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July 4, 2022 Male Infertility 3 Comments

Azoospermia: Understand What It Is and How It Affects Male Fertility.

Azoospermia affects about 1% of men worldwide, and there are about 10%-15% of infertile men who struggle with this condition. Just like Low sperm count, in Azoospermia, there will be no sperm count. Men who struggle with Azoospermia face a lot of stress and embarrassment as they are unable to conceive naturally. Ayurveda is the best way to treat Azoospermia without any side effects or complications.

"Obstructive causes and Hormonal problems of azoospermia are treatable with the help of Ayurveda."

This blog will let you understand what Azoospermia is and how it affects the male population around the world.

In this type of Azoospermia, man faces infertility problems because of inadequate or nil\zero sperm production due to flaws in the structure or function of the testicles.

The defects can occur due to many factors such as genetic causes- Kallman syndrome, Kleinfelter syndrome, and Y chromosome deletion. Hormonal imbalance, Ejaculation problems, and testicular problems such as anorchia, Sertoli cell syndrome, spermatogenic arrest, Mumps orchitis, tumors, Radiation treatments, and diseases such as diabetes, kidney failure, cirrhosis, and varicocele can also be a factor behind non-obstructive Azoospermia.

There have been several therapeutic approaches to treating the male infertility problem, Azoospermia. The world prefers Ayurveda above all the treatments because it has shown positive effects in treating all kinds of infertility problems and other diseases.

In Ayurveda, Azoospermia is treated with the help of powerful herbs that boost male reproductive organs. Some of these herbs are Ashwagandha, Bharangi, Kantakar, Gokshura, Bhilawa, and chitrak. These herbs contain properties that re-regulate hormonal imbalance. These herbs also contain properties that stimulate spermatogenesis and libido, activate genital secretion, and enhance the maturation of spermatozoa.

At Dr. Health, the Ayurvedic approach is used for all patients who struggle with any kind of infertility problem. Our ways of treatment are effective as we use natural methods, lifestyle changing methods, and herbs that have specific properties to improve overall health.
Our primary focus is to provide relief to patients struggling with problems such as oligospermia, erectile dysfunction, Varicocele, Azoospermia, and premature ejaculation.

Author Name: SHIJO V THOMAS

June 24, 2022 Skin Treatment 1 Comment

World Vitiligo Day 2022: कैसे करें सफ़ेद दाग (Vitiligo) से बचाव, क्या खाएं और क्या नहीं?

आजकल के समय में जहां हर रोज़ नई-नई बीमारियां अपने पैर पसार रही हैं, वहीं, आपने देखा होगा कि कई लोगों के शरीर पर सफ़ेद दाग होते हैं, जिन्हें आमतौर पर विटिलिगो भी कहा जाता है। हालांकि, त्वचा संबंधी इस बीमारी में यूं तो कोई परेशानी नहीं होती, लेकिन शरीर पर यह सफ़ेद दाग दिखने में अच्छे नहीं लगते, जिसके कारण इस समस्या से जूझ रहे लोगों का confidence level भी कम हो जाता है। यह सफेद दाग (Vitiligo) किसी भी खूबसूरती में दाग की तरह होता है। इसलिए लोग खासतौर पर महिलाएं इससे बचने के उपायों की तलाश में रहती हैं। अगर आप भी ऐसे ही लोगों में से एक हैं तो आइए आज इस article के माध्यम से आयुर्वेदिक एक्सपर्ट डॉ. मेघा चतुर्वेदी (BAMS, Dr. Health) से जानते हैं की सफेद दाग यानी विटिलिगो से कैसे करें बचाव, क्या खाएं, और क्या नहीं।

