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Sexual Intercourse- Ayurvedic concept

March 17, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

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Ayurveda believes that just as every human needs water and food to exist, urge for sex is a natural biological drive and to deprive oneself out of it may throw one out of balance.

SI involves all the five senses sight, sound, smell, taste and touch and it is believed to be an elaborate process of mutual stimulation gifted to man kind by Nature. It views SI as a union of body, mind and soul It is a more fulfilling experience and it acts as an emotional bond between husband and wife, it leads to a state where two bodies with one soul is achieved.

It firmly believes that SI is the divine process and enjoying it cautiously as well as relaxedly leads to giving birth to a healthy offspring. Hence it emphasis that body to be pure and mind to be calm to have an effective intercourse.. How the parents feel during the intercourse too will effect the child. Hence ayurveda advises one to undergo a purification therapy that will flush out any doshic excess and result in a better sexual life.

Kapha one of the tridohas is responsible for keeping up the sexual vigour. Rasa and Shukra are among the seven tissues that help in sexual feelings. It firmly believes that the doshic state of parents at the time of conception influences the child

By taking some aphrodisiac before entering into a SI will promote the quality and quantity of the semen and enhance the sexual enjoyment Shukra Stambhaka are the ayuredic drugs that are used to increase the span of SI.

The reproductive tissues are the essence of all dhatus (which is tissue elements) and it has the power to create life. SI is viewed by ayurveda as not only creating new life but to bring back youthfulness to the couples. Ayurvedic concept advocates during SI, the couple’s attention to be focused on the breathing, mind and the semen through which all the three levels of human being viz physical, mental and emotional are being acted upon and SI becomes a love meditation.

Factors affecting sexual intercourse – Ayurvedic Concept

Ayurveda, an age old tradition of Indian medical system, emphasis that sex is an integral part of our daily life (dinacharya) and the satisfaction one derives out of it is being spilled over his other areas of life. It points out the factors influencing the sexual intercourse as below :

a) Both the partners should have a strong feeling that they need each other, physically, emotionally and spiritually at the time of SI.

b) Men is to approach his women with calm, cool, collected disposition and in unfrustrated manner, so that her mood too is set up and an atmosphere condusive to an ideal SI is consiously created.

c) Their mental and physical health should be robust and if any one is disturbed, that it might affect SI.

d) Take care that the atmosphere where each partner enjoys SI should be beautiful, clean, peaceful and seducing the sense organs. Bathing before SI and incense sticks or scents rouses ones erotic mood.

e) Best time suitable for SI is midnight or after having dinner, the partners should wait for 2 hours as it considered as the best time for intimacy (kapha time).

f) A total involvement and enjoyment in a play before SI, by including five senses (touch, smell, see, hear etc.,) increases the intimacy and a prolonged SI.

g) Each couples requirement for sex varies depending upon their body constitution and seasons. It is believed that kapha types has more SI than the other two types viz pitta and vata.

h) Bad mood, stressed mind, anxiety, low self esteem, feeling bad of oneself, fear of not able to perform well or not able to satisfy the partner are the other factors affecting the SI.

i) Take care to solve any misunderstanding with your partner, resolve any anger against one another and try to improve communicating with each other what exactly one enjoys from other. Unless you speak out, there is a chance your partner might not know your tastes till end of your life.

j) Partners should refrain themselves from SI during menses, pregnancy, illness or after a heavy meal,

Ways to increase the pleasure of love making

Ayurveda, a science of life, views making love, as essential as food and water is to man. Needless to say, if any person is satisfied in their private life with their husband/wife, all the other things appear to be petty issues as he derives great strength from a satisfied sex life.

It discusses the ways to increase the pleasure of lovemaking as below :

Robust health : Couples should be healthy – physically, mentally and spiritually so that all their positive energies are directed towards love making. Take care to avoid negative emotions like anger etc which drains your energy unnecessarily.

Nourishing food : Take a light but a wholesome food, so that your stomach is not kept empty while indulging in love.

Good mood : Couples should be able to live in the present moment, at the time of making love, they should consider that only he and his partner exist in this world atleast while they make love to each other.

Condusive atmosphere : Atmosphere should heighten all sensual feelings, can lit incense sticks, use scent, lie on clean beds, decorate with fresh flowers, wear silk garments, play music like Mishra Telang, Mishra Ghara, Mishra Bhairavi in a light volume, be in a candle light.

Recommended Medications : One can practice vajikaran therapy, which increases the male fertility and also using aphrodisiac supplements arouses sexual pleasure. Shilajit and Aswagandha is used to improve sex life.

Various Techniques : One can indulge in some pleasurable acts like expressing it through caressing, kissing, touching, seeing through ones eyes etc.

Intimate relation : It strongly recommends to have sexual relationship only with their legal partner (husband or wife) and everytime when they are with each other, they should consider the act of love making, as though they try to know each other for the first time i.e, it should be evergreen.

Position : Practice exercises together so that they express their love in a bonding relaxation exercise. Couples can lie together in the spoon position on their left sides in which energy flows. Lying comfortably together you can inhale and exhale together so that harmony is promoted between the couples.

Sex posture – It advises that couples should make love, taking care that woman is in the bottom and man top position and any fancy positions may create complications like back pain.

Diet and Lifestyle of better love making

Ayurveda, a holistic way of living, views love making, a natural urge of the mankind as a divine process. It firmly believes that certain food and life style arouses sexual feeling and it provides the following tips to turn love making in to a pleasurable activity

a) Good sex requires a good healing sleep, regular exercise and a balanced life.
b) Try to live a relaxed life. Meditation helps to normalise all the functions of the body.
c) While making love get rid of all the thoughts of work, kids, family etc., and your centre of attention to be your partner alone and your aim to have a satisfying time each time and every time.
d) Be supportive and understanding of each others feelings and requirement in all spheres viz physical, mental, spiritual.
e) Have a wholesome diet which includes a lot of wheat, rice, seeds, nuts, milk products, stewed vegetables, natural sugars, easy to digest beans, carrot sticks and salad.
f) Ginger helps the mind to be focused, helping couples to have an undivided attention while making love.
g) Needless to say about garlic, which arouses your sex feelings.
h) Chocolate named as a love chemical makes a lot of positive changes in brain when in love.
i) It is advised to keep your blood sugar lever normal.
j) Avoid drugs, alcohol, conflicts in relations, hunger, trauma, anger.
k) To rebuild the body sexually ayurveda advises one to shun any type of sexual activities atleast for a month and then detoxify your body then nourish the body with diet and Ayurvedic herbs to enhance the sexual functions.
l) Aphrodisiac onions helps to enhance the sexual vigour
m) For both men and women Ashwagandha and rasayanas are highly helpful to keep their sexual desires on and it has to be taken daily as they calm down the anxiety.
n) For people who are return from outdoor work tired, it is better to have love at the week ends, rather than having an unsatisfied love in the week days.

Ayurvedic Medicines for better sexual intercourse

Ayurveda, a holistic way of living views love making as a pure divine process. Its herbal formulas when taken along with a wholesome and nutritious diet along with a relaxed life style which includes yoga and meditation has such a great impact on leading a better sexual life.

** Try to eliminate the toxins out of the body, then start with low protein food with Kohinoor gold capsules which is advisable to take with warm milk.

** Ginger and garlic when included in the diet, helps to keep sexual passions active.

** After making love, drink warm milk with ayurvedic ingredients in it as it helps in restoring the health that is lost while making love.

** Take traditional aphrodisiacs like fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, egg plant, figs and dates.

** Men can take Asian ginseng root (Panax ginseng) and women can take Shatavari to support their sexual energy.

** Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is great age old Indian sexual tonic for both men and women and it is a great stress buster and has a sex enhancing properties.

