IHT Wellness Shop provides gentle, effective programs to restore balance and wellness. Our services include Ayurveda, (Eastern Indian system of medicine), Pulse Reading, Su-Jok Acupressure, Homeopathy, Reflexology, Yoga, Nutritional and Herbal Therapy, Tongue and Fingernail Analysis, Hypnotherapy and Energy Healing therapies. IHT Wellness is the only authorized distributor of Easy Pha-Max Supplements in Michigan. Superior quality Wheatgrass powders, colon cleanse and intimacy enhancement supplements are available. We also feature Dr. Bronner's soaps, Swami Ramdev's Divya  Herbal Products, Banyan Botanicals Ayurvedic Products, Maharishi Ayurvedic products, Weleda, Jason Naturals and Forever Living Aloe products. Please see our service descriptions below or feel free to contact us at 989.272.5524, email service@ihtwellnessshopgaylord.com for more information and to place orders for any of our products. We ship anywhere in the continental U.S. IHT Wellness also provides Wellness Retreats in our Beautiful Northern Michigan setting. Classes and certification are also available.

Ayurveda Ayurveda: 'Harmony is health’, is what Ayurveda preaches. This is India’s age-old science of medicine which illumined many, like the early Greeks and Arabs who were so awed that they borrowed from it. According to the World Health Organization, health is not only physical well being or absence of disease, it is rather physical and mental well being. Ayurveda deals with mental, physical and social well being of an individual making it different from other forms of medicinal therapies. Derived from the Sanskrit word, Ayurveda is divided into two words - 'Ayur' which means life and Veda which means knowledge. Ayurveda in India was at its glorious best in the age of Rishis (Hindu ascetics) and Rajas (kings). Our ancient masters and physicians knew exactly how to be healthy and hearty till a ripe age, which would be nothing less than a century! Traces of the science have filtered down the centuries and are being revived in a big way these days. But most people tend to think of Ayurveda as an alternative system of medicine, which it is not. It is a way of life. We tend to ignore that the human body does react to nature’s ever-changing moods and that human life is but only a link in the great web of Life. Medication today has been reduced to curative or system-regulating medicines; preventive medicine has hardly made much progress except for a handful of vaccines. Ayurveda or ‘the knowledge of life’ will tell you that there’s much more to ‘medication’ than that. Ayurveda is based on sound observational concepts which have stood the test of time for thousands of years.

Ayurvedic Consultation Ayurvedic Consultation: The awareness gained from having an Ayurvedic consultation allows one to create balance and harmony, thus avoiding the onset of symptoms. If you are already ill, Ayurveda helps you to create the optimum environment in your body for healing to take place! Ayurveda will help you feel better about life and have greater energy and enthusiasm. Ayurvedic Practitioner Dr. Rajiv Kumar at IHT Wellness conducts Ayurvedic consultations to determine a person's unique constitution. Through this consultation the nature of a person and any imbalances are identified. Then Dr. Kumar puts together a healing program that not only includes foods and herbs but also aromas, colors, massage, detoxification, yoga, and meditation - all aimed at restoring or maintaining balance. In the initial visit you will meet with Ayurvedic Practitioner Dr. Kumar. Through an in-depth evaluation of your health and lifestyle practices, your Ayurvedic Practitioner will develop an understanding of your unique constitution and the root causes of any imbalances and challenges. Based on this information, your Ayurvedic Practitioner will design a program using five sense program, including diet, herbs, acupressure points, music and other therapeutic lifestyle changes. A full consultation may take 1 hour to 1, 1/2 hours. During the follow up visits your Ayurvediac Practitioner will continue to implement your healing program, monitor your progress, and check in with you about how you are feeling. He will then make changes or additions to the program that are necessary to help you reach your goals. This may include aromatherapy, color therapy, or acupressure points, Panchakarma Ayurvedic Massage / Shirodhara. Perhaps most important, your Ayurvedic Practitioner is there to support you on your journey! Ayurvedic Consultation: 1hr / $150 Follow up Consultation: 45min / $99 Phone Consultation: 1/2hr / $75 Acupressure Session: 30min / $50 Acupressure Session - Walk In: 15Min / $25 Dr. Rajiv Kumar (Vaidya), Board Certified Ayurvedic and Alternative Medical Practitioner, (NAMA, AAMA). Direct Line: 231.360.1435

