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A tooth fracture is a cracked or broken tooth. It is commonly caused by severe force that compromises the protective layers of the tooth - enamel and dentin. A tooth can also crack from general wear and tear. Tooth fractures can lead to considerable...

SWEET TASTE ON TONGUE

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A sweet taste on the tongue is experienced when the saliva tastes noticeably sweet. It is caused by elevated blood sugar levels, often due to a rich, sweet diet. A sweet taste on the tongue may follow an infection in the sinus, nose, or throat....

LARYNGITIS

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

IRREGULAR SCHEDULE / EATING TIMES

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Routine is the first pillar of health. It creates structure and the ability to monitor and plan, putting you in the driver's seat of your health. An irregular meal schedule scrambles your biological clock. Your digestive organs may not be ready for...

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Snot is dried mucus, and a sign of Vata. Moist, slimy snot is more Kapha in nature.

RUDDY COMPLEXION

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A ruddy/rough complexion indicates toxic blood. An orangish or greenish sallow complexion can also indicate gall bladder stagnation or acid reflux.

PALE NAIL-BEDS

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Pale nail-beds may be a sign of a blood deficiency, or a circulatory issue.

SHAKY / JITTERS (TREMORS)

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Tremors can result from deficiency, blood chemistry imbalances, stimulants, cold, and nerve disorders including: Underweight Imbalanced electrolytes Toxins in the blood High blood sugar Caffeine The...

DARK MENSTRUAL BLOOD

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Dark menstrual blood could indicate blood stagnation, and cold congestion in the uterus.

PARASITE PASSED IN STOOL (KRUMI)

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Passing a parasite in your stool is a definitive sign you have parasites. Parasites are organisms that live within another organism, often causing harm to the host. They can live in multiple locations in the human body, but many prefer the digestive...

SLEEP APNEA

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Sleep apnea is a condition in where a person's breathing is repeatedly interrupted during sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common type of sleep apnea. It is caused by a physical blockage of the airway, usually due to the collapse of the...

PALE TONGUE

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A pale tongue could indicate a blood deficiency such as anemia.

FEVER (CURRENT) (PYREXIA, JWARA)

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A fever is a condition where internal body temperature rises above 100.4F. A fever usually indicates a bacterial or viral infection is present. In Ayurveda, the root cause of fever is metabolic waste, or digestive toxins known as

GRAY STOOL

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Gray or light colored stool may have insufficient bile for digestion.

BLOODY STOOLS (HEMATOCHEZIA)

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Although most cases resolve spontaneously, bleeding from the GI tract can be scary. Blood in the stool (hematochezia) can come from hemorrhoids, diverticulum, inflammatory bowel diseases, impacted fecal matter, ulcers, angiodysplasia, polyps or cancer...

ABDOMINAL SURGERY

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Abdominal surgery includes stomach, gall bladder, small intestine, colon, bladder, and reproductive organ surgical procedures. Stomach surgery is an operation or procedure performed on the stomach. There are many types of stomach surgery. Gastrectomy...

BURNING ABDOMINAL PAIN

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Pain should always be checked by a medical doctor. Burning abdominal pain may be a sign a wounded or inflamed area of the GI tract (khavaigunya). When this area is irritated it may lead to diarrhea or 'confused type' constipation. In confused...

SOUR TASTE IN MOUTH

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A sour taste in the mouth could indicate acid reflux.

FREQUENT URGE TO DEFECATE (TENESMUS)

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The frequent urge to defecate is the repeated desire to pass a stool. The urge to pass a stool is a natural sensation, and signals it is time to evacuate feces. However, this urge can become excessive, abnormal, and even painful. Frequent urge to...

THICK HAIR

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Thick hair is often glossy, lustrous, and wavy. It is usually characteristic of a Kapha type individual. Thick, oily hair tends to be a sign of...

