What is Infertility ? Infertility refers to inability to produce child. Period. Lot said and published around this one liner is not a concern for the people who are always suffering from it. Technically it is a biological inability for a man to contribute to a child's birth while for a woman it is the inability to carry a full term pregnancy.
Types of Infertility Infertility is of two types. In 'Primary' type, couples are never able to conceive. In 'Secondary' type, couple has successfully conceived and carried pregnancy (full time or miscarriage) but not able to conceive second time.
Causes of Infertility Few of the causes are listed below. If you fall in under any of the point listed below, avoid that cause.
Age is the prime reason for a woman for infertility. As we grow after a certain age, it is hard to get pregnant.
The most widely stated reason for infertility is eating overly spicy food or junk food. Like spicy pizza etc.
Smoking and alcohol both add up to the infertility.
Stressful life is the common cause of most of the problem. In case of infertility, stressful mind stops providing blood properly to reproductive organs which leads to malfunctioning of the same.
Obesity is the second most talked about reason for infertility after spicy food.
There are a lots of other reasons as well but they are more technically related to anatomy and body system functionality ,thus, are beyond the scope of this article.
Few practices in our daily lifestyle are recommended. Please follow the below mentioned practices for better results.
Balance your menstrual cycle. Break your menstrual cycle into three parts. Before menstruation, the yoga activity should be more than normal. During menstrual cycle, relaxation and warmth are advised. After menstrual cycle, eat healthy food and nourishing soups.
Take extra care of your reproductive organs. Massage your abdomen with gentle warm oil in clockwise direction. After that always take warm bath or shower.
Quality food should be taken, specially what enhances fertility. This includes pomegranates, pumpkin, almond, seed, seaweed, grapes.
Clean your stomach by eating light food, seasoned vegetables, soups and sweet fruit. Practice this several months before trying to conceive.
Establish regular time for sleeping,rising, food and meditation.
Follow yoga techniques to reduce stress and enhance fertility. Discussed at the end.
Herbs for infertility Herbal solution for this disease includes the following.
Root of Bala herb boiled in milk and oil used with gentle worm water. It is used in form of oil with milk.
Mix Shatavari powder with milk or ghee and take it before going to bed. This is one of the most prescribed herbs.
Powder of Banyan tree root taken with milk every night after menstrual cycle is over has shown very positive results.
Jamun leaves taken with honey has also shown positive result in many of the cases.
Yoga for infertility Yoga postures bring the body in proper shape and make all the internal organs function well. If you can spend one hour, Click here to see what yoga guru Ramdev has to say. Few other yoga techniques are shown in the following two videos
Fatigue is often addressed as 'Tiredness', but it is not. Fatigue is often considered as a disease, but it is not. It definitely is a result of imbalance. What kind of imbalance is depends upon what kind of fatigue do you suffer from.
It is a very wide topic to talk or even debate upon. However with a majority of people it is the same. First we will look at it's symptoms, then we will go through the causes which can be avoided to avoid fatigue, then some ayurvedic and home remedies for fatigue. Finally we will look for yoga techniques to fight fatigue.
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Fibromyalgia)
It is a chronic condition related to non inflammatory pain in muscles along with ligaments and joints like knees. The person feels regular fatigue and has short term memory loss and concentration problems.
Symptoms of Fatigue:
Lack of energy.
Tiredness.
Ache or stiffness in joints/muscles.
Sleep disorders.
Numbness.
Causes of Fatigue:
Less stress and high energy is referred as 'Calm Energy'. It brings confidence, optimistic approach towards life and positive attitude. Fatigue is the absence of calm energy. Main cause of this is living a lifestyle which doesn't suit your nature. Like lack of job satisfaction or doing something which is against the principles of your own.
No Physical exercise or over exercising are the two most common reasons for fatigue that have been researched till date.
Fatigue is the result of imbalance of any of three 'Doshas'of body. Imbalance of 'Vata' brings mental fatigue. Emotional fatigue is the result of the imbalance of 'Pitta Dosha' while Physical fatigue is caused by the imbalance of 'Kapha Dosha'.
'Ama' or impurities is the root cause of the above three types of fatigue. Ama occurs in junk food, Chemicals and processed food.
Iron deficiency is another main cause that contributes to fatigue.
The above mentioned causes are those which have been identified. Still, the exact cause of fatigue is unknown. But fortunately, Ayurveda has prescribed some ways of living and herbal medication which if practiced, will definitely remove fatigue out of your system. Lets have a look.
