Male infertility is fast becoming a common phenomenon due to today’s stressful lifestyle. Besides stress, other modern issues like inadequate nutrition, high levels of radiation from devices and gadgets like mobile phones, less and poor quality sleep, and chemicals and pesticides in our food, contribute to men suffering from fertility issues.

Ayurvedic approach to male infertility

Infertility is a medical condition when men have inadequate production of normal, motile sperm. According to Ayurveda, some of the male infertility related problems include shukrakshaya (decreased count of sperm), premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission (an involuntary ejaculation of semen during sleep), etc.

Ayurveda believes that male infertility can be treated by detoxification and dosha cleansing. It strongly recommends herbs that reduce stress, build immunity, and rejuvenate the key tissues and dhatus. These help to nourish the body and make healthy sperms in men.

Cleansing tissues: According to Ayurveda, we get exposed to many toxins and chemicals that get deposited in our body’s tissues and fat. These toxins have negative impact on male sperm count. In such a condition, Ayurveda recommends cleansing deep tissues. It is beneficial to eat organic plant-based foods that are free from pesticides. A detox every month is essential. During detox, men cannot smoke or use tobacco in any other mode. They should also stay away from alcohol.

Managing stress: Stress is a major reason to reduce quality and quantity of sperm. Our body responds to stress by releasing hormones that have negative effect on our body. Stress can be reduced by breathing exercises as during stress, we breathe faster in an effort to quickly distribute oxygen-rich blood to our body. Abdominal breathing for 20 to 30 minutes every day can relieve stress. Nadi shodhan pranayama helps to balance the air flow between the nostrils, and brings balance to the mind. The breathing technique called bhramari is also very effective in helping the mind release stress. The herb brahmi also helps to calm the nerves.

Ayurveda also recommends proprietary Ayurvedic medicines that do not have any side effects. One such drug is Shilapravang Special.

Shilapravang Special for male infertility

Shilapravang Special is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine, manufactured by Shree Dhootapapeshwar. It is used for treating male infertility, premature ejaculation, nocturnal emission, and other male infertility related disorders.

Ingredients:-

Dhootapapeshwar Shilapravang Special contains the following:

Shuddha Shilajit 40 mg

Pravala Bhasma 20 mg

Vanga Bhasma 20 mg

Suvarnamakshik Bhasma 20 mg

Guduchi Satva 20 mg

Ashwagandha 60 mg

Shatavari 15 mg

Shilajit is a mineral pitch that has occurred due to a long process of breaking down of plant matter and minerals. This sticky, black, tar-like substance is found in rocks of mountains. It is considered as an excellent rejuvenating tonic that ensures balanced and harmonious health. Known as a sex tonic, Shilajit increases the core energy responsible for sexual drive. It also cures debility, fatigue and provides strength to muscles and bones.

Pravala Bhasma is a natural source of calcium and an Ayurvedic medicine prepared from coral. It treats conditions of bone metabolic disorders associated with calcium deficiency.

Ashwagandha is very effective in curing male infertility. It is also beneficial for metabolism and helps to provide proper nutrition. Its anti-inflammatory properties help the nerves and also cures sexual disorders like erectile dysfunction and oligospermia.

Vanga Bhasma treats diseases of gastrointestinal tract and genito-urinary system.

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Benefits of Shilapravang Special

Promotes formation of best quality Saptadhatu, the seven body tissues. According to Ayurveda, the human body is made up of Saptadhatus, which means seven constituent elements. These seven dhatus make the entire structure of our body.

It not only strengthens the Shukra, but also increases the sustaining capacity.

The medicine boosts stamina, vigour and vitality in men and relieves mental stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

The drug is beneficial in case of male erectile dysfunction.

 It also helps to counter premature ejaculation.

Dosage

It is recommended to take 1 to 2 tablets twice a day with milk or as directed by your Ayurvedic doctor.

Safety information:

Keep out of the reach and sight of the children. Read the label carefully before use.