** Yohimbe bark (Pausinystalia yohimbe), Aphrodisiac garlic (Allium sativum)
ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma longifolia Jack), velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens), Gokshura seed pod (Tribulus terrestris) are few ayurvedic herbs that are taken to have a better sex life.

** To mention few ayurvedic medicines for treating female sexual weakness is Musli Power Xtra and for treating the problems related to erectile dysfunction, sexual weakness etc., are Ashwagandha churna , Aswagandha capsules, Addyzoa Capsule, Balarishtam Chyavanyog Tonic and Tablet Dasamoolarishtam, Chyavansakthi, Dabur Chyawanprash, Silajit, Vysex Dragee are advised.

Panchakarma treatment for sexual debility

Ayurveda, an age old truth of Indian medicine, views sexual life as a natural process which recommends panchakarma therapy for keeping it fresh and treat its debility.

Panchakarma has five purification therapies in it, they are Basti (medicated enemas), Virechana (purgation through herbs), Vamana (emesis through herbs), Nasya (nasal administration of oils) etc, out of which either one or two may be undergone before starting any body disorders including sexual debility.

It aims at eliminating all the internal factors of the disease which occurs due to wrong food habits, irregular life style and a stressed mind. It tends to balance all the tridoshas in the body which govern all the biological functions including functions of the sexual organs. The below are the main programmes which helps one to fight sexual debility.

a) Basti – According to Ayurveda, sexual debility is more of vata condition and its predominant site is colon. In this process, enema in the form of herbal concoctions/medicated ghee are introduced in the rectum, which cleans the whole colon. It also helps is flushing out the accumulated toxins in the body leading to tridoshas balance, thereby treating the sexual disorders at its root.

b) Pizhichili – Here the perspiration of the body is voluntarily created, when a luke warm specially prepared mediavted herbal oils are are being squeezed, all over the body, along with body massage.When done by specially trained persons helps one to rejunevate oneself and also treats the sexual debility.

c) Abhyanga – It is also called as a full body oil massage. One or two therapists synchronize their strokes and they take care to massage the whole body according to ones body constitution/its circulatory channels/ marma points. This is usually vigourously done for an hour and it helps in loosening the body cells thereby its toxins are removed. This too helps to fight sexual debility.

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Glaucoma- Ayurvedic concept and management

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What is glaucoma?
It is a disease, generally associated with the pressure rise inside the eye, certain to lead to blindness if not detected in an early stage. In a normal eye the watery fluid, aqueous humor, circulates freely and excess goes out through an exit. In cases of glaucoma, the exit develops some obstruction, and it causes damage to the optic nerve.
According to ayurveda glaucoma is best correlated with a condition described as adhimantha, and is of 4 basic types: vata, pitta, kapha and rakta.
Generally speaking, vata regulates retinal nerve function, whereas kapha specifically nourishes the eye and pitta acts to drain it in context with adhimantha.
Any of these symptoms may require immediate treatment:
• Blurred vision
• Nausea
• Headaches
• Halos around bright lights
• Falling of peripheral vision
• Severe pain
TREATMENT
1) Diet rich in Vitamins and minerals is important to the eye include zinc and copper, antioxidant vitamins C, E, B and A and selenium, an antioxidant mineral. Foods such as bell peppers, broccoli, citrus fruit, brussel sprouts, guava, kale, parsley and strawberries are recommended.
2) Limit caffeine and alcohol intake. Consume water in small amounts throughout the day.
3) Triphala is also widely taken for early stages of glaucoma and cataracts.
4) Make tea with one teaspoon of punarnava in one cup of hot water for two minutes. Strain the tea until there’s no punarnava in the water, then drink the tea two to three times a day, this helps in treating glaucoma.
5) The oil massage can reduce stress hormones, which are known to raise IOP.
6) Exposure to natural sunlight will help regulate the body’s natural cycle.
7) Going to bed early and at the same time each night will help the body.
8) Daily exercise and meditation will definitely have effect.
9) Rest your eyes by avoiding strain by watching television, working on the computer, driving and reading.
10) If the patient is constipated, bowel regulation can be helpful.
11) Glaucotin is a natural medicine formulated specifically to treat

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Eye diseases- Ayurveda concept

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EYE DISEASES
Eyes being one of the most important organs in Ayurveda, all five elements play a role in maintaining eye health. Earth (prithivi) governs the muscular part of the eye, fire (tejas) rules the blood vessels, air (vayu) governs the color, water (apu) dominates the white area, and space (akasha) controls the tear ducts and channels.According to ayurvedic studies, eye problems are caused by upsetting of one of the three doshas namely an imbalance in vata, pitta or kapha doshas.
Improper Eye care can result in the following:
• Impaired vision (need of glasses)
• Cataracts
• Damaged Retinas
• Blindness
CAUSES
Vata disorders in the eye tend to lead to dryness, poor vision and eyestrain.
Pitta imbalances cause burning, inflammation, yellow pus, and redness.
Kapha upsetting causes clouded vision, glaucoma, cataracts, thick pus and watery eyes.
TREATMENT
Ayurvedic eye treatment varies for each problem. Few eye strengthening and purifying treatments are use of triphala eyewash, eye bright infusion and netra vasti. Cooling herbs such as roses, sandalwood, coriander leaves, and Indian eyeliner (kajal) also improve vision. A drop of pure castor oil in the eyes is also healing for vata and pitta eye diseases. As shatavari is high in vitamin A and gooseberry in vitamin C these strengthen the eyes connective tissue integrity. As per Ayurveda it is vital to protect the eyes from chemicals, overstrain, sunlight and internal toxins. Heat too increases degeneration of the eyes connective tissue so one should avoid hot hair dryers, hot water on the face, alcohol based cosmetics around the eyes. Yogic eye exercises are indeed helpful to maintain clarity of vision. Above all a diet, rich in antioxidants such as fresh fruit and vegetables will result in strong eyes.

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Eye diseases- Yoga management

There is a deep correlation between the eyes and the mind. Eyesight is greatly improved when the muscles of the eyes are relaxed. It is said that vision occupies 40 percent of the brain’s capacity, therefore when we close our eyes; relaxation is induced in the brain. Eye health corresponds to the level of relaxation it experiences in which yoga plays a significant role. A yoga routine replete with asanas, pranayama and meditation helps in achieving peace and tranquility.

Yogic Eye Exercises
1. Sit in the Sukhasana (easy pose) with legs crossed and your spine, neck and head in a straight line. Look directly to the front at eye-level and breathe normally. Move your eyes upward and downwards stay for two seconds. Close your eyes for two seconds. Look to the right, left and front for two seconds. Close your eyes for 6-8 seconds. This completes one round. Start with 2-3 rounds and increase up to four rounds.
2. Rub both palms together. Close the eyes and gently place the left palm over the left eye and the right palm over the right eye. Do not press the eyeballs. Breathe in and out slowly to release stress. Repeat 2-3 times.
3. Also asanas that strengthen the eyes include the Bhujangasana (snake pose), Surya Namaskara (sun salutes), and Shavasana (rest pose).
4. Sit straight in any comfortable posture. Stretch both your arms forward up to the shoulder Siddhasana, Sukhasana or Padmasana. This kriya increases stability and concentration of the mind, strengthens the optic nerves, and corrects weakness and certain disorders of the eyes. It cures insomnia if practiced at night before sleep.
5. To correct your eyesight, practice nadi shodhan (alternate breathing) pranayama. Always start and end with the left nostril.
6. Blinking your eyelashes frequently moistens the eyes and gives the eyes a short rest.

