What causes Stress and how does it impact on Infertility?
We are living in a modernised world where technological advancements are a boon for us but at the same time, they are also taking a severe toll on our
health. This fast-paced lifestyle coupled with changing food habits, social environments and increasing competition in the professional field can be considered as significant contributors to stress which leads in hormonal imbalance and infertility. It is a well-known fact that chronic stress whether it is physical or psychological alters the physiology of every human body. Research have shown that there is a direct connection with stress and infertility and people who are usually getting less than five hours of sleep are more likely obesity and raised levels of stress hormones like cortisol that disrupts the coordination between the brain and the ovaries. High levels of stress can also hamper the metabolism of the body, raise level of blood pressure, unexplained weight gain causing obesity and many other health
problems.
Does Ayurveda help with the management of Stress and Infertility?
The process of undergoing infertility treatments can be very daunting physically, mentally and financially for most couples. Although there can be many subordinate factors that can lead to infertility, reducing stress can definitely allow couples to be in more positive frame of mind and achieve better success with fertility rate. Ayurveda can help with treatment for
infertility and stress management although you need to be patient enough and follow it thoroughly to get any significant results. Ayurveda has been always known to provide a holistic approach to the management of stress and infertility. It is important to explore natural methods to cleanse the body from toxins to ensure that you get sufficient nutrients that can nourish the mind and body to be in an ideal state. In order to deal with this, one can try traditional methods that are stated in Ayurveda which may help to fine tune and create a fine balance between the functional units of the body i.e. Vata, Pitta and Kapha.
What are the treatment options in Ayurveda that might help to cure Stress and Infertility?
Treatment options for stress and infertility has been growing globally over the
years with new inventions and methodologies in the field of medicine. In spite of these advanced treatments, many a times the improved outcomes of infertile couples tend to remain largely unsuccessful. The Ayurvedic infertility treatment strives to first work and improve on the health of the patient leading to higher chances of conception. There are various types of natural and alternative therapies that offer treatment for stress and infertility. However, Ayurvedic treatment can be considered as one of the best options to overcome infertility issues as it works on your overall well-being including mind, soul and body.
Here are some of the treatment methods at Spash Ayurveda that can be beneficial in managing stress and infertility:
- Right Approach and Mindset: The most important part of any treatment to be useful is to have right approach and mindset towards any treatment you are planning to undergo. Ayurveda goes deep down to the root cause of the problem of stress and the infertility disorders in female like endometriosis, PCOD, uterine fibroids, failure to ovulate, miscarriage, overweight, blocked fallopian tubes and male like low sperm count, poor sperm quality, premature ejaculation, lack of
vitamins, diabetes and infections etc Once you decide to opt for an ayurvedic process, it is essential to keep an open mind and be disciplined towards all the steps that are customised as a plan for your disease. - Ayurvedic Herbs to Calm Mind: Ayurvedic herbs are often recommended as one of the most effective solutions to treat stress and infertility. Some of the most naturally and easily available herbs are Ashwagandha – that supports the improvement and health and reproductive functions by treating hormonal imbalance, Brahmi – it helps to calm the mind and relive stress and, Jatamasi – this herb is packed with amazing properties and also helps to resolve issues of
infertility in both men and women, Shatavari – acts strong on improving fertility in females, the immune system and helps to cope up with stress- induced infertility problems in females and males. - Panchakarma Method: Panchakarma can be tried as it often turns out to be advantageous for the overall detoxification of the body thereby offering possible solutions to all types of diseases in the body. It is a combination of therapies that is performed together consecutively to ensure cleansing of the body from inside to free it from toxins and stress. The various processes that are a part of are Shirodhara, Nasya helps in improving hypothalamus pituitary ovarian axis. Nasya also helps in better ovulation in case of stress is the factor. Apart from this, there are other procedures like Vamana that helps to remove all toxins from body, Virechana is another excellent method that is useful to clear toxin from system and treat pitta dosha, Basti that is administered by giving enemas with an ayurvedic blend to revitalize the reproductive system, balances Vata dosha.
- Personal Counselling: Counselling in one-to-one interaction if often one of the most effective steps while undergoing treatment for infertility. We encourage couples for natural conception after proper cleansing of both partner’s body by detoxification. A proper counselling helps for attaining right frame of mind and positive approach.
- Exercise, Yoga & Meditation: Exercise in any form coupled with yoga and meditation is one of the common and regular advice that every patient dealing with stress and infertility is prescribed with. Whether you are dealing with a health crisis or not, maintaining your health is
extremely important for which physical activity in the form of any exercise along with yoga and meditation to improve flexibility, stretch and relaxation to your mind is valuable to a great extent. Researchers worldwide have found that yoga and meditation go a long way release mental stress and promote healthy reproductive functions in both females and males that may eventually increase the chances of conception. - Diet and Nutrition: Diet and nutrition is believed to play an important role in the management of infertility and stress management. It is very important to let go off any kind of oily, spicy and fat based diet when you are aiming to maintain a healthy lifestyle. All food items you consume must contain good nutrients and a very good amount of fresh vegetables and fruits that are suitable according to body type must be added daily to your diet chart. Buttermilk, dry fruits like almonds, fresh fruits like peaches, plum etc, whole spices like ajwain, cumin, black pepper, cinnamon etc are usually beneficial if added in the diet on a
regular basis.
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