What Ayurveda Says About Water?

Water is one of the important substances for the survival of plant as well as animal kingdom. It is one among the Maha bhutas according to Ayurveda & Indian philosophy. Modern scientists identified it erroneously as an element in the earlier days.

Shree Adi Sankaracharya quoted that "the water comes from the heavens and gets collected in the form of sea on the earth" .

Charaka considered Jala as the base for taste.

Water is essential in health as well as in disease. Conditions like diarrhoea, dehydration, dysuria, fever etc are treated mainly with water. Hence, intake of water can never be prohibited.

Harita mentioned that "thirst is a major clinical condition which may also result in death".

Identifying the importance of water in day to day life, several categories of water is described in the ancient texts.

Different types of water:

There is Eight types of water discribed in Ayurveda,

1. Kupa jala (well water)- ksara guna, pitta vardhaka
2. Sarasi jala (lake water)-madhura, Isat vatakara, agni dipana.
3. Tatak a jala (pond water)- guru guna, vata vardhaka
4. Choundya jala (pool or tank water)-: pitta vardhaka
5. Prasravuna jala (spring water)- madhura rasa, laghu guna
6. Udbhida jala (stream or canal water)- tridosa hara
7. Vapi jala (deep well water)- madhura, pitta samaka
8. Nadi jala (river water)- vata vardhaka, r iiksa guna, katu rasa

Among all Rain Water is considered to be the best. Rain water should be collected in a golden, silver, copper, quartz, glass or earthen vessel. This water is filtered through fine cloth and used.

Certain guidelines for water consumption:

If consumed before meal results in emaciation and if consumed after meal results in obesity. Therefore, water should be taken along with the meal.

Intake of water should be allowed only after the water consumed earlier is totally assimilated.

Scientific perspective of water

Water constitutes nearly two thirds of total weight of the body, 79% blood, 80% of brain & muscles and 10% even of bones. It is required both for internal and external cleanliness of the body. Usually it is utilized as a solvent and diluents in the body.

Its main function are:

1. Replaces loss of fluids from tissues.
2. Maintains the fluidity of blood and lymph.
3. Helps elimination of waste materials of the body.
4. Acts as a vehicle for dissolved food.
5. Helps in the secretion of digestive juices.
6. Regulates body temperature and acts as a distributer of body heat.

The minimum amount of water required for drinking and cooking per head per day is 4.55 Litres aprox) .

Sources of water

Water is primarily derived from ocean. In tropical regions, evaporation of water into air is about 700 gallons (3182.20 litre) per minute per each square mile of ocean surface. Water reaches earth again in the form of rain, hail, snow, dew or mist, from water vapours in the atmosphere, derived mainly from

Evaporation of the sea, from lakes, rivers and other waters of the land .

The chief sources of water supply are:

1. Rain water or snow water and artificial lakes
2. Surface water i.e. streams, canals, rivers, tanks & ponds
3. Upland surface water & lakes
4. Ground water i.e. wells & springs
5. Sea water

 

Hypothyroidism and Ayurveda

Hypothyroidism is the condition in which the Thyroid Gland is less active and needs to be stimulated

There are many cause of Hypothyroidism but primary cause is Iodine deficiency.

(In India Iodized Salt is compulsory – But In past few years why hypothyroidism increased?)

 Thyroid disorders are not new for AYURVEDA. In CHARAK SAMHITA, SUSHRUT SAMHITA, MADAV NIDAN-This all are Ayurveda literatures has detail description of about thyroid disorder and its treatment.

Symptoms of Hypothyroidism

 Main symptoms of Hypothyroidism are mentioned below:

• Obesity-Weight Gain-without any known reason
• Anorexia
• Decrease in metabolism
• High levels of lethargy- slowing of mental and physical activity
• Coldness in the hands and/or feet- sensitivity to cold
• Frequent constipation
• Frequent headaches
• Dry skin - dryness of the skin
• Anemia
• Disordered menstrual function (in Female)

Ayurvedic View

In Hypothyroidism metabolic rate become slow,  which is similar to Ayurvedic Dhatvagnimandhya-lower digestive fire at cellular level-and Ayurveda medicines helps to increase the digestive fire at its cellular level to restore proper metabolism.

Diet and Lifestyle Advice

Increase intake of Old Rice, Barley, Bengal gram, Moong dal and cucumber.

Coconut oil and Til Oil helps to improving body metabolism.

