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Ayurveda is an ancient Indian science which revolves around wellness and healthcare. The Sanskrit word Ayurveda can be broken down into ‘Avur’ which means ‘life’ and ‘veda’ which means knowledge. Although Ayurveda has been documented in the sacred historical texts in India, it has evolved over the years and is now garnered widespread praise and acknowledgement for its benefits. 

Ayurveda consists of natural remedies for curing diseases and yogic exercises for wellness and health. These natural remedies can be called as Ayurvedic medicines. Many people have integrated yoga and Ayurvedic medicines in their daily lives.

The tradition of Ayurveda has recently gained popularity in the Western world but it was being used in some way or the other by the Indians since ancient times. With its widespread benefits, it is now considered as an alternative medical treatment. But to understand whether Ayurvedic medicines are safe or not, let us first read about the basic principles of Ayurveda.

Principles of Ayurveda

Ayurveda states that everyone has a specific constitution or ‘prakruti’, which determines the physical, physiologic and mental characteristics of the person. This prakruti is determined by three energies called doshas. The three basic doshas that every human has are Pitta, Vata and Kapha. You need to get them working in equilibrium for optimal health.

Pitta: 

Pitta energy is linked to fire. It is believed to control the endocrine and digestive systems. When pitta is disturbed, a person may get ulcers, inflammation, anger, heartburn, arthritis and other digestive problems.

Vata:

Vata energy is associated with space and air. It is believed to control the bodily movement, blood circulation and breathing. When Vata energy is disturbed, a person may get joint pain, dry skin, anxiety and constipation.

Kapha:

Kapha energy is associated with earth and water. It is believed to control strength and growth and is linked with the chest, back and torso. A person whose Kapha energy is disturbed might get obese or suffer from diabetes, sinus problems, insecurity or gallbladder issues.

According to Ayurvedic principles, stress, unhealthy diet and lifestyles, insufficient sleep, weather and strained relationships can influence the balance of these bodily energies resulting in diseases. There are many Ayurvedic medicines documented in ancient texts which claim to treat these diseases and put the energies back in equilibrium.

Is Ayurvedic Medicines Safe?

There was no question of these medicines not being safe until in 2008, when a study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which found around 21 percent of Ayurvedic medicines purchased online on the internet to contain detectable amounts of mercury, lead and arsenic. 

This commotion lead to further more researches and later the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also noted six cases of lead poisoning in pregnant women who has consumed Ayurvedic medicines containing lead. Lead can lead to serious complications in the neurological development and prenatal health of the foetus and the pregnant woman. 

The presence of lead in Ayurvedic medicines has been argued upon by Ayurvedic practitioners. They claim that improper use of the medications might have led to lead poisoning. Also, improper manufacturing of Ayurvedic medicines could have also lead to contamination. Furthermore, Ayurvedic practitioners in the United States are not certified or officially licensed by law. 

There are some contraindications and adverse effects of certain Ayurvedic therapies. If the therapies are used incorrectly, it might lead to some serious complications. It is necessary to get these therapies or medicines administered under expert guidance. The practitioner must be trained and certified.

To ensure safety of these medicines, it is necessary that the patients must communicate with the practitioner who must fully disclose the therapies and other medications they are using. Patients must also intimate their practitioner of any effects they are experiencing to avoid potential dangers of the herbs and therapies being used. 

Ayurvedic medicines are made from the herbs and twigs found in nature and some of them are very strong and concentrated. Only a certified and experienced practitioner would know about the dosage and the method of preparation. The United States Food and Drug Administration does not regulate herbs or dietary supplements and hence it can be tough to determine the safety of a particular medicine. The International Society for Ayurveda and Health, also recommends that one should consume Ayurvedic medicines only when prescribed and properly supervised by a trained practitioner.

Has there been enough scientific research done around Ayurveda?

Although some Ayurvedic followers argue that since this treatment has been prevalent since so many years, it has to be safe and reliable, there are others who doubt its safety as there has been not enough scientific research done. Most of the Ayurvedic information has been passed on from teacher to student. Some ancient books like ‘Charak Samhita’ and ‘Sushruta Samhita’ also contain documentations about Ayurvedic medicine’s effectiveness. But oral history and some books are the only source of proof.

