What are the Benefits of Honey as per Ayurveda ?

        Honey is a very commonly used in India. it is formed by honey bee's. Many of the Indian houses use it with some kitchen ingredients to relive kapha. Let's get to know Ayurveda view about Honey. 

        In Ayurveda , it is called as Madhu in Sanskrit. Madh in marathi & Honey in English. It is best to treat kapha disorders & it has many other benefits too. 

Honey is of  Rasa - Madhur

                    Anurasa - Kashaya

                    Vipaka - Madhur

                    Virya - sheeta 

                    Guna - Guru & Ruksha     

                                        

Benefits - 

 👉  Shleshmahara ( decreses kapha)

👉 Varnya (It increases skin tone.)

👉  Agnideepak (improves digestive fire)

👉 Svarya (Improves voice quality.)

👉 Hrudya (Good for heart.)

👉  Vrushya (works as aphrodiasic).

👉   Chakshushya (It is helpful for eyes health & nourishes eyes.)

👉   Medohara ( helpful in obesity to decrease fat).

👉   Sadhankara (heals wounds & fractures quickly).

👉  Sukumara ( improves softess of skin and skin nourishment).

 👉   Prasadan ( improves skin qualities).

 👉 Pittashleshmhara ( balances pitta & kapha in body).

✔Precautions that should be taken while taking honey : -

👉Confirm about the purity of Honey.

👉Never heat the honey.

👉 If you want to use honey with hot water / hot milk use - slightly warm water/ warm milk.

Why pregnant Woman should always practice walking ?

 Many of the pregnant woman have advised for exercises and walking throughout the pregnancy , but they are unaware of their benefits. so , here we are sharing the benefits of walking through out the pregnancy and some more things about walking in pregnancy.

   

👉Walking is easy and can be done in every condition in pregnancy.

👉  It is beneficial because , the muscles of thigh & hip region are used while walking, that helps to make them more flexible.

👉Due to the flexibility of these parts , that helps for increasing chances of natural birth.

👉Due to Walking, it helps for improving blood circulation.

👉Most of the times , it is seen that if a pregnant woman goes for walking in morning , the symptoms nausea , vomiting gets relived & that keeps her fresh throughout the day.

    When you should practice walking ? 

         You should practice walking most preferably in morning , but if not possible in morning - you can go for walk at any time during day except just after lunch.

     Precautions to be taken while Walking ?

  👉The speed of walking should not be so fast or so slow.

   👉 No “ walk & Talk.

  👉The speed of walking should be maintained as per the weight of the baby.

    Walking as per Pregnancy Trimesters :-

   👉   First trimester -  Minimum 15 mins        

   👉second trimester -  Minimum 30mins         

   👉last Trimester - Minimum 45mins

     Why walking i last trimester of pregnancy has special importance ?

   👉Walking in last three months of pregnancy is having a special importance as - it helps the fetus to come in normal position for delivery.

   👉 it increases the chances of normal delivery.

 

WHAT IS GARBHSAMVAD ?

 As you all know Garbha means foetus / the baby in the womb.

it is simply - “your baby”.

Samvad means having conversation.

The word Garbhasamvad simply means “having conversation with your unborn baby.”

It can be done by mother / or the parents both /also by the family.

Every mother wants a Healthy, intelligent ,brave , having strong body & mind , so the pregnant woman is directly / indirectly thinking about the qualities she wants in her dream child.

so, This thinking of mother is converted into the conversation of baby and mother. 

                                    

Garbhsamvad is a scientific method for conveying the feelings , emotions of the pregnant woman about her baby.

Some people call it as “ Swasamhohan” and some call it as a type of “Dhyana”.

As the Garbha is connected to the mother with the umbelical cord,as it carries nutrition for the baby, but it also carries the emotional vibretions of the mother to the baby.

What you should talk about ..?

Garbhasamvad doesn’t mean to talking to your baby continuously.