Avoid heavy and sour foods and cabbage, mustard-greens, cauliflower, maize, sweet potatoes, and spinach.

Some useful Herbs

Kanchnar-Bauhinia variegata

Guggulu-Commiphora wightii

Jatamansi-Nardostachys jatamansi

Shilajit

Gokshur-Tribulus terrestris

Punarnava-Boerhavia diffusa

Trifala.

Yoga & Pranayam For Hypothyroidism

Regular Yoga & Pranayam practice helps to stimulate thyroid and pituitary gland. Yoga and Pranayam promote blood flow to certain regions of the body and the increased blood flow helps the organ to improve their functions.

 Recommended YOGA poses for hypothyroidism

Sarvangasana

Surya Namskara (Sun Salutation Pose)

Paschimottasana

Uttanpadasana

Matsyasana

Halasan

Pranayama For Hypothyroidism

Ujjayi Pranayama – Best Pranayam for thyroid gland

Kapalabhati

Anulom Vilom

Note: These Pranayama and Yoga is not a Treatment, it is a part of treatment.

This article is intended only for information. It is not a substitute to the standard medical diagnisis, personalized Ayurvedic treatment or qualifies Ayurvedic Physician. For specific treatment, always consult with a qualified Ayurvedic Physician.

I LOVE MANGO….

Mango is called "The King of fruits" due to its sweetness and richness in nutrients. It is praised as "Heavenly Fruit" in Vedas.
It is one of the most popular and characteristic fruits of the tropics. It is now most uidely grown in India where it is the best loved fruit. There are about 600 varieties of the mango of which 40 varieties are cultivated in India.



Mangoes belong to the genus Magnifera which consists of about 30 species of tropical trees in the flowering plant Anacardiaceae.
It has been the national fruit of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Philippines
Ayurveda considers ripe mango sweet and heating. It balances all the three Doshas and acts as an energizer.
Ripe mango normalizes Vata and Pitta. It helps to relieve constipation and normalize digestion. Consumption of ripe mango increases haemoglobin in blood and is very useful in treating anaemia. Ayurvedic texts eulogize the uses of ripe mango as an  aphrodisiac (rejuvenate male reproductive system and increase  quality and quantity of semen). it is also useful in erectile dysfunction and  low libido. Ripe mango strengthens the body, increases body bulk and  increases glow of skin
The Ayurvedic qualities of green mango are sour, astringent and cooling. They should not be eaten alone or in large quantities because they can aggravate the Doshas, especially Pitta dosha.


Medicinal properties of Mango:
1.The insoluble fibre, present in mangoes, helps the elimination of waste from the colon and prevents constipation.
2. The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body.
3. A milk-mango shake used in the summers help people gain weight.
4. Extracts of leaves, bark, stem and unripe mangoes are believed to possess antibacterial properties against some micro-organisms
5. Dried mango flowers are used in the treatment of diarrohoea, chronic dysentery and some problems of the bladder.
6. The stone (kernal) of the mango fruit is used widely in Ayurvedic medicines for treatment of different ailments
7. Antioxidents present in the mango fruits are believed to play an important role in the prevention of cancer and heart disease.
8. Some of the flavonoids present in the fruit are believed to strenghthen the immune system of human body.

Uses of Mango Plant
 
As per Ayurveda  medicinal uses of different parts of mango tree
1) The mango flower reduces diarrhea and normalizes kapha and pitta . As it    has cooling properties it controls dysfunctional uterine bleeding and    rejuvenates taste buds.
2) Very young mango fruits are astringent. They increase vata and pitta and     rejuvenate taste buds.
3) Young mangoes are very sour and vitiate all three doshas .
4) Ripe mango is sweet to taste and increase the stamina of body. It is an    aphrodisiac hence help in erectile dysfunction and impotence . Ripe mango    is heavy to digest and acts as cardiac tonic. It increases digestion, glow of skin and quality and quantity of semen .
5) The seeds of mango reduce vomiting, diarrhea. It acts as a cardiac tonic    and reduces burning sensations of body parts. The tender mango leaves  regularize digestion and normalize kapha and pitta.

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Information provided in this article is for the sole purpose of imparting education on Ayurveda and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult your physician.   

stay COOL in summer

In the summer season, the sunrays become more powerful. Kapha dosha starts decreasing and vata starts increasing day by day.