Eye diseases- Panchkarma management

INTRODUCTION
Panchkarma is the process, which finds and cures the root cause of a problem by maintaining the correct balance of ‘Tridosha’ in body. Pancha Karma is not only good for alleviating disease but also beneficial during periods of transition whether it is a change of season or change in your personal/professional life like marriage, divorce or a transition into a new phase of your life. This therapy helps to remove the undesired elements from the body, enhance digestion and improve metabolic process through food herbal medicines. Panchkarma means the five therapies:
1) Vamana (therapeutic vomiting or emesis)
2) Virechana (purgation)
3) Nasya (elimination of toxins through nose)
4) Vasti (enema)
5) Raktamoskshana (detoxification of blood)
EYES AND PANCHKARMA
Eyestrain due to TV, computer, pollution, watering of eyes, dimness of vision, formation of cataract are some of the eye diseases cured by panchkarma.
Netratarpan- it is one of the therapeutic processes for the treatment of eye. It cleanses eyes by bathing them in pure medicated ghee. It gives a cooling effect to the eyes and strengthens optic nerve thus improving eyesight.
Akshitarpan
Akshi’ means eyes, Tarpan means nutrition. This is a process where herbally medicated Ghee is poured over the eyes and fresh black gram paste is applied.

Eye diseases- Ayurveda medicine

Mind/Body medicine is related to the fact that our general health depends on all the individual parts working together effectively. Eyesight is also dependent upon our total well being which our genetic structure, diet, the work environment and the level of exposure to airborne toxins.
The integrative approach evaluates the person’s lifestyle, habits, diet, exercise routine, and stress management, along with the family history, in determining a therapeutic approach. It attempts to bring in the patient as an active member in the program to maintain eye health.
Improper Eye care can result in:
1.Impaired vision (need of glasses)
2.Cataracts
3.Damaged Retinas
4.Blindness
5.Watering of eyes
6.Pink eyes
7.Dull and tired eyes
Causes
1.Malnutrition
2.Lack of exercises
3.Excess of alcohol, coffee, sugar, smoking, refined foods and hydrogenated oils.
4.Stress
5. Diabetes
TREATMENT
1.Boil 1/2 tp. fennel seed in a cup of water, and boil it back until reduced to half. Sip when warm.
2.Drink lots of water as constipation has adverse effect on eyes.
3.Eat food rich in vitamin C and E and minerals like sulphur and magnesium. Recommended foods are garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges, tomatoes, nuts, seeds and soy products.
4.Avoid alcohol and caffienated drinks.
5.Remove the seeds from pod of black cardamom mix it with tablespoon of honey. Chew thoroughly to the strengthen vision.
6.Almond is ideal for eyes; it strengthens the vision, and calm mental stress. Take 1-2 t. a day with warm milk or sweet orange juice.
7.Manage your stress. Meditation, nature walks and yoga helps to relieve stress.
8.Exercise daily. Eye exercises help remove toxins and congestion from eyes.
9.Apply Herbal Eye Bags to your eyes. The green tea has an antioxidant quality and draws out toxins.
10.Applying rose water and cucumber gives a cooling sensation to the eyes.
11.Triphala is an important medicine for eye health, especially blurred vision or to prevent the development of cataract.

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Male sexual problems

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A sexual problem refers to a problem that prevents an individual from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. Sexuality is a complex process and is coordinated not only by various systems of our bodies but is also related to personal and social experience, which keep changing with time and age. Any disturbance in any of these areas leads to sexual problems.

The various sexual problems, which are common among men, can be penned down as

Lack of desire
Ejaculation Problems
Infertility
Erectile dysfunction or Impotence

The causes, which can lead to, the above-mentioned problems are:

Physical Health

These conditions include diabetes, heart disease, neurological diseases, hormonal imbalances, and kidney disease, a liver failure that can cause impotence.
Lifestyle
Drinking and smoking can lead to erection problems. Alcohol often increases the desire by reducing inhibitions, but it leads to erectile dysfunction. These can also reduce your desire for sex. Being physically inactive also contributes to the chances of impotency.
Medications
The side effects of medicines like antidepressant drugs, medicines to treat hypertension, anxiety and benign prostate enlargement can affect sexual desire, can cause impotence and can also lead to problems related to ejaculation and orgasm.
Psychological factors
Stress, anxiety, concern about sexual performance, relationship problems, depression, feelings of guilt, depression and fatigue are some of the psychological factors which leads to sexual problems. Regular sexual routines may also contribute to a lack of enthusiasm for sex.
Obesity/Over Weight
Obesity is another major factor, which increases the risk sexual problems. Being overweight is often overlooked as a cause of sexual difficulties but can lead to serious problems such as lack of desire and erectile dysfunction.
Age
Levels of testosterone, the male hormone, decrease slowly with age, which may affect sexual function and can cause lack of desire, ejaculation problem and impotence.

Male sexual problems- Diet and lifestyle

Men sometimes find that they are not being satisfied by the sexual activities. There are many problems, which may be keeping them from having a healthy sexual life. Either they cannot get an erection, come too quickly, or they lack interest in sex. Other than medical, physical and psychological reasons diet and lifestyle also result in sexual problems.
Various dietary and lifestyle modifications, which are required to overcome sexual problems in men, are:
1) Maintain good health. Avoid refined carbohydrates – sugary foods, breads and cereal. Emphasize on lean meats, chicken, fish, and a lot of vegetables. Limited intake of saturated fats helps to stay fit and avoid diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and obesity. Homemade salad dressing consisting of flaxseed oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice is beneficial.
2) Multivitamin supplement improves circulation. Better circulation lets more blood enter the penis – and more blood leads to a stronger erection.
3) Intake of vitamin E may improve blood vessels of the penis as well as the heart. This will reduce the fear of heart diseases thus keeping you physically healthy and fit. It also helps in maintaining blood vessel flexibility, which is essential for normal erectile function.
4) Avoid drinking too much alcohol. It can affect your ability to get and keep an erection. In longer term, it interferes with the production of the male hormone testosterone, which can reduce the sexual drive and desire.
5) Avoid smoking as it damages the blood vessels and thus increases problems with erection.
6) Remain physically active. Inactivity contributes to poor cardiovascular fitness and may raise the chances of impotence.
7) Meditation and yoga is also very helpful in solving sex related problems. It helps you to maintain emotional and psychological balance, which is one of the main cause of these problems. Stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, guilt and fatigue are some of the problems, which can easily be taken care of by meditating and yoga thus helping you to have a healthy sex life.

Male sexual disorders- Yoga management

A sexual problem is which prevents a man from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity.
Various sexual problems, common among men are Lack of desire, Ejaculation Problems, Infertility, Erectile dysfunction or Impotence.
The causes, which can lead to the above-mentioned problems, are namely Physical health, Lifestyle, Medications, Psychological factors, and age.
How Yoga Helps:
1. Pre-mature ejaculation-For treating it some breathing exercises, accompanied with meditation and naturopathy shall be helpful. Focus your attention on your breathing, feel its temperature. At night apply blue oil (suncharged) from the top to the end of the tailbone.
2. Lifestyle being a part of yoga is important too-Its better to reduce spices, and excess consumption of food items like mutton and chicken from your diet. Eliminate smoking, which constricts blood vessels, and limit alcohol intake, which can depress the central nervous system.
3. Impotence & Erectile dysfunction – Some yogic poses useful for such condition are: Asans (Yogic postures) – Sun Salute, Wind releasing pose, Abdominal lift, Anal lift, Yogic seal pose, Cobra pose, Shoulder stand, Plough pose,
4. Pranayama (Breathing technique) – Alternate breathing and Bellow breathing. It breeds confidence by clearing your mind and focusing on breath helping in being more aware of yourself. This position allows more oxygen-rich blood to flow from your lower body back up to the heart and the brain, so you’ll get reenergized and refocused. A complete branch of Yoga, called Kundalini Yoga, deals with harnessing the sexual power enabling one to get into meaningful relationships and enjoy sex.

