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The reproductive health and sexual pleasure depend upon state of mind. Happy state of mind has an aphrodisiac effect. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 2/4/36-45] Tranquilized and happy state of mind is the first and foremost factor for conception. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40] Recent research suggests that psychological interventions in lowering psychological distress significantly increase pregnancy rates.
The reproductive health and sexual pleasure depend upon state of mind. Happy state of mind has an aphrodisiac effect. [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 2/4/36-45] Tranquilized and happy state of mind is the first and foremost factor for conception. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40] Recent research suggests that psychological interventions in lowering psychological distress significantly increase pregnancy rates.
Positive mental health can prevent diseases. A depressed mental state increases the susceptibility and severity of diseases. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40] The psychological state can directly influence immunity through neuro-endocrine axis. Mental trauma can affect recovery from existing diseases. The persons suffering from cardiac diseases [Cha.Sa.[[Chiktisa Sthana]] 26, [[Sutra Sthana]] 30/13-14] and cerebro-vascular diseases like coma [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 24/53] should be protected from any kind of mental trauma. Death may occur due to depletion of mental strength in case of severe disease. [Cha.Sa.[[Indriya Sthana]] 11/23-24]
Positive mental health can prevent diseases. A depressed mental state increases the susceptibility and severity of diseases. [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 25/40] The psychological state can directly influence immunity through neuro-endocrine axis. Mental trauma can affect recovery from existing diseases. The persons suffering from cardiac diseases [Cha.Sa.[[Chikitsa Sthana]] 26, [[Sutra Sthana]] 30/13-14] and cerebro-vascular diseases like coma [Cha. Sa. [[Sutra Sthana]] 24/53] should be protected from any kind of mental trauma. Death may occur due to depletion of mental strength in case of severe disease. [Cha.Sa.[[Indriya Sthana]] 11/23-24]
It is observed that depression is common among people who have chronic illnesses. These include Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune diseases (including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis), cancer, coronary heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. The depressed state of mind can influence the convalescence in these illnesses. It is essential to treat depression in such conditions.
It is observed that depression is common among people who have chronic illnesses. These include Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune diseases (including systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and psoriasis), cancer, coronary heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, hypothyroidism, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and stroke. The depressed state of mind can influence the convalescence in these illnesses. It is essential to treat depression in such conditions.
It is vital to understand the mind and its mechanisms related to health and disease. Positive Mental health can be achieved and preserved through knowledge of self- somatic constitution and psychological constitution, following a proper diet, taking herbs that promote intellect and memory (medhya rasayanas). Ayurvedic therapies like therapeutic massage (abhyanga), oil dripping method on head (shirodhara) and purification therapies (panchakarma) are effective in the prevention and management of psychiatric diseases. Daily routine (dinacharya) including exercise, meditation, proper sleep habits, seasonal adaptations, and restraints of negative psychological emotion, is helpful. These are the critical factors for a healthy mind and preservation of mental health. This article describes the concept of mind in Ayurveda and its role in the healthcare.
Etymology and definition:
It is vital to understand the mind and its mechanisms related to health and disease. Positive Mental health can be achieved and preserved through knowledge of self- somatic constitution and psychological constitution, following a proper diet, taking herbs that promote intellect and memory (medhya [[rasayanas]]). Ayurvedic therapies like therapeutic massage (abhyanga), oil dripping method on head (shirodhara) and purification therapies (panchakarma) are effective in the prevention and management of psychiatric diseases. Daily routine (dinacharya) including exercise, meditation, proper sleep habits, seasonal adaptations, and restraints of negative psychological emotion, is helpful. These are the critical factors for a healthy mind and preservation of mental health. This article describes the concept of mind in [[Ayurveda]] and its role in the healthcare.
==Etymology and definition:==
The word ‘manas’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘mana’, meaning to know or understand. (‘Jnane Bodhane va’). The word ‘jnane’ denotes knowing, conscience, awareness, engaging in, or being acquainted with something. The word ‘bodhane’ refers to waking, understanding, signifying, awakening, enlightening, informing. These two words indicate mana functions and their role in daily living to maintain equilibrium in cognitive faculties.
The word ‘manas’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘mana’, meaning to know or understand. (‘Jnane Bodhane va’). The word ‘jnane’ denotes knowing, conscience, awareness, engaging in, or being acquainted with something. The word ‘bodhane’ refers to waking, understanding, signifying, awakening, enlightening, informing. These two words indicate mana functions and their role in daily living to maintain equilibrium in cognitive faculties.
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