Changes

If the age of rajapravrtti is normal as per the standards, the age at which that woman can bear a child or conceive and have a safe motherhood as well as a healthy progeny is considered the second milestone. This time was previously considered to be the minimum standard age of a woman to conceive so as to maintain good health and life as per Ayurveda. Samatavagata means to attain and veerya refers to the necessary strength woman needs for reproduction. Ayurveda acharyas have stated that the age of 16 years in woman's life can be considered to be such an age. <blockquote>पञ्चविंशे ततो वर्षे पुमान् नारी तु षोडशे | समत्वागतवीर्यौ तौ जानीयात् कुशलो भिषक् ||१३|| (Sush. Samh. 35.13)<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 35 Sutra 13)</ref></blockquote>Commentary of Dalhana:  समत्वागतवीर्याविति समत्वं परिपूर्णत्वमागतं वीर्यं ययोस्तौ समत्वागतवीर्यौ, रसादिधातुपरिपूर्त्या वीर्यपूर्तिः, परिपूर्णसर्वधातुकावित्यर्थः| अन्ये त्वेवं पठन्ति ‘समन्वागतवीर्यौ’ इति; “सम्यगनु पश्चादागतं वीर्यमुपचयशक्तिलक्षणं ययोः” इति च व्याख्यानयन्ति||

If the age of rajapravrtti is normal as per the standards, the age at which that woman can bear a child or conceive and have a safe motherhood as well as a healthy progeny is considered the second milestone. This time was previously considered to be the minimum standard age of a woman to conceive so as to maintain good health and life as per Ayurveda. Samatavagata means to attain and veerya refers to the necessary strength woman needs for reproduction. Ayurveda acharyas have stated that the age of 16 years in woman's life can be considered to be such an age. <blockquote>पञ्चविंशे ततो वर्षे पुमान् नारी तु षोडशे | समत्वागतवीर्यौ तौ जानीयात् कुशलो भिषक् ||१३|| (Sush. Samh. 35.13)<ref>Sushruta Samhita (Sutrasthanam Adhyaya 35 Sutra 13)</ref></blockquote>Commentary of Dalhana:  समत्वागतवीर्याविति समत्वं परिपूर्णत्वमागतं वीर्यं ययोस्तौ समत्वागतवीर्यौ, रसादिधातुपरिपूर्त्या वीर्यपूर्तिः, परिपूर्णसर्वधातुकावित्यर्थः| अन्ये त्वेवं पठन्ति ‘समन्वागतवीर्यौ’ इति; “सम्यगनु पश्चादागतं वीर्यमुपचयशक्तिलक्षणं ययोः” इति च व्याख्यानयन्ति||

== Different states of woman health and related health regime ==

== Different epochs of woman health and related health regime ==

Ayurveda not only defines all epoch’s of woman’s  life like Bala,  Kumari,  Rajaswala, Ritumati, Garbhini, Prasava,  Sutika etc,  but  also the health status in regards of  Dosha  and  Dhatu variation and preventive steps in the form of diet  and life style modifications  to achieve  health during all  these epoch’s  where  drastic  changes  occurs  which  makes her susceptible for major illnesses. These diet and life-style modifications are known as Paricharya.

Ayurveda helps women in the journey of her life by offering a helping hand in the form of guidelines on code of conduct that a woman should follow during epochs of her life like Rajaswala (Menstruating woman), Rtumati (Woman in a fertile period/pre-conceptional), Garbhini (pregnant), Sutika (Post partum) etc. All these mentioned epochs in her life are significant events related to her health since major physiological and even psychological changes occur within her during these times and those have potential to affect her overall health in present as well as future. Therefore considering the repercussions of these events on health of a woman Ayurveda acharyas suggested a particular diet and also lifestyle recommendations to be followed during these periods. These code of conducts are called as paricharyas. One can find Rajaswala paricharya (for menstruating woman), Rtumati paricharya (for preconceptional or fertile woman), Garbhini paricharya (for pregnant woman) and sutika paricharya (for mother post child birth) in Ayurveda literature.  Such guidelines on code of conduct during these phases are known as Paricharyas.  

