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Ayurvedic Hot Oil Self-Massage

by Jul 3, 2013Postpartum Health

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One of the most effective practices for postpartum healing and throughout early motherhood is Ayurvedic hot oil massage called “Abhyanga.”

From a Chinese medicine perspective, a woman after pregnancy, and for months afterwards, is said to be deficient in her body’s essence, blood and fluids. This self-massage practice from the Asian healing tradition of Ayurveda helps to rebuild and restore her cells by increasing circulation, moving lymph and soothing the nervous system. It’s also helpful with many other postpartum ailments, including:

  • Nervousness and anxiety
  • Insomnia
  • Postpartum depression
  • Colic (harmonizing the mother makes her breast milk better for baby)
  • Constipation
  • Insufficient lactation
  • Exhaustion
  • Joint pain
  • Overall vitality

Here is an excellent video showing the process and what’s needed.

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