विश्व विटिलिगो दिवस हर साल 25 जून को मनाया जाता है। विटिलिगो यानी त्वचा पर होने वाले सफेद दागों के कारण त्वचा काफी खराब होने लगती है। विटिलिगो बीमारी त्वचा संबंधित एक विकार है जिसका इलाज बहुत जरूरी है, इसके पीछे कई कारण हो सकते हैं। लेकिन जरूरी नहीं कि इससे छुटकारा नहीं पाया जा सकता बल्कि आप अपनी कुछ आदतों को सुधार कर और विटिलिगो के आयुर्वेदिक इलाज के साथ आसानी से इससे राहत पा सकते हैं। आपको जानकार हैरानी होगी कि विटिलिगो को आप अपनी डाइट में सुधार करके दूर कर सकते हैं। जी हां, आप अपने खानपान की कुछ आदतों में बदलाव कर त्वचा पर आए सफेद दागों से छुटकारा पा सकते हैं। हमने इस विषय पर Dr. Health की skin expert, holistic एवं clinical diet specialist डॉक्टर मेघा चतुर्वेदी से बात की, जिन्होंने हमें बताया की विटिलिगो के दौरान त्वचा की देखभाल और डाइट चार्ट कैसा होना चाहिए।

विटिलिगो या सफ़ेद दाग होने पर अपनी त्वचा की खास देखभाल करनी बहुत जरूरी होती है। विटिलिगो के रोगियों को डॉक्टर की सलाह से ही किसी भी उत्पाद का इस्तेमाल करना चाहिए। जानें विटिलिगो के लिए स्किन केयर रूटीन:

डॉक्टर मेघा चतुर्वेदी बताती हैं कि विटिलिगो वाली त्वचा बहुत अधिक संवेदनशील होती है, इसलिए इसे धूप से बचाना अति आवश्यक होता है। इसके लिए SPF 30 या इससे अधिक का सनस्क्रीन इस्तेमाल करने की वह सलाह देती हैं। सनस्क्रीन त्वचा को सूर्य की हानिकारक किरणों से राहत प्रदान करता है। घर से बाहर निकलने से 15-20 मिनट पहले सनस्क्रीन जरूर लगाएं। डॉक्टर मेघा कहती हैं, विटिलिगो की स्थिति में हर 2 घंटे में सनस्क्रीन का इस्तेमाल करना चाहिए। इससे त्वचा सूरज की हानिकारक किरणों से सुरक्षित रहेगी।

त्वचा को धूप से बचाने के लिए सनस्क्रीन का इस्तेमाल करने के साथ ही त्वचा को सुरक्षित रखने वाले कपड़े पहनना भी बहुत जरूरी है। इसके लिए आप फुल स्लीव्स (full-sleeves) की शर्ट पहन सकते हैं, यह आपको सुरक्षा प्रदान करेगी। विटिलिगो की स्थिति में आपको अपने डॉक्टर की सलाह अनुसार ही कपड़ों का चुनाव करना चाहिए। कपड़ों का भी SPF होता है, ऐसे में डॉक्टर आपको सही कपड़ों का चुनाव करने में मदद करेंगे।

अगर आपके गर्दन या चेहरे पर सफेद दाग हैं, तो आपको मेकअप का भी सहारा ले सकते हैं। सफेद दाग को छिपाने के लिए आप सुरक्षित कंसीलर का इस्तेमाल कर सकते हैं। लेकिन कंसीलर का इस्तेमाल करने से पहले अपने डॉक्टर ही राय जरूर लें।

तनाव और स्ट्रेस विटिलिगो का एक अहम् कारण हो सकता है। इसलिए इस स्थिति से निपटने के लिए आपको तनाव से मुक्त रहना बहुत जरूरी है। इसके लिए आप पर्याप्त नींद लें, मेडिटेशन करें, और अपने मानसिक संतुलन को बनाए रखें।

सफ़ेद दाग यानी विटिलिगो को नियंत्रण में रखने के लिए आपको अपने खान-पान की तरफ भी ध्यान देना होगा। त्वचा को स्वस्थ रखने के लिए आपको बैलेंस डाइट लेनी चाहिए। इसके लिए अपनी डाइट में हरी पत्तेदार सब्जियों और रंगीन फलों को शामिल करना आवश्यक है। इन फलों-सब्जियों में एंटीऑक्सीडेंट्स (Antioxidants) मौजूद होते हैं, जो कि स्वस्थ त्वचा के लिए आवश्यक हैं।

स्वस्थ रहने के साथ ही बीमारियों से लड़ने में सही खान-पान की बहुत अहम भूमिका है। कुछ ऐसा ही विटिलिगो के साथ भी है। दवाओं के साथ ही सही खाद्य पदार्थों का सेवन करना, इस स्थिति को कुछ बेहतर बना सकता है। इसी वजह से विटिलिगो के लिए सही डाइट को फॉलो करना जरूरी है। यहां सफेद दाग में क्या खाएं, इससे जुड़ी सावधानियां और सफेद दाग में क्या नहीं खाना चाहिए, इसके बारे में बताया गया है।