Over the years, to counter the obvious doubts on the system’s effectiveness, some amount of research was done and there are some principles, medicines and therapies, which are now recognized. The Ayurvedic principle on the psychological and physical changes a human experiences during the change of seasons was researched upon and later termed as SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder.

The healthy benefits of Ayurvedic practices such as yoga, massage and meditation have been proved and these theories leave little doubt on the safety of Ayurvedic medicines. Many of these medicines are made from herbs such as turmeric, ginger and neem and these have been recognized as beneficial for the body. 

The World Health Organization (WHO), also regards Ayurveda as a traditional form of medicine. 

Final Verdict

Western knowledge of Ayurveda is still in its earlier stages and hence some doubts on its safety exist. As more and more Ayurvedic practitioners share their knowledge with the other healthcare providers, this wariness would go away. 

Ayurvedic medicines are based upon careful observations. Each regimen of the treatment is customized according to the patient’s needs. No two persons are alike according to Ayurveda and so the needs also differ. Two individuals with the same disease might be treated with different medications and different diet plans. You cannot have experiments to measure the outcomes of effects of a single treatment on a group of people according to Ayurveda.

To figure out the safety of these medicines, it is best to get them prescribed by a trained Ayurvedic practitioner and analyse the results individually.

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Om mantra is the monarch of all mantras. The benefits of chanting ‘Om’ had been discovered by the ancient sages of India thousands of years ago. The magical mantra is a symbol of purity and resonates with spiritual powers. It is believed that continuous chanting of ‘Om’ leads to profound enlightenment apart from various health benefits. 

Speaking of health benefits, this mantra encourages good mental and physical health. You do not need to use your tongue while chanting this mantra. The whole body experiences vibrations on reciting of this pious mantra. After researching on the various benefits of chanting Om, a special ‘Om Therapy’ has been evolved, which claims to cure various diseases. 

Spiritually speaking, the word ‘Om’, also spelt as ‘Aum’, represents the threefold division of time, i.e., dreaming state, waking state and deep sleep. Ancient sages called ‘Om’ as the sound of creation. It also represents God, Universal Consciousness or the Supreme Source. On chanting this mantra, one cultivates blissful, strong and energetic vibrations inside their body and also in their aura. 

Here are the various Health Benefits of Chanting Om:

1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Chanting Om has been associated with reducing stress according to a recent medical report. It immensely helps in reducing stress levels, anxiety and tension. Regular chanting of this mantra calms your mind and makes you feel peaceful from within. A person who chants Om regularly feels more serene and tranquil from within. Many people chant this mantra while meditation. The chanting induces a relaxing response and so whenever you feel butterflies in your stomach, this mantra can help you calm your anxiety levels. 

2. Helps to Improve Concentration

Chanting Om also helps to improve concentration. While chanting the mantra you detach yourself from the world and put all your worries and tensions aside. Regular Om chanting helps your mind become more focused. With more practice, you become more attentive in your daily tasks. 

3. Helps to Rejuvenate you

In the stressful lives of today, tensions and anxiety have become a regular part of life. This stress also releases a lot of toxins inside the body which lead to harmful physical and mental diseases. Chanting ‘Om’ removes the possibilities of such diseases as it reduces your stress and anxiety level. After chanting this mantra for 10 to 15 minutes every day, you will find yourself rejuvenated and relaxed. It also makes you happy and pacifies our tensed heart.  Those who suffer from mood swings find chanting of this mantra very pacifying. It reduces their mood swings and also boosts their performance. 

4. Chanting Om gives Strength to your Spinal Cord

On chanting this mantra, one can give a substantial impact on their spinal cords. The vibrations generated on chanting help to improve the efficiency of your spinal cord. When you chant the first part of Om with the sound ‘aaa’, a vibration is generated in the abdomen that helps you improve the efficiency of your spinal cord. The last sound ‘uuu’ benefits the thyroid gland. While chanting Om, you also practice sitting with your back straight and slowly get into the habit of sitting in the right posture. 

5. Om mantra helps to detox your body

Chanting ‘Om’ is a type of meditation. Regularly chanting this mantra helps to detox your body and improve blood circulation. When you chant Om, you breathe deeply and when you do so, the body gets rid of toxins. Chanting Om regularly also restores your youthfulness and sexual libido. 