Use under medical supervision

Stress and breathing are interconnected. Have you ever observed how you breathe when you feel relaxed and how it changes when you are stressful? Stress is a natural reaction to our experiences, which happens physically and mentally. Stress can be beneficial to our health if it is short-term, but it’s harmful when it becomes chronic or happens for a longer period of time. Chronic stress can affect our health and manifests in symptoms like irritability, anxiety, depression, headache and insomnia.

The science behind stress and breathing

Our body responds to stress by releasing hormones that increase our heart and breathing rates. Stress hormones affect our respiratory and cardiovascular systems. During stress, we breathe faster in an effort to quickly distribute oxygen-rich blood to our body. If we already have a breathing problem like asthma or emphysema, stress can make it even harder to breathe. Under stress, our heart also pumps faster.

Abdominal breathing for 20 to 30 minutes every day can reduce anxiety and relieve stress. While we do deep breathing, it increases the supply of oxygen to our brain and stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes a state of calmness. Breathing exercises, therefore, help us feel connected to our body. It keeps our awareness away from the worries in our head and calms our mind.

Ayurvedic approach to stress

According to Ayurveda, high levels of stress cause excess build-up of free radicals in the body that lead to disease and premature aging. We feel stress when the Vata dosha gets imbalanced. However, all three doshas can play a role. Usually, the Vata types are likely to develop Vata-aggravated stress reactions like anxiety, phobias or even anxiety neurosis. Pitta persons experience increase in Pitta during stressful moments and react to stress in the form of anger. Pitta types also suffer from hypertension, peptic ulcer, and other Pitta disorders. On the other hand, Kapha individuals react to stress by developing active thyroid function or slow metabolism, and even increased blood sugar.

Ayurveda offers many ways to combat day-to-day stress. Deep breathing is one of the best ways to control stress. When we breathe deeply, it sends a message to the brain to calm down and relax. The brain then sends this message to our body. The symptoms that arise due to stress like increased heart rate, fast breathing, and high blood pressure, etc, will all decrease as we breathe deeply to relax. In fact, the way we breathe affects our whole body.

Breathing exercises to relax

Most of us take short, shallow breaths into out chests. This makes us feel anxious and it zaps our energy. We should always take bigger breaths, all the way into your belly.

Breathing exercises are a good way to relieve stress. These exercises are easy to learn, and can be done anytime. Moreover, we do not need any special tools or equipment to do these exercises.

Breathing exercises should be done daily, and they don’t take too much time. You only need to take out time and pay attention to your breathing. Begin by just 5 minutes a day, and increase your time gradually as you become comfortable. Practice multiple times a day.

Belly breathing: This exercise is quite easy to do and relaxing, too. You can do it anytime you need to relax or relieve stress. Sit or lie on your back in a comfortable position. Keep one hand on your abdomen, just below your ribs and the other hand should be on your chest. Now take a deep breath in through your nose. You can feel with your hand that your belly is pushed up. Your chest should not move. Now breathe out through your lips as if you are whistling. Now your hand will feel that your belly is going in, and use it to push all the air out. Do this exercise 3 to 10 times a day or whenever you want to relieve stress. Each time observe how you feel at the end of the exercise.

When you master this simple breathing exercise, you can move on to advance ones like roll breathing, 4-7-8 breathing and morning breathing. You can see which one works well for you and keep doing that exercise till you get good result

In the age of trying to look youthful and beautiful, we tend to do many things that are artificial and use a lot of chemicals through our cosmetics, etc, which harm us in the long run. Aging is natural and we cannot hold it back. We can at the most delay it by certain natural ways.

While we cannot stop aging, we can decide how we choose to age. Ayurveda guides us to be stronger, confident, and powerful as we age and teach us how to make aging natural and easy with balance and grace.

According to Ayurveda, the three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha—that represent five elements of nature—ether, air, fire, water, and earth, make our body. The negative side effects of aging are due to imbalances in these doshas. To prevent these negative side effects, we need to find balance. But with age, practicing balance becomes difficult. We have to understand the qualities of old age and need to create a balance with the three constitutions in our body. When we learn to live life in rhythm with nature, we remain in optimum health and have peace of mind.

Ayurvedic ways to age gracefully 

Ayurveda respects aging and suggests ways to age gracefully.

