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have made it to kerala -- im in thrichur (thrissur). the hospital is small and simple. im on day 5 of treatment -- i arrived last monday. treatments run twice per day. in the morning -- i am bathed in medicated sesame oil and then pounded with medicated poiwder wrapped in cheese cloth for an hour and a half by two women. a third heats the cheesecloth bags of powder over heat. this breaks down tissue fibers for the initial 7 days. after this the therapy changes. in the afternoon, my head is bathed in a medicated oil which is sedating and then fresh cows milk is run over the head continuously for an hour and a half. one woman massages the head in continuation. it gives a very cooling and relaxing effect to the mind. it aids concentration and ease of meditation. food is medicine -- and meals are given three times. medicine is administered 4 times per day. i am given a warm glass of fresh cows milk before bed. i have not asked the chief about the medicines as i am experiencing at the moment. the doc is trying to reduce vata -- not increase it -- which means i cannot take treatment and study at the same time.
this is creating a bit of an issue for me as i have deadlines. deadlines increase vata. what to do?
this is creating a bit of an issue for me as i have deadlines. deadlines increase vata. what to do?