You can share not only about your daily activities, routine but also about the virtues and values which you want your baby should carry after birth.

You have to imbibe all those virtues & values in yourself  which you aspire to put in your child. 

                                                  

About the place to practice Garbhsamvad ..

you should practice garbhsamvad at the places as -

Clam , Clean, Having Fresh air .Having low light & Comfortable.

 When you should practice Garbhasamvad ?

The best time to Practice Garbhsamvad is at bedtime.

But you can also practice it at any time during day if you feel to do so.

For how much time you should practice it ?

   - For about 15 - 20 mins a day.

How it impacts ?

Prcticing Garbhasamvad will lay the sound foundations of the intelligence , emotional , spiritual quotient of the child.

it helps to make your child more intelligent , good at critical thinking ,with having good analytical skills , a good decision maker , more creative and an emotionally balanced child.

                                 

        

if you feel to get to know about Garbhasamvad in details - you can attend our Garbhsamvad sessions. Feel free to contact us.

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What is Panchkarma Therapy in Ayurveda ?

   

     Ayurvedic Panchkarma is now a days  heard by everyone But  People are unaware of exactly what is Ayurvedic Panchkarma treatment ? Which Ayurveda therapies include in Panchkarma therapies ? What is done in it ? Why it is done ?

                                           

 

This post makes an effort to let them get brief information about this Ayurvedic Panchkarma Therapy.

These therapies are done after specific purvakarma ( procedures done prior to the main panchkarma therapy).

The Use of  these Panchkarma therapies also depend on the seasonal changes.

These are the Ayurveda treatment collectively called as Panchkarma in Ayurveda. They are - "Vamana , Virechana , Basti , Nasya , raktamokshan."

 

Let's get to know about each of them in brief.

1) Vamana Therapy -

    It is specially done for Kapha dosha & Kapha related disorders.

    In this type of treatment , vomiting is induced with the help of Ayurveda medications.

 

    In short , It is medicated emesis.

                              

   2) Virechan  Therapy - 

    It is specially for Pitta dosha & Pitta related disorders.

    In this - your treatment is done in which purgation is induced with the help of medicated drugs.

                                

    3) Basti Treatment - 

     It is done specially for  Vata dosha & Vata disorders.

     In this , Basti is an ayurvedic treatment in which an ayurvedic oil / kwatha ( decoction) of ayurvedic medicines is inserted in the Body through anal region.

                                  

                                      

    4) Nasya Therapy - 

       It is an Ayurvedic therapeutic procedure in which there is instillation of medicated  ayurvedic medicine through nasal route.

                                             

 

    5) Raktmokshana - 

        

    It is treatment used to remove impure blood from your body .

    In it , carefully a controlled amount of impure blood is removed from your body.

 

                                  

                                    

Pathya -Apathya related to food in PCOD/PCOS as per Ayurveda !

As Now a days , PCOD / PCOS is not uncommon. PCOD/PCOS is like one of the lifestyle disorders. Many girls / woman are suffering from PCOS/PCOD & are in search of right food to improve their PCOD/ PCOS Status.

   Right changes in your food habits with some lifestyle changes and daily exercises can surely help you to improve PCOS / PCOD status.

( for exercises in PCOD/PCOS -You can refer to another special post-"DO YOU KNOW WHICH ARE THE YOGA POSES FOR PCOS/PCOD PATIENTS ?")  

Pathya - ( To be taken in daily diet) 

seasame chatani

Javas Chatani

Badishep

Spinach soup / sabji /dal / chatni

sevga sabji / added in dal

green leafy vegetables.

Papaya, Pineapple ,Pomegranate, apples

Beatroot , Cucumber ,Tomato ,Muli

Strictly warm water for drink.

                  

Apathya ( To be avoided)

Avoid spicy (packaged spices) /oily diet

Fast food.

Bakery products.

Maida products.

Packaged foods/ juices.

