YELLOW TEETH

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Yellow teeth could indicate high levels of bilirubin in the blood, and implies aggravated Pitta in the liver.

LIGHT BROWN STOOL / CARDBOARD COLORED

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Yellow or green stool indicates quick transit time through the bowels. A light brown stool (the color of cardboard or lighter) may be lacking sufficient bile, a sign of Vata type dryness in the liver. This is especially true if the light colored stool...

SKIP MEALS MORE THAN 2X/WEEK

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Some people skip meals because of a lack of routine. It's okay to skip a meal, however, if you aren't hungry. It is normal for Kapha people to skip breakfast, for example. Irregular mealtimes create metabolic instability, magnify food cravings, and...

BRONCHITIS

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Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchial tubes, often due to infection, allergies, or exposure to other lung irritants such as smoking, or fumes. Bronchitis is considered chronic when a person has a productive cough for at least 3 months or 2...

EDEMA

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Edematic swelling can result from stagnant circulation or low osmotic pressure in the blood compared to cells. Circulation becomes stagnant in Kapha dosha when the blood is too thick and sweet. "Sweet" blood means blood that is rich in sugars, fats,...

POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME (PCOS)

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormone disorder of high testosterone and luteinizing Hormone (LH). Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) ratio may be low. This causes multiple cysts on the ovaries, and is one of the most common causes of...

SKIN PROBLEMS ON CHIN

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Thick cystic acne in the chin area could indicate a hormonal imbalance.

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All tension originates from the pelvic floor. To help release neck pain, learn proper hip alignment and release tension in the lower abdomen. The neck is sensitive to the cold. For most cases, keep your neck warm to reduce neck...

EAT WHEN LONELY / DEPRESSED

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Part of what makes loneliness unbearable is the aspect of mystery in it. When you are alone, you may not know how and where you can find human connection, and feel your self-esteem quickly wither before the enigma. When you feel like you are unloved or...

CHRONIC COUGH

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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...

RED / FLUSHED SKIN

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Redness or flushed skin is generally a sign of heat and inflammation (Pitta). This internal heat may be due to fever, skin allergies, toxins from inflammatory processes, infection, or buildup of toxins in the skin. Skin may also be flushed due to...

POST MENOPAUSAL

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It may take several years for hormones to stabilize during menopause. A more relaxed lifestyle and stress reduction techniques help make the transition smoother.

CROHN'S DISEASE

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The symptoms of Crohn's are pain in the lower right side of the abdomen with diarrhea, fever and weight loss. Crohn's in the ileum presents with abdominal pain above the pubic bone. Crohn's starts with inflammation around Peyer's patches that spreads...

WATER AFTER MEALS

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Water before the meal is nectar. Proper hydration improves digestive function up to 24%. Water during the meal is honey if taken in small sips. Water after meals dilutes the acids in our stomach, and leads to digestive problems.

SALTY CRAVINGS

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The body craves salt when it wishes to retain water. Swelling, inflammation, and edema draw fluids out of circulation and can actually increase salt cravings.

HYPERACIDITY

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Most people who have acid reflux have hypoacidity, or too little acid. Only a stomach acid test can confirm if you have too much or too little acid. Hyperacidity can result from stress, high Kapha, or high Pitta. Hyperacidity may result from bile or...

STOOL FORMED, BUT POROUS & AIRY

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Have you ever seen air bubbles in your poop? Is your poop frothy? Frothy poop is a sign of poor digestion. When food digests poorly, it sits too long in your gut and bacteria begin to grow. This causes fermentation, the same process that...

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The emotion that spearates humans for all other animals is shame. Shame brings us the ability to be self-conscious. We experience shame as a raw psychological pain. Our knee-jerk reaction is to escape the experience of our own unworthiness as quickly...

THIN, BRITTLE NAILS

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Nail health is related to bone, hair and teeth health in Ayurveda. Thin brittle nails may imply a nutrient deficiency, a metabolic deficiency, or malabsorption.

SENSITIVE TO ALCOHOL

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Alcohol sensitivity could indicate liver weakness. Liver is weakened by the presence of chronic toxicity due to stress, intense emotions, infection, gas, or bloating.

