Chronic renal failure is the progressive loss of kidney function.The function of kidney is to remove waste products from body. Due to damage to kidney, dangerous levels of fluid and waste can accumulate in the body.SYMSTOMS:Decreased urine output.Loss of appetite.Nausea, vomiting.Swelling of feet and ankles.Muscle twitches and cramps.As kidney failure gets worse and toxins continue to build up in body, seizures and…
Obesity is the most common disease in India. Reality is that, Lakhs of rupees are spent by every obese on weight loss treatments. Still, with the current medical treatment, the failure rate remains to be high. And in most cases, there is a strong tendency to regain weight; about one-third of lost weight is regained within a year or more.Ayurveda’s view is…
Infertility and Ayurveda IntroductionDefinitionIncapability of the woman to conceive, after one year of regular sexual union without contraceptives, or to retain the fetus till childbirth is called as infertility.According to Ayurveda, Conception takes place due to healthy sperm, healthy ovum, healthy uterus, proper time, and proper diet/nutrition. For both men and women, reproductive health depends on the health of the shukra dhatu,…
LEUCORRHOEALeucorrhoea refers to a thick whitish discharge from female genitals. The whitish discharge is caused by Kapha dosha , vata dosha, the presence of infection, Estrogen imbalance etc.SYMPTOMS:White discharge from vaginaPatient feels weak and tiredPain in lumbar region and calf musclesOTHER SYMPTOMS:ConstipationFrequent headacheIntense itchingIn chronic form, patient feels irritable and develops black patches under eyes.In chronic inflammatory condition, it leads to discharge…
ECZEMAEczema is a form of dermatitis (inflammation of skin)It includes dryness and recurring skin rashes. It usually occurs on face, neck, inner surface of knee and elbow.CAUSES:Eczema is not contagious but it is believed to be hereditary. Cold and dry weather.Nutritional deficiency.SYMPTOMS:Intense itching is most common symptom.Dryness of skin. Burning sensation.Sometimes it may lead to blisters.If it is scratched, it may ooze and become…
Khichari (An Excellent Ayurvedic Diet)In Ayurveda, the ancient wisdom of India dating back 5,000 years, this mix of rice and mung dal is considered extremely easy to digest and is said to purify the digestive system and cleanse the body of toxins. It is very delicious and tasty diet for patients and person whose digestion is weak.Ingredients-1 cup Rice1 cup Mung Dal…
MetkutMetkut is ancient recipe of India. It is very tasty and Healthy food . It is very easy to digest. It increases taste of the food in which mix metkut. It increases appetite in disease conditions. We can eat with rice( i.e Metkut Bhaat).Ingredients- Chana Dal (Spilt Bengal gram)- 1 bowl- Udad Dal (Spilt Black gram)- ¼ bowl- Rice – ½ bowl-…
Pathyapathya (Do’s & Dont’s) During Ayurvedic Panchkarma TherapyThe patient should avoid the following things for the whole day during panchkarma (as many as possible) -Sleeping late at night, Wake up late in the morningSleeping during day time, Speaking aloud,Sitting at one place for long time,Walking long distances,Anger and grief,Exposure to sun, dew and stormy wind,Long Travelling,Indulging in sexual intercourse,Excess eating, foods with…
Thyroid and AyurvedThyroid disordersA Thyroid disease is a medical condition impairing the function of the thyroid. Different thyroid diseases include Hashimoto's thyroiditis, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. These diseases have a large range of symptoms and affect all ages.Thyroid disorders includehyperthyroidism (abnormally increased activity),hypothyroidism (abnormally decreased activity)Thyroiditis, inflammation of the thyroidthyroid nodules, which are generally benign thyroid neoplasms (tumours), but may be thyroid cancers.All these disorders may give rise to a goiter, that…
Classification of cancers can be done according to doshas, dhatus and malas –(1) Vatta Pradhan Arbuda-Cancer caused due to imbalance in Vatta dosha. The tumour mass is black in color, soft, when punctured exudes thin blood. The pain felt like expanding, tearing, pricking, pulling, churning and cutting.(2) Pitta Pradhan Arbuda-Cancer caused due to pitta dosha imbalance. Tumour is yellowish or red. and…