Established by Swami Rama of the Himalayas, "Combined Therapy" isa holistic program integrating Eastern natural therapies withconventional medicine, focused on enhancing an individual's abilityto control his own health. The program is especially beneficial tothose with chronic disorders or who are recovering from acuteillness, high blood pressure, depression, fatigue and other emotionaldisorders, or an inability to relax and enjoy life.
Combined Therapy occurs in a 14-day residential format andincludes daily health assessments, holistic medical counseling,biofeedback, homeopathic clinics, relaxation training, dietassessment and counseling, and other therapies, along with trainingin skills that promote self-healing and help to maintainhealth. One of the unique features of the program is itsspiritual content in the form of methodical practices ofself-observation, silence, solitude and guidance in meditation.
The highly trained and qualified professional staff is directed byDr. V. Rajesh, MD, DCH, a certified psychiatrist and board certifiedpediatrician and rehabilitation specialist from the USA with morethan 15 years experience in holistic medicine. Further staffmembers include Dr. Anil Singhal, MD and Dr. Achala Singhal, MD,FACC, FACP, also both trained in the USA, Dr. Barbara Bova, BHMS, aqualified homeopathic doctor, Dr. Kathy M. McKeehan, Ph.D, and Ms.Petra Heinz, nutritionist.
The fee is $25.00 per day per person for the two week program andincludes the program, accommodations, and food.
For information and to set up appointments, pleasecontact:
Dr. V. Rajesh, M.D.
Director
Combined Therapy Program
HIHT, Jolly Grant
Dehra Dun, India 248140 (U.P.) India
Telephone: 91-135-682-081 Ext. 230
FAX: 91-135-682-008
CRx is a patient-centered, residential program treating he wholeperson mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually usingpractical, self-help breath-based techniques and complimentarytherapies. These therapies include:
Daily health assessment and holistic medical counseling.
Homeopathic clinics.
Relaxation, breathing exercises and positive reaffirmationtechniques.
Special stretching and limbering exercises.
Guided instructions on enhancing self-awareness skills.
Diet assessment and counseling.
Free time for personal activities such as reading, resting andbrisk walking.
Opportunity to observe silence to hasten recovery.
This profile produces analysis of how an individual's habitualresponse to stress affects them mentally, physically, emotionally andspiritually.
Biofeedback training: The training involves feeding specificphysiological responses to the individual to help assesself-awareness, self-control, muscle tension,
skin temperature, quality of respiration, heart rate and bloodpressure.
All individuals with chronic disorder or who have recovered or arerecovering from select acute illness such as high blood pressure,emotional problems like depression, fatigue, anxiety, irritability,other conditions like heart diseases, hypertension, cancer, stomachdisorders, ulcers and respiratory disorders such as asthma, Inabilityto relax and enjoy life like performing one's work happily, andenergetically.
This combined therapy, CRx program is applicable to both patientswho opt to practise holistic perspectives in their daily lives andthose who need to complement their ongoing modern medicaltreatment.
Program structure: CRx is a 14-day residential program thatallows individuals to participate in structured activities andgradually develop habits that promote self-healing and maintainhealth. Determination and regular practice are two vital keysfor improvement. For the duration of their residence in CRxindividuals are requested to maintain minimum interaction wit theoutside world in order to be free from mental distractions anddisturbances.
Intoxicants are not permitted because they create a barrier anddelay the achievement of this personalized program.
Miscellaneous--alarm clock, cassette player with earphones,flashlight, stationery, umbrella and toiletries including laundrysoap.
Clothing--loose outfit, sports and jogging shoes, and hat.
Fees: $25.00 per day per person for two-week duration. Payment is due upon registration either by cash or draft payable toHimalayan Institute Hospital Trust.
Advanced registration.
Evaluation of medical history by CRx team.
Alternative accommodations for attendants/relatives at Nanak Saiaiis also available within the hospital grounds, when there is avacancy.
Supporting Program: In addition to individualized programs,CRx also offers other sessions like three days of Stress ManagementAwareness.
Ultimate Aim of Program: To heal themselves presently ifnecessary, prevent future health challenges and become aware of thepast events which may have contributed to the present condition.
Dr. V. Rajesh, MD, DCH is a certified psychiatrist andboard certified pediatrician and rehabilitation specialist, USA, withmore than 15 years experience in holistic medicine. She was AssistantProfessor at Chicago Medical School and New York Medical School, NewYork. At the Combined Therapy Department, Dr. Rajesh blendsconventional medical treatment with holistic practices and stressprofile evaluations to help heal chronic stress disorders.
Dr. Anil Singhal, MD is Chief Neurologist at HimalayanInstitute of Medical Sciences. A graduate Neurologist of theUniversity of Illinois, Chicago, USA, and student of the renowned Dr.Hughes (referred to as the Father of the EEG) of the University ofIllinois, he practiced in the field of Neuroscience at Chicago forten years.
Dr. Achala Singhal, MD, FACC, FACP, heads the CardiologyDepartment, Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, is aboard-certified internal medicine practitioner and specialist incardiovascular diseases. She was Assistant Professor at ChicagoMedical School, USA following her post-graduation from New YorkMedical School and as a cardiology specialist at Cook CountyHospital, Chicago.
Dr. Barbara Bova, BHMS is a qualified homeopathic doctorand a certified yoga instructor with more than ten years ofexperience in helping patients complement holistic treatment withnatural homeopathic prescriptions. As a member of the CombinedTherapy Staff at the Himalayan Institute Hospital Trust, sheintroduces patients to the therapeutic application of hatha yoga inself-healing.
Dr. Kathy M. McKeehan, PhD.'s doctorate is in Nursing and apostdoctoral fellowship in eastern studies from the HimalayanInstitute, Honesdale, PA, USA. She is specially trained instress management, biofeedback, yoga psychology and exercise.
Ms. Petra Heinze is a nutrition certified yoga instructorfrom the Himalayan Institute, Honesdale, PA, USA. She has beenpracticing and teaching yoga for more than 20 years in America,Germany and India.