Heat of the sun reduces the moisture in the atmosphere and thus increases the Ruksh guna of Vata Dosha, which causes sanchay of Vata Dosha. By this way Ahaar and vihar that accentuate its sanchay can be avoided. This season has vata as prominent dosha

Diet:

• Intake of liquids (fluids) should be increased to prevent dehydration due to excessive sweating.
• Drink lot of water, juice, butter milk, lemon juice, etc.
• Include all possible seasonal fruits in your daily diet like jack fruit, tomato, banana, water melon, cucumber, etc
• Avoid food with pungent, acid & salt tastes.
• Tuck into sweet, cold & oily foods. Meat of birds & animals are good for you.
• It is advisable not to take honey
• Wine should not be taken as it can cause burning sensation and even debility. If necessary take in very little quantity.
• Use of cotton clothes is beneficial as they provide a soothing effect to the human body
• Excessive workouts and sex must be avoided
• Avoid heavy physical exertion this hot season.
• Take bath in cold water. Massage must be done with a chandan paste
• Panak Panchsara (syrup prepared with draksha (sugarcane), madhuka, date, kashmarya and parshuka fruits all in equal quantity cold with cardamom powder.

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Water Therapy And Ayurveda

Water Therapy was established for the first time by………

We are not here to discuss about water therapy (or Naturopathy), but we are going to know what ayurveda says about water, and how water is useful in daily life or in treatment.

  means,
Water is essential for all living beings. The world is three fourths surrounded by water. The life of a healthy or sick person without water is unimaginable.

Drinking a glass of Luke-warm water just after leaving the bed it helps flush out all toxins accumulated overnight in the body
Water should not be taken during meal, because it interferes the process of digestion of food. But water may be taken at least half an hour before lunch and dinner.
We should take at least 8 to 10 glasses of water daily. More water may be taken in thirst or in summer days. But Ayurveda says that one should drink water whenever feels thirsty.


means,
Water serves the purpose of medicine in indigestion. Water drunk after digestion is energizing. Water sipped at the time of taking food tastes like nectar. Water drunk immediately after taking food is harmful as poison.
Too much drinking of water does not help digestion. Not drinking even a drop of water has the same effect. So drinking water at intervals, is very helpful in digestion.

Therapeutics Uses of Water:
1) One or two glass of warm water drinking daily in the morning is beneficial in acidity and constipation.
2) Drink more water in renal calculus and urinary infection.
3) Water was great importance in fasting

Water is used both in cold and hot form, both internally and externally. Water is an important structural component of skin cartilage, tissues and organs. For human beings, every part of the body is dependent on water. Our body comprises about 75% water: the brain has 85%, blood is 90%, muscles are 75%, kidney is 82% and bones are 22% water. The functions of our glands and organs will eventually deteriorate if they are not nourished with good, clean water.

If your body is not sufficiently hydrated, the cells will draw water from your bloodstream, which will make your heart work harder. At the same time, the kidneys cannot purify blood effectively. When this happens, some of the kidney's workload is passed on to the liver and other organs, which may cause them to be severely stressed. Additionally, you may develop a number of minor health conditions such as constipation, dry and itchy skin, acne, nosebleeds, urinary tract infection, coughs, sneezing, sinus pressure, and headaches. So, how much water is enough for you? The minimum amount of water you need depends on your body weight. A more accurate calculation is to drink an ounce of water for every two pounds of body weight.

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AYURVEDIC SOLUTION Of Low Libido

The desire for pleasure and satisfaction is called libido.
Low libido or lack of sex drive is the most common sexual dysfunction. Lack of libido or low libido is most common in women but quite rare in men.
According to Ayurveda, libido is low when there is a weakness or debility in the male or female reproductive tissue. In addition, low sexual drive can be due to stress, health problems and even anxiety or emotional problems. It may affect one’s relationships or marriage but sometimes it is a healthy response by the body to shut off excess loss of health giving vital fluid.
Men with low sex drive can achieve erections but have very less desire for sex. But men with erectile dysfunction usually have a normal sex drive.
Sexual power is lacking in low libido and in the Ayurveda approach, there are several ways to increase libido for both men and women.

Low libido in woman

The cases of low libido in women are constantly on the rise these days mainly due to the changing living conditions like long working hours, inadequate diet, lack of sleep etc. Women have a very busy lifestyle, they have to look after the kids, her husband, cook food and then go and work in office. After coming back from office she cannot relax like men because she is responsible for the home chores as well. Such a hectic schedule can make anyone tired as a result of which she does not feel the desire or urge to have sex which is quite understandable.