Panchakarma - Treatment Panchakarma is a Ayurvedic massage program. It is quite different than traditional western massage. Panchakarma will detoxify, cleanse and revitalize the body. With a study from Ayurvedic Practitioner Kumar, Panchakarma is essential for healing core issues and imbalances specific to you. By itself it is truly an amazing and effective way to maintain youth and vitality. Ayurveda and Panchakarma date back over five thousands of years to ancient India. Panchakarma has stood the test of time by producing beneficial and immediate results. A full Panchakarma natural healing therapy involves having a consultation with Kumar. He will read your pulse, determine your dosha and create a program uniquely for you, Like Abhyanga - Ayurvedic Massage: Abhyanga is deeply relaxing and cleansing. The focus is the parasympathetic nervous and lymphatic system. You will be bathed from head to toe with an warm oil specifically designed for you and your dosha. Shirodhara: Everyone simply must experience a shirodhara program. In this, a slow flow of warm oil is methodically administered to the third eye (pineal gland area) and forehead. Almost immediately, you will transfer into a deep, meditative state of relaxation. It will balance the right and left hemispheres of the brain and is highly effective for PTSD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and everyday stress.This is a deeply relaxing treatment using three liter warm medicated shirodhara oils poured in a gentle stream over the forehead. This procedure synchronizes brain waves and profoundly coordinates and calms the mind, body, and spirit. Shirodhara enhances blood circulation to the brain, improves memory, nourishes the hair, and scalp and generally aids in release of stress and tension. Swedana: Also called hot Steam Therapy with Aroma Oil. Swedana is indicated to follow any form of Panchakarma or massage therapy. It may be applied either in a steam cabinet or with the use of hot steamy towels. Specific herbs are added to facilitate the value of the oil used during the session allowing deep rooted toxins to lift and release.    Abhyanga ( Ayurvedic Massage): 90min / $90  Abhyanga with Sauna: 90min / $99 Shirodhara:  $250 (4Ltr. Herbally Infused Oil) Shirodhara with Sauna Spa: $260 Swedana : 30min / $50 (with Aroma oil) Dr. Rajiv Kumar (Vaidya), Board Certified Ayurvedic and Alternative Medical Practitioner, (NAMA, AAMA). Direct Line: 231.360.1435

Homeopathy Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, (1755-1843) a German physician,  is credited with the development of Homeopathy .  Hahnemann was unsatisfied with the medicine of his day so he developed and used a system based on "like cures like" which was, (and continues to be) highly successful.  Homeopathic preparations are chosen for the ability to stimulate and balance the physical body by supplying a required frequency of subtle energy. Homeopathy considers mental and emotional attributes of a disorder as well as the physical. Homeopathy is a Vibrational Healing technique that uses plants, herbs, minerals and in some cases viruses and bacteria diluted in water, (a process called potentization). In most cases the molecular chemistry of the original sample is not found in the potentized creation - but instead the vibrational resonance of the plant, mineral or pathogen. Homeopathy has historically proven itself valuable in cases where other modalities have failed and is the 2nd most popular medical system in the world. The use of homeopathic remedies has increased in the United States over the last forty years due to consumer interest. Homeopathic products are not tested on animals, are cost-effective, all-natural and have a history of success. The British Royal Family employs a personal Homeopathic Physician; Homeopathy is well accepted in many countries in Europe, India and South America. For more information regarding research in Homeopathy and its effectiveness, visit: http://hpathy.com/homeopathy-scientific-research/research-in-homeopathy Homeopathy - Initial Consultation Fee for chronic ailment: $150 / 1 to 1 1/2 hours Follow-up Consultations: $75 - 1/2 hour Homeopathy - Acute ailment consultation: $50 plus cost of remedy. Angela Welch-Kumar, Medical Assistant, Certified Naturopath, Classical Homeopath (DiHom Pract, AADP). Direct Line: 231.409.7692

