PAIN BELOW BELLY BUTTON

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Pain below the belly button represents lower GI problems including stagnation of the small intestine or colon. A guided enema cleanse is highly useful in many of these cases. All pain symptoms should be checked by a qualified medical doctor.

DULL ACHE IN ABDOMEN

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Pain in the abdomen could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor. As with any indigestion, ayurveda traditionally recommended a simple & light diet, focused on soups with easy to digest ingredients. Ache could indicate acid reflux, colic,...

WARM & ROSY SKIN

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Warm and rosy skin is a sign that blood vessels are dilated close to the surface of the skin. This may be due to a variety of causes, including lymphatic stagnation, general inflammation, toxic buildup, excess heat, fever, or chronic infection. Ideally...

SUNKEN, SMALL, ACTIVE, DARK EYES

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Eyes reflect the speed of thought. To pacify Vata, keep the eyes still. Internally, bring your attention to the front of the eyes, the back, and to the muscles in the sockets. Identify where the eye tension arises from. The darker the eye, the deeper...

DRYNESS AGGRAVATES 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.

FRECKLES NUMEROUS

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Freckles, liver spots, moles and other blemishes are often a sign of liver stress.

BLUISH NAIL-BEDS

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Blue nail-beds signify stagnant blood, which may be due to poor circulation or low blood pressure.

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The tendons linking the fingers to the muscles of the forearm travel through the 'carpal tunnel' in the wrist. Sometimes, the tunnel becomes inflamed, especially in circumstances where the fingers are moving while the hand is bent (such as typing on a...

IMPULSIVE / EXTROVERTED

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Impulsive & extroverted states are considered heart heat in Chinese Medicine. Alcohol and other hot, vasodilating foods can stimulate similar states, as can summer heat. Alcohol should thus be avoided in peak summer months.

GRAY SCLERA (WHITE PART OF EYE)

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A gray sclera indicates Vata type ama, which can come from constipation, gas, or bloating.

FAINTING

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Fainting may be due to a sudden drop in blood pressure, such as when a person quickly stands up, hyperventilates, is stressed, or is shocked by a traumatic event or news. Fainting is primarily Udana Vayu (upward moving Vata). It is a sign that a person...

TENDER BREASTS NEAR MENSES

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Tenderness in the breasts during menstruation may imply excess estrogen. It could also be a sign of lymphatic stagnation.

WORN TOPS OF TEETH

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Worn tops of teeth occurs when enamel, the protective coating, starts to deteriorate. When this happens, the teeth can become sensitive and are more prone to decay. Teeth become somewhat worn from general use, but more advanced cases are caused by...

SODA / CORN SYRUP

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Whereas 3-4 sodas with sugar would be nauseating, corn syrup bypasses our natural appetite suppressing hormones leading to weight gain and diabetes.

SUNKEN CHEST, RIBS SHOWING

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A classic Vata trait and often a sign of parasites, malabsorption or poor digestion leading to weight loss.

TENSE OR ACHING JAW

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Tension in the jaw area is a sign of struggle. Attempts to "toughen up" or "grin & bear it" tend to cause tension and soreness in the jaw. Pain in this area may also indicate infection and abscess of a tooth. This condition should be checked by a...

SKIN PROBLEMS ON FEET

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The feet are farthest from the heart and most likely to suffer from poor circulation. Dry feet are a sign of Vata in the circulatory system. Swollen feet / fungus imply Kapha.

PAINFUL RASH

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The body releases toxins through the digestion, urine, skin & lungs. Rashes may result when there are too many toxins, or the liver becomes otherwise aggravated. Some rashes may be infectious and require a visit to a medical doctor. All rashes are a...

BRIGHT RED MENSTRUAL BLOOD

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Bright red blood signifies freshly released blood. Dark, clotted blood is older.

DISLOCATED SHOULDER / RIBS / ETC

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Sweet blood congests the liver, which weakens tendons (Shleshaka Kapha).

