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Ayurveda approach to Male Infertility

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HTML clipboard Causes of Male Infertility    Causes of male infertility include abnormal sperm production or function and/or impaired delivery of sperm. General health and lifestyle issues such like, excessive smoking, alcohol intake, degrading environment, high pollution levels, changes in food habits, and deskbound work, stress etc. and exposure to certain environmental factors like exposure to radiation are some key factors that affect male fertility negatively.     Vajikarana chikitsa    Ayurveda realized the problem of male sexual dysfunction thousands of years ago and developed a separate specialty, namely, Vajikarana-chikitsa (Aphrodisiac therapy). It has also recommended an appropriate use of plant-based remedies, a proper lifestyle and nutritious diet for improving overall health and treating m

Vision – Window to the world

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Ayurveda Netra Chikitsa (Ayurveda Eye treatment) Ayurveda explains perfectly the structure, functioning and treatment of ailments of eyes in Shalakya Tantra, one of the eight branches of Ayurveda. It offers a detailed study of etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases that affect organs above the neck i.e., head, ears, nose, eyes, throat etc. Of the three main classics of Ayurveda, 'Susrutha Samhitha' provides the most profound knowledge on this branch of treatment. Shalakya tantra is a specialty department which can be pursued after completion of B.A.M.S. The ancient Ayurvedic texts deal with 76 eye, 28 ear and 31 nose diseases. Common causes of eye disorders in today's world - Today's life style and work atmosphere along with the use of modern