Just because the couple is looking healthy ; is it ready for conception ? No !

Who is a healthy human being ?

• A healthy human being is the one
• whose body is in excellent health,
• mind is happy and balanced.
• Thus the one whose soul, body & mind are healthy & at peace can be called a complete healthy human being.
• If this is the definition of health, then one thing that stands out is that Ayurveda is the science which has thought comprehensively about this association between body & mind.
• One may look healthy but due to improper dietary habits and lifestyle many toxins accumulate in the body.

Toxins/ Dosha accumulate in the body due to ………..

• irregular eating hours.
• mental & physical stress.
• late night working hours.
• fast food/ junk food.
• oily food.
• spicy food.
• salty food.
• aerated drinks.
• cold drinks.
• excess fermented food.
• excess sour food.
• food containing excess preservatives.
• smoking.
• alcohol.

Purification before pregnancy to have a dream baby ; [Garbhakranti preconception preparation] :

• To achieve this goal ,…………
• Garbhakranti preconception preparation [ detoxification & nourishment of body ] should be followed.
• The body needs thorough cleansing before having a dream baby.
• This detoxification is called ‘ purification ‘.

This cleansing process leads to……

• Cleansing of mind
• Cleansing of body

Cleansing of mind :

• This cleansing process decreases Tamas Guna [ six bad qualities of mind ] created before by various reasons & toxins…..
  • Kama – Lust
  • Krodha – Anger
  • Lobha – Greed
  • Mada – Ego
  • Moha – Attachment
  • Matsara – Envy
• This cleansing process increases Satva Guna [ best & pure qualities] in the couple and creates an excellent baby.
• Enrichment with Satva Guna makes the person Satvik.
  • Satvik people are confident.
  • These people have good memory and concentration.
  • Satvik individuals avoid offensive language.
  • These people are not greedy or selfish.
  • Satvik individual is respectful.
  • They are never jealous.
  • Satvik people do not cheat or mislead anyone.

Cleansing of body :

• This consists of Poorvakarma i.e. Snehan & Swedan;
• Some Panchakarma like Vaman, Virechan & Basti .
• Poorvakarma like……..
  • Snehan – oleation with medicated oils.
  • Swedan – fomentation with medicated steam.
• Panchakarma like……..
  • Vaman
  • Virechan
  • Basti

Nourishment for me and my husband :

• Garbhakranti preconception diet
• Thus preconception Garbhakranti preconception preparation leads to purification and nourishment for me and my husband ; hence one should start planning minimum three months before pregnancy as the above detoxification & nourishment of body to prepare for pregnancy would take minimum three months.