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Fertility, infertility
Reproductive health

In Ayurveda, great emphasis is placed upon ‘health of parents’ before pregnancy; especially detoxification of mother’s body prior to conception. Mother’s physical and mental health before and during pregnancy will determine actual birthing process and will influence body and mind of the child.

Preparing for conception:

• Basic focus of therapies like Abhyanga is to strengthen and nourish the whole body, with care given at each tissue level.

• Therapies like Shirodhara and Nabhi Puran help calm the mind, improve the receptivity and open the healing channels of the body.

• Kati-vasti for women’s health help improve the Agni of reproductive organs while women’s health Marma therapy can help unblock the channels.

• Therapies like Perineal steaming can be used to further aid the conception process as necessary.

• The willingness for reproduction (crudely termed as libido) can be enhanced by working on Kamanadi - the energy channel linked with reproductive organs. This is performed as as add-on to any of above Ayurveda therapy.

• Lack of fertility, to some extent, is related to some deficiency in all tissues. Fertility and infertility are also directly related to Shukra and Artava, seventh tissue and the treatments aim at improving the quality of that tissue with Herbs from Aphrodiasic category like Gokshura are chosen to nourish reproductive organs; aphrodisiacs under Ayurveda are not sexual stimulants.

• Detoxification of body is performed and tissue are strengthened through a combination of herbs and dietary recommendations. This was Ayurveda makes sure that all systems in body and mind are performing optimally at the time of conception.

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

It is a common condition with multi-faceted etiology found in our society.

Viruses, ultra processed foods, endocrine imbalances, stress, pre-existing or new disease conditions are few of the reasons of CFS.

Ayurveda views CFS as form of Dhatu-dushti (ailments of one or more of 7 tissues) caused due to dosha imbalances. The treatments identify which dosha is more prominent in causing CFS, affecting which dhatu and treat accordingly using herbal remedies. bodywork treatments, dietary recommendations and emotional therapies.

Rasayana (rejuvenation) treatment protocol is also follwoed in some cases to strengthen the tissues.

Cysts, Fibroids,

PCOS

Fibroids are very common- about two third women experience them at some stage, most common between age of 40-50 years. 90% of fibroids are harmless.

Kapha and Pitta prakriti people are more prone to develop cysts and fibroids as well as PCOS. Treatment plan is developed dependent upon which srota (channel) and dhatu (tissue) is involved.

Regular massage promotes lymphatic drainage and supplemented with diet and herbs, these can be controlled.

Urinary tract and
other infections

50-60% of women experience UTIs and some more frequently than others.

UTIs are one of the most frequent clinical bacterial infections in women, accounting for nearly 25% of all infections. 80% of UTIs have reinfections within 3 months. However, many a times, no bacterial infection is found and that’s where Ayurveda can help.

Ayurveda herbal therapies increase body’s natural immunity. Rasayana (rejuvenation) treatment protocol with herbs like Manjishtha is also followed in some cases to strengthen the tissues.

Treatments like Perineal steaming offer help in maintaining vaginal health, reducing the risks of recurrent infections. Some studies have shown promising results in some alternate therapies and Marma Therapy can offer good relief in cystitis; read case study here.

Weight Management

A healthy weight is a necessity for good health. Being over or under weight both have their disadvantages.

Ayurveda helps to attain optimal weight by a combination of herbal remedies, fad-free dietary recommendations and body-work therapies like Udvartan.

Post-partum care

Pregnancy is a rewarding experience, however the body and mind go through a lot of changes.

Ayurveda bodywork therapies offer necessary relaxation supplemented with herbs that promote tissue recovery and rejuvenation.

Read details here.