FEEL UNDERWEIGHT

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A low body weight may cause an unsettling sense of lightness, ungroundedness, or weakness. It is important to determine the cause of weight loss. Unexplained weight loss can be serious - please see a doctor if you have chronic weight loss issues....

ICED/COLD DRINKS

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Digestion demands alot of blood to function properly. Cold drinks cause blood vessels in the stomach to shrink. A warm drink expands blood vessels in the stomach, much like the cheeks become red and flushed on a hot July afternoon.

SANDWICHES

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Sandwiches are generally a bad food combination, dry, heavy and cold. Sandwiches were invented by the earl of sandwich, a british lord who was also a compulsive gambler. He would gamble for many days and nights together without stopping to eat or...

STRONG/FREQUENTLY THIRSTY

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Swelling, edema, and dehydration increase a person's thirst. Consider how your body is releasing the water. If the urine is clear, you may be over hydrated. According to Ayurveda, the urine should be a pale yellow, neither too dark nor too light. If...

MODERATE PACE, GOAL ORIENTED ACTIVITY

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Shame and self criticism underlies goal oriented behavior, liver and gall bladder disorders. The liver and gall bladder and the general and strategist of the body, according to Chinese medicine. Goals lead to wealth and worldly success, but falls short...

CHEST PAIN (ANGINA PECTORIS)

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Pain should always be checked by a medical doctor. Angina is chest pain that gets worse during stress of exercise. It is due to insufficient blood supply (ischemia) to the heart muscle and can be dangerous because it is a warning sign of a future heart...

LIMITED SENSE OF TASTE (AGEUSIA, ARUCHI)

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Loss of taste and flavor makes it hard for you to choose the right foods for your body. Impaired taste can cause you to eat too little and lose weight, or it could make you eat too much and gain weight. Impaired taste can predispose you to using too...

SKIN PROBLEMS IN CHEEKS

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The cheeks become flushed with blood whenever Pitta is aggravated. When upward moving blood & heat (Pitta) mixes with toxicity, it causes a hot rash on the cheeks.

SEBORRHEIC KERATOSES

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Seborreic keratoses is a common, non-cancerous wart like growth on the skin. It usually appears as a brown, black or pale growth on the face, chest, shoulders or back. Frequency increases with age. They tend to itch after eating rich foods, or when...

COLD TO TOUCH

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Our body redirects blood flow to digest a meal, when thinking, to fight an infection, or when exposed to the cold. If you are chronically cold, suspect either deficiency of ojas or fungal/pathogenic infection (a heat condition).

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Cat dander may cause allergies and infection with toxoplasma gondii.

SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES - ARM PITS

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Swollen lymph nodes indicate infection and blood stagnation. In the hip and shoulder joints, it may indicate a fungal infection. Sweet, thick Kapha blood or Vata toxicity that becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus.

FRUITS CAUSE GAS

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Fructose malabsorption affects up to 30% of the population in western countries. A healthy individual can digest between 25g-50g of fructose per meal. Poor fructose digestion results in gas & bloating, as the fructose is quickly fermented by bacteria...

VOMITING (EMESIS, CHHARDI)

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Vomiting is the forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth. Often, contents of the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine, are also discharged. Vomiting is caused by irritants and harmful agents, such as viruses, bacteria, strong...

DRY NASAL PASSAGES

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Dry Nasal Passages Heating systems, especially air heat, tend to dry out the air, creating dryness in the nasal passages. Apply sesame oil and ghee to the nose with the pinky finger. Humidifiers can help.

METALLIC TASTE IN MOUTH

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Blood has a metallic taste. Bleeding gums, gastrointestinal bleeding and acid reflux may cause a metallic taste.

HEART MURMUR

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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.

SAUSAGE SHAPE STOOL WITH CRACKS ON SURFACE

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Cracks on the surface of a stool indicate moderate dryness of the stool and dehydration. The stool may be sitting in the bowels for too long. As the stool sits in the bowels, the intestines continue to absorb water from them, making the stool into a...

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Stercobilin is the chemical responsible for the brown color of human fecal material. When stool sits in the colon too long, it becomes smaller, drier, and more concentrated, thus darker. You can test colon transit time by eating a cup of well cooked...

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Abdominal swelling during menstruation may be due to swelling of the uterus with water or uterine congestion of menstrual blood. Bloating due to gas is a digestive issue.

RECENT WEIGHT LOSS

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Unintended loss of weight could indicate a serious condition, including parasites, cancer, etc. Even intended, rapid weight loss could create health problems. The best way to lose weight is slowly and steadily.