6. Regulates Heart and Digestive System Functioning

Chanting Om regulates blood flow to various parts of the body. The improved blood flow helps to control blood pressure and also reduces risk of hypertension. Ideally, while chanting Om, a person disconnects from the outer world and only focuses on deep breathing, which in turn, normalizes heart beat and respiration. Regular chanting of this mantra also improves your sleep and the functioning of your digestive system. Regular chanting of Om helps to cure symptoms of irregular bowel syndrome and also improves your gut health.

Increased quantity of nitric oxide in the body also helps you live a long life. Chanting Om in a yoga posture in the early mornings is an ideal way to increase nitric oxide in the body. This increased supply relaxes the blood vessels by causing vasodilatation. Both, mind and body get relaxed by chanting ‘Om’.

7. Improves your Sleep

Often, stress and hectic lifestyles play a toll on your sleep. Late nights of working and staying up awake until late in the night disturb your sleeping cycle. Chanting Om regularly, helps you fall asleep quickly and also ensures that you get a sound and restful sleep.

8. Stabilizes your Emotions

If you find yourself emotionally unstable and very vulnerable, regular chanting of Om can help you control your emotions. You will be able to control our anger, frustrations and worry, which impact your personal and professional life both. Chanting Om helps you becomes emotionally stronger.

9. Reduces Negativity and Improves Reasoning Ability

Often you tend to make unreasonable decisions due to a disturbed state of mind. Chanting Om helps you think straight and in an optimistic manner. It will help you stay positive in then most dire circumstances. This magical mantra when chanted regularly, also helps you to make the right decisions and improves your reasoning ability. 

10. Om helps in Increasing Lung Functions

Om is not only a word evolved out of our mythological past, but it has amazing therapeutic benefits. When you chant Om, you engage in voluntary prolongation of expiration, which stretches the respiratory muscles to their full extent. Lungs can therefore work to their maximal ventilator capacity. Chanting Om thus, helps you use your diaphragmatic and abdominal muscles more efficiently. 

So there are immense health benefits of ‘Om’ chanting. For best results, begin chanting this mantra in the early mornings during sunrise out in the open for maximum benefits. Keep your back straight and ensure peace around you for maximum concentration.

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Chakra as the major rage lately with every book store having a few books explaining chakra cleansing or chakra essential oils. These chakras are a part of the ancient Indian science Ayurveda and as the world is getting aware of ancient healing methods, it gets all the more important to understand these chakras in depth.

What are Chakras?

The word ‘chakra’ in Sanskrit means ‘wheel’. According to this ancient wisdom, our energy flows through the chakras in two ways. As it spins clockwise, it moves the energies out of the body. A counter clockwise movement pulls the energies in from outside into the body. These do not have a physical form but they interact with our physical body through their vehicles – nervous system and the endocrine system. Just like blood vessels are important for the circulatory system, nadis – little paths of energies running through the body are important for the body. The chakras are the little places where different nadis meet. 

How does the Chakra System work?

There are seven major chakras in the human body. All these chakras lie along with spine near the main Susumna Nadi. Each chakra is associated with different psychological and physical characteristics. 

Sometimes, these wheels of energies get stuck and cause blockages. These blocks occur due to wrong dietary choices, stress and lack of exercise. Mental illnesses like depression also have a huge impact on our chakras. It is therefore necessary to balance your chakras.

Which are the Chakras in the body?

There are 7 chakras in 7 different points in the body. Each chakra is associated with a different set of organs and systems.

• Svadisthana, the Sacral Chakra
• Anahata, the Heart Chakra
• Ajna, the Third Eye Chakra
• Muladhara, the Root Chakra
• Manipura, the Solar Plexus Chakra
• Vishuddi, the Throat Chakra
• Sahasrara, the Crown Chakra

What is Chakra Balancing?

The chakras all work together as a single system. The others compensate when either one of the chakras gets blocked. This causes an imbalance in the entire system. By chakra balancing, you restore an even flow of energy through the chakra system. This can be done in different ways. 

Benefits of Chakra Balancing

On balancing the flow of energy through the chakras, you can assure that your system is working in harmony. The more freely energy is able to flow through our body, the better we can move through our day. Our body, mind and spirits will be more in sync with each other. 

5 Easy Ways to Balance Your Chakras

There are some easy ways to balance your chakras in the right way:

Meditation

This is one of the most effective way to balance the chakras. Each chakra is associated with a ‘beej mantra’ or a ‘seed sound’ and a color. These together can help you get inside deeper into your meditation and make it more impactful. Focus on removing any emotional blockages by visualizing them going away from your life. This practice will make you feel free from those attachments. 