Lifestyle management: Ayurveda suggests planning your diet keeping in mind the foods that will create a balance between the doshas, and help in the growth of new cells. Building new and healthy cells while replacing the old and dying cells will keep us youthful for long. If the old cells are not replaced with new cells, the skin becomes wrinkled and the body loses its strength and shape. You should also add foods that will create the least amount of toxins in the body. Your diet should be according to the season and more plant-based diet.

Ayurveda does not advocate for temporary relief of aches and pains while we age. It addresses the underlying causes of pain, which is often linked to poor digestion, wrong nutrition, and accumulation of toxins in the body. Toxins may lead to undigested food deposited in our joints and open spaces throughout the body. Detoxifying the body regularly on a monthly or weekly basis is essential as these toxins can create illnesses.

As we age, our body loses muscle mass and get replaced with fat. We need to slow down the rate of muscle mass conversion to fat mass and retain as much muscle mass for a longer time.

Yoga: While aging, it is essential to stay active and balanced. Ayurveda suggests doing yoga on a regular basis along with other exercises and activities that can help retain muscle mass, reduce fat build-up, and keep us active and flexible. Yogasanas should be personalized with the help of a trainer.

Meditation: Balancing of mind and body is important for good health. It is important to be aware of stressful thoughts and emotions and throw them out from your system, as stress can cause cell inflammation, which in turn can cause many diseases. Regular meditation on a daily basis will clear your mind, calm you down, keeps you away from anger, bitterness, complaining, fear, and negative thoughts.

Herbs: Ayurveda suggests herbs that can delay the symptoms of aging by regenerating new body cells. These herbs have antioxidants that control the growth of free radicals that damage cells in the body. You can include some of these herbs in your diet.

Guduchi is known to revive skin tissues and resolve inflamed skin conditions by its anti-inflammatory properties. It can also enhance the immune system and provide mental clarity.

Guggulu helps in combating various diseases and control the growth of free radicals in the body.

Brahmi enhances the memory. During the process of aging, memory loss is a major problem. This herb is useful for those who suffer from age-related memory loss.

Amalaki or amla, is a good source of Vitamin-C and antioxidants that increase immunity and help our body to fight diseases. This herb helps cure age-related macular degeneration and cataract.

Ashwagandha helps in the process of cell regeneration. In turn, it helps in delaying the signs of aging like wrinkles.

Gotu kola is rich in flavonoids that help to protect the skin while we age.

Ginseng contains phytochemicals that help to get rid of free radicals and protect the skin from exposure to pollution and sunlight

The vegan diet is becoming quite popular due to environmental and health reasons, besides the weight loss angle. When done in the right way, a vegan diet will lead to various health benefits, including improved blood sugar control and creating a balance in your doshas.

A major reason for going vegan is to exclude all forms of animal exploitation and cruelty—food, clothing or for any other purpose. Hence, the vegan diet is devoid of all animal products, including meat, eggs, and dairy.

Ayurvedic approach to a vegan diet 

While a vegan diet excludes dairy products, Ayurveda recommends certain types of dairy as it considers dairy products like ghee, warm milk, fresh paneer, and lassi to be sattvic (pure). As vegans tend to go more for raw food, Ayurveda believes that raw foods are not good for Vata types because raw and cold foods don’t suit them. However, it suits the Pitta and Kapha types.

If you have decided to go vegan, you may consider applying the Ayurvedic principles to your diet for better health and proper balance.

Ayurveda looks at each individual in a unique way. Hence, each individual needs different nutrients. Here are some Ayurvedic tips to help vegans balance their unique constitutions.

You can replace items such as butter, ghee, yogurt, cheese, and milk with equally nourishing vegan alternatives such as coconut oil, avocados, raw tahini, and raw almonds.

Know your Ayurvedic constitution and choose foods accordingly 

According to Ayurveda, each individual has a particular pattern of energy that is unique and different from others. Each individual has three doshas of subtle energies working within. These are Vata (air and ether), Pitta (fire and water), and Kapha (water and earth). Every one of us has some of each dosha in our constitution, but one dosha is more dominant.