If mind and body are not in optimum health, an individual cannot have fulfilling sexual life. Yoga asanas and breathing exercises provide help in obtaining the optimum health state. The healing power of Yoga is so strong that people who are physiologically weak and to some extent or fully impotent may get back potency as they regain their physical health through Yoga. There are many individuals who approach sexual matters with a nervous mind. Such people are helped greatly from Yogic exercises and breathing practices.

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Female sexual diseases- Ayurvedic management

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Female sexual problem prevents her from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. Lack of desire, pain during intercourse, sexual climax is some of the sexual problems they face. Many factors like medical, physical and psychological reasons; diet and lifestyle contribute to sexual problems.

Few Ayurvedic Remedies are:
1. Healing qualities of Shatavari are very effective on the female reproductive system related problems. It helps in minimizing the women’s complaints related to menstrual cycles and balancing the female hormonal system. It also helps in decreasing the inflammation of female sexual organs, in fighting tiredness and morning sickness, helps in problems related to infertility, leucorrhea, and in regulating ovulation etc, which occur during the menopause cycle. Those women, who face problems of hot flashes, they should try combination of Shatavari and Kama Duba. Shatavari helps in treating/balancing ‘Pitta dosha’. Useful for infertility, impotence and general sexual debility, decreased libido, threatened miscarriage, menopause, leucorrhea, and has the ability to balance pH in the cervical area.
2. Women who exercise regularly, take vitamins regularly and eat fewer saturated fats, more full-fat dairy products and less meat have fewer ovulation problems. Chocolate contains phenethylamine, a nutrient that enhances mood and is the chemical we produce in our brains when we fall in love. Artichokes, like wine, are also good for ladies Sex is an integral part of our daily habits (Dinacharya). Night and after two hours of dinner is the ideal time for intimacy, as it is kapha time. Healthy food: Avoid refined carbohydrates emphasize on lean meats, chicken, fish, and a lot of vegetables. Homemade salad dressing consisting of flaxseed oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice is also beneficial.
3. Vajikarna is one of eight disciplines, which deals with maintenance of vitality. Women seek rejuvenation chiefly to restore their youthful beauty and attraction. This can be achieved by the concept of Rasayana (rejuvenation).

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Female sexual problems

A sexual problem refers to a problem that prevents an individual from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. Women experience a variety of sexual problems. It is defined as a problem that occurs in the course of sexual activity, which include fondling, masturbation and oral sex.

The problems that can keep a woman from experiencing satisfaction during sexual activity are
· Lack of sexual desire
· Inability to become aroused
· Lack of orgasm, or sexual climax
· Painful intercourse
Various causes that keep a female from experiencing satisfaction during sexual activity are
Surgery
Changes in sexual functions after a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) is not very uncommon. Changes like loss of desire, decreased vaginal lubrication and genital sensation may occur. Loss of the uterus results in hormonal changes and thus these problems occur. This can also be because nerves critical to sexual function can be damaged during the hysterectomy procedure.
Menopause
Loss of estrogen, which leads to menopause, can lead to changes in a woman’s sexual functioning. Emotional changes that often accompany menopause can add to a woman’s loss of interest in sex or in her ability to become aroused. However, some post-menopausal women report an increase in sexual satisfaction. This may be due to decreased anxiety over getting pregnant.
Ailments / Medications
These conditions include diabetes, heart disease, neurological diseases, hormonal imbalances, kidney disease, and liver failure. In addition, the side effects of certain medications, including some antidepressant drugs, can affect sexual desire and function.
Psychological factors
Stress, anxiety, concern about sexual performance, relationship problems, depression, feelings of guilt, effects of a past sexual trauma, depression, pregnancy and fatigue are some of the psychological factors which leads to sexual problems. Regular sexual routines may also contribute to a lack of enthusiasm for sex.
Infections
This is another factor, which can lead to diminished sexual desire. Chronic bladder infection, vaginal or cervical infections can make sexual intercourse less desirable.

Female sexual diseases- Yoga management

A sexual problem is that prevents a female from experiencing satisfaction from sexual activity. Yoga asana and breathing exercises help in obtaining the optimum health state.
Lack of desire, painful intercourse, inability to get aroused and sexual climax are some problems that can keep a woman from experiencing satisfaction during sexual activity.
Physical health, psychological health, stress, depression, fatigue, menopause, over weight and lifestyle are some of the contributing factors to the above-mentioned problems.
How Yoga Helps:
1. It breeds confidence by clearing your mind and focusing on breath helping in being more aware of yourself.
2. It eases pain for some women, especially sportswomen, hip and thigh tightness can make sex tough, but yoga can ease any pain by releasing that tension and relaxing your hips. It tones your pelvic floor and strengthens your entire core.
3. According to Yoga, the sexual secretions contain the seeds of life, concentrated life force and nutrients and once depletion in life force takes place, the vitality level and resistance to diseases tends to diminish. A complete branch called Kundalini Yoga, deals with harnessing the sexual power.
4. Mula Bandha (Sanskrit name) an asana can even be done at your work desk. Do it seated or standing, contract and then release the muscle located between the pubic bone and the tailbone, as if you wanted to stop the flow of urine.
5. Pushups and putting up legs up the wall in yoga style really helps, emphasis being on bringing awareness to your breath and focusing on it for few minutes. This position allows more oxygen-rich blood to flow from your lower body back up to the heart and the brain, so you’ll get up reenergized and refocused.

Yoga as a system combines postures, breathing exercises, and meditation since remaining relaxed is perhaps one of the most essential preconditions for a harmonious sex life. Irritation, improper lifestyle, stress may prove a stumbling block in a healthy sexual life and relationship. It has been found that many wives admit to their sexual life and marital relationship improving after taking up yoga.

Female sexual problems- Diet and Lifestyle

Female sexual problem refers to a problem of the sexual cycle that prevents her from experiencing satisfaction from the sexual activity. Lack of desire, pain during intercourse, sexual climax are some of the sexual problems they face, apart from medical, physical and psychological reasons diet and lifestyle also contribute to sexual problems.
Various dietary and lifestyle modifications, which are required to overcome sexual problems, are:
1) Healthy food: Avoid refined carbohydrates – sugary foods, breads and cereal. Emphasize on lean meats, chicken, fish, and a lot of vegetables. Limited intake of saturated fats helps to stay fit and avoid diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, etc. Homemade salad dressing consisting of flaxseed oil and freshly squeezed lemon juice is beneficial.
2) Avoid excessive drinking and smoking. It can reduce the sexual drive and desire by reducing the blood flow to the sexual organs.
3) Remain physically active. Inactivity contributes to poor cardiovascular fitness and may raise the chances of lack of desire, arousal problems, and orgasm.
4) Exercise and meditation are very helpful in solving sex related problems and helps to maintain emotional and psychological balance. Stress, anxiety, relationship problems, depression, guilt and fatigue are some of the problems, which can easily be taken care of by meditating. Regular aerobic exercise can increase stamina, improve body image and elevate your mood. Learning to relax amid the stresses of daily life can enhance your ability to focus on the sexual experience and attain better arousal and orgasm.
5) Maintaining personal hygiene is another factor, which help to overcome sexual problems. It helps to avoid various infections like chronic bladder infection, vaginal or cervical infections and can make sexual intercourse more desirable.
6) Communicate with your partner. It can enhance emotional and sexual intimacy as it can make your partner aware of your likes and dislikes. By doing so your emotional health and intimacy with your partner will improve helping you to enjoy your sexual activity.

