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Stress and Erectile dysfunction

admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:29:41 +0000

We all know that stress can cause erectile dysfunction. If stress is temporary, the Ed problem disappears when stress causing factor is tackled. If a person undergoes stress continuously then sexual dysfunction may be a perpetual problem. Ayurveda acharyas mention stress as one of the causative factor for erectile dysfunction. According to texts of ayurveda stress causes undernourishment or drying of male reproductive tissues. This in turn reduces production of shukra dhatu . (shukra dhatu is compared to semen)

Based on principles of ayurveda , Shukra dhatu is one of the seven vital tissues . This helps in normal function of male reproductive system. Healthy shukra dhatu is very essential to carry the process of sexual function in normal manner. Any imbalance in normal composition of shukra dhatu can lead to erectile dysfunction. Due to chronic stress the shukradhatu diminishes and erectile dysfunction sets in.

Hence as natural remedies for erectile dysfunction, texts of ayurveda recommend daily practice of meditation and Yoga. Meditation and Yoga help in reducing stress level and also one can handle stressful condition very well if they practice these two regimens.

Apart from these walking, aerobic exercises, gardening etc also help to keep the body and mind healthy. The above mentioned activities help to decrease stress. As a herbal ayurveda remedy for erectile dysfunction ayurveda vaidyas recommend many herbs like ashwagandha, shweta musli etc which help in stress reduction. These herbs also act as aphrodisiacs and aid in rejuvenation of male reproductive system.

Erectile dysfunction due to under nourishment. “Kshayaja Klaibya”

admin — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:40:21 +0000

About Ayurveda >> Kshayaja Klaibya

Texts of ayurveda describe the fourth type of impotence called “kshayaja klaibya”. The reduction in quality and quantity of semen is the reason for this type of erectile dysfunction. The following factors harm semen quality and quantity.

•Worrying continuously about everything.
•Repeated experience of grief.
•Uncontrolled anger and anxiety.
•Fear of facing problems.
•Addiction to alcohol, marijuana and other drugs.
•Consumption of unhealthy and non nourishing foods.
•Repeated fasting when the body is undernourished.

The above mentioned factors reduce the quantity and quality of rasadhathu.

Rasadhathu is the first dhatu which is formed when food is digested. Rasadhatu is full of nutrients and the successive dhatus like rakta, mamsa, medha, asthi, majja and shukra get nutrients from rasadhathu. Shukra dhatu is the last tissue to get nourished. When the quality of rasadhatu is poor the nourishment which reaches shukradhatu will also be poor. Thus the quantity and quality of shukradhatu reduces leading to Klaibya or Erectile Dysfunction.

This type of erectile dysfunction occurs when a person suffers from chronic diseases, diabetes, obesity, tuberculosis etc. A good nutritious diet helps to overcome this condition. Ayurveda acharyas recommend many herbal remedies and treatment for erectile dysfunction of this type. The ayurveda diet for this type of erectile dysfunction is very helpful to overcome this condition.

Tips to reduce cholesterol and keep erectile dysfunction at Bay

admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:20:18 +0000

Many researches have shown that high cholesterol causes erectile dysfunction. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance. When level of bad cholesterol or LDL increases in blood it forms plaque in arteries and hinder normal blood flow. When the lumen of tiny arteries supplying blood to male organ are blocked by these plaques, the normal flow of blood suffers. Inefficiency in blood supply causes weak erections or no erections. Hence physicians advice ,to follow healthy diet and lifestyle to keep blood cholesterol under control.

Here are tips which help in erectile dysfunction and also aid to reduce cholesterol.

Low fat Dairy Products : Dairy products are recommended by ayurveda acharyas to increase libido and keep erectile dysfunction at bay. Consuming low fat dairy products help to reduce blood cholesterol and also increase sexual energy. Butter milk and zero fat milk are ideal dairy products to fight both conditions.
Chose meat products carefully: Texts of ayurveda advice healthy meat diet to prevent erectile dysfunction. Hence avoid fatty cuts of beef, pork, and lamb. Cut off fat and skin from meats and poultry. Reduce portion of meat in your diet.
Include Fruits and Vegetables: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. These supply nutrients which keep heart healthy and ensure good supply of blood to male reproductive system. Fruits and vegetables like mango, banana, drumsticks, ashgourd, onion etc are eulogized by ayurveda acharyas for their aphrodisiac properties.
.Include moderate amount of dry fruits or nuts- . Nuts like almonds, raisins, dates help to supply good amount of energy and fiber. Little quantity of these fills the stomach and prevent over eating. In Vajikarana chapter (the chapter which deals with sexual energy and stamina of men) of ayurveda nuts have special place as aphrodisiac ingredients.
Drink plenty of water.
Avoid over eating, deep fried foods, saturated fats like palm oil and coconut oil.
Exercise well : The importance of maintaining healthy weight is emphasized by ayurveda acharyas. Vyayama or exercises are recommended to maintain healthy blood supply. Exercises help tremendously to reduce weight and cholesterol.

