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Chronic vaginal discharge may be due to bacterial vaginosis (BV). Root causes include 1) sweet, rich stagnant blood (Kapha), 2) Thinning of mucosal membranes in menopause, 3) UTI, or other ama from the GI tract, 4) Sexual intercourse, or 5) Spermicidal...
Vaginal dryness may be a result of chronic dehydration due to high Pitta or Vata, low thyroid, anxiety, or PTSD.
Candida treatment changes radically for each constitution or dosha in Ayurveda. Candida is a fungus present in everyone's body. Usually the presence of candida is beneficial. They are a part of your normal flora and assist you in digesting glucose,...
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a condition where varicose veins in the lower abdomen cause heaviness and pain in the pelvic area. Hemorrhoids, vaginal varices, varicose veins, and varicocele (testicular congestion in men) are common in this...
Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginitis. The development of bacterial vaginosis, jock itch in men, and chronic fungal infections is similar.
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?’
