Feminine Care
Ayurveda defines health as the balance of 3 Doshas namely Vata (Air + Space), Pitta (Water + Fire), Kapha (Water + Earth). Thus disease is a state of disharmony or imbalance of these 3 doshas. Imbalance of these doshas occurs either due to age, food, lifestyle and seasonal changes.
In the modern era women are facing many health concerns. Worldwide the changes in lifestyle and increasing levels of stress are affecting women health. Normal problems are menstrual irregularities, pre & post natal problems particularly depression & difficulty in managing menopause. Common solution for all these concerns can be found within the realm of Ayurveda; such that not only are you able to cure problem but also prevent the onset of health issues. Ayurveda has best natural health supplements & products to manage changes in body from puberty to menopause. These herbal nourishments of Ayurveda make the changes less painful & build immunity & resistance to handle changes naturally.
MENSTRUAL IRREGULARITIES
Menstrual irregularities such as painful periods, heavy flow in periods, leucorrhoea are mainly due to the imbalance of Vata & Pitta doshas. They can be rectified and prevented by effective herbs such as Satavari, Haritaki, Triphala and therapies like Abhyanaga, Shirodhara, Marma along with other cleansing therapies.
Pre menstrual syndrome, presenting with the main complaints of emotional disturbances just before the onset of menstruation can be remediated by therapies which can calm the mind and bring Vata dosha under control, such as Shirodhara and Marma.
Regular exercise, practices like yoga, meditation and good food can control pre-menstrual symptoms to a great extent.
Infertility
Infertility is mainly due to Vata imbalance. Satavari & Phalasarpi can be employed in such cases and total detoxification treatments based on ones constitution can bring about marked changes in the condition and bless a lady with a child.
MENOPAUSE
Menopause which generally ensues at the age of 40-50 can have negative repercussions such as emotional instability, hot flushes, weakness & irregular bleeding. This can be handled by herbs such as Satavari, Pushyanuga churna that help in regulating hormonal imbalances. Therapies like Shirodhara, Marma have the effect of regulating the emotions & calming the mind and balancing the emotions. Yoga & Meditation again prove to be very effective in this case also.
Pregnancy
Women are blessed with the divine duty of maternity. Detoxification therapies just before pregnancy help in easing pregnancy and delivery. During pregnancy consumption of medicated ghee strengthens the muscles of uterus as well as ensures the well being of foetus. In post natal care Abhyanga or massage is a must do therapy which alleviates the Vata imbalance and helps in fast healing of body after the rapid process of delivery. Ayurveda also offers herbs to ensure the purity and quality of breast milk.
Joint & Back Pain
Women are very much prone to pain in back and joints not only in old age but also in the middle age, taking herbs like Ashwagandha, Satavari and doing regular massage themselves or with expert therapist keeps all of these away. In many cases simple treatments such as Kati basti, Janu basti rejuvenates these joints.
BEAUTY CARE
In Ayurveda beauty care was never seen as distinct from health care.
Skin care - by taking care of the skin we are taking care of the largest sense organ in the body. In Ayurveda the skin is ruled by Vata & Pitta. Doing oil massage, abhyangam daily prior to bathing as a daily regimen removes the dead tissue of the skin and improves the blood circulation thereby enhances the vitality of skin. In addition application of herbal face packs consisting of turmeric, sandalwood, and aloe vera also nourishes the skin and also acts as natural antibiotics.
Hair Care - Hair loss, graying, dandruff, dry & oily hair are common complaints one comes across. Health of the hair depends on the metabolism of the body. Herbs like bhringraja, chandan, triphala, jatamansi, triphala effectively cures all of these.
“Beauty care is essential in not only making us look better on the outside, but more importantly heals the mind and body.”
To live healthy does not just mean the absence of diseases, but it refers to the ability to live life with dynamic expression; the ability to celebrate life at every moment and be sensitive to the rhythms and cycles of nature; it is therefore natural for a woman to accept Ayurveda as the way to caring for health!