Causes of Low Libido (According to Ayurveda)

• alcoholism
• Compulsive sex with a person who is not liked by the partner.
• Anxiety, stress, anger, depression
• Diseases like Anaemia, Obesity, diabetes , hypothyroidism
• Destruction caused to semen by consumption of spicy, salty and hot food.
• Overindulgence in sexual activities leading to low quantity of semen.
• By controlling sexual urges for longer duration leading to obstruction of semen (Veeryaavrodha) which in turn results in low libido.
• Impotence by birth
• If Vajikara dravyas (herbal preparations to increase libido) are not consumed by such persons regularly, it may lead to CLIBYA (impotence).

 Herbal Remedies for Increasing Libido

• Shilajit (asphaltum, mineral pitch)
• Safed musli (curculigo orchioides)
• Akarakara (Spanish pellitory, anacylus pyrethrum)
  Ashwagandha (withania somnifera)
• Kapikacchu

This all medicine useful in loss of erection, premature ejaculation and impotence. This medicine also increases quantity of sperm and gives potency to perform sexual act with many women. Increases the duration of hard erection, Increases libido, volume of semen, reduces stress, increases body and sexual energy levels, induces sleep, Increases sperm count, sperm motility. Initiates spermatogenesis.

Remedies just for men

Strengthening drink (Just for men with low sex drive, this drink is simply effective.)
You need: 1 teaspoon of ashwagandha, ½ teaspoon vidari and warm milk; Warm milk over a stove and add all the herbal powder. Drink it at night before bedtime.
Massage therapy with herbalized oils
gently massage the penis with bala oil or shatavari ghee.

Remedy just for women

Herbal drink (This similar herbal formula drink is simply effective for women only.)
You need: 1 teaspoon of shatavari, ½ teaspoon vidari, warm milk; Mix the herbal powders and add to warm milk. Drink herbal milk at night before going to bed.

Tips:

(small things are big things)

Low Libido is easily overcome by simple change in daily routine, suggested by ayurveda.

1. Sleep: Sleep at least 7 to 8 hours daily.
2. Exercise: Exercise improved blood flow throughout the body and improving your sex life as well.
3. Meditation: Stress is a major factor in low libido, and meditation helps you to get relief from stress and anxiety. Daily practice simple breathing exercise (Pranayama) and yoga; it will really help you.
4. Withdrawing from alcohol and drug addiction.
5. Reducing body weight.
6. Correcting anaemia.
7. Reducing stress levels with relaxation techniques.
8. Support from spouse or partner.
9. Ayurveda treatment for low sex drive

So these were some of the changes you can adopt in your lifestyle if you want an improved sex life and an overall improved health condition.








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Premature Ejaculation

Premature ejaculation is one of the most common sexual problems.
Premature ejaculation is explained as a condition where in a person is unable to delay ejaculation to a point when it is mutually desirable for both the partners. That means ejaculation occurs before a man wants it to happen. Some men ejaculate during foreplay while some do so at the very entry itself.
In simple words; a condition where male ejaculates before the penis enters the vagina or during the time of penetration or very shortly after the sexual excitement is known as premature ejaculation.
Ayurveda has said Kshiprumunchati Shukram....... this means the person will have Premature ejaculation when VATA Dosha in his body aggravates and leads to a very quick ejaculation of Shukra (semen).
The probable causes for premature ejaculation:
Psychic Causes Like: Anxiety, Tension, Disturbed relationship, Anger, Fear of masturbation, are responsible for this disorder.

• Having sexual intercourse after long interval may cause premature ejaculation
• Depression or anxiety about poor sexual performance
• Religious beliefs
• Financial burdens; Job stress
• Some physiological causes like inflammation of prostate gland or spinal chord problems may cause premature ejaculation.

According to Ayurveda when Vata Dosha gets vitiated it causes premature ejaculation. The following causes vitiates Vata

• Consuming stale, spicy, cold and junk food
• Staying awake for long hours at night.
• Long gap between meals
• Controlling natural urges (click here for more detail about natural urges)
• Physical and mental exertion.
• Under nourishment due to worries and grief

Prevention:

• Seek psychotherapy to maintain a healthy attitude towards sex.
• Do not blame yourself for premature ejaculation.
• Speak openly with your partners to avoid misunderstanding and miscommunication.