Once you have identified your dosha, you should also know the foods that will balance your constitution and the ones that can cause imbalances such as bloating, gas, or congestion.

If you are a Vata type, take more nuts, seeds, avocados, and other healthy plant sources of fats and oils. Soak the nuts to make them easier to digest. Incorporate white basmati rice, mung beans, or lentils in your diet to get proteins. Uses spices like cumin, coriander, fennel, fresh ginger, cardamom, and asafoetida (hing) in your food. These help in digestion.

If you are a Pitta type, your digestive fire is the strongest of all of the doshas and you can afford heavier foods. But you are prone to imbalances caused by excess heat like acne, acid reflux, or inflammation. So you should not eat hot, spicy foods, which make you overheated. Instead, you should incorporate cooling foods like coconut and cucumber into your diet. You should consume beans, legumes, and root veggies, and grains—their sweetness is good for pacifying Pitta. Use flax, sunflower, and pumpkin seeds in your food, but refrain from eating an abundance of nuts as they have heating energy that is not good for you.

For the Kapha types, a vegan diet is perfect. Eat more of whole, fresh food and avoid foods that are mimicking meat or other animal products. Such foods may be processed and contain sodium that can make you feel lethargic.

Eat plant-based foods 

Vegan diet can also be unhealthy. So you need to choose your food with care. Avoid processed, packaged vegan foods, which contain preservatives, excess sugar or salt and unnatural sources of protein. These are difficult to digest. Instead, choose plant-based foods. Ayurveda recommends eating foods that are ripened by the sun. Such food will be full of prana (life force), which is capable of providing energy and nourishment. Seasonal and organic foods are the best. You can choose natural sources of protein like beans, lentils, nuts and seeds, and naturally fermented soy products like tofu.

Eat a variety of foods

You should have a balanced diet and consume all nutrients. Don’t overdo by eating only greens to get enough iron or nuts and seeds to get proteins. According to Ayurveda, overeating even a healthy type of food can cause imbalance. So you need to add a variety of foods to get all nutrients. You have to be careful that you don’t increase the risk of nutrient deficiencies.

Study the food that affects you

Observe and analyse the food you eat. Observe which foods make you feel healthy and energetic, and which affect your energy and makes you feel undernourished or bloated

Anxiety is a common mental disorder. Ayurveda believes anxiety is an imbalance in the Vata dosha. An imbalance of Vata is a condition when there is too much energy in the mind and not enough at the feet. This condition is associated with an overabundance of lightness when a person gets erratic thoughts, worries, obsession, confusion, and difficulty in focusing. Vata imbalance is also associated with the nervous system and sleeping disorder. When Vata is disturbed, we feel disconnected from the earth.

Symptoms of anxiety 

Anxiety disorders have a number of manifestations and symptoms. It can be both psychological and physical. Some of the common symptoms are: 

• Constant worry
• Fear
• Obsession
• Stress
• Muscle tension and body pain
• Difficulty in concentrating and disturbed attention
• Low tolerance power
• Obsessive and negative thoughts
• Intense emotions that are hard to control
• Sleep problems
• Stomach upset
• Fatigue
• Palpitations
• Tremor
• Sweating
• Dryness in the mouth
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Cold and hot flushes
• Weakness
• Irritability

According to Ayurveda, anxiety or Vata imbalance can be treated by stabilising the energy, calming the nervous system, relaxing the mind, releasing obsessive thoughts, and connecting these with our body and to the earth. These can be done by making changes in your lifestyle and adopting Ayurvedic lifestyle.

Meditation: It is a magical tool for healing anxiety. Regular practice of meditation helps to release negative thoughts, regulate the breath, and keep us grounded and connected to the earth. Gradually, you will learn to control your mind and, in turn, will be able to manage anxiety. Meditation taps into the channels of the mind and helps to re-pattern our thoughts.

Pranayama: It stimulates the breath and infuses prana in every cell and tissue throughout the body. Disturbances in prana usually lead to fear and feelings of anxiousness.