Drink a lot of water. Water is life and it will energize all the body parts. Have fruits full of water.
Decide a time to sleep and get up. In case you find it difficult to sleep of get up at regular times, Please go through my article on How to sleep well .
Take regular massage. Massage brings toxic elements out of the body.
Most important thing. Do what you want. Don't do what you don't want to. This will produce instant result and energy will flow inside out.
Cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic are the spices which should regularly be taken in food. In long term these spices produce great result.
Ayurvedic herbs for fatigue:
Ayurvedic herbs that will rejuvenate the body and make you full of energy. Listing of some of the useful herbs is as follows:
10-10 ml of Dashmularishtam should be taken twice a day.
To avoid constipation, Triphala powder is recommended with warm water before going to bed.
Half teaspoon of turmeric powder with little warm water twice a day will cure chronic fatigue.
Garlic is very useful for digestive system and pain relief.
Ashwagandha is the most recommended herb for fatigue.
Yoga for fatigue:
Pranayama secures the first place while talking about the yoga techniques to fight fatigue. It spreads the energy in every part of the body.
When yoga exercises are combined with breathing and meditation, the results are full of pleasant surprises. For energy, power yoga can also be practiced.
This article describes the ayurvedic methods for the treatment of heart disease. If you are already taking allopathic medication, consult your allopathic physician before going on with the ayurvedic medications.
What is cardiovascular disease: The general term for cardiovascular disease is 'Heart Disease'. Technically it is the disease which affects Cardiovascular System. Leading causes of heart diseases are following:
Cigarette smoking: smoking kills. In case of heart patients, it definitely will. Smoking increases the heart beats and blood pressure. Amount of adrenaline in body also gets high while you are smoking.
Cholesterol: It accumulates on the inner wall of blood vessels. Thus, the pressure of blood increases in blood vessels. High blood pressure in turn will enhance the work load of heart.
Diet: Unhealthy diet(Fast Food for example) leads to obesity. Obesity leads to cholesterol formation and then to high blood pressure.
Sedentary Living: Not exercising at a regular interval will make the internal organs less effective in terms of their work.
Stress: Stress is directly related to blood pressure. Nobody can control it. It's body's natural system which increases the level of certain chemicals in body in case of stress. These chemicals directly contribute to high blood pressure.
Gender: Men are more likely to have a cardiovascular disease. I still think whether to include it in 'causes of cardiovascular disease' or not. But still, it is a factor.
Age: As 'Gender', 'Age' is also a factor which is out of control. But yes, aged persons are more prone to heart diseases.
The Ayurvedic point of view: Ayurveda addresses a person as a whole(Body, mind and spirit). In case of heart diseases, first of all the 'Dosha' of the person is determined and then the rest of the diagnosis takes in place. Ayurveda considers heart and mind inter linked. It believes that if one is not functioning well, other will also suffer. Therefore, in Ayurveda, it is highly recommended that we avoid anxiety, stress, worry and excessive sexual activities. First we will look at some herbal solutions. Later we will discuss the lifestyle suggestions.
Herbal Remedies for cardiovascular diseases:
Amalaki is a fruit which is believed to have the anti bacterial properties. It lowers the cholesterol level in blood.
Arjunais the most used herb in the ayurvedic medicines of heart diseases. The bark of Arjuna is taken in powder form and it lowers the cholesterol level in arteries.
Coriander has diuretic properties. It helps kidneys work well and flush out unwanted substances(like cholesterol) out of the system.
Garlic is easily available to everyone. It is one of the miracle herbs of nature. Eating two-three cloves of garlic can vanish the cholesterol from arteries.
Guggulu25 mg of guggulesterons is prescribed thrice a day for cholesterol patients. It is a proven herbal medicine in heart diseases.
Holy Basil(Tulsi) Just like garlic, Tulsi also has the properties to dissolve the blood cholesterol and let it out through kidneys.
Ashwagandha is a stress reliever herb which helps body and mind in relaxing so that blood pressure remains in control.
Lifestyle suggestions for heart patients:
Eat a healthy diet. Include in your diet, spices like turmeric, garlic, ginger and saffron. Also include whole grains, pulses and high fatty acid food.
Don't eat many a time a day. Have it only three times. Take light breakfast and dinner while have lunch as the main meal of the day. Avoid milk products and non veg.