Simple Remedies
Premature ejaculation can be cured easily with ancient ayurvedic formulations
How ayurvedic medicines work;

• Increases duration of hard erection
• Prevents premature ejaculation
• Prevents nocturnal emission

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Winter Season & Ayurveda

Stay Healthy This Winter

Winter season (Sanskrit Name: Hemant Ritu) is the season of cold, where the atmosphere temperature drops down, the environment becomes chilly. Chilly and cold wind began to blow which leads to the disequilibrium of VATA Dosha and KAPHA sanchay.
In winter the Agni or body fire increases with the support of VATA Dosha. Hence there will be a marked increase in appetite. The frequency of food consumption increases. We should keep a watch on the type of food we consume to satisfy our appetite during winter. Avoid consumption of junk foods, too much of sweets and oil food as these lead to weight gain.
Winter is the best season to improve immunity. It's not a weakening season if you know how to strengthen immunity. And in ayurvedic terms, immunity is connected with the digestion. When digestion is strong and appetite is good, then immunity is strengthened. Whatever weakens digestion weakens immunity. It's that simple. For this reason, it's more important that people eat immunity-boosting foods in winter, and that they follow the ayurvedic daily routine

Some simple tips to say healthy in winter:

Ayurveda has some very simple home remedies to prevent, heal, and quickly avoid lingering congestion:

Diet
Kapha dosha is prominent this season. Enable the body to fight the cold outside this season. Energy rich food items like milk and milk products, ghee, carbohydrate rich food items like rice, wheat, whole gram, etc.
A heavy diet needs to be taken that must include milk and its products, wheat, carrot and raddish, tomatoes and sugary food.
In the winter season Vata Dosha is accentuated and needs to be satisfied by a heavy diet (snigdha, Madhura & lavanrasa).
Sweet,sour and salt taste food can be taken. In this season the digestive activity becomes more powerful. Increased vata gets obstructed from spreading out due to cold atmosphere outside which can digest the tissues. More intake of sweet, sour and salt helps reducing the vata.
The diet in Hemant Rutu must include wheat, gram, milk & milk products, jaggery, cane sugar, figs, carrots, tomatoes, dates to prevent the disequilibrium of vata dosha.
Drink warm water and it will improve your life span.
Wine prepared from jaggery (molasses) can be taken


Conduct:

1.Be under the Sun for sometime - Sunlight is rich in Vitamin D - lest you be affected by the
Seasonal Affectional Disorder ( lack of Sunlight )
2.Til oil massage is suggested to prevent disequilibrium of vata dosha and excess sanchay of
kapha.
3.Daily exercises or yoga is beneficial.
4.Consume hot soups.
5.Use VATA balancing foods like wheat, oil, corn, black gram and jaggery.
6.Tickle your taste buds with sweet, sour and salt tastes.
7.Sip hot water or tea throughout the day to improve digestion
8.Cover your body with sufficient warm wraps
9.Always wear foot wear.
10.married couple should use aphrodisiacs.
11.Spend your leisure time with friends and relatives whom you like.
12.Reduce or avoid white sugar white flour products as they cause congestion and prevent
digesting nutrients from our food.
13.Don’t expose yourself to cold.
14.Udvartan(Dry or Powder Massage) with fine paste/powder of kumkum (kesar).



In order to keep the doshas in balance one should follow the ritucharya.

Pamper your skin in winter:

During winter skin can not replenish its moisture naturally due to less humidity in air. Low humidity due to indoor heating, hot showers and bath exaggerates this condition and skin is bound to become dry and irritated. Dry skin tends to crack and bleed. Cracked skin looses its ability to protect the body and increases the risk of infection. The best ways to keep the skin soft, healthy and moisturized are
•Avoid long hot showers and bath.
•Quick three minutes’ bath is advisable.
•Use moisturizing body wash.
•Apply petroleum jelly on tough areas like knees elbows and heels.
•Apply lip balm to prevent cracking.
•Twenty to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times a week can give your skin a healthy glow
•Ayurveda stresses on massaging body with oil during winter

Are Bath's A Good Thing?

As much as we love it, taking a hot bath during the winter is not a good habit to get into especially if they are long in duration. As they rob your skin of natural oils so try to limit the time spent in the bath and don't use hot water.
Lower the temperature to something just nice and comfortable. Water that is too hot isn't good for you anyway. Switch to a shower, that is even better. And don't forget a good body lotion and slather it on.

Note -- The material presented in this article is for educational purposes only and is not to be used to treat, cure or mitigate any disease. If you have a medical condition, please consult your physician.