विटिलिगो यानि सफ़ेद दाग से ग्रस्त लोगों को शराब पीने से बचना चाहिए। इसके अलावा, विटामिन बी -12, विटामिन सी, विटामिन डी, एमिनो एसिड, और बीटा कैरोटीन की खुराक को नियंत्रित रखना भी काफी जरूरी है। तांबा, लोहा, और जस्ता को भी शामिल किया जा सकता है। सबसे जरूरी बात कि आपको यह समझना होगा कि विटिलिगो को आयुर्वेदिक इलाज और बैलेंस डाइट के द्वारा कण्ट्रोल किआ जा सकता है। स्वस्थ आहार खाने से स्थिति को और अधिक खराब होने से रोकने में मदद मिल सकती है।

ग्रीन टी – ग्रीन टी हमारे स्वास्थ्य के लिए कितनी फायदेमंद है ये तो सभी जानते हैं, ये विटिलिगो रोग के लिए भी काफी असरदार होती है। एक्सपर्ट डॉक्टर मेघा चतुर्वेदी का कहना है कि जिन लोगों को विटिलिगो यानि सफ़ेद दाग है, उन लोगों को अपनी डाइट में ग्रीन टी को शामिल करना जरूरी है, क्योंकि ग्रीन टी में एपिगैलोकैटेचिन-3 गैलेट तत्व की मात्रा अधिक होते हैं, जो आपकी त्वचा पर आए सफेद दाग को कम करने का काम करते हैं।

केला – त्वचा पर आए सफेद दाग की समस्या को दूर करने के लिए केले को अपनी डाइट में जरूर शामिल करें। केले में काफी मात्रा में विटामिन्स और मिनिरल्स मौजूद होते हैं जिनकी मदद से आप आसानी से अपनी त्वचा को स्वस्थ रख सकते हैं।

सेब – सेब आपके स्वास्थ्य के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद होता है, और सेब विटिलिगो की समस्या को भी आसानी से दूर करता है। जी हां, एक्सपर्ट डॉक्टर मेघा चतुर्वेदी के मुताबिक, सेब खाने से आपकी त्वचा में मौजूद सेल्स की सुरक्षा होती है। इसलिए विटिलिगो की बीमारी से निपटने के लिए भी आपको रोजाना सेब का सेवन करना चाहिए।

ब्रोकली – स्किन एक्सपर्ट डॉक्टर मेघा के मुताबिक, विटिलिगो के डाइट चार्ट में ब्रोकली को शामिल करना बहुत जरूरी है। ब्रोकली में अधिक मात्रा में अल्फा लिपोइक एसिड होता है जो आपकी त्वचा के लिए एक एंटीऑक्सीडेंट का काम करता है।

पालक – पालक हमारे शरीर के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद होती है, जिससे आप आसानी से कई बीमारियों से बचाव कर सकते हैं। साथ ही पालक आपकी त्वचा संबंधित समस्या विटिलिगो रोग को भी दूर कर सकती है। डॉक्टर मेघा कहती हैं कि पालक में अधिक मात्रा में लिपोइक एसिड मौजूद होता है जो त्वचा में एंटीऑक्सीडेंट का काम करता है। इसलिए अगर आप विटिलिगो से परेशान हैं तो पालक का सेवन जरूर करें।

इस आर्टिकल में दी गई जानकारी स्किन एक्सपर्ट डॉक्टर मेघा चतुर्वेदी से बातचीत पर आधारित है। विटिलिगो या सफेद दाग होने पर आपको आयुर्वेदिक स्किन एक्सपर्ट से संपर्क करना बहुत जरूरी होता है। यह रोग सही और हर्बल इलाज से ही ठीक हो सकता है। विटिलिगो की स्थिति में कोई भी प्रोडक्ट डॉक्टर की सलाह पर ही इस्तेमाल करें। सफेद दाग से परेशान हैं तो आयुर्वेदिक एक्सपर्ट डॉक्टर मेघा चतुर्वेदी से सफेद दाग से बचाने वाले नेचुरल तरीकों और आयुर्वेदिक इलाज के बारे में जानें।

Author Name: KANIKA GIRDHAR

June 21, 2022 Ayurveda 1 Comment

International Yoga Day 2022: 7 Healthy Drinks to Support Your Yoga Practice

Yoga (Union) has been practiced in India since the 5th century. It has shown benefits in keeping the body and mind in sound health. It is said that Yoga asana makes the body strong and flexible, and as the health improves, the mind itself gets renewed with confidence.