Herbal Supplementation  / Naturopathy With today's fast-paced lifestyle it is sometimes difficult to take good care of yourself.  Naturopathy consultations bring you back to wholeness. Your Naturopathy consultation includes a review of lifestyle, fitness and overall well-being. A complete assessment is done and various therapies are employed to restore wellness including diet & nutrition, herbal supplementation, exercise, relaxation therapies, reflexology and more. Naturopathy Consultation Fee: $150 / 60min Angela Welch-Kumar, Medical Assistant, Certified Naturopath, Classical Homeopath (DiHom Pract, AADP). Direct Line: 231.409.7692

Professional Massage Therapy by Gina Release tension, stress and the discomfort that goes with it by enjoying a professional massage by Gina. Experience the health benefits of clinical massage like lower blood pressure, pain relief and detoxification. 1/2-hour Deep Tissue Massage: $30One hour Swedish/Deep Tissue Massage: $50 with Free 10 minute bonusComing soon: Ear Candling

Su-Jok Acupressure Acupressure and Acupuncture are the "Therapies of Nature". These therapies have been long recognized in India, China, Japan and Korea and are widely used in private clinics of these countries. Recently World Health Organization of Geneva has approved this system. While visiting China in the 1970's, President Richard Nixon observed how these therapies work and he was impressed with their results. Upon returning to the United States, President Nixon sent a group of leading physicians to China to study Acupressure and Acupuncture. After much research, the physicians expressed favorable opinions about these therapies. Since the 1970's, Acupressure and Acupuncture have gained much popularity in the West as more and more people discover the many benefits. More than five thousand years ago the Chinese discovered that pressing certain points on the body relieved pain where it occured and it also gave benefit to other parts of the body. Gradually other points were found that not only relieved pain but also influenced the functioning of certain internal organs.  In the Indian Books of Ayurveda there is reference to Ayurvedic Massage and Acupressure being used for the purpose of healing. Acupressure is the most ancient and simplest of the various therapies such as Acupuncture,  Shiatsu , Reflexology and other Healing therapies which are prevalent today.  Each of these therapies produces healing effects on the internal organs of the body through well defined points on our body surface. Acupressure Session Fee: $50 / 30min Dr. Rajiv Kumar (Vaidya), Board Certified Ayurvedic and Alternative Medical Practitioner, (NAMA, AAMA). Direct Line: 231.360.1435

Reflexology Foot Reflexology is deep-tissue massage of the feet. Reflexology descended from early Eastern cultures. Foot Reflexology was popularized in the 1930's by Eunice D. Ingham, a physiotherapist. Her method is the most popular and widely accepted in the world. The feet are rich in nerve endings and these nerves are connected to organ systems and glands throughout the body. If our natural rhythms are disrupted and circulation is impaired, (lack of exercise, desk job, bed-ridden) we allow an excess acid condition to develop. Acid crystals, (similar to frost particles when viewed under a microscope) can accumulate in the nerve endings of the feet. When the nerve endings are stimulated with Reflexology, the acid crystals are broken down and circulation is increased in the corresponding organ system or gland - balance is restored. Reflexology is deeply relaxing and therapeutic.  Reflexology Session Fee: $60 / 60min Angela Welch-Kumar, Medical Assistant, Certified Naturopath, Classical Homeopath (DiHom Pract, AADP). Direct Line: 231.409.7692

Clinical Hypnotherapy Clinical Hypnotherapy is used to create positive changes in the mind and body. Clinical Hypnotherapy has been used successfully for everything from smoking cessation and weight loss to alleviation of pain and sports enhancement. By using the powers of the mind, Clinical Hypnotherapy brings about change by introducing positive suggestion while in a state of extreme relaxation. Clinical Hypnotherapy has nothing to do with "Stage Hypnotism". A subject in a state of hypnosis will only agree to behave in a manner congruent to their personality type. It is a safe, effective therapy and is endorsed by Dr. Andrew Weil, M.D. for individuals experiencing chronic illness. Hypnotherapy Session Fee: $90 / 60min Angela Welch-Kumar, Medical Assistant, Certified Naturopath, Classical Homeopath (DiHom Pract, AADP). Direct Line: 231.409.7692

