“Apathyamapi hi tyaktam sheelitam pathyameva va | Satmyaasatmya vikaraya jaayate sahasaanyatha”
(Ashtang Hriday Su 7/49)
Sudden abandoning of food to which the body is adapted even if it is unhealthy and practicing food to which the body is not adapted even if it is healthy can lead to diseases. So once if you are planning to change your lifestyle or food habits, be slow and gentle. Slowly switch over to newer habits.
Parenthood is a natural and beautiful culmination of marriage for couples. Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception. In women, it may also refer to the state when she is not able to carry a pregnancy to its full term.
Infertility is neither an illness nor a curse, it is just that you need to care a little more, and trust me everybody in this world has the potential to become a father or mother.... It is your responsibility to seek and explore this potential through the infinitely probable world of Ayurveda where things are not just about mastering sub cutaneous injections, shooting up hormones, keeping pace with monitoring appointments, IVFs etc. Ayurveda doesn't preach or propagate exploitation of the body artificially but it's sole aim is to seek the natural probabilities and reach conclusive results.
As such more and more couples are opting the Ayurvedic way to conceive healthy babies naturally because. Ayurveda is the holistic wisdom that believes in correcting all aspects of the body for resolving any problem. It involves complete evaluation for infertility that includes the patient’s history, lifestyle, gynecological examination, hormones, diet, and several other factors of life. Conceiving a baby needs several factors to be in perfect balance right from temperature to ovulation window. Ayurveda nourishes each cell of the body to create a viable atmosphere for conceiving the baby.
The scope of Ayurveda begins right from a good holistic preconception care programme which involves getting both partners into the best possible physical and mental state thereby optimizing your chances of conceiving and having a healthy pregnancy that goes to full term. It further minimizes the risk of miscarriage, and maximizes your chances of creating a baby who is well and healthy. It is important to know which foods and herbs nourish all seven tissues of the body and as well as boost your reproductive ability and natural fertility.
Ayurveda emphasizes on 4 factors for a successful pregnancy
- Rithu: Refers to the season, the age of the mother (we know delaying pregnancies adds complications) and the ovulation period.
- Kshethra: Refers to the healthy uterus and body.
- Ambu: Refers to the nourishment.
- Beeja: Quality of the sperm and ovum.
And in addition “Saumanasya” - The purity of mind and thought. Here comes the importance of psychological aspects in a successful pregnancy.
FEMALE INFERTILITY
The fertility of a woman may be enhanced or treated by restoring her physical, mental, and emotional health to its natural equilibrium. To achieve equilibrium, Ayurveda suggests healthy changes in diet and lifestyle. Foods such as pumpkin, spinach, tomatoes, black cumin, beetroot, beans, are said to support this cause. Hot and spicy foods may adversely affect the female reproductive tissues (Artava Dhatu) and, thus, should be avoided. Some of the foods that may help to improve the Artava Dhatu or the female reproductive organs are dates, broccoli, and asparagus. Aamalaki (Emblia officinalis) and Shatawar (Asparagus racemosus) may also help to maintain the balance between FSH and LH sex hormones.
Ashoka and Lodhra (Symplocos racemosa) may help to restore the estrogen and progesterone ratio in the body. The herb may also help to elevate the levels of luteinizing hormone or LH and follicular stimulating hormone or FSH.
MALE INFERTILITY
According to Ayurveda, too much heat can increase the pitta, which, in turn, may weaken the Shukra Dhatu, which refers to the sperm and semen. Spicy foods may weaken the Shukra Dhatu and lower the sperm count. Some of the healthy foods and spices like turmeric, cumin, asparagus, dates, and almonds are said to improve Shukra Dhatu. Daily practice of yoga may help to improve sperm count, mobility, and quality. It may also help to improve the libido and reduce incidences of erectile dysfunction.
Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens) may help improve libido. The herb may also enhance sperm quality and quantity.
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): It may also contribute towards increasing the libido and enhancing the semen parameters.
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus): It may help improve fertility by bringing about a significant reduction in oxidative stress.
Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris): It may help elevate the testosterone.
Sometimes, infertility in both males and females may arise due to weakened digestive fire or Agni caused by unhealthy dietary practices. Panchakarma is an ancient Ayurvedic practice that aims at eliminating toxins from the body through detoxifying enemas, steam baths, oil massages, and dietary modifications. Below are a couple of therapies used in Panchakarma, along with other steps that could help alleviate infertility in both men and women.
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- Shirodhara therapy
- Basti enema therapy
- Yoga: Some of the yoga poses, which may also help improve fertility include Bhujangasana (Cobra pose), Sarvangasana (Shoulder Stand), Setu Bandhasana (Supported Bridge pose), and Viparita Karani (Legs-up-the-wall pose). You may perform the yoga postures under expert supervision.
- Eliminating unhealthy habits: One should also adopt a healthy lifestyle and give up smoking, alcohol, aerated beverages, stale food, and caffeinated beverages.
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So you want to bring a baby into the world, But you know there's more to this than just deciding to have a baby, and getting pregnant.
Are you wondering if you’re fertile, or if your partner is fertile? Or if you might be too old or not healthy enough?
Maybe you want to consciously conceive the healthiest baby you can, AND NOT leave it up to chance...
AYURVEDA SHOULD BE FIRST GO...AND REMEMBER IF YOU HAVE NOT YET EXPERIENCED....THE BEST IS YET TO COME...
AMALAKI JUICE
Amla or Indian Gooseberry is well known for its Ayurvedic properties. This recipe is very simple to make preparation with detoxifying and antioxidant properties. Along with its health quotient, Amla juice is also a refreshing beverage on any hot day to cool down. Rich in Vitamin C, this juice derives its sweetness from honey and sugar along with the added flavors of cardamoms. With its wonderful health benefits, you can serve it to your family in the morning for overall benefits.
Ingredients
- 8 medium Gooseberry.
- 4 teaspoon sugar.
- 1 tablespoon honey.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom.
- Ice cubes as required.
- Water as required.
Preparation
Step 1: To make amla juice, take amla (Indian gooseberries) and grate or finely chop them. Discard the seeds.
Step 2: Now, blend the grated or chopped amla with water till it turns into a fine paste. Strain it well.
Step 3: Add sugar, honey, cardamom, and salt and blend it again.
Step 4: Pour the blended juice into a glass and serve with ice-cubes.