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A fast heartbeat could indicate stress, anxiety, dehydration, and heat. It is normally associated with Vata dosha and toxicity in the blood. If Kapha thick blood congests circulation too much, it could create panic attacks / anxiety related tachycardia.
A slow heartbeat is typical of athletes and people with a regular exercise routine. A slow heartbeat is also a sign of a cold condition. The heart's electrical system may have a problem. The vagus nerve may be overstimulated. Spices such as ginger and...
An irregular heartbeat is also known as arrhythmia. In some arrhythmias your heart beat speeds up and slows down, skips an occasional beat, or feels significantly different throughout the day. Some different types of arrhythhmias include: ...
A wide vessel pulse reading indicates person is relaxed or warm, and blood vessels are dilated.
A sign of vasoconstriction or atherosclerosis. Indicates person is stressed, or cold.
Indicates heart is pumping hard, and vessels are elastic.
An empty vessel pulse could mean low blood pressure or dehydration. The vessel feels especially deflated between heartbeats. A wide pulse (due to vasodilation) sometimes feels more empty because blood pressure drops when vessels are dilated.
A slippery pulse will feel like small beads rippling underneath the fingers when you check the pulse. It is a forceful, oily pulse, so a sign of heat and damp. It is common in pregnancy, blood congestion, and in a full (sthenic) fever. The dampness in...
DISCLAIMER: The pathogenesis of each person's condition is unique, and so the diet must be fit to the individual and the unique root causes of the condition in your body. The information on this page is for educational purposes only and should not be used to treat a medical condition. It is not a substitute for medical care. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness routine.
On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food so you can easily match food to your imbalanced biocharacteristics. By eating an optimal diet that balances your biocharacteristics, your whole body is strengthened and the conditions that created the disorder are removed. Once the root causes of the disease are removed, the disease lessens in strength or disappears altogether. Additional remedies - such as herbs and lifestyle practices - focused on the specific disorder, can greatly enhance your healing.
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