Yoga

Yoga is highly effective in balancing the chakras. As meditation helps you visualize and focus on eliminating an emotional blockage dissolving in your life, yoga will help you gain flexibility, strength, stamina and mobility in your joints and muscles. As you perform the postures, visualize the colors associated with the chakra you are focusing on. The postures will remove the stiffness and tension from your physical body. As your body opens up, the energy can flow freely. With an uninterrupted flow of energy, your chakras can get balanced. There are different yoga asanas for each chakra which help to balance it. 

Pranayama

Pranayama is a breathing technique that not only helps to relax the body but also allows flow of energy through the body. The best pranayama for balancing your chakra is Nadi Shodhana, or the alternate nostril breathing. In this technique, you need to block one nostril and then take deep breaths in and out from just one open nostril. Repeat the technique from both the nostrils for the same number of breaths. It will balance the nadis and also unite the left and right hemispheres of the brain, thereby easing anxiety and stress. 

Crystals

Crystals hold a special energy and also help you connect with various parts of your consciousness. There is a different crystal associated with each chakra and it provides one with the best benefits. You need to choose the crystal that associates with the chakra you are focusing on. For a total chakra balancing, you can take one of each too. These crystals have to be kept near you while you meditate so that the energy of the crystal is enhanced. Here is a list of all the chakras and the crystals associated with them:

• Root chakra: hematite, garnet, obsidian
• Sacral chakra: carnelian, amber, topaz
• Solar plexus chakra: citrine, jasper, tiger’s eye
• Heart chakra: rose quartz, amazonite, malachite
• Throat chakra: turquoise, aquamarine
• Third eye chakra: amethyst, lapis lazuli
• Crown chakra: clear quartz, moonstone 

Essential Oils

Essential oils have a deep impact on regulating our chakras. Aromatherapy can be used for different types of ailments. The oils used for aromatherapy are derived from various plants. These are very beneficial for chakra balancing. Just as different crystals correspond to different chakras, similarly, different oils correspond to different chakras too. These oils can be used by topical application or by breathing them in. You need to dilute the oils with another carrier oil such as olive oil or coconut oil as they are very potent and can cause irritation on the skin.

Mentioned above are the 5 easy ways to balance your chakras. These are easy because we want you to follow them in your daily lives. You must make it a routine to practice yoga, meditation and pranayama every morning before starting your day. Placing crystals by you before meditating enhances their energies. Using essential oils can help relax the chakra and balance them.

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Almost everybody has fibroma, but hardly anyone talks about it. First of all, let us specify that fibroma is not a dangerous skin growth which commonly appears under the breasts, on the stomach, neck, armpits, the eyelids, and on some other body parts. Fibromas are actually benign tumors of connective tissue. In color they are the same as the skin, but sometimes can be even lighter. They resemble small nodes and in size can be from 1 millimeter to 1 centimeter.

Although they do not show threat to the whole body, they can be rather an aesthetic issue as they can increase in size. Every person has a fibroma, some more and some less, but it is there. They can get bigger, inflamed and even start bleeding. As we age the body is more affected by fibromas they can become bigger and more in number. There is still no solid explanation why fibromas appear, however the most plausible explanation is that fat deposits contribute to their appearance. 

As mentioned before there can be more and less fibroma on the human body, nonetheless most people do not like them and want to remove them. The common solutions for the removal of fibromas by dermatologists are radio surgery, electro coagulation, or laser surgery. In the above cases, it may be necessary to use local anesthesia, especially if they are very large. If there are more fibromas any of the mentioned treatments need to be repeated. In the recovery period meaning immediately after the surgery the person needs to avoid hard physical activities so that it does not perspire as in that way the hesaling will be successful and there will be no complications. In mild cases, instead, one can use DIY non-aggressive methods. In this article, we bring to you a list of home remedies to remove fibroma. Apple Cider Vinegar for Fibroma Removal

This vinegar is considered to be the best and most effective homemade remedy thanks to its acidity. This ingredient is well-known for its various uses, and one of them is the removal of fibromas. But, have in mind not to use apple cider vinegar near your eyes as you can irritate them. 

How to remove Fibromas with Apple Cider Vinegar?

