Try Ayurveda to get pregnant faster
Planning a baby but unable to conceive? Try Ayurveda treatment for better results.
For many couples who are planning a baby, not being able to conceive is a matter of concern. While most people tend to seek help through conventional medicine, going the Ayurvedic way can also increase chances of conception and treat infertility with least side effects. Here Dr Renijith C Menon from Nagarjuna Ayurveda, sheds some light on how Ayurveda works to help couples conceive. Also, know about the eight best sex positions to get pregnant.
How Ayurveda works for infertility?
The Ayurvedic approach is scientific but different from conventional medicine. Infertility treatment in Ayurveda compares human conception to that of a plant. So the basis of infertility treatment in Ayurveda has four aspects similar to nurturing a seed into a plant. Here is how an Ayurvedic infertility treatment is planned:
The basis of Ayurvedic treatment is to ensure that the woman ovulates properly and produces healthy ova and the man’s sperm count and sperm production is adequate. Also, ensuring that the reproductive organs of both men and women are healthy is a major aspect of Ayurvedic treatment. Know which are your most fertile days to get pregnant.
According to Ayurveda the health of the person depends on
- an equilibrium state of bio-static energies or the doshas
- Sapta dhatus or the seven layers of body tissues
- a normal digestive system
- a perfectly functioning excretory system and
- the balance of all senses to create internal calm and reunite the body-mind-soul
The science behind conception
According to Ayurveda, conception depends upon the health of the sperm, ovum, and that of the uterus. For both men and women, reproductive health depends on the 0health of the Shukra Dhathu, or reproductive tissue which is created in the body. Proper metabolic functions and effective digestion helps in conversion of nutrients from food to body fluid, blood, muscle, fat, bone, bone marrow and finally into shukra tissue. In women, the shukra tissue produces the ovum as part of the monthly cycle, and in men the semen is formed due to sexual stimulation. The health of shukra dhathu depends on the health of all the other tissues and smooth metabolic functions of the body. Here are three ways to boost metabolism effectively.
What prevents a smooth conception
There are various physiological, psychological and environmental factors that can affect fertility in both men and woman; here are few reasons according to Ayurvedic principles that can affect fertility.
Health of the reproductive organs: In case of women, uterus and for men, sperms are responsible for a smooth conception. However, lack of proper nutrition, poor digestion and accumulation of toxins in the body can restrict nutrition to reach the uterus or make the sperm unhealthy. Here are eight ways to boost sperm health.
Lack of emotional connect: Having sex by compulsion with a person whom you do not like or are not attached to can make it difficult to conceive. On the other hand, overindulgence in sexual activities can lead to shukra kshaya and lead to impotency. Here is a step-by-step guide to get her in mood for sex.
Irregular diet: Eating spicy, salty or foods rich in preservatives increases Pitta and destroys shukra or semen. Here are eight foods that can increase your chances of conception.
Limiting sexual urges: Controlling sexual urges for longer duration leads to veeryaavarodha which means obstruction to normal flow of semen and decreased libido. Here are seven sure-fire things to get your libido racing.
Infection or trauma: Infertility can also arise when the reproductive tissue is damaged by infection or trauma.
Note: Some people might acquire impotency by birth.
The treatment
The basis of Ayurvedic treatment is to detoxify the body and help every cell get proper nourishment for optimal function, which improves chances of conception. The panchakarma therapy is the first line of treatment in Ayurveda to help couples conceive.
Panchakarma: Through this mode of treatment the body gets rid of the toxins by eliminating them. Once the detoxification happens, the digestion system is corrected in a micro level which also means that each cell of the body starts to absorb proper nourishment.
Once nourishments like vitamins, minerals is reached into the detoxified cells along with hormones and enzymes and sufficient quantity of oxygen, then each cell starts to function normally, improving the self-healing capacity of the body, boosting immunity and improving chances of conception.