Foods: Ayurvedic approach to treat anxiety is holistic. For the treatment of the imbalanced Vata, a proper diet is recommended that includes fatty foods, but not heavy foods. Fats that are found in avocado, salmon, olive oil, nuts, coconut, and whole milk help to calm Vata. It is very beneficial to eat zucchini, rice, quinoa and red beets. Fruits like plums, melons, red grapes are suggested. You should avoid raw foods. Your food should always be warm. Have spices that boost Pitta like ginger, cumin, nutmeg, cinnamon, coriander and cardamom. You can have warm beverages with honey to balance Vata.

Routine lifestyle: Follow a daily routine and avoid erratic lifestyle. This means your sleep hours, meals, work time, etc should be timely. Daily exercise, outdoor walks, and yoga are must. Routine helps to stabilize Vata and calms the chaotic mind.

Ginger-baking soda bath: A warm bath relaxes the nervous system, and makes the mind calm. A ginger and baking soda bath helps to reduce feelings of anxiousness by pacifying Vata. Take a warm water bath at night before going to bed with baking soda and ginger powder mixed in it. The ginger and baking soda bath will make you feel soothing and warm. You can also drink ginger tea. Ginger is warm and good for the cold Vata.

Herbs: Ayurveda recommends a variety of herbs to handle anxiety. These herbs are warm and help to rejuvenate the nervous system. Most of these herbs have grounding effect on our energetic body. Some of these herbs are green tea, ashwagandha, shankhpushpi, brahmi, jatamansi and tulsi. These herbs help to balance Vata dosha.

Tulsi or basil protects against chemical, emotional, and physical stress. You can sip on tulsi tea throughout the day. Ashwagandha is a great herb in Vata balancing. It is soothing and warm. Jatamansi, a strong antioxidant, helps to calm Vata and treat anxiety, depression, and insomnia. Gotu Kola is a magic herb to treat anxiety, depression and stress. Bacopa or brahmi is beneficial in treating anxiety.

Oils are extremely effective in the treatment of imbalanced Vata. Oil massages with ayurvedic oils or essential oils are recommended before going to bed, particularly, massage your feet with these oils. It not only helps to give you good sleep but also makes you calm and relaxed, which are essential for treating anxiety.

In Ayurveda, emotional imbalances take place when we fail to process our emotions at the right time. Our low moods are of many forms—anxiousness, emptiness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, irritability, social withdrawal, sadness, feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, etc. These lead to difficulty in sleeping, loss of appetite, weight gain or loss, declining performance, and poor concentration. If we fail to process these emotions on time, they may lead to depression of the worst kind.

Ayurvedic approach to emotional balance

According to Ayurveda, our emotions get imbalanced due to many reasons. This ancient science says lack of coordination between our senses, emotions and thoughts lead to emotional imbalance. As per Ayurveda, our heart, which is the seat of consciousness, is connected with our mind. When this connection gets weak, problems start arising. Ayurvedic text, the Charaka Samhita, described the heart as the indispensable for our mental and physical activities. Ayurveda considers the heart as the main support system of our body.

According to Ayurveda, some people who can process their emotions quickly can move on with their lives happily. But people whose processing of thoughts is slow, the negative impressions remain with them for a very long time and affect their thoughts and emotions, leading to depression.

Sadhaka Pitta, which is a type of Pitta, is known to be located in the heart and the helps processing of emotions. The digestive fire, or agni, which is responsible for digesting our food, is actually in every cell of our body, and is also associated with each subdosha. The agni that is associated with Sadhaka Pitta is responsible for processing emotions. This agni is called Sadhaka Agni, which is related to neurohormones located in the brain and all over our body, including the heart. The neurohormones in the heart send signals to the brain stating it as depression or happiness, depending on how we process an incident or experience. So a person with low Sadhaka Agni will often face sadness or depression.

Solutions according to Ayurveda

Ayurveda offers a number of remedies to keep emotions in balance. To restore balance one can adopt an Ayurvedic diet, use Ayurvedic herbal formulas, practice meditation, and make lifestyle changes.

Ayurveda recommends practicing meditation to relieve emotional, physical, mental and environmental stress and achieve a stress-free life.