Begin the treatment with Apple Cider Vinegar by starting with washing the area around the fibroma using water and soap, but do it carefully. After that, use a cotton ball soaked in water and apply it onto the fibroma so that it gets properly wet. Next, soak a cotton ball in Apple Cider Vinegar. Leave the Apple Cider Vinegar cotton ball on the fibroma but secure it with a bandage. As a result of the Apple Cider Vinegar effect, the fibroma will get dark, then dry and in the end it will fall out. Whether you will have a scar or not depends on the size of the fibroma. If there is one treat it with aloe Vera gel or English marigold cream. But, if the fibroma was not deep in the skin, there will be no scar. 

Things to note when using Apple Cider Vinegar

Be cautious when using apple cider vinegar due to the following reasons:

• Make sure for the Apple Cider Vinegar not to spread on the nearby skin of the fibroma in order to avoid skin irritation. 

• Once the fibroma gets dry, do not use Apple Cider Vinegar anymore. 

• The fibroma needs to fall out by itself, therefore do not get tempted to remove it manually.

Skin benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar?

People have been using vinegar as a natural remedy for centuries. Its acidic properties are thought to protect against infection, sterilize wounds, and preserve food. More recently, apple cider vinegar has become the vinegar of choice for everything from treating common cold to promoting weight loss. Some people believe that the acetic acid in apple cider vinegar can help to break down the tissue surrounding skin tags, causing them to eventually fall off. 

Other Home remedies

Tea Tree Oil 

According to researchers, tea tree oil is the best treatment for skin tags and warts overall. Rich in antibiotics and antiviral properties that kill pathogens, you are almost guaranteed of clear skin. First, clean the area around fibroma with clean water, and then apply about 1 to 3 drops of tea tree oil on it. Use a cotton swab to rub the skin tag with the oil. Do this at least 3 times a day till the fibroma falls off. Some people may experience skin irritation while applying tea tree oil directly on their skin. So, you can dilute the oil with water, before applying it on the skin. Also tea tree oil is one of the best home remedy for pimples.

Castor Oil and Baking Soda 

Baking soda and castor oil are used by many people for fibroma removal. You can mix both castor oil and baking soda to a fine paste, and then coat the fibroma completely with the paste. Apply the paste 2 to 3 times a day. This simple home remedy can help dry out the fibroma gradually. You can also cover the fibroma with a small bandage after applying the paste, in order to make this remedy more effective. Not just fibroma, baking soda helps in removal of blackheads too.

Onion juice and salt

The sulphur in onions contains a number of antibacterial properties that treat a number of infections. Finely chop an onion and mix it with sea salt preferably and let it stay overnight. Squeeze the juice out and apply it directly on the fibroma. Leave it on and apply a bandage. Repeat for two weeks and the results will be seen.

Pineapple juice

Rich in bromelain, pineapple juice is a strong contender in shrinking and preventing fibroma from spreading. Bromelain is an enzyme extracted from the stem of the pineapple plant and is known to have anti-inflammatory effects as well as antiviral action. Crush few pieces of pineapple chunks and add a few drops of lemon juice and mix. Apply directly on the skin and leave it for a few hours. Repeat the process as often as you can for quick results.

Fibroma is a common problem with a number of underlying causes. Fortunately, many natural remedies can also be effective. The home remedies listed in this article may not work for everyone, but they are definitely worth a try. Although most of these at-home remedies are mild, make sure to test a small area of skin before applying to a large, sensitive area. Everyone is born with beautiful skin and it is up to us to take care of it properly. Hope the article was helpful. 

Masturbation is the self-stimulation of one’s genitals to achieve sexual arousal and pleasure. Many individuals engage in masturbation by touching, massaging or stroking their own genitals until orgasm is achieved.

While this is a very common behavior and according to reports, around 90% people have engaged in masturbation at some point in their lives, most people shy away from discussing this personal behavior with anyone else. It is often the first sexual act experienced by most females and males. Young children explore their own body parts and this is a common part of growing up. While most discontinue it after they get married, some still continue masturbating throughout their lives.

Is Masturbation Normal?

Earlier, this practice was regarded as a sign of mental problem and perversion, but now it is considered normal and even healthy. It often helps one get relieved of stress and is a fulfilling personal activity and also quite safe.