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Dental care- Ayurvedic concept

March 17, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

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Clean and shining teeth, healthy gums and pleasant breath all contribute to a beautiful smile. Ayurveda believes in the three doshas vaata, pitta and kapha, the mouth is the seat of the kapha dosha. Hence, care must be taken not to vitiate the kapha dosha. Problems with the kapha dosha lead to several dental problems. Many methods are known to Ayurveda to maintain healthy teeth.
Causes of Dental Problems
· Blocking of food particles
· Excessive tartar formation, bad breath, inflammation and ulceration of gums, bleeding from gums
· Toothache due following reasons:
· Dental cavities/decay, consumption of soft drinks, refined carbohydrates, and sugar. Use of too cold or too hot foods/drinks, use of tobacco, khaini, gutka, betal. Smoking, pricking of toothpicks or other such modes to remove trapped food particles within tooth-gaps. Trauma, Accident/Fracture of Jaw-bone, lack of dental hygiene/care.

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General Dental Care
· Brush at least twice a day; Vitamin C prevents decay and loosening of the teeth, dental caries, toothache, and bleeding of the gums. Strawberries, tomatoes and amalaki contain good vitamin C content; these can be directly applied on the teeth. Vitamin C helps in removing the plaque on the teeth and makes them whiter Green vegetables; fruits like oranges, lemon, and grapes pomegranates should be included in diet and drink lots of water. It is vital to restrict one’s sugar intake, and to make sure that the diet includes plenty of raw vegetables and whole-wheat bread.
· Use of til, cinnamon and clove oil helps to prevent toothache, sore throat and bad breath. Rinsing mouth with mint leaves or chewing parsley leaves can improve the quality of teeth. A clove of garlic with rock salt will relieve the pain. It will also make teeth strong and fit.
· A paste of the bark of bay berry prepared with vinegar helps in the strengthening of gums. Useful Herbs for Whitening of Teeth are Babul, Banyan, Holy Basil, Margosa; neem twigs of these can be used. Mixture of salt with finely powdered rind of lime helps preventing yellowing of teeth.

Dental diseases

Ayurveda believes in three doshas , which are vata, pitta, and kapha, each person having a unique blend of them. A disease is viewed, as a state of imbalance and Ayurveda believes that the mouth is the seat of the kapha dosha. Care must be taken not to vitiate it since problems with the kapha dosha lead to several dental problems.

Few Dental diseases are:
· Bad breath

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· Yellow/filthy teeth
· Dental decay
· Loosening of teeth
· Bleeding gums
· Toothache

Dealing with Dental diseases:
Bad breath
· Dental hygiene is to be maintained.
· Mix lemon with warm water and gargle, a tea made from fenugreek seeds must be taken frequently.
· Fresh guava is helpful in bad breath.
Yellow and filthy teeth
· Mix salt with finely powdered rind of lime. Use this as toothpowder.
· Take 50 gms of keekar wood, roasted alum 20 gms and namak lahori 10 gms. Grind together. Rub this powder over your teeth, Twigs of neem,
· Rub an orange peel on the teeth every night.
Dental decay
· Diet rich in calcium is recommended. Intake of dairy products will help.
· Mix 1 tsp of turmeric with ½ tsp of salt. Add mustard oil to make a paste. Rub on teeth and gums, Avoid sugar intake, include raw vegetables in diet.
Bleeding gums
· Cleaning teeth with twig of neem,banyan,babul and holy basil stops bleeding.
· Massage gums with alum mixed mustard oil daily and rinse mouth with water mixed with alum.
· Chewing leaves of guava tree stops bleeding from gums.
· Increase sufficient amount of roughage, lemon, citrus fruits, and green vegetables.

Toothache
· Use of til, cinnamon and clove oil helps to prevent toothache.
· A clove of garlic with rock salt will relieve pain also a pinch of pepper powder mixed with clove oil can lighten toothache.
· A paste of the bark of bay berry prepared with vinegar if applied on the affected tooth will reduce the toothache.
· Avoid consumption of soft drinks, refined carbohydrates, and sugar.

Dental diseases Ayurvedic management

Ayurveda is a system of medicine that combines natural therapies with a personalized approach to the treatment. This form of healthcare focuses equally on the wellness of the body, mind, and spirit where an imbalance results in illness. There are three doshas, which govern the body: Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The mouth is the seat of the kapha dosha, care must be taken not to vitiate it. Problems with this dosha lead to several dental problems some of which are:
Bad breath
Toothache
Bleeding gums
Yellow teeth
Tooth decay
Ayurveda suggests a wide range of herbal and dietary solutions to dental problems some of which are:
NEEM
The neem tree is a traditional remedy for white healthy teeth. Neem twigs are used as toothbrushes. Neem oils contain astringent and antiseptic properties to fight bad breath, kill microorganisms accumulated on the teeth and combat dental caries.
TURMERIC
Besides flavoring food, purify blood; dental remedy is probably the most common use of Turmeric in Ayurveda. Prepare a mixture of a quarter teaspoon of common salt with mustard oil and apply on the affected tooth. Its daily use prevents dental caries, foul breath, bleeding from the gums, painful gums, and toothaches. Burn some turmeric sticks; make a fine powder and use as toothpowder.
CLOVE
Another remedy for toothache is in the use of clove, which lessens pain. It also helps decrease infection due to its antibacterial properties. Clove oil, applied to a cavity in a decayed tooth, also reduces toothache. Use a paste of zinc oxide powder and clove oil to fill the cavity in the aching tooth, also preventing food materials from accumulating in the cavity. Peel and crush a clove of fresh garlic and mix it with peanut butter. Apply it to the aching tooth and keep it there for some time.

Vitamin C prevents decay and loosening of the teeth, dental caries, toothache, and bleeding of the gums. Take Vitamin C rich diet to fight against toothache.
Sugar from candy, cookies, softdrinks and desserts damages teeth and gums hence should be avoided.

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Allergic Rhinitis- Ayurvedic concept

March 16, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Introduction of Allergic rhinitis

It is quite common in spring to see people sneezing. Allergic rhinitis commonly known as Hay fever is in full swing and you feel the urge to rub your nose, eyes and ears. Throat is constantly sore and itchy. This is all due to immune response to airborne pollens of different plants and flowers. In Ayurveda a disease is a state of imbalance in the three doshas present in the human body namely vata, pita and kapha. Allergic rhinitis is also, one of those diseases. The most common cause of allergies is pollens of the grass, trees, weeds and molds. Rhinitis could range from mild nasal congestion to skin rashes. It can be extremely infectious, as in the case of the common cold and non-infectious when it comes to seasonal and allergies.

Signs and symptoms of Allergic rhinitis

The symptoms of vataja prathisyaya (Ayurvedic name for Rhinitis) are: Nasanaha is nothing but nose block, Kaphasruti is running nose, rhinorrhoea and Kshava is sneezing. Sneezing may include paroxysms of 10-20 sneezes. Rhino rhea is profuse, thin and watery. Headaches and earache may accompany nasal congestion and prolonged congestion may lead to alteration or loss of smell and taste. The treatment for allergic rhinitis involves anti-histamines, decongestants and immunotherapy. The line of treatment in ayurveda is nasya, dhoomapana, shamana. Drugs like lakshmivilas ras, panchamrutha.