It is always advised to go to bed before 10 pm (Kapha time of night is from 6- 10 pm) as getting enough sleep is essential for emotional health. Falling asleep during the Kapha time gives you deep sleep and you wake up with refreshed mind and body. If we stay up beyond 10 pm, which is Pitta time of night, we will have difficulty in falling asleep. This can lead us to do unhealthy things like watching TV or snacking, leading to many other problems.

Wake up with sun rise because sleeping late into the morning, which is Kapha time (6 am-10 am), causes the build-up of ama or toxins in the body, leading to the channels of communication in the body to be clogged with impurities. This, in turn, leads to dullness of mind and depressed moods.

Walking outdoors when the sun is rising and breathing deeply is essential for your mental and physical health. Daily exercise is also essential to combat unhappiness as exercise helps to move blocked emotions and hormones out of the body.

Eat unprocessed, organic foods that are rich in nutritive values. They are digested quickly by the body and helps in formation of healthy Ojas, which according to Ayurveda, is the most essential energy of the body. Ojas is created by good digestion and leads to stable emotions and good healthy mind and body. Also avoid eating junk food, canned, frozen or packaged foods, as they promote the creation of ama.

A daily oil massage or Abhyanga increases circulation, allows toxins to be cleared from the tissues, calms the mind and soothes the emotions. The sense of touch is associated with emotions. Massaging gives your skin the stimulation needed to balance Vata dosha and calms anxious feelings and stress.

Consider doing yoga daily. Yoga stimulates the Sadhaka Agni, clears the toxins and improves overall balance of emotions.

Also include breathing exercises such as Pranayama, which opens the mental channels that take oxygen to the brain. Pranayama clears out impurities and create balanced emotions.

Noni juice is a healthy drink derived from the fruit of the Morinda citrifolia tree. Mainly found in Southeast Asia, especially in Polynesia, this tree grows among lava flows. Noni fruit, popularly known as Indian Mulberry, is a yellow mango-sized fruit, which is bitter in taste and has a foul odour. In ancient times, Polynesian people used noni in medicines due to its medicinal properties, which boosts the immune system and helps in detoxification. This magical drink is known for its health benefits, especially for treating infections, pain, arthritis, and constipation.

Nutritional content of noni juice

Nutritional content of noni juice vary from brand to brand. According to a study that analyzed 177 brands that manufactured noni juice, every brand differed in their nutritional contents. Many brands use fruit juices and added sweeteners with noni juice to cover up its bitter taste and foul odour.

Health benefits

Noni juice, a wonder food, is packed with potent antioxidants and provides several health benefits. Noni fruit is known to be rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin B3, vitamin A and iron.

Helps to lower risk of heart diseases and diabetes: Noni juice contains powerful antioxidants. As a result, it can prevent cellular damage caused by molecules called free radicals. Our body requires a healthy balance of antioxidants and free radicals to maintain good health. Noni juice contains antioxidants such as beta carotene, iridoids, and vitamins C and E. Studies suggest that the antioxidants found in noni juice helps to lower the risk of chronic conditions like heart diseases and diabetes.

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Reduces damage from tobacco smoke: Noni juice is said to reduce cellular damage caused by tobacco smoking. When we are exposed to tobacco smoke, it generates dangerous amounts of free radicals. Excessive amount of free radicals cause cellular damage and lead to oxidative stress, which may even cause cancer. Consuming noni juice rich in antioxidants may reduce oxidative stress. Noni juice also reduces levels of cancer-causing chemicals, which we get from tobacco smokers. However, noni juice does not get rid of all the negative effects of tobacco.

Improves immune system: Studies have found that noni juice may support immune health. It is rich in vitamin C, which helps us build our immune system by protecting our cells from damages caused by free radicals and environmental toxins. Other antioxidants present in noni juice like beta carotene is also know to improve immune health. Its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and anti-histamine properties also help to boost immunity.

Improves endurance during exercise: It is said that Noni juice may improve physical endurance. Studies indicate positive effects of drinking noni juice during exercise. It can also help in fighting fatigue due to the presence of antioxidants, which reduces the damage to muscle tissue that occurs during exercise.

