CONFLICT MAKES ME ANGRY, IRRITABLE

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Anger, irritability, ambition, and analytical thinking are physical as well as mental. The liver, when overburdened, creates internal heat in the body. This heat predisposes one to a fiery and analytical nature. Frustration is linked with a congested...

MIGRAINES

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What Causes a Migraine?A migraine is a recurrent throbbing headache, usually on one side of the head. It is often accompanied by nausea and impaired vision. Migraines develop when there are high levels of undigested toxins

TEETH MARKS / SCALLOPS ON TONGUE EDGES (LINGUA INDENTATA)

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Why You Should Check Your Tongue for Scallops We've all heard the expression "bite your tongue," but what does it mean when you unconsciously are? Teeth marks on the edges of your tongue are a sign that you are literally biting...

VEGETARIAN

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Is a Vegetarian Diet Healthy? Adopting a vegetarian lifestyle needs to be a good fit for the individual. For many Pitta-Kapha individuals, going vegetarian for a year increases vitality. For other constitutions, going...

GALLBLADDER INFLAMMATION

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Gallbladder inflammation may imply presence of sludge, a gall stone, cancer or obstruction of the biliary ducts, among other conditions.

PUFFY UNDER EYES / BAGS (PERIORBITAL EDEMA)

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The skin around your eye area is the thinnest and most fragile skin found on the entire body. As you age, the lids under the eye may swell with fluids or fats. Muscles and ligaments responsible for holding those fats in place may become lax. Since the...

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If you are prone to headaches and want a natural source of relief, you’ve come to the right place. While there are many types of headaches, Ayurveda teaches that most are symptomatic of an imbalance in the blood. Let’s explore some...

TIRED AFTER EATING

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You return to work after a tasty lunch. A new project sits on your desk. Rather than feeling ready to tackle it, you feel ready to take a nap. You feel tired after filling your belly, and have zero umph or inspiration. With a cloudy head and lunch in...

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (AMAVATA, AMA VATA)

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Detoxification of the colon is the first line of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in Ayurveda, together with herbs to stimulate circulation in the joint space. Since there is an auto-immune component to rheumatism, the liver should be detoxified as...

STRONG FOOD CRAVINGS

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Your body craves particular foods when in need, whether to fulfill nutritional needs, or to relieve physical or emotional discomfort. Interpreting your cravings and the meaning they communicate about your physical or emotional state, instead of acting...

MUCUS CONGESTION

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Overview Excess 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...

OVERWHELMED BY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Modern life is full of responsibilities. Many people are trying to make a living, maintain a home, a relationship, and raise children all at the same time. And sometimes, it all feels like too much. Feeling overwhelmed is related to vata dosha, the...

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE (HYPERTENSION)

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What is High Blood Pressure? The concept of blood pressure is simple - it refers to the force of blood pressing against the walls of your arteries. Healthy blood pressure is around 120/80mm Hg. When your blood pressure reaches or...

LACK OF EXERCISE

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Get your blood moving at least once a day to flush your blood and toxins, re-energize, and build tone. You'll strengthen your bones and increase your mental clarity. The best time to circulate your blood is in the morning before breakfast and late...

DIZZY / LIGHT-HEADED

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Dizziness upon standing is a sign of low blood pressure (postural hypotension). Electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, vasodilation and low blood sugar level can also cause dizziness (Vata). Ear infection may cause dizziness as well (Kapha). Pressure...

LEAKY GUT SYNDROME

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Are Your Intestines Keeping You Safe? Your intestinal walls are supposed to be bullet-proof, a wall between your body and the contents in your intestines. When this barrier is compromised, bacteria, toxins in the gut, as well as...

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The lower back is a fascinating and intricate part of the body that is home to the colon, intestines, uterus, urinary tract, prostate, kidney and spine. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as a back ache. Back Pain from...

MALABSORPTION

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Malabsorption is the inability to absorb nutrients from food. The problem may be general, or specific to a certain nutrient. Some common types include fat, carbohydrate, protein, fructose, bile, iron, vitamin A, D, B12 or vitamin K...

CELLULITE

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Cellulite is largely determined by genetics, but may be a sign of kapha poor circulation. Improving circulation and reducing overall body fat can improve the appearance of cellulite. Aromatic spices such as turmeric can help disperse and move the...

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS (USHNA VATA)

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Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory bladder condition. It can cause recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region. The symptoms can mimic a

THIN HAIR

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Hair is related to bone and teeth health in Ayurveda. Thick, oily hair is a sign of ojas. Thin, brittle hair is a sign of depletion, or 'excess fire burning the midnight oil.' Heat rises. In a firey, Pitta individual, the heat in the head causes the...