Ayurvedic approach on Allergic rhinitis

Certain foods are more mucous producing and Ayurvedic medicine recognizes those foods as Kapha foods. Dairy, wheat, sugar, night shade family like potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers, peppers, and bananas, oranges, tangerines, grapefruits all are considered Kapha foods, thus aggravating allergies.

Diet rich in lots of fruits and vegetable of different colors are recommended, as they provide photochemical, which reduce susceptibility to allergies. Neti is nasal douching with salt and baking soda of the nasal passages, which helps soothe the irritated mucous membranes. Ayurvedic herbs like Guggul, Shilajeet, Amla and Pippli also help tremendously. Shilajeet is a mineral pitch that helps boost the immune system.

Diet and lifestyle for Allergic rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis is used to describe an inflammation of the lining of the nose caused by an allergy. The symptoms include a ‘runny’ nose and sneezing, nose, roof of the mouth, and the ears, may be itchy.

Ayurveda believes in three doshas, which are vata, pitta, and kapha, an imbalance in which results in a disease. Ayurveda has the faith that allergy or Sheetpitta is variety of unwholesome condition of pitta. In this condition the pitta loses its natural warmth. It can occur when you eat spices or hot food, drink caffeine, or are exposed to irritant chemicals, such as tobacco smoke or perfume. It also occurs due to airborne allergens, such as pollen of all types, house-dust mites and their faeces, mould spores, animal dander and feather and household sprays.

Allergic rhinitis can best be taken care of by taking certain dietary and lifestyle precautions. Some of them are:

· Certain foods are more mucous producing and Ayurvedic medicine recognizes those foods as Kapha foods thus aggravating allergies like dairy, wheat, sugar, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, bananas, oranges, and grapefruits. Food additives like artificial dyes and different preservatives also play major factors
Home environment such as forced air, gas heat, pets and carpet which harbors dust mites, molds, bacteria along with many chemicals are certainly aggravating factors.
Dry grains like chickpeas, kala channa, corn, fish like salmon, trout, cod are better choices. Tea with cardamom, pepper and ginger, lemon juice and honey work effectively. Diet rich in lots of fruits and vegetable of different colors are recommended.
Carpets are one of the major contributors to allergies as they breed dust mites. The best choice is to remove the carpet, which eliminates the area for the dust mites to breed also use pillows with micro fiber.
Yoga -The Sheetpitta of respiratory system like Rhinitis can be cured by the regular practice of certain type of Pranayamas like Bhastrika, ujjai.
Panchakarma-Vaman (the emesis therapy) and Virechan therapy (the laxatives therapy) are very effective to detoxify the body.

Ayurvedic medicines for Allergic rhinitis

Allergic Rhinitis from an Ayurvedic perspective is due to the toxins present in the body (ama) and due to the low immunity. Ama aggravates the levels of Pitta or Kapha in the body, giving rise to different symptoms of allergies. Allergic rhinitis is characterized by excessive sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes, and throat irritation, nasal congestion accompanied by headaches and earaches and loss of smell or taste. It is common during early summer and spring when the plants are flowering or producing pollens. Ayurveda considers this as a Kapha-Pitta disorder.

Ayurveda believes in balancing the three doshas present in the human body thus treating the disease on the whole. Therefore it suggests the following approaches to get rid of allergic rhinitis:
1. A slice of ginger, pepper and cardamom can be added while preparing tea. Dried ginger can be also added to coffee without milk and taken.
2. Mix honey with half the amount of lemon juice and take the mixture early in the morning for few weeks.
3. Take two spoons of Apple cider vinegar and a bit of honey to a glass of cooled boiled water and take it early in the morning.
4. Have a diet rich in vitamin C and vitamin B.
5. Take chamommile tea twice a day.
6. Take one cup of Indian gooseberry and mix with two tsp of honey. Have it twice a day.
7. Pouring two to three drops of coconut oil into the nostrils at bedtime could provide relief.
8. Ayurvedic treatment procedure involves inducing therapeutic vomiting which helps in balancing Kapha.
9. Herbs like santalum, cardamom and licorice can be boiled in water (ratio 1:4) and reduced to quarter of the quantity. Drinking this often will help in preventing the aggravation of Pitta dosha.
10. Taking two tablets of guduchi thrice a day or consuming tea made of camphor, cloves and basil for about two weeks will help prevent the aggravation of Kapha.
11. Consuming herbs like Evening Primrose, nettle and Butterbur are also useful in treating allergic rhinitis.

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Ayurvedic Massage Treatments

February 10, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Ayurveda, a prehistoric healing system, to live a healthy life, advises us to modify our activities which will be in rhythm with the nature. The body is subjected to the purification process through panchakarma therapy by cleaning the body, improving digestion and the metabolic processes hence the health is restored,

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Poorva Karma (Pre care ) – prepares the body for main therapy of panchakarma
a) Paachan (Digestion) – A unique preparation of ghee is being administered, which helps in cleansing the digestive process which makes the impurities softer and lubricates the body tissues.
b) Snehan ( oleation) – An oil massage is applied to the entire body, which opens the channels and moves the toxins towards the gastro intestinal tract and also makes the deep tissues softer.
c) Swedan (Fomentation) – It involves heat to make the patient sweat. A herbal concoction may also be added to the steam which dilutes the toxins and increases it movement to the GI tract.
After a week of above process, the doshas are expected to be ripened and now the main panchakarma treatment which suits the individual body constitution and the disorder is advised..

Panchakarma (Pradan Karma) :
a) Vamana Karma – induced vomiting – Here the toxins due to the vitiated doshas are expelled out through the oral route. It purifies respiratory tract and upper part of the body.
b) Virechana Karma – induced purgation – Here a proper bowel movement is brought about by flushing out the toxins which are flushed out through the anal passage. It usually expels pitta from stomach and upper part of the small intestine.
c) Basti Karma – Medicated Enema – Involves the introduction of either medicatedwater or oils in the rectum passage and expels the toxins.
d) Nasya – elimination of the toxins through the nose – Oil or medicated milk is administered in to the nostrils thereby expelling toxins from the forehead and head thereby rejunevating the sense organs.
e) Rakta Mokshan (Artificial bloodletting)- A small amount of blood is extracted from a vein which relieves the tension created by the pittagenic toxins found in the blood.

Paschat Karma (Post care)
f) After the main purification process the body functions are reestablished and slowly only has to start his normal diet from the special diet and also some rejuvenating therapies are to be done.

Kalari Massage :
This type of massage combines the chavutti thirummu and synchronized massage, Here the therapist uses one feet to massage and for balancing himself he uses the string. Also synchronized, a whole body massage is done by two therapist who are experts in the kalari, a martial art of Kerala. It relieves one out of the body pain and rejuvenates the whole body.

Kathakali Massage :
Kathakali is one of the traditional dance in Kerala. The teachers massages the students by themselves at the morning hours as the kathakali dancers need to keep the body supple and flexible. Here the oil is applied from the head to toe and massaged with feet.

Marma massage :
It is a full body hand massage with warm medicated oil and marma points on the body are massaged. This generates the own energy and removes blockages found at these marma points and improves the functions of the connecting organs.

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Pregnancy – Ayurvedic Concept.

February 10, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair Leave a comment

Ayurveda, a holistic way of living, discusses the details of pregnancy under Garbhini Vyakaran. Father to be’s health too to be taken care as the reproductive tissues are to be nourished well and toxins are flushed out, so that an optimum fertilization can occur. Pregnant women has to be more careful during the first three months, as it is formative stage and after seventh month i.e, last stage of her pregnancy.