Relieves arthritis pain: Noni fruit has been used in medicines for its pain-relieving effects. Studies have supported this benefit. It relieves pain, particularly severe arthritis pain, which is caused due to increased inflammation and oxidative stress. Studies have indicated that noni juice reduces inflammation and combats free radicals.

Lowers risk of gout: Studies have found that noni juice can reduce uric acid in the blood, thus it can lower the risk of gout. Gout is a kind of arthritis that leads to acute pain in joints. It is caused by building-up of uric acid crystals in the joint.

Treats fever:  Due to its antiviral properties, noni juice was used in traditional medicines. It is known to treat cold, cough, fever and body ache.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Despite having several major health benefits, there is some debate regarding the safety of noni juice for medical uses. While it is safe when consumed as a beverage, there are some concerns that overuse of noni juice or its extract may cause harm to the liver. Noni plant is found to contain anthraquinones—compounds found to be toxic to the liver. There are confirmed reports of liver illness including hepatitis and liver failure that have been attributed to consumption of noni fruit.

Women reaching menopause may notice that their libido, or sex drive, is changing. Low sex drive in women after menopause is common and has many potential causes including decreased hormone levels, medical conditions, emotional or psychological problems, stress, and anxiety, etc. Menopause symptoms like depression, mood swings, weight gain, and hot flashes also make you less interested in sex. During menopause, the decreasing level of testosterone and estrogen levels may make you disinterested in sex.

However, if the root cause of low libido can be identified, it can lead to effective treatment options. If you are experiencing a loss of libido during menopause, you can try to increase your sex drive with lifestyle changes.

Sex can deplete your ojas or vigour—the vital essence that gives you strength and immunity. Strong ojas help to make bodily tissues stable and also supports a strong mind, clear consciousness, and better stress resilience. So, to treat loss of libido during menopause, you will need to have a nourishing, ojas-building lifestyle.

Home remedies for loss of libido 

Many women find that simple home remedies help them to regain lost libido after they have reached menopause.

Regular aerobic exercise: Do more physical activities like morning and evening walks, exercises, including aerobic exercise (brisk walking, jogging), and strength training. They help to increase stamina and strength. Regular aerobic exercise will make you feel better, boost your self-esteem and in turn, boost your libido.

Relieve stress: Stress and anxiety play a negative impact on libido, particularly during menopause. If you feel stressed out find the root cause of the problem, tackling this will increase your libido levels. Relieving stress will definitely help. For this, Ayurveda suggests yoga and meditation. High levels of cortisol suppress sex hormones, which can lead to low libido. Restorative practices like meditation and yoga help in reducing cortisol levels that may ultimately help increase your libido.

Get enough sleep:  With menopause, you tend to get less sleep. But the right amount of sleep is essential. This is important for maintaining health. Less sleep also makes you irritated and short-tempered.

Diet: One of the biggest factors that might be affecting your sex hormones is your dietary intake. Ayurveda suggests certain foods that are said to increase libido in women during menopause. Foods containing magnesium are good for this condition. Figs, bananas, and avocados are considered libido-boosting foods, known as aphrodisiacs. Foods rich in omega-3 fats help to support nerve and neurotransmitter actions that help in sexual function while foods rich in zinc such as pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, spinach, and eggs support proper and speedy blood flow. However, a diet that lacks essential vitamins and minerals and is filled with chemical preservatives and sweeteners will definitely have the opposite effect on your sex hormones.

Intimacy with your partner: Emotional intimacy and mutual understanding between the partners lead to balanced and healthy sex lives. If you do not have intimacy with your partner, your sexual desire will naturally reduce. It is important that you communicate well with your partner to increase your emotional bond.

Herbal remedies: If your loss of libido is associated with other symptoms of the menopause such as tiredness or memory lapses, you can use a supplement containing isoflavones. Soya beans are rich in this substance and the best supplements are made from fermented soy. Isoflavones are known as phytoestrogens as they mimic the action of estrogens produced by the body.