Energy Healing / Healing Touch Therapy Reiki is a Japanese form of Healing Touch. By definition Reiki means "Spiritually-Guided", (Rei) "Energy", (Ki). You may be familiar with other Eastern words for Energy  like "Chi" and "Prana" or the Western term "Universal Life-Force Energy". There are many forms of Healing Touch Therapy and each creates the same positive result. Humans have used touch therapies since the beginning of recorded existence. Many ask - how does it work? How do hands heal It's important to understand that everyone has the inherent ability to heal through touch. The benefit of  learning Reiki is this - it is a discipline that creates focus and increases the energetic vibration of the recipient as well as the receiver. Reiki practitioners are also called "channels" because their vibration is attuned to "channel" Universal Life-Force Energy and guide it where it is needed most in the reicipients body and energy field. According to William Lee Rand, Director of the "International Center for Reiki Training", experienced non-Reiki healers who become attuned to Reiki noticed a considerable increase in Energy and client satisfaction. Is Reiki Science or Science Fiction? Let's turn to Albert Einstein, Quantum Physics and Modern Medicine for answers... Albert Einstein proved with his famous equation E=mc2 that Energy and Matter are dual expressions of the same universal substance.. The "Universal Substance" is an energy or vibration that we are all composed. By gently manipulating the body with "Rei-Ki" and elevating its vibration, lower vibration entities like dis-ease  are unsustainable. Reiki brings about a soothing calm in the most anxious personality which in itself is healing. Medical doctors agree that many of today's disorders have an emotional component. Current research on the brain and body chemistry proves stress has a detrimental affect on the entire body and that relaxation techniques are beneficial to health. Healing touch therapies like Reiki are proven to reduce the surface-tension of water which may explain increased cellular respiration & metabolism in individuals who receive therapy. Reiki and other touch therapies are now being taught to medical professionals and used increasingly in hospital settings. Reiki Healing Session Fee: $25 / 30min If you wish to know more about Reiki History please copy and paste following link in your web browser -  http://www.reiki.org/faq/HistoryOfReikiToCopy.html