It was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who suggested this day be celebrated as International Yoga day during his speech at the UNGA, which was then accepted by 177 member states of UNGA.

We at Dr. Health take this day as an occasion to celebrate our therapeutic ways prescribed from Ayurveda, which consists of life-transforming Yogic exercise and herbal medicines that promote male fertility and skin health.

“Yoga is a way of living that nurtures mental and Physical health, leaving us in perfect equilibrium and harmony.”

Yoga is now acclaimed as a science of modern living. As we have made ourselves so busy with our work and lifestyle choices, Yoga is the only way out. Yoga has the power to calm our busy minds, maintain resilience and develop an integrated personality. Yoga has shown positive effects in treating Male Infertility and has also played an important role in keeping skincare up to date.

As everything in our surroundings has flourished, our work life has also reached a stage where we constantly spend most of our time in one place. Our way of living has been made so easy that everything is available at the doorstep. All the advances have positive as well as negatively affected us.

While negatively affected by the way of living that we have acquired, I see Yoga as the only way to relax your mind and body at once. Yoga can do unspeakable miracles if performed in our daily routine. Yoga can reduce stress, keep you in check with reality, build up your determination, makes you more flexible, and allows you to have a “Me Time.”

While engaged in regular yogic exercises, you should also know the ways to support your practices. And to do that, with the guidance of Dr. Himanshu Dhawan and Dr. Megha Chaturvedi, I have come up with a few herbal drinks that give you 100% benefits of your indulgence in Yoga and also promote male fertility and skin health.

As the sessions change, our body goes through the cycle of changes that serve to harmonize and create balance within. The influence is mainly due to the overall changes such as hours of daylight, sessional food, weather patterns, and seasonally inspired activities.

As the summer is at its peak, we have restricted ourselves from engaging in activities that promote physical and mental health. Even I have stooped cycling as the heat is unbearable. As I experienced that I was falling into a sedentary lifestyle, I decided to start with Yoga. While performing Surya Namskar, Anjaneyasana, Utkatasana, and various other Yoga poses, I was recommended by the experts of Dr. Health to add on some detoxing drinks that will support my Yogic Practices, and it actually helped me. That is why I decided to let everyone know what these drinks are and how they are beneficial.

Here is the list of seven drinks that has been used in Ayurveda from our ancestral times that go hand-in-hand with Yoga.

Orange Juice
Oranges are known for their high vitamin and dietary fiber content. Orange juice helps to boost immunity, Skin health, and stomach health. Juicing up orange and drinking it in the morning will provide you with 110 calories, 27 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of protein. Drinking orange juice will provide you with adequate vitamin C and antioxidants that help in boosting sperm motility and allows you to prevent sperm defects. Orange juice is a good source of potassium that helps to rehydrate and recover from any pain or stretch.

Get Up - Do Yoga – Reenergize - Rest - Get Up - Do Yoga...

At Dr. Health, all the treatments are integrated with Yogic Exercises that support the Patient's recovery. Our Treatment goes hand in hand with yoga, and while engaged in yogic practices, these drinks will help you to rejuvenate yourself and help you prevent various illnesses.

We at Dr. Health have provided life-changing treatment with the help of Ayurveda. We mainly emphasize in providing natural ways of treatments for male Infertility and skin problems such as vitiligo, psoriasis, acne, oligospermia, azoospermia, varicocele, and Erectile Dysfunction.

Written By: SHIJO V THOMAS

June 13, 2022 Skin Treatment 1 Comment

Skincare Myths on the Internet Debunked by Skincare Expert – Dr. Megha Chaturvedi

Thanks to the internet & old wives’ tales, there are ‘n’ numbers of skincare advice being thrown around—and not all of it is good. In fact, some of this ‘advice’ can really be harmful to your skin & health. With the help of Dr. Megha Chaturvedi (BAMS), a skincare specialist at Dr. Health, I investigated five common skin care claims to see exactly why they don’t hold up. Continue to read this article, and see what I found out below, plus, get recommendations for what you should be doing instead.