 

WHY YOU SHOULD GET DONE BASTI TREATMENT IN RAINY SEASON ?

  As the rainy season starts , we have seen that many of the people gets diseased ., many old patients are suffering from joint pains , many are suffering from digestive problems. Here , you will get to know why this happens predominantly in rainy season ?

  During rainy season, Vata dosha is increased leading to increase in vata diseases, Pain in body  gets increased & also the digestive fire of  the people gets decreased.

What is BASTI Chikitsa ?

Basti is an ayurvedic treatment in which an ayurvedic oil / kwatha ( decoction) of ayurvedic medicines is inserted in the Body through anal region.

There are different types of Basti & the medicine ( kwatha /oil/ both ) & the dose to be given is decided by an ayurvedic expert as per the patients conditions.

                     

Why Basti must be taken in Rainy season ?

Basti is the main chikitsa for vata dosha & vata is more prominent in rainy season , which leads to diseases in body.

What Benefits you get after Basti chikitsa ? 

- It helps to increase physical & mental strength of the person.

- It improves digestive fire.

- It helps to improve voice quality , skin tone & power to concentrate.

- It provides strength to the Body.

- It improves quality & quantity of shukra dhatu.

- It helps to improve mental status.

- It improves longevity & reverses aging.

- It nourishes Virya , Bala , Varna , Jatharagni.

- Basti helps to keep your body in healthy state.

Why Basti has special importance ?

Basti is mainly for vata & vata is the one who balances the other two doshas ( pitta & kapha) in the body. 

Basti helps to get vata in its prakrut avastha (normal  condition) & once vata gets in prakrut avastha , there is less risk in disturbing the prakrut avastha of the other two doshas., leading to prevent other diseases too.

As Basti is mainly for vata dosha but still it is helpful in pitta , kapha , rakta dushti also.

 Basti has too many benefits of which only some are explained above.

that's why - Basti is known as ARDHA CHIKITSA in Ayurveda. ( means if basti is done, half treatment of the disease is done !)

Some of the DISEASES for which you can use Basti are - 

- All vata related diseases.

- Joint pains.

- Backache

- constipation 

- Digestive problems.

- Menstrual problems

- Renal stone issues.

- PCOD / PCOS

- Infertility.

- Gynec problems.

- Psychological Problems

HOW NAVEL THERAPY HELPS TO IMPROVE FERTILITY ?

     What is Navel Therapy ?

     It is a traditional method of  pulling oil in the navel fir getting health Benefits.

     Importance of Practising Navel therapy -

 As per Ayurveda , Nabhi is one of the Sadya Pranhara Marma .

Also , Nabhi is the first connection between the mother and child , with which the child gets nourishment in the womb.

Since the Nabhi is the pathway to the body's extremities the absorption of oil in the region gives many benefits.

Nabhi has got a very thin skin so using oil at Nabhi Gets absorbed faster.                               

Benifits - 

1) Regular olive oil application helps to relieve pain during menstruation .

2) It also helps to boost fertility in both male and females.

  Males - improves sperm count and mobility

  Females - Strengthen reproductive system and enhance fertility.

3) Regularly applying Coconut oil at navel boosts fertility and helps to get pregnant. 

4) Caster oil application at navel helps for increasing endometrial thickness.

Five Natural Ways helping to improve PCOS /PCOD status !

 As PCOS / PCOD is a lifestyle disorder , Changing your lifestyle in healthy way helps to improve your PCOS state along with medications with less time period.

                                           

Along with medications , PCOS patients should follow -

1) Exercise -                                           

    They should Practice Exercise , Yoga asanas for minimum of 30 minutes.

    they should walk daily for minimum 30 minutes / 3-4 km ( as per patient )

2) Meditation -

                                           

    The patients should practice meditation for minimum 15- 25 minutes that will help to relive their stress.

3) Food Habits -

                                   

    Your food has main role for your menstruation ( How explained in  article -  DO YOU KNOW HOW YOUR FOOD AFFECTS MENSTRUATION ?)