Foetus and mother are attached by a cord called rasvaha nadi (matenal part of the placenta) which helps in carrying the ahararasa-virya (nutrition) from the mother to the foetus It gets nourished by rasa by the process of attracting moisture (upasneha) and osmosis (upasweda) The food intake gets refined until it is transformed to the nutritional eggs and sperms.

Doshas control the mensuration cycle, which should be 26-30 days cycle, 5 days, moderate flow and colour without any clots or discomfort.

Kapha phase is from the end of bleeding until the ovulation, and it builds the endometrium and also restore ths health to body and prepares it for conception.

Pitta phase is from ovulation till period starts. This prepares endometrium for implantation of the egg to be fertilsed and breasts to secrete milk. It is in this phase one under goes a high emotional overload.

Vata phase occurs throughout the period, is. apna vayu regulates the downward movements in the body and it helps in the flow during mensration and also helps during the delivery.

Above ayurvedic concepts clearly explains that if one has to ensure a fertililty, then the doshas are to be balanced and normalised. Any imbalance in doshas will lead to problem in conceiving. It recommends yogic practice and a nutritious diet to calm the doshas thereby strengthening the body and relaxing the mother and thereby indirectly benefiting the baby.

Pregnancy- Lifestyle and Diet

Ayurveda, an age old system of Indian medicine, in its Garbhini Paricharya recommends the following advise about the ahara (diet), Vihara(lifestyle) and vichara(thought process) to be followed by the pregnant women.

** On a regular basis drink milk as it is a chief source of calcium, lactose and butter fat.

** During the first three months of pregnancy the foetus is nourished by percolation hence a lot of liquid diet like fruit juice, coconut water, milk to be included in diet. From the seventh month onwards take care to reduce the fat, salt and water in the diet and instead take a lot of rice kanji with ghee.

** Cereals are a must – wheat, oats, rye, dried peas, bean sprouts, whole meal bread, lentils, dried peas, chickpeas, soya-beans have an adequate amounts of protein. Fresh vegetables like spinach lettuce, potatoes, celery are must Fruits like apple, banana, and juices of lemon, orange, pineapple to be consumed. Dried fruits like dates, figs, almonds, grapes are good. Take rice, butter, ghee, food prepared with urad dal and amla, fish and egg are to be included in diet. Avoid fried or over salty and greasy foods.

** Sleep in a secured place. don’t travel outside house often, don’t indulge in talking to strangers, don’t subject yourself to any situation that creates fear in you mind, wear loose clothes so that you are comfortable, do not indulge in a strenuous physical activities, avoid smoking, alcohol and keep yourself away from sex.

** Take care to eat lightly i.e, you may eat 6 meals instead of heavy four meals, But you should eat only when you feel hungry and take only home made preparations, avoid any artificial chemicals, preservatives.

Keep yourself cool, calm and collected as it has direct effect on your baby. Use this time to be grateful to GOD for what all things he has given you in your life and Meditation helps you to be in touch with your real self and travel through the journey of pregnancy which is the very basic craving and enjoyment for every women.

Managment of pregnancy complications with Ayurveda :

Ayurveda, a science of life, helps to manage the complications that the mother to-be faces during her pregnancy. It suggests the following :

a) Severe Vomiting – Drink a plenty of fluids and fruit juices. Mix Dhanyaka with rice water and sugar and take it. Also flour of parched barley mixed with decoction of sunthi and bilva is advised.

b) Anemia –.Have a diet rich in iron like dried beans, leafy green vegetables, iron fortified cereals, fruits etc. Enjoy a sun bath. Lauh Bhasma, Lohasava, Dhatri Lauh, Navayas Lauh are the Ayurvedic Supplements that are recommended.

c) Bladder infection – Drink coriander tea or corriander cumin fennel tea. Also one can take a blend of shatavari, guduchi, punarnava, and kamadudha two times daily.

d) Hyper Tension –. Include less salt in the diet. Meditation is found effective. Dhara therapy can be undergone. Herbs like Gotu Kola, Arjuna, Valerian, Ashwagandha, Skullcap, Cinnamon, Burdock, Jatamamsi, Manjishta, Shankapushpi, Hawthorn, Ginger, Nutmeg, Garlic are recommended.

e) Fevers – Lakhen karma is recommended. Take only rice gruel followed by cereals with soups. Dashamularisht for vatic fever, cold infusion of Glycerriza lotus and Sariva in paittic fever and Guduchi vasa quash for kapha fever are to be taken to bring down temperature.

f) Stress – Practicing meditation brings down the stress and brings about balances of all doshas leading to a relaxed state of being of mother and the child. Also a regular oil massage and herbal tea helps mother to be energized.

g) Diarrhea – Avoid taking improper diet, polluted water, fear, grief and psychological trauma etc. Kalyanakawaleha and hriberadi decoction are the best solution for this.

h) Acute pain in abdomen – Avoid lifting heavy weight, maintain correct posture, do exercises that will strengthen the back muscles etc.,

Pregnancy is a wonderful journey for every woman if it is taken in the right sense and Ayurveda helps her to get through this journey smoothly, by tackling the complications in its own natural way. But always consult a doctor before you start taking any medications.

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Ayurvedic techniques for a good progeny

According to Ayurveda, a holistic way of living, Vajikarana, one of its branch believes that good progeny is a result of the quality of the sperm and ovum. The following are the tips that it provides for a getting a healthy offspring.

** Panchakarma therapy is recommended prior to conceiving as it purifies the entire body and provides rejunevation and revitalization.

** Parents-to be is advised to take only sattvic diet for atleast 3 months prior to attempting to conceive. Women is advised to replace ghee with oil, take little barley with milk etc. and consume more protein. Men should have more milk, ghee and rice and nuts like almonds.

** Some specific yoga postures like padmasana, pelvic floor exercises are to be practiced along with the breathing exercises (pranayama). Also moola bandha, ashwini mudra and vajroli mudra are to be practiced.

** Couple should be pure, strong and robust. For men it is advised to take ashwagandha, Gokshura (Tribulis terrestris), Guduchi and Triphala..Female is advised to take shatavari.

** Rasayanas which are mainly made from herbs/medicinal plants like amalaki, haritiki, triphala, bhringaraja, punarnava, Kapikacchu provides vitality to the reproductive system on a whole are to be taken. Also one can have Chyavanprashavaleha, Brahmi Ghrita, and Agatsya Haritaki Avaleha.

** Take aphrodisiac like Shilajit, Mucuna Pruriens, Aswagandha before the copulation as this promotes the strength of the body and also increase the quality and quantity of the semen.

** Couples to regulate their natural body rhythms so that their mental and body make up is in tune with their hormonal cycle. For this one has to take diet according to ones body constitution and take time for self nurturing.

** Also smoking/alcohol/drugs to be avoided. Stressed work or situations to be avoided.
Take ample rest and sleep for atleast 7-8 hrs daily.

** Not to indulge in any sexual activity that might push you to a state of stress and also an overindulgence in sex is to be avoided.

** Recite scriptures and mantras to purify and create awareness on the purpose of union. Consult an astrologer to avoid any ill effects of the planetary movements.
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Pregnancy- Ayurvedic medicines

Ayurveda, a science of life, advises that the health of the pregnant women to be taken care, so that she is able to withstand the strain of labour and also give birth to a healthy offspring.

It advises mother-to be, to take certain herbs to be taken during each month of pregnancy. Milk decoction is one among them and it has to be drunk everyday before going to bed. It is prepared by mixing 15gms of the monthly advised herb/200mls milk/800mls water then boil it and reducing it to 1/4th the quantity.

