Correspondence Address:
Dr.Vandana Jugade Professor & HOD, Dept of Rachna Sharir, M S Ayurvedic Medical College and Hospita, Gondia, Maharashtra, India. Email: vandanaaloni@gmail.com
Date of Acceptance: 2024-12-12
Date of Publication:2025-01-10
Article-ID:IJIM_352_01_25 https://ijim.co.in
Source of Support: Nill
Conflict of Interest: None declared
How To Cite This Article: Jugade V, Pendam K, Khot L.B. Pre-conceptual Environmental Factors: An Integrative Perspective of Modern Science and Ayurveda. Int J Ind Med 2024;5(12):10-14 DOI: http://doi.org/10.55552/IJIM.2024.51203
The pre-conceptual phase is a critical period where environmental factors influence reproductive health and the health of future offspring. This article explores the modern scientific understanding and Ayurvedic perspectives on pre-conceptual environmental factors, emphasizing their impact on fertility, gamete quality, embryonic development, and overall progeny health. Modern science identifies factors such as nutrition, stress, pollutants, and lifestyle habits as pivotal in shaping reproductive outcomes. Simultaneously, Ayurveda underscores the importance of pre-conceptional ‘Shodhana’ (detoxification) and ‘Rasayana’ (rejuvenation) therapies to optimize the health of ‘Beeja’ (gametes), ‘Kshetra’ (uterus), ‘Ambu’ (nourishment), and ‘Ritu’ (timing). This integrative review discusses synergistic approaches for pre-conceptional care, blending contemporary evidence-based interventions with ancient Ayurvedic wisdom. The goal is to enhance reproductive potential, minimize adverse environmental impacts, and promote the birth of healthy progeny.
Keywords: Pre-conceptual care, environmental factors, reproductive health, detoxification.