IMPACTED FECAL MATTER

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A clean colon is the measure of health in Ayurveda. Ayurveda gives great importance to cleansing impacted fecal matter using laxatives or enema where appropriate. The impacted matter can be a source of toxicity and infection.

LIVER DEGENERATION (CIRRHOSIS)

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Chronic inflammation (hepatitis) of the liver leads to fibrotic changes that cause loss of function and ultimately death. The liver is adept at regeneration. Even if half the liver is removed, it will grow back. Once cirrhotic, however, the liver...

HEART ATTACK

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Heart attacks are often fatal. Eating heart healthy foods and other preventative techniques are recommended if you are in a high risk group. Heart attacks related to obesity, rather than stress, are common in Spring, starting mid-February, as the...

FATTY FRIED FOOD

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If you ever asked why fried food is bad for you, you're not alone. We understand your concern. After all, the sizzle of french fries in a deep fryer or the sight of a funnel cake at your local fair can be hard to resist. These foods are fun...

LIMITED SENSE OF SMELL (ANOSMIA)

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Limited sense of smell could come from various causes. Toxins in the body reduce the sensitivity of the nose. Sinus inflammation or sinus infection could reduce sensitivity. Acid reflux may affect smell. Injury or trauma to the septum, or sphenoid bone...

VITILIGO / WHITE PATCHES (SHWITRA)

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Vitiligo is a disorder where the skin loses color in certain areas, causing white patches. This lack of pigmentation may also extend to hair in affected areas. The size and rate of white patches will vary from person to person. In many cases, the...

SKIN SENSITIVITY TO CHEMICALS

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Sensitivity to chemicals imply that the liver is overwhelmed, often due to leaky gut syndrome or chronic indigestion.

PERI-MENOPAUSAL

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Perimenopause may start in the mid-30's with a drop on estrogen or progesterone. Fluctuations of estrogen during perimenopausal years can cause hot flashes. Many of the same herbs that are helpful after menopause are helpful during menopause.

USE LAXATIVES FREQUENTLY

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Laxatives are substances that help encourage a bowel movement. They are generally used to relieve constipation and are intended for short-term use. However, many people can become dependent on the frequent use of laxatives to evacuate a stool....

TIGHT CLOTHING / BELTS

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Tight clothing restricts circulation. Underwire bras, tighty-whitey men's underwear, tight jeans, tight belts, girdles, tight socks, and any tight clothing causes lymphatic stagnation. Clothes and belts that are tight at the waistline restrict the free...

EATING WITHOUT REALIZING IT

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Eating happens. Food calms you down when you feel overwhelmed, stressed, or hazed, which can create an almost instinctive impulse to reach for a snack, even when you're calm, when life and your diet are going swimmingly well for you. Two elements,...

LACTOSE INTOLERANT

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Fasting from dairy for several months can lead to lactose intolerance, as your body no longer produces dairy digesting enzymes. Many lactose intolerant clients report that they can eat ghee without symptoms.

DARK YELLOW URINE

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Generally, urine should be straw colored, or light yellow. Dark yellow urine implies the urine has a lower concentration of water than normal. This may be due to dehydration, a high sodium diet, electrolyte imbalance, poor circulation to the kidneys...

STOOL ENTIRELY LIQUID, NO SOLID PIECES

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Irritation, inflammation and osmotic laxatives can often cause stools to completely liquefy. This condition quickly depletes the body of fluids and electrolytes, causing weight loss and dehydration. The loss of electrolytes can lead to muscle cramps...

ABORTION (PAST, RECENT OR CONSIDERING)

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Mental Health Care After Abortion Loss of life is always tragic. The means of coping with abortion are as diverse as parents themselves. For some, the psychological effects of abortion can be lifelong. Parents may have long...

INFERTILITY (VANDHYA)

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Ayurveda places great emphasis on building fertility. Many practitioners are skilled in this area. In dealing with infertility, Ayurveda recommends both cleansing & balancing the doshas before conception. A stable routine increases reproductive health....

PAIN LEFT UPPER ABDOMEN

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The pancrease, stomach, spleen, and splenic flexure of the colon are in the left upper abdomen. If the pain is under the rib cage, it may be the stomach or spleen.

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High fat content may cause stools to float. Stools will appear yellow in this case. Stools may float if the fiber in the stool is high, generally appearing bulky. Stools also float when fermentation aerates the stools.

CANNED/FROZEN FOOD

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Canned, frozen food may be nutrient deficient, and lack taste. Taste is important to help the body choose the best foods for the season.