Abstract

PREVENTION OF INFERTILITY THROUGH DIET AND LIFE STYLE MANAGEMENT

Dr. Kalpana B. Kachare*, Dr. Santosh G. Girbide and Dr. Atul Sarokte

Abstract

Today‟s life is full of hurry-worry, deadlines, frustrations, and demands. For many people, stress is so common that has become a part of life. Stress and Impotence are closely connected. Stress can cause Erectile Dysfunction. Men facing increased stress may also have increased blood pressure and cholesterol. Both of these conditions increase a risk towards Impotence. Stress, which is causes additional Erectile Dysfunction issues. Ayurveda which is not only a system of medicine but a way of life, advocating prevention of disease is its primary aim. Apart from disease pathology cause of infertility is may also be an improper diet and lifestyle. Acharya charka has explained infertility under “shandya” and it mentioned as virodhik ahar vihar janya vikara and rasa pradoshaj vikara. Obesity improper food habits, environmental factors, advanced maternal age, stress less sleep, illicit drug like opiates, Heroin some medication such as anti depressant, Antibiotics, tight fitting clothes are some aharaj and viharaj nidans of infertility. Ayurved believe in swasthasya & swastya rakshanam so following preventing healthy diet and lifestyle would be beneficial to treat infertility (Ch.Ni 6/9). The detail of prevention through lifestyle management and diet will be explained in presentation.

Keywords: Ayurveda, Infertility, diet, lifestyle management.