    They should strictly avoid packaged foods, preserved foods and start with having fresh green vegetables , salad  & Adding ghee in your daily diet .

     ( food details explained in another article)

4) Sound Sleep -

                                           

     Sleeping early at night and maintaining the fixed sleep schedule.

5) Naval Therapy -                                       

    Putting 2 oil drops in your navel after menstruation and having massage with the oil helps to improve fertility.

AYURVEDIC Ways to Cure PCOS !!

 As now a days PCOS / PCOD is a very common disease among young girls. many of the people are aware that it is a Lifestyle disorder.

Many patients are worried for their PCOS status not improving after medication as they had taken OC pills courses for a long period of time and still it getting worsen.( symptoms explained in another article on PCOD)

                              

Ayurveda works as blessing for the patients seeking for help.

As per Ayurveda , PCOS is a kapha & vata  predominant tridoshaj vikara  & agnimandya being the main reason for the pathogenesis. 

so , the Basic principle for the treatment is first AGNIVARDHAN Chikitsa , pacifying Tridoshas  & with the help of ayurvedic panchkarma therapies.

Panchakarma Therapies used to treat the PCOD/PCOS Patients -

1) Vamana Therapy -

     This panchkarma therapy works by eliminating abnormal doshas by mouth ( emesis ).

2) Virechana Therapy - 

     With the help of this panchkarma therapy , abnormal doshas are eliminated by anal route. 

3) Basti -

    In this therapy , medicated oil / ghee/ kwatha are administered into the body by the anal route.

    Different types of  Basti are given as per patients dosha condition.

Know the Benefits of Padabhyanga !!

 Padabhyanga is an ayurvedic procedure described under Dincharya (daily routine procedures) by various aacharyas.

where the word Pada means foot & Abhyanga if for Massage.                         

 As per Aacharya Charaka ; 

Benefits of Padabhyanga are - 

👉 It helps to decrease the dryness of feet.

👉 Helps to relieve fatigue & gives relaxation to body.

👉 Enhances beauty & strength of feet.

👉 Helps to improve eyesight.

👉 Alleviate vata dosha .

👉 Prevents cracks to feet.

👉 Helps to get Sound sleep.

"व्यायामाचा आयुर्वेदीय दृष्टिकोन"

आजकाल बहुतांश लोक शरीर स्वास्थ्या बद्दल जागरूक झाले आहेत. त्यामुळे व्यायाम करण्याकडे लोकांचा कल वाढलेला दिसून येतो. फार कमी लोकांना व्यायामाचा ग्रंथोक्त आधाराबद्दल माहिती असते.आचार्य वाग्भटांनी दिनचर्या वर्णन करताना व्यायामा बद्दल केलेला हा ग्रंथोक्त आधार ..

 ✅व्यायामाचे फायदे -

- शरीर हलके होते.

- काम करण्याचे सामर्थ्य येते.

- भूक वाढते.

- वात शमतो.

- शरीर कणखर होते.                                          

❌व्यायाम कोणी करू नये ?

- ज्यांना अजीर्ण झाले आहे.

- ज्यांना वातपित्तात्मक विकार झाले आहेत.

- १६ वर्षयच्या आतील मुलांनी व्यायाम करू नये किंवा मोठ्या / तज्ज्ञांच्या देखरेखीखाली व्यायाम करावा.

- म्हाताऱ्या व्यक्तींनी व्यायाम करू नये.

                                                   

ऋतूनुसार व्यायाम -

स्निग्ध आहार घेणारे आणि बळकट शरीराच्या व्यक्तींनी -

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इतर ऋतू मध्ये अल्प व्यायाम करावा.

                                             

                                          

व्यायाम झाल्यावर काय करावे ?

- व्यायाम झाल्यानंतर हलक्या हाताने सर्वांगास सुखकर वाटेल असे मसाज करावा.