FIRST MONTH
– 8 flg leaf buds boiled in milk and then strained for three consecutive days
– For the rest of the month the milk decoction with Bala (Sida rhombifolia)
– Guarantees a healthy child

SECOND MONTH
– Milk decoction with the herb Lakshmana (Ipomeoa sepiaria)
– Sonitamrtam (tonic) is given
– Provides energy

THIRD MONTH
– Milk decoction is with Solanum melenginum (Bruhati)

FOURTH MONTH
– Milk decoction with Desmodium gangeticum (Shaliparni)
– Prevents intrauterine growth retardation

FIFTH MONTH
– Milk decoction with Amrita (Tinospora cordifolia)

SIXTH MONTH
– Milk decoction is with Solanum xanthocarpum (Kantakari)
– if there is water retention problem then Tribulus Terrestris may be given

SEVENTH MONTH
– Milk decoction along with Hordeum vulgare(yava)
– Sukha prasava Ghee is given to pave a way for an easy delivery

EIGHTH MONTH
– Maerua oblongiflia and milk is given
– Dhanwantaram 101 or Ksheerabala 101 is taken
– Lubricates the reproductive channels in preparation for childbirth

NINTH MONTH
– Milk decoction with Asparagus racemosus (Shatavari) during this month

** During pregnancy women may undergo cramps, sleeplessness for which medicated oils like Dhanwantharam, Sahacharadi, Pinda tail are used. This ensures peripheral circulation too. To have a normal delivery medicated ghee like sukhaprasoothi ghrita is given.
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What is Yoga & its Benefits

February 10, 2008 Dr Rajesh Nair 3 Comments

Ayurveda defines Health as Purity of body, mind and soul, which has become so dark because of negative thoughts and actions and it is here Yoga that comes in handy to treat this state of mankind. With its regular practice one is able to eradicate all the impurities both in mind and body and regulate the self towards GOD.

According to the ancient hindu philosophy, Yoga is the union of body and mind which helps one to attain oneness with the “Supreme Being”, the ultimate aim of our birth.

Regular yogic practice helps to acquire a balanced body and mind which naturally trains him to be in present moment and with a minimum input of energy/time, he can achieve a maximum output of work. Is it not a greater benefit in this fast pace world where one lacks time.

Yoga is a combination of asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing techniques) and dhyana (meditation). Its benefits can be cited as below :

At Physical Level –

** Provides strength and flexibility, body awareness and energy level increases, heals the injuries very quickly, helps to fight the pain caused by various ailments, immunity increases, blood circulation to brain, digestive system and skin is increased, skin glows, aids in the overall efficient functioning of the internal organs. Gives relief from the muscular pain , open constricted air passages, aging process is delayed, toxins in the body are flushed out.

It is also highly therapeutic ie.. it treats various ailments like digestive disorders, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma, skin problem, nervous tension etc, thyroid function is improved hence the weight is controlled, knee cartilage is made strong, it helps to fight pain of arthritis and rheumatism, leg muscles are toned up, flexibility of spine is increased, also controls autonomic or involuntary functions, such as temperature, heartbeat and blood pressure

At Mental Level –

Helps one to let go of emotional blockages and negativity hence – helps to lead a relaxed state of living, helps one to face the stressed situation more enthusiastically, provides strength to fight depression, frustration and anxiety, you feel that you are in control of your own self, you are able to look life always on its positive side, you will have an internal harmony and a great sense of balance,

Also concentration increases, provides courage and a hopefulness, creates a consistent sense of well being, brings harmony in relationship, deals with mood swings, intellect develops, regulates all the senses, will power increases, increases mental clarity, gives a peace of mind.

At Spiritual Level –

It helps one to realize that you are more than this body and mind and helps in awakening the divinity, it also enhance the movements of energy through ajna (the centre of intuition). helps the soul to flourish and helps to understand his true nature.

It also softens the rough edges in our character and dissolves the solid crust of your heart region which is important in our ultimate journey towards the ultimate God.

Ayurveda and Yoga

Ayurveda and Yoga have a common history and vedic origin, and are the sister practices in the pursuit of physical and mental well being. Yoga is on the practical side of Vedic teachings, while Ayurveda is on the healing side and both shares a common goal which is attaining union with the Self and they complement and embrace each other

YOGA:Yoga includes a set of ethical imperatives and moral precepts, including diet, exercises and meditative aspects. It assumes that the mind is more subtle than the body, when both are brought into balance and health, the individual will be able to perceive his true nature which will allow life to be lived through him more freely and spontaneously. The aim of yoga is union with higher self, and can be achieved through its Eight Stages which are
Yama – Right conduct towards others.
Niyama – Right conduct towards oneself.
Asana – Physical Postures.
Pranayama – Control of the Breath.
Pratyahara – Control of the Mind and Sense Organs.
Dharana – Concentration and Control of the Attention.
Dhyana – Meditation.
Samadhi – Perfect Balance and Unification.

AYURVEDA :Ayurveda , the science of life is not only the ancient science of preventative health and healing but also a philosophy of living. It helps maintain health in a person by using the inherent principles of nature to bring the individual back into equilibrium with their true self. It believes that all of life are combinations of three energy-elements (doshas) – air (Vata), fire (Pitta), and water (Kapha). Imbalance of these doshas leads of illness and ayurveda treats each individual as a unique makeup of the three doshas and suggest cleansing process (panchakarma) specific lifestyle, nutritional guidelines, yoga, herbal supplement, to assist the individual in restoring the balance of the doshas

There are many commonalities in Ayurveda and Yoga, to mention few
a) Both are ancient Vedic teachings. Yoga originates in the Yajur Veda, while Ayurveda originates in the Atharva Veda and Rig Veda.
b) Both recognize that keeping the body healthy is important for fulfilling the four aims of life: Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth), Kama (desire), and Moksha (liberation).
c) Both recognize that the balance of doshas (humors), dhatus (tissues), and malas (waste products) is essential for maintaining good health.
d) They share virtually the same metaphysical anatomy and physiology, which consists of 72,000 nadis (subtle channels), 7 main chakras (energy centers), 5 bodily sheaths, and the Kundalini Shakti (energy).
e) Both advocate the use of diet, herbs, asana, pranayama, meditation, mantra, astrology, prayer, puja, and rituals for healing the entire being.
f) Both encourage physical health as a good foundation for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
g) Both share the same view on psychology. They both understand that the attachment to the body-mind complex is the root cause of all suffering and that the ultimate state of health is experienced when we abide in our true nature, which is total peace, regardless of the state of the physical body.
h) Both use cleansing methods for the body, all of which encourage the removal of waste products and toxins through their natural routes of elimination.Ayurveda has panchakarma (five cleansing actions) and yoga uses Shat Karma (six purification measures)
i) Ayurveda and Yoga both emphasize cleansing of the body for health and support of spiritual practices. Their methods are similar and work by expelling excess dosha and ama, or toxins, using the body’s natural routes of elimination.

Modern yoga practitioners would most certainly benefit from a basic knowledge of Ayurveda to help establish a healthy daily routine and adjust their practice according to the constitution, dosha imbalance, season to prevent disease and promote longevity.

In a Nutshell – Yoga is part of Ayurveda. Yoga is important for dissolving physical stress and calming the mind before meditation, and is the ideal ayurvedic exercise, because it rejuvenates the body, improves digestion, and removes stress.Ayurveda is part of Yoga , At the same time, yoga practitioners can benefit from the ayurvedic daily routine as part of their yoga practice. For instance, abhyanga (ayurvedic massage) helps remove toxins from the body and relaxes the muscles for yoga practice.

And it is obvious that Ayurveda and Yoga share similarities and fundamental principles on many levels and should be practiced in a combined manner to achieve optimal health, peace and to develop the capacity to love and accept all as Divine.