Acne
Acne is the result of high pitta moving under the skin and breaking out in pimples. Ayurveda recommends several natural approaches that, taken together, can effectively control acne. Details...
Hair Care Secrets
In Ayurveda, hair (along with nails) is considered to be a by-product of bone formation. The dhatu or tissue responsible for building bones (asthi) also gives rise to toe hair. Details...
Anger and Hostility
Anger and hostility are signs of aggravated pitta in the nervous system. Pitta is necessary for right understanding and judgment, but when it gets disturbed or out of balance.
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Anxiety
Anxiety, which often is associated witn insomnia and feelings of fear, is due primarily to aggravation of vata dosha in the nero vous system. Details...
Teeth and Gums-Ayurvedic Care
According to Ayurveda, teeth are a by product of bone. Cavities in the teeth, and receding gums, are signs of aggravation of vata in the skeletal system. Details...
Addictions
Why are people addicted? In the majority of cases , people who are addicted start out simply seeking more pleasure and joy in their life.
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Hangover
Drinking too much alcohol may become toxic to the stomach and liver, which triggers pitta and can eventually lead to serious illness.
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Allergies
Allergies are a doshic reaction to a specific allergen, such as pollen, dust, chemicals on a rug, ragweed, or 'any strong chemical smell.
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Headaches
Headaches are a very complex phenomenon. Ayurveda speaks a great deal about the etiological factors behind headaches and the many ways headaches manifest.
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Anemia
Anaemia is a condition where the amount of blood in the body is less than normal. Its chief symptom is paleness of skin, a wan face, disinclination towards work of any kind, loss of appetite and a general lack of well-being.
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Appetite Low
Poor appetite is a condition of low jatharagni (digestive fire). Low agni may be due to slow metabolism, or slow metabolism caused by low agni; each affects the other. Details...
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is primarily a vata disorder, caused by weakness of the muscles of the bladder, especially the bladder sphincter.
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Hemorrhoids
There are two basic kinds of hemorrhoids, associated with vata and pitta imbalances. Details...