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The ancient ayurvedic texts provide seated toxins. Cleansing therapies
a vast array of herbal remedies and (shodhana) using one of the forms of

recommendations to pave the way for panchakarma or palliative approaches
a smooth passage into menopause and (shamana) are used, according to the
prevent unwanted diseases through woman’s constitution and vikruti (state

proper care. The herbs are nutritious for of imbalance). Basti (therapeutic enema)
reproductive tissues, easy to absorb and may be given to strengthen the seat of

metabolize, and have less dangerous side vata. Oil massage using Maha Narayana
effects compared to Western medicine. or ashwagandha/bala taila helps keep the
bones and joints strong, prevents body

First, a wholesome diet and lifestyle aches, and aides in getting good sleep.
modifications are initiated to begin the

process of purifying the body. Snehana After proper cleansing of the channels,
(oiling, a form of self-love) and swedana rejuvenation therapy (rasayana) is the
(sweating) are used to remove deep- mainstay of treatment for menopause.

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