Ayush Ministry Promotes Holistic Menopause Wellness Approach

Ayush Ministry Promotes Holistic Menopause Wellness Approach

Why in the News ?

On World Menopause Day 2025, the Ministry of Ayush urged women to adopt Ayurveda’s holistic practices, emphasizing balanced diet, yoga, herbal support, and mindful living to ensure smoother menopausal transitions, better quality of life, and improved physical and emotional well-being.

Key Highlights of Ayush Ministry’s Message:

  • On World Menopause Day, the Ministry emphasized Ayurveda-based wellness as a natural and sustainable way to manage menopause.
  • Women were encouraged to follow a balanced diet, include herbal supplements, and practice daily yoga and mindfulness.
  • These lifestyle measures aim to reduce hormonal imbalance, improve emotional stability, and enhance long-term health.
  • The Ministry highlighted the role of preventive care and awareness in reducing menopausal complications.
  • The initiative seeks to make women’s health an integral part of holistic public health policy in India.

Ayurveda’s Role in Menopausal Care:

  • The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is leading efforts to promote scientifically validated Ayurvedic solutions for menopausal health.
  • Ayurveda views menopause as a natural transition, not a disease, advocating dietary balance (Ahara), lifestyle management (Vihara), and mental harmony (Manas).
  • Herbal remedies such as Ashwagandha, Shatavari, and Yashtimadhu are known for balancing hormones and supporting emotional well-being.
  • The Ministry promotes clinical validation and global outreach of Ayurvedic interventions for menopausal wellness.
  • Secretary Rajesh Kotecha stated that focused research and integration into public health systems will make Ayurvedic care accessible and globally acceptable.

About World Menopause Day :

●      World Menopause Day is observed every 18th October, coordinated by the International Menopause Society (IMS) and World Health Organization (WHO).

●      Ayush Ministry (founded in 2014) focuses on promoting Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy for preventive and curative health.

●      The CCRAS functions under the Ministry of Ayush and is India’s premier body for Ayurvedic research and innovation.

●      Ayurveda advocates the concept of “Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam” — maintaining health before treating disease — aligning with preventive menopausal care.

●      The initiative reflects the government’s vision of integrative health, combining traditional wisdom with modern science for women’s wellness.