Looking at women’s health through the lens of Ayurveda

A woman’s body is complex because after reaching puberty, she goes through many changes. One of the major changes that occurs is the beginning of the menstrual cycle. Not only this, many other changes also take place such as breast enlargement, hormonal changes, sexual feeling, mood swings when a girl reaches puberty. While the process is easy for some women, for some it can be a roller-coaster ride. Let’s take a look at women’s reproductive health in the context of Ayurveda and look for solutions to common female problems.

Ayurveda focuses on energy and is based on the concept that a world is made up of five elements. Ayurveda considers a person’s health to be a result of physical, mental and emotional aspects rather than focusing on hormones. Physical health is called pitta, mental health is known as vata and emotional needs are called kapha in Ayurveda. A balance of the three keeps optimum health on point. It is often believed that one must be aware of one’s own body in order to find the best remedy. They should check which dosha dominates them and then, change their food and lifestyle habits. For example, if one has pitta, hot and spicy food and outdoor strenuous activities aggravate the dosha.