Masturbation is considered as a problem only when it inhibits sexual activity with your partner, is done in public or is done too excessively. Some people often lose concentration in their routine work and get addicted to masturbation. It also causes significant distress to some people. It is a good way to release stress especially for people who do not have partners or do not get satisfied sexually by their partners. 

Is Masturbation Harmful?

Masturbating excessively or even more than once a day can be called as an addiction. Such an addicted person feels more satisfied with self-service than with his or her spouse. This addiction can also disturb the bond between the partners.

What happens when you get addicted to Masturbation?

When a person engages in sexual activities, dopamine – a chemical in the brain, is released. This chemical enables you to feel pleasurable emotions. Endorphins are also chemicals released in the brain during stress and physical activity that allow a person to recover later. When a person gets addicted to masturbation, these chemicals are released frequently and a person gets addicted to them. These chemicals help you cope up with stress. Masturbation addiction can become an unhealthy coping mechanism for an individual and one should, instead, address the problems directly.

Any behavior in excess is harmful. Just as too much exercise can kill you, too much masturbation can distress your brains. Later, it will get more and more difficult for your brain to release these chemicals without increasing stimulation. To get more stimuli, individuals later get addicted to porn as pornography allows people to seek graphic stimuli. 

The only problem in masturbation addiction is your perpetual chase for the next brain kick and for that you will be expanding the possibilities. More masturbation and more porn will only be able to get you that rush of dopamine and endorphin later.

A person who is addicted will seek chances for masturbation at whatever cost. As a result, they will not be able to concentrate in work and will appear weird, sluggish or slow in society.

Such people also do not get the same kind of pleasure through normal intercourse later, which can adversely affect marital life. This will also affect the reproductive capability of a person.

When it comes to physical harm, excessive masturbation can lead to weak erection and premature ejaculation. It can also cause semen leakage and eventually impotence. An addicted person might feel stressed, fatigued and memory loss. Blurry vision, hair loss and liver dysfunctions are other side effects. 

Are you addicted?

When a person is addicted to anything, it means that he would go to any lengths to achieve it. This addiction could interfere with your routine work and you are not able to stop the addiction despite putting in strong efforts. Common symptoms of being addicted to masturbation include:

• Seeking out graphic or violent pornography
• Facing problems in your relationship because of masturbation
• Masturbating in inappropriate places such as offices, hotels, cars or in public due to extreme urge.
• Difficulty with time managementx
• Trouble spending time with your relatives, friends and children or in other hobbies.

Does Ayurveda have a cure for Masturbation Addiction?

According to Ayurveda, masturbation leads to a number of physical, emotional and mental troubles. Tiredness and lack of concentration are the major side effects of masturbation. Apart from these issues, there might be a possibility of infection in your genitals because of regular touch. 

 Although considered healthy when done in limitation, Ayurveda does not consider excessive masturbation a safe activity and has different treatments available. Ayurvedic principles are completely natural and plant-based. They do not use any chemicals and hence are absolutely safe. 

 Masturbation addiction is often a side-effect of poor sexual health. Ayurveda can help restore sexual health.

 Ayurvedic Remedies for Better Sexually Health

• If you are addicted to masturbation, Ayurveda can help you effectively treat the issue with some therapies. An Ayurvedic medication named Vajikarna Rasayana, can help you restore your libido with the most natural ingredients. 

• NF Cure capsules, Shilajit Capsules and Mast Mood Oil make the sexual organ more muscular. These capsules also repair the damaged tissues and nerves. These are herbal formulations and are totally natural.

• NF Cure Capsules are concocted with the perfect mix of Ashwagandha, Lauh Bhasma, Safed Musli, Sudh Shilajit, Kesar, Kavach Beej, Jaiphal, Swarna Bhang, Shatavari and Haritaki. All these herbs have been used since ancient times to cure problems related to masturbation. These herbs rejuvenate the brain and the body. They also increase the oxygen and nutrients supply to the body and divert its attention from masturbation. 

• Shilajit capsules are made up of Shilajit herb which provides the body with 85 essential nutrients that are not normally found in regular diet. These capsules provide enormous energy to the body and increase bone density and muscular power. Shilajit is very impactful on the nervous, respiratory and urogenital organs of the body. 

• Mast Mood oil is an herbal formulation that has lasting effects on the external male genital organs. The oil works like magic on the damaged nerves and tissues and repairs the flow of blood to these areas. 

 All the above mentioned Ayurvedic medicines can help one live a sexually healthy life but these should be taken only on prescription by a certified practitioner. 