FAR INFRARED - SAUNA THERAPY Japanese technology of infrared sauna manufacturing has been on the pinnacle of beauty and health treatment for many years in the country of the Rising Sun. The main advantage of Infra-Sun FIR saunas are infrared heaters TheraCarbon that work in the wave band "Ray of Life". This most useful part of the solar spectrum is able to penetrate up to 5" deep into the human body. A sense of calm will envelope the body within a few minutes after the session start and you'll feel yourself fully renovated after. Far Infrared Sauna Therapy: Dr. Tadashi Ishikawa (Japan) received a patent for inventing healing infrared heaters in 1965. For the next 14 years infrared heaters were used exclusively in Japanese medical centers. In 1979, infrared heaters were made available for use by the general public. Japanese doctors use infrared saunas most extensively. According to published studies infrared heat helps with: * Asthma, bronchitis, colds and flu, sinus problems. * Obesity, cellulite * High blood pressure, chronic kidney inflammation * Rheumatism * Arthritis * Hemorrhoids * Menstrual problems and menopause * Lower back, shoulder, neck and muscle pain, sports injuries. * Nervous tension , migraine headaches * Skin tone , wrinkles. * Skin inflammations, acne * Bruises, wounds, burns * Detoxification, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts * Gastritis and gastroenteritis Get rid of excess weight! Journal of the American Medical Association: "A moderately conditioned person can easily sweat off 500 grams in a sauna, consuming nearly 300 kcal, which is equivalent to running 2-3 miles. A heat-conditioned person can easily sweat off 600-800 kcal with no adverse effects. While the weight of the water loss can be regained by drinking water, the calories consumed will not be." Infrared saunas provide a convenient, inexpensive and pleasant way to get rid of excess weight. Now more than ever, people are more aware and rightly concerned about their health. For many, excess weight is a perennial problem and fad diets have never proven to be an effective and lasting solution. Excess weight frequently leads to high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes, stroke and many other diseases. The market is awash with hundreds of "sure fire" programs to lose weight and keep it off, including countless diets, exercise machines, exercise routines, prepared meals, "wonder pills" and even special clothing. But whether excess weight is of physiological or psychological origin, common sense will solve the problem of excess weight... eating a balanced diet in proper portions and at the proper times, moderate physical activity, living a healthy lifestyle, adequate rest, and regular detoxification sessions will result in weight loss and maintenance, as well as better health. If you have already tried various methods of weight loss that failed to produce the desired results, consider changing your diet to include more fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meat and fish, while significantly reducing your intake of sweets, soft drinks, chips and other such "hollow calorie" items. Additionally, try eating a heavier breakfast (as early as possible), a medium lunch and a very light evening meal (as early as possible), then try going to bed no later than 9:00 PM each evening. Going to bed early helps you to avoid any hunger pains (you sleep through them) as your body adjusts to the new diet and routine, and you can't eat at night if you are asleep. For physical activity, consider walking, jogging, cycling, swimming or tennis. Such activities will not only help you to lose the excess weight, but will also develop your muscle tone and conditioning. An important part of healing the whole body is removing toxins routinely, And infrared saunas are the most effective way to do this. When people hear the word "sauna", they immediately think of the traditional Finnish steam type sauna. But the technology of infrared sauna is light years ahead of traditional saunas, and much more beneficial to the human body. Infrared saunas, compared with traditional saunas * Infrared rays can penetrate the body to a depth of 5 cm (approx 2 inches), which is not a claim that conventional saunas can honestly make and substantiate. * Perspiration is several times greater than in conventional saunas. By spending 30 minutes in an infrared sauna you can burn up to 600 calories, because the perspiration process burns calories. Hence, weight loss is very effective. After the session, you can easily restore your fluid balance by drinking water. But the calories will not return with your intake, because water contains no calories! * 3-4 times more effective in removing toxins, including heavy metals, cholesterol, nicotine and alcohol. 30 Minutes a day for beauty! The beauty and appearance enhancement industry is a multibillion dollar market with a countless number of products. Women and men around the world are constantly searching for anything that will help them look younger and more beautiful. However, our appearance depends primarily on our heal... and to a much lesser extent on the creams, lotions and potions that we use. Atmospheric pollution, preservatives and additives in products, alcohol and tobacco smoke in the human body leave traces of dangerous toxins that have a negative impact on both our appearance and energy. To look our best may require the use of cosmetics and/or other enhancement products, but more importantly we must also ensure that our bodies are healthy, including the routine removal of harmful substances from the body. The need to cleanse the body of toxins is obvious. We propose to do so pleasantly and thoroughly via the routine use of infrared sauna therapy. Detoxification! Over the last decade, researchers in many countries have studied the phenomenon of benefits provided by infrared heat on human health. The common consensus accepted the "bioresonance" detoxification theory developed by scientists from Japan. When gases, metals and pollutants, such as dioxins, lead, mercury or chlorine get into the water molecules of cells, they tend to "capture" large molecules of water. The accumulation of toxins in the body blocks cell energy and reduces blood flow. Detoxification occurs when the infrared rays cause the water molecules in cells to vibrate. The vibration and heat expands the blood vessels, and causes the cells to release the toxins from the captivity of the water molecules for excretion via perspiration and urine. Infrared saunas provide a simple, easy, pleasant and healthy way to cleanse the body of toxins! One 30 minute session $17.50 Five 30 minutes sessions $75 Ten 30 minutes sessions $139 Unlimited use for one month $199 We also sell FAR INFRARED SAUNA. Place your order NOW! Free Shipping. For more details please talk to us! Click on  this link video, to know about Infrared sauna's health benefits and how easy to assemble sauna spa at your place.