The exact cause of atherosclerosis is unknown; however there are a number of risk factors like family history of coronary heart disease, high plasma LDL ( low density lipoprotein), low plasma HDL ( high density lipoprotein), cigarette smoking, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, poor nutrition, especially too much fat in the diet, overweight, type A personality

Menstruation in a girl is often celebrated as advent of womanhood and some communities even celebrate this by ceremoniously blessing the girl. It empowers the continuum of life and procreation. If there is delay in its onset there is anxiety generated in parents who may seek the advice of a doctor.

Women with excessive carotene levels in their blood appear to be at higher risk of amenorrhea than women with normal levels and while research has not shown high carotene levels to directly cause amenorrhea, they may constitute a contributing factor.

The medicated wine of Ashok, Ashokarishtha, is an excellent remedy for irregularities of menstrual cycle and women who have tendency towards abortions and miscarriages should be treated with great benefit, with Ashokghrita - the medicated ghee of Ashok from the fourth month of pregnancy onwards (second trimester).

Due to its astringent taste and cold potency, Ashok is salutary in arresting the bleeding or hemorrhages in dysentery, colitis, piles & epistaxis. Ashok seeds are diuretic - increase the quantity of urine, hence used in strangury and urinary stones.

Mother’s love and affection is the biggest attraction for the daughter that she seeks in her. If mothers take an extra effort to show their daughters that they are loved, they can grow more secure and responsible as adults. A hug, special handmade card saying I love you on it, and letting them know they are good daughters, make them realize they are loved and what love is.

To bear a child is undeniably the most divine fulfilment of women andYoga can be of great help to the expectant mothers during the pregnancy, at childbirth time and in post-delivery period. Yogic exercises or Asanas are specific body poses designed to improve the awareness and muscular flexibility it prepares both your body and mind for new situations and changes that occur during and after pregnancy.

Prayer is the effort of man to reach GOD, to commune with an invisible being, creator of all things, this world, supreme wisdom, truth, beauty and strength, father and redeemer of each man. Even in asking, our human deficiencies are filled and we arise strengthened and repaired. Thus begins a journey of the soul towards the realm of grace.