TENSE CHEST

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Chest tension may be due to depression or rage.

FEEL JUDGED FOR MY WEIGHT

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Many people with heartier constitutions or excess weight may feel silenced or ashamed because of their weight as a result of cultural or family pressure. You might feel afraid or embarrassed to eat in public, believing that a heavier person is not...

FREQUENT CAVITIES (CARIES)

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Causes of frequent cavities Articles about tooth decay prevention advise regular brushing and flossing of teeth along with avoiding sugary foods like candy and sodas as main ways to stay cavity free. While these are a good...

CELIAC DISEASE (GLUTEN ALLERGY)

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Celiac disease is an allergy to wheat. Wheat intolerance (the inability to digest wheat) and wheat allergies are different even though the symptoms may be similar. In celiac disease, the immune system attacks the gluten. The symptoms are generally...

PALPABLE MASS IN ABDOMEN

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A moving palpable mass in the abdomen could signify the presence of gas or impacted fecal matter. An immovable mass could indicate tissue changes. Either way, this condition should be reviewed by a medical doctor. Enema and purgation therapy may be...

VOIDING LARGE QUANTITY OF STOOL

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A well-formed long, lincoln log stool is a sign of a high fiber diet and often very healthy. Elimination more than once a day, or a larger quantity of softer stools can be a sign of fermentation (hot), or poor digestive function (cold). Soft stools...

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Any recent or sudden weight change is important sign from the body that demands attention. It is important to know the cause of any recent weight changes. Rapid weight gain may be caused by low metabolism and hypothyroid. Getting your thyroid...

BRIGHT RED LIPS, FACE OR PALMS

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Rosy cheeks, red lips, a pink tongue, and redness in the palms of the hand is a sign of rakta saar - or excellence in blood tissue. If the redness is a bright red, it can indicate high Pitta. While yellow color points to liver weakness, bright red...

SLOW, MONOTONOUS SPEECH

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Kapha individuals have to work up enough umphh to be excited. This is why many Kapha individuals like stimulating activities, especially music. The calmer the individual, the more intense the music.

TRAVELER'S DIARRHEA

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Diarrhea is a serious condition that should be reviewed by a medical doctor. Traveler's diarrhea is often due to parasite infestation. It is impportant to treat parasites quickly.

BURGERS/HOT DOGS

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Burgers and hot dogs combine meat and wheat, two difficult to digest ingredients. These heavy, gooey, difficult to digest ingredients often cause heaviness and stagnation in the stomach, and gas and bloating in the colon.

SKIN PROBLEMS ON ELBOWS

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The elbows and knees are sensitive to poor circulation and dryness (Vata). When this Vata condition mizes with heat, it could lead to allergic rashes on the elbows and knees.

CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF)

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Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition that leads to fluid accumulation around the heart, reducing its ability to pump effectively. When the heart can't pump blood effectively, it can't deliver oxygen to tissues. This causes other fluids to...

SOUR CRAVINGS

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Sour cravings are a frequent desire to eat sour food. Sour is one of the six fundamentals tastes in Ayurveda. In balanced quantities, the sour...

SAVE SYMPTOM

Feeling stuck is related to water retention or liver congestion.

FEEL PAIN MORE THAN OTHER PEOPLE (HYPERALGESIA)

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Feeling pain more than other people, or hyperalgesia, is a condition in which there is increased sensitivity to painful stimuli. Pain is detected by sensory nerves. If you feel pain more than others, the nervous system is likely agitated or on high...

PARKINSON'S DISEASE

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Parkinson's Disease tends to occur in ambitious individuals who burn out their nervous system. Parkinsons is related to dementia.

ALZHEIMER'S

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Another name for Alzheimers in Pre-senile Dementia. It can begin with changes in mood swings, communication difficulty and personality. Causes may be hereditary.

PROSTATE CANCER

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Risks & Environmental Factors Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death by cancer in men, just after lung cancer. Approximately 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The Joyful Belly quiz...