Ayurvedic tourism attracting more Bahrainis to India

Medical tourism to India for Ayurveda treatment has been on a rise with an increasing number of Bahrainis becoming convinced about the ancient healthcare tradition, according to experts. More and more Bahrainis are travelling to India in hopes of treating their ailments. Ayurveda, which is at least 5,000 years old has been gaining popularity in the Gulf in recent years. According to travel agents and Ayurveda experts, the holistic approach of Ayurveda is what has been luring Bahrainis.

Dr Mohammed Mubashir, Medical director at Focuz Ayur Center in India, who is on a visit to Bahrain, said that he has witnessed a great increase in Gulf patients travelling to India. “There has been an increased awareness about Ayurveda in the Gulf, people are becoming more aware of its benefits and its potential to treat diseases.”

However, he warned that people travelling to India for treatment should ensure that they are getting treated by licensed, qualified professionals and as unlicensed practice is rampant. “It is imperative that treatment is given by qualified Ayurveda practitioners. If treatment is done with the wrong practitioner the patient may worsen his symptoms and put himself in danger,” he said.