Cow milk and cow milk product are light and healthy. Have regular cow milk and ghee in your diet.
Practice light aerobic exercises. This will increase oxygen supply to the heart.
It is highly recommended for a healthy heart that your digestion is good. Have light food and avoid constipation.
Yoga for healthy heart: Some asanas useful in building up a healthy heart are
Ardhamatsyendrasana
Vajrasana
Shalabhasana
Padmasana
All the above four are visually depicted in videos below:
Migraine is one of the results of stressful modern lifestyle. By definition, Migraine is a neurological disease which causes severe headache in only one half of the head. The sharp pain is recurring and often comes with nausea, vomiting and visual disturbances. What happens exactly ?
Hormonal fluctuation in the blood vessels around head is the main cause of migraine. It has two phases. In first phase, the vessels contraction happens and leads to spots in front of eyes. This phase is called 'Migraine Aura'. In second phase, the vessels start to dilate and with the over reaction of hormones, the severe headache starts.
The herbal solution
The widely used ayurvedic remedy for migraine is following - Shatavari(Indian Asparagus) 5 Parts. - Brahmi(Bacopa Monniery) 4 parts - Jatamamsi(Muskroot) 3 parts - Musta(Cyperus Rotundus) 3 parts Mix these four herbs well in powder form and take 1/2 teaspoon after breakfast and dinner with little warm water. In long term, Chyawanprash, Brahmi and Ashwagandha heal.
Panchakarma Solution
Panchakarma cleans the whole body and mind. It is a few days(usually 5) process and taken in place in proper guidance at an ayurvedic hospital. Describing punchakarma is beyond the scope of this article. Still, it has provided great relief to migraine patients. Visit ayurvedic hospital/doctor nearby you and you will get all the other required information about panchakarma.
Herbal Tea Make tea of half teaspoon of each Ashwagandha and Brahmi in a cup of water and drink 2-3 times a day. Ginger Tea is another solution that has helped many.
Yoga : Sheetli Pranayam(Cooling Breath)
Specially recommended for migraine patients, sheetli pranayam is done by making a tube of your tongue. Inhale through the tube and exhale through the nose. Video shows 'how to' in more detail
First of all - Leukorrhea/Leucorrhoea is not a disease. Leukorrhea is a medical terms denoting white/yellowish discharge from vagina. Usual cause of this is estrogen imbalance.
However, usually it's not considered as a disease. Like in pregnancy, white discharge from vagina is normal. Amount of discharge increases as pregnancy progresses. This is because of the estrogen development during pregnancy.
What if someone is not pregnant and still having it ? Well the answer lies in the kind of leukorrhea you have. If the vaginal discharge is yellow or green or reddish, If discharge smells bad, If discharge is consistent for a long time or if discharge is heavy then don't read this article or any other article anymore. Visit the doctor.
However, If it is normal , white and doesn't happen excessively. Then it can be cured by some herbal ayurvedic remedies and yoga.
So, Ayurveda ?
Yes for sure. As Ayurveda is free of any side effect and it is natural, I have always kept it at first place. Imbalance of any of the three natural elements of body(Vata, Pitta, Kapha) is the root cause of any health problem. Leukorrhea is a result of dominance of Kapha element. Anemic or weak women are more prone to it.
Follow these points:
Balanced diet, Proper sleep and being close to the nature are essentials for any natural treatment to work good.
Chew beetle nut after main meal of day and night.
Make thin paste of Amarnath leaves in a cup of water. Filter it and drink it twice a day.
Early morning drink water, overnight socked with coriander seeds.
Constipation helps in Leukorrhea in deepening it's roots. Take 2 tea spoons of Triphala Powder before going to bed.
2 grams of amalaki powder with sugar has given best results in Leukorrhea.
Eat rich diets like milk, banana and Ghee. Drink a lot of water.
Avoid non veg diets, sour items like pickle, lemon.
Wash vagina with neem water.
Leukorrhea in young girl Can happen in young girls just before puberty. It vanishes naturally in young girls.
To be noted:
Its more on mental side. Keep yourself high and be positive.
Its a natural process. No need to worry.
If other symptoms show with it, don't take it lightly. Consult a doctor.
Yoga heals
It's right. Yoga makes the body itself strong enough. In particular case of Leukorrhea, Sarvangasan, Vajrasan and Pranayam are the key.
