Healthy Living – Stay Healthy or Find a Cure
Ayuverda (pronounced ae-ur-vay-dah) is the Sri Lankan alternative to Western medicines; a natural approach with over 3,000 years proven benefits of care and cure. Based around the philosophy that each individual’s growth from birth is governed by 5 forces of nature – Water, Fire, Air, Earth and Ether, treatment comprises of oil massages, steam baths and potions made from natural ingredients.
Locals visit community practitioners, but tourists can sample ayuverdic treatment from government-licensed practitioners in holiday resorts. You have the option of relaxation / preventative or curative treatments. The latter is very popular, with customers spending up to two weeks in treatment and this is often mixed with yoga and meditation. Come experience ayurveda, you may find your inner self.
Meditation and Yoga Whilst in Sri Lanka, take time to switch off from the busy world that you are escaping from and try some meditation or yoga. Sri Lanka has perfected the way of finding and maintaining a work life balance. Meditation and Yoga plays a big role, and many travellers learn these skills in Sri Lanka. Many Buddhist temples offer meditation classes.
International and Local Spa’sMany people around the world have discovered the pleasure inherent in spa breaks. In addition to its therapeutic effects, it is also a great way to simply relax and allow oneself to be bathed in luxury. Sri Lanka has responded to this market demand and has many quality spa’s where even the most discerning spa customer will enjoy first class facilities. New tea spa’s are also being developed.
Modern medical treatment
Don’t wait for the NHS.With many Sri Lankan doctors who have practiced in the UK and other countries returning home, and with partnerships with India’s leading hospitals on the rise, Sri Lanka is fast becoming a medical centre for the region. What a great way to skip the NHS waiting list and recover in the warmclimate. The cost will be a fraction of the cost with an average operation (including doctors fees and medicines) and one week in a private room (4 star hotel equivalent with nursing care and meals) to recover for GBP 750 to GBP 1,000.
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Sri Lankan curry is a perfect balanced meal. Make sure you learn how to make a few curries, and take back the ingredients with you. Your hotel Chef will be
Sri Lankan curry is a perfect balanced meal. Make sure you learn how to make a few curries, and take back the ingredients with you. Your hotel Chef will be
only too pleased to help out.
There are a variety of herbal teas made from roots and spices which can help you digest your food and even fight off the common cold. Stop at a super market and pick up some of these wonderful drinks to take back with you. Matale, between the cultural triangle and Kandy, is an area well known for many of these spices. Visit a spice garden if you are driving through.
