SORE THROAT

SAVE SYMPTOM

A sore throat may due to acid reflux, dryness, or 'sweet blood'. Sweet blood encourages proliferation of bacteria that irritate the throat.

LUMP IN THROAT

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SAVE SYMPTOM

A feeling of a lump in the throat is often described as if a golf ball or tennis ball is stuck near the throat chakra. A lump in the throat can be caused by anxiety, vagal nerve stimulation, swelling, irritation from acid reflux, or even a tumor.

LARYNGITIS

SAVE SYMPTOM

Laryngitis may follow an upper respiratory infection & swelling, excessive use of the voice, acid reflux, or other causes.

BAD BREATH

SAVE SYMPTOM

The body doesn't make foul odors. As blood sugar levels rise, saliva becomes sweet, feeding bacteria in the mouth. Thus, sweet foods cause bad breath. These bacteria produce waste products that have a foul odor. Bacteria will also feed on a thick...

THICK COATING TONGUE

SAVE SYMPTOM

A thick coating on the tongue is a sign of ama - toxins accumulating in the body. It may be a sign of thick blood and aggravated Kapha, or aggravated Vata with constipation. The coating is formed by action of bacteria on the tongue. The presence...

SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES - NECK

SAVE SYMPTOM

Swollen lymph nodes in the neck are a sign of chronic sinus, ear or upper respiratory infection. Swollen lymph nodes are a sign of blood stagnation andmay indicate sweet, thick, Kapha blood.

CHRONIC COUGH

SAVE SYMPTOM

Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, as well as inhalation of dust could create the urge to cough. Oddly, when a person relaxes or breathes slowly it stimulates the vagus nerve, which could ellicit a cough. Stimulation of the ears sometimes leads...

COUGH WITH MUCUS / WET COUGH

SAVE SYMPTOM

Mucus is generally a sign of "sweet blood". Blood that is high in sugar, fats, or proteins is sweet blood. Sweet blood is thicker than dry blood and causes mucus. Sweet blood causes thick mucus while toxicity generally creates thin, clear mucus.

DRY COUGH

SAVE SYMPTOM

A dry cough is a cough where lung tissue is void of mucus. The sound of a dry cough is raspy. Irritation of the upper respiratory tract, as well as inhalation of dust could create the urge to cough. Oddly, when a person relaxes or breathes slowly it...

CROUP

SAVE SYMPTOM

Croup is breathing difficulty and a "barking" cough. Croup is due to swelling around the vocal cords. It is common in infants and children. Croup is often caused by viral infection, but may also be caused by bacteria, allergies, respiratory irritants,...