SMELLY URINE

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Urine becomes smelly when it ferments due to bacteria in the bladder, or after eating certain foods such as asparagus. Fermentation in the bladder happens due to an infection, inflammation, or because the urine is sitting in the bladder for too...

MUSCLES HEAVY / TIRED

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Causes may include: Exhaustion from physical labor Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, calcium, potassium, sodium, or magnesium deficiencies Stress Anemia and other blood deficiencies, lack of food Low metabolism,...

TENSION IN EYES

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Tension in the eyes is a liver issue.

PALE SKIN

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Pale skin can come from anemia or other blood deficiencies (Vata), low basal body temperature, or poor circulation at the surface of the skin. Often, poor circulation is related to thick, rich blood (Kapha).

COUGH WITH MUCUS / WET COUGH (RSV, RHINOVIRUS, FLU)

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A cough may be caused by a respiratory infection (often viral but sometimes due to bacteria). Examples include the common cold (rhinovirus), rsv, and the flu. The cough may be wet (with mucus) or dry (without mucus). Coronovirus causes a dry...

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Pitta tends to create nearsightedness. Kapha tends to create farsightedness.

3+ BOWEL MOVEMENTS A DAY

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Unless a person eats a large amount of fiber, Ayurveda suggests that normally a person will have 1-2 bowel movements per day. 3 or more bowel movements per day could be a sign of malabsorption of nutrients from food resulting from weak digestion....

UNDIGESTED FOOD IN STOOL

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Skins of foods, poorly chewed foods, and foods that are difficult can be seen in the stools. Undigested food is often a sign of a low digestive fire. Poor digestion may be due to a blood deficiency, stress, poor routine & eating habits, or eating...

HIATAL HERNIA

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Hiatal hernia is a common cause of acid reflux. Development The lower esophageal sphincter (aka LES, also called the cardiac valve) is a one way valve that lets food into the stomach. Under the conditions or hernia, it may not...

DUODENAL ULCER (PARINAMA SHULA)

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An ulcer is an open wound or sore on the lining of the GI tract. If you have a stomach ulcer, you may experience a gnawing or scraping sensation in your upper abdomen, usually in the top center or slightly to the left. This article will help you...

SHINY / OILY / FATTY STOOLS (STEATORRHEA)

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Fatty poop, greasy stools, steatorrhea, or whatever you'd like to call it, one thing is certain: oily stool indicates dysfunctional fat absorption. Fatty stools can manifest in different ways. You may see oil floating in the toilet with stool, light...

DESSERT AFTER MEALS

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Consuming food soon after a meal forces the stomach to process partially digested and undigested foods at the same time, disturbing the rhythm of digestion. Desserts especially challenge the stomach due to their heaviness. The stomach produces special...

THIN MUCUS

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Thin or clear mucus is often a sign of cold sinuses, or irritation of the sinus membranes due to toxicity. It is typical of a common cold due to deficiency in autumn. Thin mucus often increases with gas or constipation, due to toxins (ama). The...

GAIN WEIGHT EASILY

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Gaining weight in the past was extremely adaptive when there were frequent shortages of food or famine. Famine is still a reality in developing countries. Those able to easily store and retain fat were the most likely to survive. In affluent societies,...

DRY, DARK, FRIZZY HAIR

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Dry, dark, frizzy hair appears unruly with frayed and split ends. It tends to be a trait of Vata type individuals. The health of the hair reflects...

HYPERTHYROID

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Ayurveda traditionally recommended an ojas building diet and regular meal times and sleeping routine to pacify high Vata. Coconut oil specifically nourishes the thyroid and metabolism.

FLUSHES EASILY

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A person may flush easily when they are overheated, experience intense emotions, due to toxicity or hormone fluctuations, or after indulging in Pitta aggravating foods or lifestyle. Intense emotions can trigger an increase in the heart rate or...

HEAT AGGRAVATES MY SKIN

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Heat generally aggravates inflammation, including rashes. High metabolism, peri-menopause, and obesity are other common causes of overheating.

SMALL MOONS ON NAILS

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The moons on nails are called lunula. Small or non-existent moons on nails indicate weak metabolism.

TOBACCO CIGARETTE SMOKER (PAST)

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Many people smoke without thinking, leading to addiction. As a first step to quitting, Ayurveda recommends smoking slowly and with full attention.