High cholesterol and erectile dysfunction have a delicate link which cannot be neglected. Hence eat healthy to enjoy a healthy sexual life.

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Ashwagandha ksheerapaka – A natural food for erectile dysfunction

admin — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 07:32:07 +0000

Texts of ayurveda eulogize aphrodisiac properties of ashwagandha roots. It is said that “Kando vajikaraha smritaha”- The roots of ashwagandha act as Vajikara or aphrodisiac. The food preparations which include roots of ashwagandha as ingredient always act as best food for erectile dysfunction. It increases sperm count naturally. Ayurveda acharyas have explained many ashwagandha preparations to increase libido in men naturally. The benefits of ashwagandha powder can be harnessed with good ayurvedic recipes.

Here is a tasty recipe of ashwagandha. This can be easily prepared at home.

Milk – 100 ml

Powder of Ashwagandha root: -1 tea spoon ( buy ashwagandha root powder)

Water – 100 ml

Sugar – 1 tea spoon

Cardamom – 1 pinch

Procedure : Boil milk, ashwagandha powder, sugar and water on low flame till the mixture reduces to 100 ml. Add cardamom and drink when it is luke warm

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Rasala Yoga to increase libido

admin — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:18:51 +0000

The preparations called “Rasala yoga” has been illustrated in ayurvedic text “Yogaratnakara”. It has been said that king of Mathura had prepared this recipe to keep his sexual energy and stamina at optimum level. It has been said that this recipe calms mind and cools body.

The recipe goes as follows

Curd – 2 cups – The curd must be sweet and little sour.
Sugar – 1 cup
Honey – ¼ cup
Ghee – ¼ cup
Other ingredients – Dry ginger powder, black pepper powder and clove powder – 1 pinch each.

All these must be mixed well and transferred into clean earthen pot which is fumigated with sandal and rose wood fumes.

The king of Mathura used to consume this preparation as a natural remedy for erectile dysfunction. The ingredients in this recipe are said to increase libido naturally. This was used as an important preparation in Vajikarana therapy.

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Benefits of body massage in elderly.

admin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:24:16 +0000

Massage therapy is usually recommended for persons who have aches, joint pain and muscular pain. These symptoms are very common in old age. Texts of ayurveda attribute vitiation of vata as causative factor for health problems in elderly.

Vitiated vata causes body ache, pain in joints, dry skin, weakness of muscles etc in old age. Ayurveda acharyas recommend body massage with vata balancing oil like ksheerabala oil to normalize imbalanced vata.

The following are benefits of body massage in elderly.

Symptoms like body ache, joint pain and stiffness of muscles are reduced.
Massaging the body with oil reduces dryness of skin and prevents cracking and fissuring of skin. It also prevents discoloration of skin
This process reduces stress, relaxes mind and makes the elderly people to feel good.
Good oil massage induces sound sleep.
Body massage improves blood circulation and strengthens the muscles.
Inflammation of joints reduces with a good massage.
Texts of ayurveda eulogize the oil massage as anti aging therapy. Massaging body with oil is known as “Abhyanga”.
Apart from the above mentioned health conditions body massage also treats so many of the typical conditions that arise with age – such as muscular stiffness, arthritis, skin discoloration, muscle and bone deterioration, tendonitis, bursitis, and respiratory problems such as asthma and emphysema.

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Body massage for elderly is known as senior’s massage or geriatric massage. Careful massage can help to provide the elderly with symptomatic relief and enable seniors to extend the vitality in their lives.

Note: A trained expert massage therapist must massage elderly. The body of aged persons will be fragile and delicate. Hence the body massage for elderly should be conducted under an expert massage therapist’s supervision. The person who massages them should care elderly

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Ayurveda method of herbal juice extraction or “Swarasa Kalpana”

admin — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:07:05 +0000

Texts of ayurveda explain the method to extract fresh juice from herbs. This procedure is known as “Swarasa kalpana”. “Swarasa” means freshly extracted juice.

How to extract juice from medicinal herbs?

Various procedures to extract juice from herbs have been explained by ayurveda acharyas . Juices thus extracted can be effectively used in many health conditions. Here are list of these procedures.

Fresh herb juice extraction: Collect Fresh parts of herbs and clean them thoroughly to remove mud and insects. Cut these herbal parts into small pieces and pound these to get a soft paste. Squeeze the juice from herbal paste with the help of a clean cotton cloth. Collect this juice in a vessel. This process has to be repeated till the pounded herbal paste loses its original taste.
Dry herb juice extraction: During non availability of fresh herbs, dried herbs can be used to extract juice. Soak one part of the dried herb with 2 parts of water. Leave it overnight. Pound the soaked herb and extract the juice. Follow the same steps of fresh herb juice extraction.
Powdered dry herb juice extraction: Take one part of dried powdered herb and add 8 parts of water. Boil this till 1/4^th of water remains. Filter the herb and use the liquid part.
Juice extraction from hard herbs: When fresh herbs are hard and rough (like barks and hard stem) , juice extraction becomes difficult. A different method is explained in ayurveda pharmacology to get best out of such herbs. Wrap the hard herb pieces in a cloth and place it in a steel box. Cook these herbs in cooker. Allow the herb to cool. Pound this and extract the juice as explained.

