holistic patient care.
4. Homoeopathy
Homoeopathy operates on the principle of Similia Similibus Curentur ("like cures like"), utilizing ultra-diluted, dynamized remedies to stimulate the individual's innate vital defense mechanism. Care is tailored through comprehensive constitutional case-taking.
- Key Focus Areas: Pediatric ailments, allergic rhinitis, asthma, functional gastric disturbances, chronic migraine, dermatological conditions, and psychosomatic complaints.