ASSIGNMENT

A Study to Findout Kerala as

A Health Tourism Destination

INTRODUCTION

Kerala Gods own country is one of the most sought after tourist destinations in
Asia. It is only Indian state having all type of tourism products. A part from being a
tourist definition Kerala is Indias No:1 state with 100% literature people world class
health care system, Lowest rate . It is Indias most fluent, peaceful and cleanliest state
also. Tourists are coming from different countries having diverse culture, behavior and
taste
Health tourism is gaining importance in this present situation. It is non-seasonal
in nature also. The new trend among people is to travel for health care. Health concise
people prefer to travel health care destinations. Health tourism and it involves a
combination of health care and tourism. A health tourism destination highlights its
health care resource that gives wellness and care and tourism attraction that give peace
of mind and relaxation. To examine the weakness of health tourism in Kerala

CONTENT

Healthcare resources of Kerala include holistic system of medicine such as

Ayurveda Unanis, Sidha, Naturopathic, Yoga, Meditation and Modern Medicines like
Allopathic, Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Dental Treatment and Eye Care Treatment.
AYURVEDA
Ayurveda is a Logistic system of being that has a tradition of 3000 years old.
Kerala and ayurveda are synonymies to each other as it is the only place on earth
where ayurveda is practiced with absolute authentication and dedication. The method
of ayurveda is unique and universal. Instead of treating the symptoms of a disease it
treats individuals and caring is given for the entire body. Ayurveda medicine and
purely natural and absolutely free of side effects
YOGA AND MEDITATION
Yoga the science of man based an ancient Indian Wisdom and culture is an art
of living a healthy balanced, peaceful and contented life. Yoga being a total integrated
system studies man in his who lenses body trained and sprit and is integrated to
certain principles, ideas, values, attitude and a way of life for personal and social
benefits.
UNANI
Unani the system of medicine originated in Greece and flourished in Asia
especially in India because similarities with Ayurveda practiced mostly by Muslims.
Unani practitioners are found in all parts of India a large number of then in Kerala.
Unani is an Arabic Nord and its principles are so close to that of Ayurveda. According
to Unani the basic elements nature is earth, water, air, fire. These four elements are
known as ARKAN.
SIDHA
Herbs and minerals found in the nature are used in the production of Sidha
medicine. The medicines are simple get effective. All type of disease have medicine in
Sidha. All type of materials used in the production of Sidha medicine include
caves,beak, root and other parts of plants and trees.

KALARI TREATMENT

Marma Chikilsa in Kerala is countries old. Marma is uitel spots and

chikilsa means treatment. Several treatment techniques where need for treating
different types of injuries like around fractures etc. Sidha system of treatment gives
emphasis to Marma Chikilsa. Marma Chikilsa is mainly performed by specialized who
know well about the vital spot on human body. Kalari Marma treatment is
sophisticated as the Uzhichil treatment of Ayurveda.
Majr Health Tourism Provides of Kerala
A health tourism provides or medical tourism provides is an organization or
company which seeks to being together a prospective patient with a service provides
usually a hospital or a clinic. The important health care centers in Kerala are :Amrita Institute of Medical Science Ernakulam
Amrita Institute of Medical Science being together a dedicated terms of
Physicians nurse and other health care professionals to provides the highest standard s
of medical treatment.
Lakeshore Hospital and Research Centre Ernakulam
Lakeshore Hospital Kochi embodies the concept of a world class hospital .It attracts
large members of patients from various countries including UAE, OMAN, USA,
CANADA, AUSTRALIA, etc. It offering specialized packages for the foreign patients
in cardiology, Orthopedics, dental cosmetic surgery and other health check up
programmes
Kerala Institute of Medical Science Thiruvananthapuram
The hospital is accredited by National Acredition Board for Hospital and health care
(NABH). Kerala Institute of medical science is forced to become are of the most
preferred health care and health tourism destinations in Asia with focus on medicine
education and Research
Malabar Institute of Medical Science Ltd Kozhikode
The Malabar Institute of Medical Science limited is multispecialty Hospital
situated in Calicut. It is also accredited by NABH.
CONCLUTION

Kerala gods own country synonymous with ayurveda has much potential to
become words best tourism destination .The state is based with wide variety of
tourism attractions and health care infrastructure including big corporate hospitals
possessing accreditation of international organizations Kerala can attract more and
more health tourists and create an image of one of the worlds health tourism
destination by ensuring heavenly living in gods own country