Everyone wants to feel beautiful with the skin they’re in. So, to take care of your skin, you purchase a bunch of products, listen to advice on the internet or from friends & family, and think you’re set. But unfortunately, it is not always as simple as that.

Today, my blog is all set & prepared to bust some very popular myths on the internet. I asked Dr. Megha Chaturvedi, consultant skincare expert at Dr. Health, to clear up the truth behind these common beauty fables… So without further ado, let’s start with. Here are a few skincare myths you don’t want to be fooled by.

Myth #1:Not Washing your Face Causes Acne & Breakouts

Fact: By stating this, I am not upholding unhygienic practices. Hygiene is critical to each individual’s overall health & also plays an important role in skincare. Dr. Megha Chaturvedi says, “Hygiene doesn't play a vital role in the development of Acne. Acne involves oil production, bacteria, clogged pores, & inflammation, with hormones & stress playing a significant role and diet (to a lesser extent) for some individuals.” Not washing your face might not be a great idea when it comes to managing breakouts & Acne, but it is not the definitive cause that leads to them.

Myth #2: Higher the SPF, the Better the Sun Protection

Fact: Believe it or not, but this is a myth that most of us have fallen for while shopping for sunscreen. Most of the individuals are under the impression that if SPF is higher, the sunscreen will provide better sun protection & prevent them from tanning. However, SPF (Sun Protection Factor) works inversely – above a higher SPF barely has any benefits over a lower SPF. An SPF 30 blocks 97% UV rays, whereas SPF 50 blocks 98% UV rays. Dr. Megha says, “SPF 30 is more than sufficient for everyday use, and anything higher than this is just a marketing gimmick and an unnecessary feed for your skin.”

Myth #3: You’ll Age Faster if you Wear Makeup Regularly

Fact: Makeup is a women’s best friend, but is it true that makeup can turn into an enemy which causes premature aging? Honestly speaking, this is a myth that I was eager to bust. With a good skincare routine, there is nothing on this planet that can make you age faster. Dr. Megha Chaturvedi says, “one needs to ensure that they are using good quality products & then removing them all before they call it for the day. And, these two things will go a very long way.”

Myth #4: Dark Circles are a Sign you're Tired.

Fact: Dark circles are often considered the universal sign of being tired. While a lack of sleep can cause dark circles under your eyes, it’s not the only possible cause. “Discoloration around the eyes occurs when blood & fluids are not circulating efficiently”, points out Dr. Megha Chaturvedi. She also says, “you might be wondering why you have dark circles if you are not tired. A variety of factors can cause you to look tired & worn down.”

Yes, a lack of sleep can definitely exacerbate the issue, but it is not the only cause. It could mean that you have a lack of iron or are not getting enough oxygen, she adds. Not to mention, dark circles also become much more prominent the thinner the skin is, and that naturally occurs with age.

Myth #5: Only Teenagers can Get Acne & Pimples

Fact: As teenagers, we are often told that we will eventually outgrow Acne as we grow up. Though it is true that teenagers get Acne as they go through puberty & have fluctuating levels of hormones, they are not the only ones who can get it. But, Dr. Megha Chaturvedi (BAMS) claims, “Acne can occur at any point in our lives, including adulthood. While pregnancy & menopause are the common culprits of Acne & pimples, poor lifestyle habits, inadequate water intake, irregular eating habits, pollution, etc., can cause it too.”

Unfortunately, acne triggers are not age-dependent but can be managed using herbal Ayurvedic treatment & skincare remedies. Basic habits like cleansing twice a day, following the basic skincare routine, always taking off your makeup at night, and eating well can go a long way in achieving clearer & better-nourished skin, she says.

Words from Dr. Megha Chaturvedi

Stay away from these skincare myths and follow the right advice. At the end of the day, there is a lot of information out there that might not be true. In fact, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t. Plus, there are so many people out there who either claim to be experts or find skincare hacks that they think are game-changers but aren’t doing your skin any favors.