Add basil and garlic to your food. The smell of basil stimulates the senses. Garlic, on the other hand, contains high levels of allicin that increases blood flow. Ginkgo biloba, an extract derived from the leaf of the ginkgo tree, is a herb found to treat anti-depressant-induced sexual dysfunction.

There is some evidence that Maca (Lepidium meyenii) plant extract taken about 3 mg per day improves sexual desire. It also acts as an anti-depressant. It also enhances the energy and quality of life.

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum graecum) seeds are known for anti-inflammatory and libido-boosting effects. Some studies show the herb positively influences sex hormones. It is important to note that fenugreek may interfere with certain medications.

Many women get unwanted facial hair, which is medically called Hirsutism. This condition is common among teenage girls after puberty or in women of reproductive age.

There are several causes of women’s facial hair. Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome is a common cause for hirsutism. Hormonal imbalance is another common cause of this condition. Some medications can cause hirsutism such as danazol, which is used to treat women with endometriosis. Another medicine, systemic corticosteroids and fluoxetine (Prozac) that treats depression give rise to facial hair in women.

Ayurvedic ways to get rid of facial hair

Women try various ways to get rid of facial hair, which are usually temporary. On the other hand, Ayurvedic remedies are said to be painless, natural and provide permanent results. Here are a few effective Ayurvedic remedies to get rid of facial hair at home.

Turmeric and herbal leaves: Grind dry turmeric, Acalypha indica leaves and neem leaves, and make a smooth paste. Apply the paste on your face at night and leave it overnight. In the morning, peel off the dried face mask and wash your face. For desired results, repeat this at least thrice a week.

Raw papaya and turmeric: Peel a raw papaya and grind it. Add turmeric powder to it and mix well. Apply this on your face and massage for about 15 minutes. Wash your face with cool water. Repeat this at least once or twice a week. The bio-active enzyme found in papaya called papain enlarges the hair follicle. Papaya also helps naturally exfoliating the skin by removing the dead cells.

Turmeric and milk: You can make a paste with turmeric and milk. Apply this like a facemask. Wait till it is dries, mildly scrub and remove. Wash your face with water.

Lemon scrub: Make a scrub by mixing 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of organic honey, and 2 teaspoons of lemon juice. Heat the mixture until it becomes a smooth paste. You can add some water to make the paste a little thinner. Cool the mixture and apply it on the affected areas. Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse with water. Try to do it at least thrice a week. This also improves the skin as honey has moisturising properties.

Barley peel: Add barley powder to milk and mix to make a thick paste. Add lemon juice to it and mix well. Apply the paste on your face and leave it for 30 minutes. Repeat this twice or thrice a week.

Egg white mask: Take the egg white of an egg and mix it with a tablespoon of cornstarch and sugar. Beat the mixture to a smooth paste, and apply it on your face. Let it dry for 15 to 20 minutes. Now peel it off and rinse your face with cold water. Follow the regime at least twice a week. Excessive facial hair growth can be controlled by this egg mask. The mask also nourishes your skin as eggs are full of protein, which infuses collagen booster to your skin.

Potato and lentil:  Soak some yellow lentil overnight. Grate a potato and take out its juice. You also need a teaspoon of honey and a teaspoon of lime juice. Now grind the lentil and add the potato juice, honey and lime juice. Apply the mixture on the affected areas and let it sit for 15-20 minutes until it dries. Rub the dried paste and remove it. Now wash your face with cold water. Repeat twice or thrice a week. 

Oil remedy: Add Kusuma oil with thanaka powder (Burmese Thanaka Tree). Massage it on the affected areas until it gets absorbed into the skin. Leave it overnight. Wash off the paste in the morning. Use this treatment regularly till you see effective results.

Onion remedy: Grind one onion along with basil leaves. Apply the paste on your face and leave it for 30 minutes. After it dries out, remove it and wash with water. Regular usage will show effective results.

Flour face mask: Take half a cup of chickpea flour, add one teaspoon turmeric powder and one tablespoon fresh yogurt to it and mix well. Massage the mixture on your face and leave for 20-30 minutes. After it dries, rub it off in the opposite direction of the hair growth.