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A breakup can be one of the most painful things to face. Breakups which are mutual are different than breakups that are one-sided. These can be devastating and heart-breaking. Often we hear people going berserk after their breakups. They find it difficult to control their emotions and find it tough to sail through those times.

A similar emotion and episode was portrayed beautifully in the recent blockbuster movie Kabir Singh. Although the twitteratti went crazy blaming the movie to portray a toxic relationship, there were mixed reviews. But the movie was quintessentially based on the heart-breaking nine months journey of a surgeon, who went through hell after his breakup. The climax took an unexpected beautiful turn, which made all of us believe in the fact that marriages are actually made in heaven, but it did made us ponder over how to go through a breakup in a responsible way.

The movie ended in a classic fairy-tale style ‘love wins’ climax, but sadly, that is not always the case in life. Most of us who have gone through breakups, have not found a happy ending but have learned that time heals the worst wounds.

For all those friends who are currently facing the apparently worst heart-break of their lives, focusing on a healthy life can be the last thing in your mind. You easily turn to alcohol, drugs, smoking, binge eating and many other evils, which take a toll not only on your bodily health but also on your mental health.

Alcohols, drugs, sugary foods might give you momentary pleasures, but end up making you feel worse in a few days. Here we have listed some essential points to keep in mind if you want to stay sober after going through a breakup. If you care for those who care about you, then it is your duty to consider these factors and just wait until this rough tide passes by.

1.  Do not even look at alcohol

Alcohol seems blissful when you are going through a breakup. It makes you forget your pain momentarily and puts you in a happy state of mind. But have you realized what happens when you come off the effect of alcohol? It reminds you of your pain again. To forget it again, you drink again. This way, you get into a loop and easily become an addict. Too much of alcohol has worst side-effects on your liver, thinking capacity and stomach. You also get very irritated and moody. Never seek refuge in alcohol if you are going through a breakup.

2. Say no to drugs

Drugs have a similar effect on your mental state, in fact, a lot more than alcohol. Drugs are more addictive than alcohol. Some drugs like cocaine increase the level of natural chemical messenger dopamine in your brains, which is responsible for control of movement. Large amounts of cocaine in the nervous system disturb their functioning. Although initially, you might feel a surge of happiness and excitement, you soon develop hypersensitivity to light, sound and touch and also become very irritable. Similarly, never resort to smoking if you are going through a breakup. Nicotine momentarily relaxes your brain and so you end up smoking more when you are mentally upset. This can lead to serious complications on your lungs and may even lead to cancer.

3. Do not binge eat

When you are sad, all you want to do is stay locked up in your room and binge watch television. While this pattern is alright for some time to get over your loss, it can be very harmful, if you are also eating sugary and starchy foods while watching TV. Such foods are comfort foods. Once you fall into this pattern, you end up binge eating a lot of sugary and starchy foods and putting on extra pounds. This is a common side effect of a breakup. 

4. Accept the situation and learn to cope

Just because you had a breakup does not mean that your life is over. You need to take charge of your life and accept your situation. Although this is a gradual process, you will eventually forget your pain. You should spend more time in the company of your friends, spend time learning a new hobby and spend more time in your work. The more you distract your mind, the easier it gets to forget your past.

5. Avoid contact with your ex and prioritize your social life

Only new people can fill your void. Get up, get ready and get there where the world is waiting for you. Avoid contact with your ex at all costs as this will only give you more pain. You might have that crazy wish of just talking to your ex for the last time, but that will only make matters worse for you. Instead join clubs, make new friends and go for parties where you can meet interesting people. 

6. Exercise

Choose any form of exercise that you like. Even playing a sport is great because it will help you take out your frustration on something. You will actually feel light and empowered after a game of tennis or badminton. Exercise also releases endorphins in the body, which is a feel good hormone. After a breakup, it is natural that you are engulfed with a feeling of self-worthlessness. Exercising helps you quell such negative thoughts and makes you feel good again.

And it is just a matter of time when you meet someone interesting again! Wait for that opportunity and till then, only focus on yourself and love yourself. To love yourself and your body, you need to eat healthy, exercise, think right and enjoy life. Rest will follow!

Do not follow the footsteps of Kabir Singh when you end up with a breakup in your love life. Believe and have faith that destiny has something better in store for you…

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