The freshly prepared juice has to be used immediately. It should not be stored or refrigerated.

Honey, sugar candy, jaggery, pepper, cumin seed powder, ghee, salt etc can be added to enhance the taste and medicinal properties of herbal juice.

Dosage of herbal juices: Usually 25 ml of fresh herbal juice and 50 ml of dried herb juice has to be consumed.

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Erectile dysfunction due to old age – “Jaraja Klaibya”

admin — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:00:48 +0000

Acharya charaka has given a detailed description of erectile dysfunction which is caused due to old age. According to Charaka samhita the age related sexual dysfunction occurs due to following reasons.

In old age man faces under nourishment due to various reasons. Reduced production of digestive juices, inability to chew food due to weak teeth, medications are few of these reasons. The tissues of male reproductive system fail to get adequate nutrients and this leads to erectile dysfunction.

Decline in physical strength, psychological stress, low energy and diminished sensory and motor reflexes are other causes of sexual dysfunction due to old age.
The above said factors reduce quantity and quality of semen causing impotence.
But persons who regularly consume Vajikarana therapy to keep their tissues well nourished rarely face old age related erectile dysfunction. The vajikarana therapy helps to maintain the shukra dhatu or semen at optimum level.

Home remedies with amla or Indian gooseberry

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:25:53 +0000

Amla is widely used in ayurvedic herbal preparations, to treat different health conditions. The botanical name of amla is Emblica officinalis. It is eulogized as “dhatri” by ayurveda acharyas. Dhatri means mother. When we regularly consume this berry, it protects our body by virtue of its immense medicinal properties like a mother who protects her child. Here are few herbal remedies with this wonderful herb, for many health conditions.

During summer when mercury level raises, amla juice comes as a handy aid to reduce body heat. Mix 25 ml of amla juice with 100 ml of water, add little salt and sugar to prepare this body coolant.

Amla is rich source of antioxidants. Regular consumption of this berry helps to detoxify body and slow down aging process.

Be the owner of young looking skin with amla wash. Apply amla juice or amla water on face. Leave it for 20 minutes. The astringent properties of emblica help to reduce wrinkles and close pores. The rejuvenating properties of this berry help to increase fairness and glow of skin.

Reduce your waist line with these juicy fruits. Amla or amalaki normalizes metabolism and check the accumulation of fat.

Vital organs like kidney and liver get rejuvenated when this medicinal herb is consumed regularly. It normalizes pitta to reduce acidity and heart burn. Many researches have shown that it reduces blood sugar level.

Hair oil processed with this fruit help in healthy growth of hair. The amla hair oil massage strengthens the hair follicles and prevents dryness of scalp.

Men are immensely benefited when this is used regularly. It acts as aphrodisiac and rejuvenates male reproductive system.

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Erectile dysfunction due to Tissue Injury

admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:33:51 +0000

According to texts of ayurveda, injury to male genital organ can cause erectile dysfunction. This injury may be due to trauma, infections, chronic diseases or imbalance of doshas . Thus when there is a failure to achieve proper supply of blood to male organ system, the erectile dysfunction sets in. This type of sexual dysfunction is known as “Dhwajabhanga claibya” in ayurveda. The reasons for this type of erectile dysfunction are explained in texts of ayurveda as follows.

Acidic Foods: Increased consumption of foods which are sour, saline and opposite in nature disturb natural balance of doshas. Intake of deep fried foods and fast foods which increase acidity also imbalance the body functions.

These foods create and acidic environment in body. When a body’s internal environment is acidic, it creates a convenient atmosphere for viruses and bacteria. These micro organisms enter the body and begin to flourish. This process lowers the body immunity, reduces body energy level, cause tiredness, frequent illness etc. Thus lowered body energy weakens the muscles of male genital organ causing erectile dysfunction

Irregular consumption of food: When food is not taken timely, it causes indigestion. According to principles of ayurveda indigestion causes accumulation of metabolic toxin “ama”. This sticky toxin blocks the movement of vital forces and imbalances transmission of nerve signals. This leads to sexual dysfunction in men.

Foods which are heavy to digest: Frequent consumption of heavy meal which cause indigestion and accumulation of body fat lead to obesity. This condition also causes accumulation of cholesterol in blood vessels. It is a known fact that increased cholesterol is the culprit behind erectile dysfunction. Apart from this obesity can also pave way for diabetes. Diabetes and erectile dysfunction go hand in hand, as diabetes damages nerve endings and affects blood supply.

Chronic diseases: Diseases like tuberculosis which cause emaciation can also damage male sexual function. In chronic diseases the tissues of body and male reproductive system are damaged due to undernourishment. This damage imbalances men health.

Trauma during intercourse: During intercourse male genital organ can suffer injuries. Improper lubrication, scratches, bites etc can damage tissues.

Apart from these unhygienic practices, having sexual relationship with diseased partner, trauma to genital area in accidents etc can also cause the above mentioned type of erectile dysfunction.

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