CURRENTLY PREGNANT

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Over 40% of all Ayurvedic practitioners focus on pre-natal and post-partum care, reflecting Ayurveda's focus, insight, and interest in on fertility, pregnancy, and children. The first trimester is

OILY FACE / DRY EXTREMITIES

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Oily face can indicate heat moving upward, especially when the extremities are cold. It can also indicate that sweet, Kapha thick blood is blocking circulation to the extremities.

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Skin problems on the upper or middle back indicate Pitta dosha imbalance with upward moving heat. Skin problems in the lower back indicate Kapha imbalance with stagnation of fluids, or Vata imbalance in the colon.

HOT IN TORSO/CHEST AREA

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When you feel hot in your torso area, but also have cold extremities, it can indicate poor circulation and overcompensation by the heart. Sweet, thick Kapha blood is the likely culprit.

HORMONAL CYCLE AFFECTS SYMPTOMS

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Hormonal levels change throughout the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy. When changes in hormone levels aggravate symptoms, Ayurveda generally addresses: Toxins - Toxins may present a high burden to the liver. Or disturb the system...

EAT MANY SMALL MEALS THROUGHOUT THE DAY

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Fasting between meals gives the digestive organs a chance to rest, and improves the ability of the body to digest fat, a stable source of energy. Although recommended by western medicine, many small meals causes blood sugar instability and leads to...

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We all live in a state of deprivation experienced as shame. Shame is how our soul communicates to us. Relief from shame is a joyful soul. When shame is poignant, the soul anxiously pines for relief, to be blessed, or for a sign of grace. This anxious...

PALE LIPS

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Pale lips may be a sign of anemia or other blood deficiencies. It could be a sign of vasoconstriction due to cold or other circulatory issues.

AT ODDS WITH CHURCH / RELIGION

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We all need guidance. Growth is impossible until you surrender some part of yourself, and open up. But who can you trust? While the faith may be perfect, individuals are not. All things which seek to participate in God's nature do so...

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Dog dander may cause allergies.

JOINT PAIN AFTER EATING

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Joint pain after eating could imply an overgrowth of candida or other bacteria that become active whenever blood sugar levels increase. The bacteria may infest the joint space itself, or other tissues of the body. These pathogens release toxins into...

INSUFFICIENT BREAST MILK

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Generally, Kapha individuals most frequently report problems with milk supply, especially overweight or diabetic mothers. This may be due to Kapha's naturally lower...

SWEATY PALMS

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Sweaty palms may create discomfort in social situation that require shaking hands. Palm sweat is increased when your circulatory system is congested, the blood toxic, when stressed, when you have a heat condition, or when excess fat blocks the release...

IRREGULARLY SHAPED NAILS

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Nail health is related to bone, hair and teeth health in Ayurveda. Irregularly shaped nails may be a sign of poor metabolism, often associated with the lungs and blood.

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Food is your body's fuel; you need to eat food in order to survive and live fully. Yet, if you are spending your day thinking or obsessing about food, or constantly making sure you have prepared enough to eat, you may find yourself unable to engage...

DIFFICULTY FINDING CLOTHES THAT FIT

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Keeping clothes that no longer fit you or are too small is often a form of insidious self-punishment. Too small or too tight clothes serve as reminders of your past and current weight and can inspire feelings of shame and guilt, which are prime...

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The middle back is home to the solar plexus, liver, gall bladder, stomach, kidneys, and heart. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as a middle back ache. For example, gallstones or ulcers can mimic a back ache. Abnormal posture, such as...

TRAUMA-INDUCED OVEREATING

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Trauma involves loss of control. During a traumatic event such as a car accident, a natural disaster, or any physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, you often feel powerless, frozen, and terrified because your personal safety and sense of control has...

BLUISH / PURPLE TONGUE

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A blue / purple tongue indicates internal blood stagnation (Kapha) or cold quality (Vata).

RARELY THIRSTY

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It takes a strong digestion to get thirsty. Otherwise, water will feel heavy in the stomach. Vata individuals often forget to drink water, or fail to notice they are thirsty. Excess mucus and insufficient acids can also drown healthy thirst. Your sense...