How Amla Helps to control Pregnancy Complications

Amla is one of the most beneficial fruits provided to the mankind by the nature. It has many health benefits and can help in curing and controlling many diseases and its complications and helps in many conditions like pregnancy complications and diabetes. Amla is one of the constituents in the two of the most potent tonics namely Triphala and Chawanprash.

Why Amla is Great for Pregnant Women

Amla is full of vitamin C and in fact it is one of the largest sources of vitamin C in the nature. The best part is it does not get destroyed even when it is dried and powdered. Vitamin C has properties to remove infections from the body. It calms down the body and the mind and helps to control complications of pregnancy like feeling uneasiness, lack of hunger, constipation and other complication. Amla does not have any side effects. Usually pregnant woman are restricted from taking many drugs but they can use Amla safely.

Amla is also full of Calcium, Phosphorus and Iron and helps in fulfilling body’s need for these minerals. In pregnancy mother’s calcium from the bones is supplied to the child it helps in forming the bones for the child. This depletes the calcium from the mother’s body. Taking Amla powder regularly will help in keeping the calcium at healthy levels for the mother and there will not be need to take other calcium supplements. Alma contain iron which is constituent of the blood.

If Amla is taken regularly, not only does it benefit the mother, it will also benefit the child and the growth becomes healthier. The child will be healthier since the foundation is good. If children are continued to be given Amla, they will also have good health, strong bones, good immune system, good hair and memory.

How to take Amla in Pregnancy

Amla fruit usually grows in the winter. You can eat one raw Amla a day or take the juice of one Amla. However if it is not available in fresh form then you can take one tea spoon of Amla powder with milk before going to bed.

Constituents of Amla (Per 100 Gms)
Carbohydrate – 14 gms Protein – 0.4 gms
Fat – 0.5 gms Calcium – 15 mg
Phosphorus – 21 mg Iron – 1 mg
Vitamin C – 700 mg

Where to Buy Amla From
You can buy fresh Amla from the markets and they are available very cheap in India and many other countries. However if you want it in powdered form you can buy online also from

Amla is beneficial for the entire family be it children, young adults or aged seniors. It can keep your entire family healthy so try to keep it in home as Tonic and medicine for common problems.

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Yoga Poses that Boost Fertility

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Editors Note : This is Guest post by Tania Tod of Trying to Conceive

Yoga keeps both the mind and the body healthy, and can help us relax and increase strength. Those who practice yoga say that it is the answer to nearly everything. But did you know there you can boost your fertility with yoga poses too? Doing yoga on a regular basis can do wonders for women trying to get pregnant. In fact yoga has been found to be so effective that many people use yoga to boost fertility.








Of course, doing yoga will not get you get pregnant all by itself – you have to have sexual intercourse too. I apologize for the silly joke. Sometimes I can’t help myself. Perhaps all that yoga made me too relaxed. On a more serious note though, combining yoga with a healthy and balanced diet, cutting out alcohol, caffeine and cigarettes, and working on reducing stress might be the best road to pregnancy success as quickly as possible.

Here are a few yoga poses that encourage hormone production, increase blood flow to the right organs, and make the mind more receptive. These poses are quite popular while using yoga for fertility.

1. The child’s pose (Balasana) is a pose that relaxes body and mind. It looks just like the fetal position that unborn children assume inside the uterus. To get to the child’s pose, simply lower yourself onto your knees, and bend your head forward to the ground. Then, position both arms to the side of your body, with your hands next to your feet. This is a great pose for meditation.
2. The supported headstand (Salamba Sirsasana) can easily start from the child’s pose. Move your hands to the side of your head, with your head between your fingers, and let your body rise off the ground. After exhaling, move your legs next to each other, and allow them to swing up into the air. Hold this pose for around ten seconds, and then slowly bend down. This position can be tricky to get into, so you might want to have a partner nearby to support you if you need it.
3. The lotus pose (Padmasana) is probably the most well known and simple to accomplish yoga position. This pose is said to be the best meditating position because it makes the mind let go of its control over the body. The lotus pose exercises the abdomen, groin and spine, and is good to prepare for birth when you are pregnant too.
4. The reclining hero (Supta Virasana) is another yoga pose that opens up the body. To get there, you have to lie flat on your back, and move your lower legs up to your tummy. Your feet will end up next to your thigh bones, and then you move your hands towards the feet. When done correctly, the reclining hero does look similar to a fallen warrior on a battlefield. Yet, this is an ideal position to relax in, and it increases blood circulation in the right areas.
5. The seated forward bend (Paschimottanasana) is a yoga pose that is well-known, like the lotus position. Sit with your legs stretched out in front of you to reach the seated forward bend. Move your head onto your knees, and then stretch your arms out to rest on the outer side of your legs. Yoga instructors recommend that you stay in this pose for a few minutes. Concentrate on your breathing, and then come up very slowly.

There are other yoga poses that can boost fertility, but these five are a great start, and not too difficult to accomplish for people who are new to yoga. Along with a daily hour of yoga, a healthy lifestyle, and the use of tools that let you know when you are at your most fertile, such as ovulation calendar, ovulation tests and tracking your basal body temperature will hopefully have you pregnant in no time!

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