Women’s Health

Here we take a look at the symptoms and causes of dyspareunia or painful intercourse. We also take a look at Ayurvedic remedies and treatments for painful sex. Sexual intercourse can become painful for various reasons that range from structural problems to psychological concerns. The medical term for painful intercourse …

What Is Garbhasanskar? The Sanskrit word garbh means fetus in the womb and sanskar means educating the mind. So, garbhasanskar essentially means educating the mind of the fetus with certain pregnancy practices and routines. Of all the four ashramas (stages) of life, grihastha ashram (household life), is the best one with …

Menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea is centered mostly in the lower abdomen and lower back. Here we look at Ayurvedic remedies for menstrual pain along with yoga, dietary, and lifestyle recommendations for menstrual pain relief. Some surveys now estimate that almost 50% of all women experience some degree of painful menstruation. …

What Is Leukorrhea? Leukorrhea is a thick, whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge.  Here we take a look at leukorrhea causes, symptoms, and Ayurvedic remedies for leukorrhea. Excessive vaginal discharge associated with itching, burning sensation, and pain with body aches and fatigue is known as Leukorrhea in conventional western medicine and sweta pradara …

What is Amenorrhea? The term amenorrhea means the absence of menstruation. In this article, we’ll be focusing on how Ayurvedic treatments and remedies can help in managing amenorrhea. The term is used to characterize the absence of a menstrual periods/cycle (for 2-3 consecutive months) in women and adolescent girls.1  Types …

Breasts are a symbol of femininity and beauty. But saggy breasts can damage a woman’s self-esteem and self-confidence. So here are some Ayurvedic herbal solutions to firm sagging breasts and keep them toned. Unfortunately, sagging breasts come naturally with the aging process. Over time, breasts lose their suppleness and elasticity. …

A normal menstrual cycle ranges from 28 to 35 days. If a period is late and not a result of pregnancy, it’s possible to induce your period using one of the below Ayurvedic remedies. Please also consult your health care provider for assistance with your late period. It may be …

No two women experience menopause the same way. But an important part of finding relief from menopausal symptoms like vaginal dryness is understanding the issue. Below we’ve listed vagina dryness symptoms, vaginal dryness causes, and effective remedies for vaginal dryness.  If you experience vaginal dryness, there are several home remedies …

For centuries, shatavari has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for its medicinal benefits. Let’s look at shatavari benefits, shatavari root powder uses, shatavari side effects, shatavari dosage, and how to take shatavari. There’s no doubt why this amazing herb is known as the ‘Queen of herbs’. Shatavari benefits are numerous, particularly …

Ayurvedic classical texts, clinical experiences and scientific evidence suggest the adaptogenic herb ashwagandha helps PCOS. What Is PCOS? PCOS stands for Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a common endocrine disorder in women in the reproductive age group. It is found in around 70% of women who have ovulation difficulties. …

Yoni steaming also called vaginal steaming, is a treatment that employs steam from a hot herbal tea mixture that is directed onto the vaginal area. It can easily be done at home on a special stool, or even just a slatted chair, by sitting over a steaming pot of herbs. …

Menopause and natural treatments – so you can return to homeostasis without adverse side effects. This article is frequently updated with more information about menopause. Read below for info on menopause age, signs of menopause (scanty menses and simple tips to manage that), perimenopause and more. We cover menopause symptoms like …

Sexuality is an important part of the human experience. Having regular sexual relations with your partner increases feelings of overall well-being and decreases feelings of stress. Yet according to several major surveys, only about 25 percent of women climax 100% of the time during sex with a partner. Approximately 10% …

Menopause, that time in a women’s life where she can count on hot flashes at any time of day, discomforts during sexual encounters, and an increased risk for heart disease. Or is it? Menopause Exercise Benefits + Active Lifestyles According to a new study from Granada, being involved in an …

Most women would have experienced at some point in time or the other in their lives, a wet and itchy discomfort down there, along with the presence of a burning sensation, that may be accompanied with an abnormal odor. The root cause behind all these symptoms could be an infection …

Let’s take a look at some Ayurvedic recommendations as vaginal yeast infection treatments and remedies. We also take a look at lifestyle and dietary recommendations for prevention. Vaginal thrush, vaginal yeast infection or vaginal candidiasis are the terms used for the disorder that is marked by the overgrowth of a …

Many women experience severe pain and cramps during menstruation, especially in the first few days. What you want to do is to find some way to tell those muscles to relax and to take it easy. You also want to warm the system up because that’s going to support the …

We have varying cultural ideations and practices when it comes to a woman’s menstrual cycle. The menstrual cycle is perceived broadly, among which a female may be seen as undergoing a purification process or could be seen as needing to avoid the public eye as it is recognized as a …

I love Ayurveda because it is a system of health that allows us to love ourselves no matter what we weigh, no matter what the size and shape of our body is! Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. As a curvy woman I have often felt that I do not …