Dr Shruthi S.

Galactagogues that which induce and stimulate the production of breastmilk has a pivotal role, especially during the postpartum/puerperal period, since ancient times. Sthanya, also known as Jeevan itself implies that it nourishes the body and sustains good health along with longevity if administered in proper quantity and quality. Hence, being the only nutritional source of the infants, it has to be monitored both quantitatively as well as qualitatively, to ensure the well-being of the newborn. Ayurveda has emphasised the importance of sthanya (breast milk), by explaining its pareeksha (examination of milk), sthanya pravritti (formation of breast milk), stanya gunas (quality…

Food is one of the basic elements which sustain our lives. Ayurveda mentioned food as the foremost pillar of life that supports the body and food itself is considered as medicine. Nowadays, society is much more health conscious and is attracted to different fitness programs including dieting along with workouts. On the other hand, ‘fooding’ is a celebration without limits, all over the world. In the current scenario, knowing our food, diet and dietetics uphold the utmost importance for attaining good health with improved immunity. Merely following a diet with nutrient-packed stuff will not serve the purpose unless otherwise, we…