Genetic Disorders and its Prevention- An Ayurvedic Perspective

<p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1.8pt;">Genetics is one of the most interesting topics of research in the current medical science. This science of heredity has got an elaborate description in the authoritative books of Ayurveda. Modern genetics deals with the combination of maternal and paternal genes as the responsible factor for an offspring. Genetics explains how the gametes get mixed with each other, and how a specific gene gets stimulated. But books in Ayurveda deals much more than this. Ayurveda has explained the role of different factors favoring this development such as - Matruja, Pitruja, Atmaja, Satvaja, Rasaja, Satymaja which explains that the child born to a couple is not merely a blend of parental and maternal characters alone, but a amalgamation of many more factors. Ayurveda is conceptually well equipped to explain that the constitutional make up of a progeny can be decided by scientific methods in line with the present day Genetic Engineering concepts. Proper following of Rtukalaniyamas (-Do's and don'ts at the time of Rtukala). avoiding Garbhopaghatakarabhavas (-Factors hindering the growth of fetus). following of MasanumasikaParicharya (-Month wise regimens for the pregnant women) are few of them. Ayurveda advises pre-conceptional Shodhana upachara and proper diet for parents to protect the progeny from congenital disorders. The above said ideas can be implemented in fields like infertility management. preventing habitual abortions and certain hereditary diseases.</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 2.1pt;">Current study is a conceptual work regarding the effect of Aharavihara -(Lifestyle) of mother before and after conception in terms of Beejadosha and modifications in the current day life style to give birth to a healthy offspnng.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>