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Cramping generally comes from poor circulation, toxicity, or imbalance in electrolytes, such as magnesium or amino acids such as taurine. Cholesterol medication can cause cramping as well.
Leg cramps generally comes from poor circulation, toxicity, or imbalance in electrolytes. Cholesterol medication can cause a cramp as well. There is a colon marma or acupressure point where the two heads of the gastrocnemius muscle meet. This point may...
Muscle cramps are sometimes a sign of poor circulation, poor electrolyte balance, or use of anti-cholesterol pharmaceuticals.
Irregular tense breathing makes the nervous system tense and fails to oxygenate the blood adequately. Instead, practice slow, deep, smooth breathing.
Tremors can result from deficiency, blood chemistry imbalances, stimulants, cold, and nerve disorders including: Underweight Imbalanced electrolytes Toxins in the blood High blood sugar Caffeine The...
Eye twitching generally comes from toxicity or imbalance in electrolytes such as magnesium, potassium, or taurine.
A trembling tongue could indicate irritated nerves. Neurons are very sensitive. In effect, they are a canary in the coal mine for imbalanced blood chemistry. Often, toxins in the blood irritate these sensitive neurons, causing a loss of fine motor...
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: ...
Acute ringing in the ears is generally caused by toxins stimulating the nervous system (aggravating udana vayu) - a sign of aggravated doshas. It may also be caused by hypoxia. What is the pitch of the ringing in the ears? Low pitch is...
Although spaceyness comes from Vata dosha in the nervous system, any one of the doshas may be an underlying cause.
The emotions we have are the body's natural holistic way of appreciating the meaning of events that happen in our lives. The intensity of our emotions, however, correlates to imbalances in the blood. Kapha people naturally experiences more terror,...
Volatile or unstable emotions are a sign of a blood imbalance and a distressed liver. Vata people may be distracted by the moment, and and susceptible to quick mood changes. Pitta people are highly sensitive, and may have strong reactions when slighted.
Menstruation is a time of cleansing and rejuvenation in a women's reproductive cycle. However, for many women, menstruation comes with fatigue, cramping, and irritability. Type of Menstrual Cramps Menstrual cramps before your...
Normally, the intestines contract in a wave-like motion called peristalsis, propelling the food or fecal matter smoothly through the intestinal tract. Sometimes, the intestines contract in an irregular way leading to colicky pain and cramping. This...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder of the colon characterized by cramping pain & discomfort. Bowel habits may shift between diarrhea, constipation, or sometimes both. Other signs include bloating, gas, and a feeling that you haven't...
Seizures are considered a Vata disorder in Ayurveda. A seizure can be due to many causes. Repeated, unprovoked seizures are known as epilepsy. Read more about epilepsy.
Spasm in the anus, and muscle spasms in general, are caused by any of toxicity, electrolyte imbalance, tension, irritation, and blockage. Anal spasms may be caused by anxiety or nervousness as well.
Favor antispasmodics such as Kava Kava, and Wild Yam. Avoid purines, including caffeine in coffee, chocolate, green and black tea, as they increase muscle contractility. Caffeine also 1) stimulates adrenaline, which leads to contraction of smooth...
Ayurvedically, a seizure may represent a kind of nervous system colic. The nervous system fires asynchronously, leading to twitching. The recovery stage resembles a reboot of the nervous system. This "reboot" takes time as all systems resynchronize....
What Causes a Migraine?A migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache, usually on one side of the head. It is often accompanied by nausea and impaired vision. Migraines develop when there are high levels of undigested toxins
The heart is sensitive to changes in blood chemistry, including hormones and toxicity. Heart palpitations and murmurs are aggravated by fermentation in the digestive tract. Regular, gentle extercise also strengthens the herat and circulation.
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.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