Now, it’s time to put your knowledge up & put together a skincare routine that can help keep your complexion in tip-top shape.

Written By: KANIKA GIRDHAR

June 6, 2022 Male Infertility 1 Comment

7 Environmental Pollutants that Cause Male Infertility

With the extensive progress in technology, our lives have been made easy, but it has made every one of us to rely on the technology, and to do so, we are exhausting all our natural resources and energy, which in turn is leading to the degradation of our environment, a lesser amount of resources for sustaining our life and Health relating problems, like male infertility.

“As we are overusing natural fuels to get the motor started, we have also offered a hand to the air pollution that has raised in our home the mother earth.”

“With an increased use of plastic, the sea, land, even the air has been permanently polluted.”

“Even after experiencing this dooming climatic pollution and health problems, we have now come under impacts of harmful chemicals such as industrial waste, herbicides, food additives, insecticides, and pesticides which we come in contact with daily.”

“Due to this rise in pollution, 70% of our water is getting polluted daily.”

“Fertility problems in men and women have increased drastically by impairing the process of Sertoli cell, sperm function, spermatogenesis, and steroidogenesis.”

This type of air pollution is created at the surface of the earth by the combustion of fossil fuels. The ground-level ozone is formed by the reaction of the precursors of fossil fuel and the UV rays emitted by the sun. It is known that ozone particles can cross the blood-gas barrier and enter the bloodstream, causing oxidative stress that disrupts testicular and sperm function. Evidence shows that long-term exposure to ozone has an increased risk of health problems such as premature death, asthma, and heart attack and can also cause low sperm count.

This is a colorless toxin that is formed by the oxidation of nitrogen. NO2 is formed when fossil fuels such as coal, gas, diesel, and petroleum are burned at high temperatures. It is one of the main pollutants that causes air pollution. All the motor vehicles such as trucks, cars, buses, power plants, diesel-powered construction equipment, and industrial boilers. Long-term exposure to this pollutant compound can cause fertility problems in men, such as decreased sperm motility and sperm toxicity.

Sulphur dioxide is also a colorless gas that has a strong irritating odor. The primary source of this pollution is burning fossil fuels and by smelting mineral ores that hold sulphur. Volcanic eruptions can also be a source of sulphur dioxide pollution in our environment. When sulphur dioxide emission occurs, it combines with the air and water, which creates sulphuric acid, which eventually leads to acid rain. The research found that exposure to sulphur dioxide may cause lower semen quality by affecting the early stage of sperm development. It also stated that SO2 could also reduce sperm count and increase sperm malformation and abnormal testicular pathological changes.

This pollutant is formed from the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing fuels such as gasoline, natural gas, and wood. It can also be produced by motor vehicles, power plants, wildfires, and incinerators. Carbon monoxide can enter your body through your skin and while breathing. CO exposure can happen while engaged in welding work, iron and steel foundries, smoking procedures, car repair shops, and service stations where vehicle exhaust gases are present. A study found that exposure to carbon monoxide can cause a reduction in sperm.

PAH are class of chemicals that are naturally formed in coal, crude oil, and gasoline. They form up in our air when fuels such as coal, gas, wood, garbage, and tobacco are burned. You can get exposed to PAH through your skin, breathing, and consuming grilled and charred food items or when eating food that has high PAH particles that have settled from the air. Men who are exposed to PAHs through occupation or air pollution have bulky PAH-DNA adducts in the sperm, Lowered sperm count, Motility, and morphology alterations.

1). By using public transport we can reduce the usage of personal cars and motorbikes that can decrease the emissions degrading our Health.

2). Always turn off lights and fans when not in use

3). Recycle and reuse

4). Increase forest supervision to stop forest fires

5). Use filters in the chimneys of big factories and industries that mass-produce consumer goods.

6). Do not burst crackers

7). Plant more trees that will help reduce air pollution

8). Always check the levels of air pollution before going out, and if the levels are high, use a mask and do not exercise in such conditions and go for indoor exercise.

9). Use electric bikes or cars that do not emit Health defecting gas.

10). Stay away from factories and industries that produce or emit such pollutants.

Male infertility has been the main factor that causes difficulties in conceiving. There are many factors that cause male infertility, one of which is air pollution, which has been increasing day by day. We have dumped what we do not want. We have taken everything from this earth without even thinking twice. Now is our chance to repent and do good for all of us.