 

Ayurveda helps women in the journey through different phases of her life with the help of paricharyas code of conduct to be followed during these phases like Rajaswala-Menstruation, Garbhini-Pregnancy and Sootika-Postpartum. Out of the three main epochs of a female life – Bala, Rajaswala and Vriddha, the Rajaswala is the largest and the most important period in the lifetime of a woman as it is the fertile period necessary for reproduction. The rajaswala paricharya helps women adapt well to the physiological changes taking place in the body during the menstruation and thus prevent occurrence of diseases. It also helps in conceiving a healthy offspring. However it is seen that the rajaswala paricharya is not being commonly followed now-a-days

=== Rajaswala ===

=== Rajaswala ===

Menstruaiton and PMS - The health of the female reproductive organs is essential for a woman’s healthy life. Any disturbance in the menstrual cycle lead to disturbances in her daily activities. Classical texts show a deep understanding of the menstrual cycle in relation to the doshas, thus giving women a profound natural and individualized way to treat various female health issues and avoid side effects of western medications. Although western medicine recommends lifestyle changes, like food, exercise and avoidance of stress these are not fully described nor treated individually. It has been shown that PMS is a complex syndrome which affects manny women today. Even though classical texts do not mention PMS specifically, all the descriptions related to yoni roga, are symptoms present in the description of PMS today. It has been shown that ancient practices are still gems which alleviate many symptoms and that can improve the quality of life of many women

The term Rajaswala refers to the menstruating woman. Usually a woman menstruates form the age of 12 to 50 years. That means for the major part of her life she menstruates and becomes rajaswala. Thus Rajaswala is the largest and the most important period in the lifetime of a woman as it is the fertile period necessary for reproduction. The rajaswala paricharya helps women adapt well to the physiological changes taking place in the body during the menstruation and thus prevent occurrence of diseases. It also helps in conceiving a healthy offspring. However it is seen that the rajaswala paricharya is not being commonly followed now-a-days

==== Rajaswala paricharya ====

==== Rajaswala paricharya ====

Recognizing the changes infemale’s body during menstruation (Rajaswala),Ayurveda peers have described certain do’s and don’tsin the form of Rajaswala paricharya to maintain her balance of Doshas and help in proper menstrual func-tion. These modifications are in the form of eatinglight meal, observing celibacy, to eat directly orthrough leaf or clay vessel, avoiding pungent andspicy foods, not to sleep during daytime, not to per-form strenuous activities, avoiding use of scents in theform of anointments.1,2 Apart from these, many cul-tural and traditional restrictions are prevalent in manysocieties in the form of menstrual taboos in which iso-lation, not to  

Recognizing the changes infemale’s body during menstruation (Rajaswala),Ayurveda peers have described certain do’s and don’tsin the form of Rajaswala paricharya to maintain her balance of Doshas and help in proper menstrual func-tion. These modifications are in the form of eatinglight meal, observing celibacy, to eat directly orthrough leaf or clay vessel, avoiding pungent andspicy foods, not to sleep during daytime, not to per-form strenuous activities, avoiding use of scents in theform of anointments.1,2 Apart from these, many cul-tural and traditional restrictions are prevalent in manysocieties in the form of menstrual taboos in which iso-lation, not to  

Thus, it is very difficult or rather next to impossible to follow the regimen as mentioned. Due to the adaptation to the western way of life there is aversion or rather ignorance towards our classical science. The so-called outdated system has lost its importance in today’s generation. In past few years there has been a drastic rise in the menstrual problems and infertility which is posing as a major threat to the present-day population. The symptoms like lower abdominal pain, backpain, mood swings, nausea etc are considered as associated symptoms of menstrual cycle and as normal. But our classics has mentioned that a normal menstruation should be devoid of pain burning sensation.

Thus, it is very difficult or rather next to impossible to follow the regimen as mentioned. Due to the adaptation to the western way of life there is aversion or rather ignorance towards our classical science. The so-called outdated system has lost its importance in today’s generation. In past few years there has been a drastic rise in the menstrual problems and infertility which is posing as a major threat to the present-day population. The symptoms like lower abdominal pain, backpain, mood swings, nausea etc are considered as associated symptoms of menstrual cycle and as normal. But our classics has mentioned that a normal menstruation should be devoid of pain burning sensation.

Menstrual irregularities

Menstrual irregularities

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