Woman body is wonderfully complex and
delicate. Multiple roles as the mother, daughter, wife, homemaker, wage earner
is physically and mentally quite taxing. As a woman, you might share some
common health risks with men, such as Hypertension, Diabetes etc. but because
of your special reproductive role, you are at risk of some distinctly female
disorders.
Ayurveda is a health care system sensitive to women's special health needs.
Women are far more sensitive to the rhythms and cycles of nature and Ayurveda
is founded on the principle of keeping the body toned in tune with nature. and
naturally women find Ayurveda very suitable.
Ayurveda has formulated tonics, healthcare supplements and such other health
care products for prenatal, post natal and neonatal care and to ensure
reproductive health. Effective herbal remedies are available for the problem of
menopause and conditions such as pre-menstrual tension.
Ayurveda has best natural health supplements and products to manage the changes
in the body right from puberty to menopause.
Ayurveda can work miracles. Ayurvedic healthcare is the perfect solution for
women to stop the aging process. Periodic rejuvenation therapy will keep
health, beauty and zest intact throughout the years.
This section deals with some common problems like, menopause, menstrual
disorders, pregnancy,motherhood , breast feeding etc.
It also deals with Skin and Beauty care , Acne etc.
Skin Care
Skin is the seat of a sense organ. The senses of touch, pain, temperature,
pressure are felt by it. It is a Matruj Avyava i.e. derived from mother or
having maternal origin.It gives external covering to the whole body.
The seven layers of skin get their nutrition from Mansa Dhatu {muscle tissue}.
It is known as an UpDhatu (secondary tissue product) of the Raktadhatu (blood)
because it only mimics the Dhatu's in beholding the body. It does not do Poshan
Karma i.e. do not give nutrition to the other Dhatus.
As skin is an Upadhatu of the Raktadhatu , it is a mirror that reflects the
qualities of the Raktadhatu (blood) and the Rasadhatu (body's plasma
tissue).Hence it is a common saying that 'glowing skin is the result of good
quality Rasa and Rakta'.
No amount of bleaching and facial massage or application of make-up through
dexterity of a skilled beautician can hide the shallow look if the skin is
unhealthy. Conversely, a healthy skin will always look attractive even when
devoid of make-up.
Acne
Acne vulgaris (the common acne) is very common malady of teenagers involving
predominantly the face. Although many efforts have been tried to combat with
this disease but still it exists as a troublesome problem in society. Modern
science deals it mostly with a symptomatic approach. The disease requires
correct and efficient long-term management, which produces social and
psychological upset. Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the
pilosebaceous units and characterized by formation of comedones (blackheads
& whiteheads), papules, nodules, pustules, cysts, abscesses and scars. Four
major factors are involved in the pathogenesis of acne though all the factors
may not be present in one patient. They are –
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1. Increased sebum production: This can be due to increased levels of androgens
or their active metabolites. Sebum disintegrates into free fatty acids, which
are irritating.
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2. Abnormal microbial flora: Increased levels of propionibacterium acne
contribute to inflammation and irritation. But acne is not infectious.
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3. Follicular wall and sebaceous duct hyperkeratinization: leads to blockage of
retention of sebum.
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4. Inflammation
Contribution of all these factors leads to the classical clinical features of
acne.
Acne is common in both sexes after puberty. It is more severe in males. It is
polymorphic disease involving mainly the face. Other seborrhoeic areas of body
like back, chest and shoulders are involved in severe cases.
Emotional stress is known to aggravate acne. Sweating also aggravates them.
Premenstrual flare up is known to occur in females but diet has not been proved
to have any effect on acne.