To complete the whole procedure a minimum of 21 days are needed. The entire panchakarma treatment involves three steps.
1. Pre-process: This process encompasses various massage and internal medicines. This helps cellular toxins to melt from its position and flush out through excessive sweating or collect in the intestine.
2. Proper process: This is the eliminative phase of treatment. Here the collected toxins are eliminated out by various treatment procedures like
- Sneha Vasthy or specialised oil massages
- Kashaya Vasthy or drinking of various Ayurvedic decoction
- Virechanam or elimination of toxins through purgation
- Nasyam which means purification through your nose
- Vamanam or elimination through excretion
However, panchakarma is not the only form of treatment that helps to treat infertility. Depending on the issues or health problems of the couple, the other modalities of the treatment is planned along with panchakarma.
The other forms of treatment that are done to ensure that conception takes place smoothly are as follows:
Abhyanga: It is a therapeutic oil massage done to restore the balance of doshas, the oil used are pre-medicated with specific herbs needed for the treatment.
Snehapanam: This treatment involves drinking of medicated ghee to treat gastrointestinal problems and help the digestive system work in tandem for overall well-being.
Podikkizhi: This treatment is done with powdered herbs and is effective for relieving deep seated tension, increasing circulation, cleaning toxins, strengthening muscle tissue and ridding the body of excess Kapha. This method helps the body to sweat out toxins and alleviate the doshas.
Elakizhi: This massage is given with medicated herbs and leaves. Fresh leaves of anti-Vata plants, such as Eranda (Ricinus communis), Arka (Calotropis Procera), Nirgundi (Vitex negundo), Rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), Coconut leaves, lemon and curcumin are fried with herbal ingredients and tied into cloth boluses. These are dipped into warm medicated oil and used for massaging the body. It is effective for various kinds of arthritis, spondylitis, back pain and reduce inflammation of soft tissue. The massage promotes better circulation within the affected area, induces perspiration which helps the skin eliminate wastes.
Njavara: Warm ‘Njavara’ rice or cooked red rice with herbal decoction and milk, is squeezed out through a cotton pouch and massaged on the body. This continues for about 30 to 40 minutes until the whole preparation is evenly spread on the body. As soon as the rice spread loses its warmth, it is completely wiped off and warm oil is applied.
Pizhichil: The whole body is bathed in streams of lukewarm medicated oil with simultaneous soft massage. Pizhichil protects the body from illnesses and builds up immunity for a healthy life. It is very useful for rheumatic diseases, arthritis, paralysis and also sexual weakness.
Snehavasthy: This is an oil therapy that is effective in balancing vata. The main seat of Vata is Pakvasaya or the large intestine, according to Ayurveda. So Snehavasthi or medicated oil enema is used to pacify Vata and prevent degeneration of the intestine. This helps to maintain proper metabolism and improve digestion, which in turn keeps the body in good health and spirit.
Avagaham: This is the relaxing sitz bath where one is made to sit in avagaham tub filled with warm decoction of herbs. The body is anointed with medicated oil and plunge bath is given in a tub filled with either the decoction of vatahara leaves or other herbs suitable for one’s condition.
Kashayavasthy: This is a cleansing enema where a combination of honey, oil, herbal paste, herbal decoction, etc. is administered as per the requirement and condition. This therapy eliminates Vata and helps to treat respective disorders.
Lepanam: It is a procedure by which medicated paste is applied either locally or all over the body depending on the specific condition. It has to be removed once the paste dries. The thickness of the paste depends on the need of a particular condition. It should be avoided in people who are sensitive to heat and have a sensitive skin.
Evening therapy: The evening therapies like thailadhara or thakradhara help to reduce accumulation of emotional toxins in the body through relaxation techniques and special massages.
Normally the modalities of treatments and internal medications are selected according to the stage and duration of the diseases and body constitution. A final Ayurvedic plan to treat infertility is done only after doing a proper health assessment of the couple.
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