IntroductionAcidity or Hyperacidity means an increased level of acid in the stomach. The stomach secretes Hydrochloric Acid, a digestive juice that breaks down food particles into their smallest form to aid digestion. When there is an excessive amount of hydrochloric acid in the stomach, the condition is known as Hyperacidity.Acidity is known as Amlapitta in Ayurveda. It is the vitiation of Pitta…
Exercise maintain the balance of Kapha and Vata dosha in the body, excess kapha dosha increase risks, strotorodh in diabetes, and vitiated vata dosha can be cause of weakness in diabetes.Exercise burns calories, which will help you lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.Regular exercise can help your body respond to insulin and is known to be effective in managing blood glucose.…
Sinusitis is a very common condition. Sinusitis simply means inflammation of the sinuses due to infection. It has its own localized pain signals, depending upon the particular sinus affected. Recurrent headache or congestion that changes with head position and disappear shortly after getting out of bed is the characteristic of sinus involvement. Stuffy nose, loss of smell with yellowish green nasal discharge,…
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…
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…