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Premature ejaculation may occur if your nerves are on edge, and easily stimulated. In Chinese medicine, this comes from Kidney Yin deficiency. In Ayurveda, this is the dry quality of Vata. Rebuild ojas with rich, sweet, and salty drinks. Slow down in...
Semen may be discharged in urine when straining to eliminate, after a long period without ejaculation, or swollen prostate. Loss of semen can significantly deplete the body of vital nutrients - leaving you tired and irritable.
True erectile dysfunction is frequently a circulatory problem. If you have morning erections, the root cause of sexual dysfunction may be nervous system related, due to exhaustion, or other factors.
Painful urination can be a sign of infection, kidney / bladder stones (calculi), or allergic or other irritation. Males with enlarged prostates may suffer from candida infections due to urinary obstruction. Females may have burning urination due to...
Pain in the testicles may be caused by: Inflammation along the pathway of the cremaster muscle. Much as in carpel tunnel syndrome, inflammation of the tubes containing the tendon or muscle, as well as the muscle itself, can cause...
Risks & Environmental Factors Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death by cancer in men, just after lung cancer. Approximately 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The Joyful Belly quiz...
Prostatitis is inflammation of the prostate. It may be infectious or non-infectious. Non-infectious prostatitis may be similar to interstitial cystitis, i.e. due to immune hyperactivity. Or, prostatis may be caused by irritation due to the lack of...
Low libido due to poor circulation and metabolism is a sign of Kapha sluggishness. Pungent herbs can help stimulate Kapha arousal. Low libido, dryness & premature ejaculation due to dryness, overstimulation and exhaustion is Vata. Restoring...
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?’