RINGING EARS (TINNITUS, KARNA NADA)

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Acute ringing in the ears is generally caused by toxins stimulating the nervous system (aggravating udana vayu) - a sign of aggravated doshas. It may also be caused by hypoxia. What is the pitch of the ringing in the ears? Low pitch is...

TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT

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Trying to lose or control your weight is exhausting and often empty process. Let your body decide what weight to be and focus instead on establishing balance in your body and your life. When you desire or try to be a weight that is unhealthy for your...

RUNNY NOSE

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A runny nose with thin mucus is often a Vata condition with cold. Toxicity (ama) is another factor. Toxins irritate the nasal passages. Toxins build due to leaky gut, constipation, or gas and bloating. Check for signs of...

CHOCOLATE

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Chocolate is difficult to digest and hot. Bitter chocolate is Kapha pacifying. Since chocolate is often mixed with sugar and cream, it aggravates all three doshas. Chocolate stimulates the reproductive organs in women, which explains why chocolate can...

BLURRY VISION

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Blurry vision may happens when the iris is dilated due to blood toxicity, or when the muscles that regulate the lens are weakened due to strain, starting a computer screen, etc.

MANY CRACKS ON TONGUE (FISSURED TONGUE)

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Most people don't even notice cracks on their tongues. But in Ayurveda, these cracks tell important stories about what's happening in your body. They can be an early warning sign that your digestive tract is degenerating or that your body is...

STAYING UP LATE (AFTER 10:30PM)

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After 10pm you might notice a 'second wind' of energy that lasts until 1am. Many people use their second wind energy for working late, reading, and otherwise keeping the mind or body active. The second wind is actually for cleansing your organs, and is...

DIARRHEA (ATISAAR)

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Common Causes of Diarrhea Inflamed, irritated intestines due to: Infection by parasites (i.e. E coli, Amoeba, Giardia, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Shigella, Arbocvirus, Norwalk, etc.) ...

HASHIMOTO'S THYROIDITIS

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Hashimoto's Thyroiditis is an autoimmune response in the thyroid. An autoimmune disorder is when your body recognizes "you" as a foreign body or pathogen. Your immune system's job is to rid the body of harmful pathogens so you stay healthy- in the...

FREQUENT BURPING (ERUCTATION, UDGARA)

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Introduction Everyone burps from time to time. Despite it being somewhat embarrassing, most people don't give burping a second thought. Have you ever stopped to think what your burps might be trying to tell you? Ayurveda has....

FEEL OVERWEIGHT (OBESE)

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In Ayurveda, excess weight is considered a symptom of something deeper. You might feel physically heavy, puffy, or sluggish; perhaps there is a feeling of discomfort in overly tight clothing or a shame about the number on the scale that makes you...

ECZEMA (ATOPIC DERMATITIS, VICHARCHIKA)

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Eczema is skin inflammation caused by hypersensitivity to allergens & irritants (atopy). Dry eczema tends to increase during winter months when the skin is very dry due to cold. Although eczema is a sign of Pitta aggravation it may be caused...

SINUS INFECTION (SINUSITIS)

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The winter chill in the air and the smell of cedar logs crackling and burning in a far off chimney refreshes the senses. Yet after several minutes of walking, my nasal passages have swollen shut. An unsightly drop of clear mucus prompts me to reach for...

PAINFUL MENSTRUATION & MENSTRUAL CRAMPS (DYSMENORRHEA DYSMENORHEA)

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Menstruation is a time of cleansing and rejuvenation in a women's reproductive cycle. However, for many women, menstruation comes with fatigue, cramping, and irritability. Type of Menstrual Cramps Menstrual cramps before your...

DAIRY/MILK/CHEESE/ICE-CREAM

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Dairy creates heaviness, cloudy thoughts, bloating and constipation for many. It provokes weight gain, mucus and Kapha dosha. Although adult humans have adapted to milk, it was originally intended for babies. Lactose intolerance may be quite natural.

SELF CRITICAL

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God gives each of His children many gifts - beauty, intelligence, athletic skill, artistic creativity, charity, social grace, and many others. Yet when we look in the mirror we see our soul - our very being - is more precious than any of these...

MUCUS ON STOOL

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Is Your Digestion Bogged Down with Mucus? Individuals have an innate curiosity about what happens in the murky depths of the bowels. When they see something strange happening down there, they wonder what it means, and...

MEAT EVERY DAY

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Meat is considered a supplement in Ayurveda rather than a daily food. Since our digestive tract is too long, an excess of meat tends to putrify in our gut.