Dr. Health has dedicated its services to the betterment of the male population who are struggling with problems of male fertility such as low sperm count, nil sperm count, varicocele, premature ejaculation, and Erectile dysfunction. With the guidance of Dr.Himanshu Dhawan, many people have found relief from fertility ailments with the help of Ayurvedic medicines and the Ayurvedic way of life.

Help yourself and everyone else to breathe cleaner air. Please do not contribute to the ultimate cruelty going on to our earth and ourselves. Opt for a cleaner source of energy and live longer with your family and the whole world.

Author Name: SHIJO V THOMAS

May 31, 2022 Male Infertility 1 Comment

World No Tobacco Day 2022: How Cigarette Smoke Can Affect Male Fertility

Can smoking hurt your sperm? Yes. It can also negatively affect male fertility.

Smoking is injurious to health. The caution you that may have come across ubiquitously in your day-to-day life. But still, it goes unheeded. Cigarette or tobacco smoking not only affect your lungs but also leads to the health of your kidneys, heart, & even sperms. Yeah, it can lead to male and female infertility. In this article, Dr. Himanshu Dhawan, Male Infertility Specialist, Dr. Health, sheds light on the effects of cigarette & tobacco smoking on Male Fertility.

There is no secret that smoking is damaging to our health. Most individuals are aware that it enhances the risk for heart, vascular, & lung diseases, though still, a major chunk doesn’t realize that the toxin contained in cigarettes or tobacco can also affect fertility in both men & women, leading to erectile dysfunction (ED), poor sperm quality, & pregnancy complications as well. Recent data shows that smoking habits might be responsible for fertility struggles in as many as 13% of couples.

For couples struggling with infertility - knowledge is power. To aid these couples to improve their chances of getting pregnant, fertility specialist Dr. Himanshu Dhawan, BAMS, explains how smoking impacts fertility for men.

Does Male Smoking Cause Male Infertility?

Cigarettes contain toxins that are often blamed for their bad effect on male health. Men who smoke are exposed to high levels of metals like cadmium & lead that have been linked to decreased fertility. Lead & cadmium levels have been found to significantly affect semen quality resulting in poor sperm concentration, shape, & movement.

However, you must know that smoking doesn’t stand to be the only cause of infertility in men. There can also be other causes of infertility, such as age, low sperm production, or abnormal sperm function.

Can Smoking Affect Sperms?

Smoking does not spare any organs or cells, & hence, it has a negative impact on sperm health due to smoking being unavoidable. Studies have shown a decrease in the quality of semen and a 23% decrease in sperm concentration in men who smoke as compared to a non-smoker. Smoking also impacts sperm motility which makes it difficult to fertilize eggs. And, if the egg is fertilized, the embryo might have fewer chances of survival due to harmful chemicals in the embryo & growing fetus. Smoking in men also enhances the risk of a non-viable pregnancy & hence it puts you at high risk of miscarriages.

Does Smoking Lead to DNA Damage in Sperm?

Some recent studies have found that the sperm of smokers has enhanced DNA fragmentation. The DNA-damaged sperm might lead to problems with embryo development, fertilization, embryo implantation, & increased miscarriage rates. Male smokers might also have abnormal hormone levels that can affect fertility.

Dr. Himanshu Dhawan also says, “Male smoking is related to decreased pregnancy rates & possibly increased miscarriage rates. Secondhand smoke can harm female partners’ fertility, as well. When he smokes, it not only decreases his sperm health. It also decreases her fertility.”

How Can Smoking Cause Erectile Dysfunction (ED)?

Smoking cigarettes, cigars, or pipe tobacco on the regular basis can damage your blood vessels, reducing arterial blood flow throughout the body. The key culprit is nicotine, which is an identified vasoconstrictor (a type of chemical which reduces blood flow throughout the body).

It can be extremely damaging to your sexual performance, as erections are reliant on the mix of signaling from your brain and a dependable level of blood supply via the arteries of men's penis. When you feel sexually aroused, your brain sends the signal to nerves in the men’s penis. This triggers the opening of arteries, increasing blood flow to the corpus cavernosum—the spongy tissue of the penis which fills & hardens to form the erection.

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