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Food is a sensual experience. When you eat, you are touching, tasting, smelling, seeing, and perhaps even hearing your food. It engages your whole body with each of your senses, on a visceral level. There is something about the act of eating that is...

BREASTS LUMPY

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

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Weight often becomes the object of our attention when we are feeling anxiety, uncertainty about the future, or hopelessness. Self-inquiry is thus a useful strategy in addressing panic about size and weight. When did you first notice yourself panicking...

SCOLIOSIS

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In scoliosis, the spine both twists and deviates from its normal position. All scoliosis cases involve asymmetrical muscle development. For some reason, muscles on one side become stronger than the opposing side. This is often due to postural...

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Postural problems start in the hips. Hips should be back, directly over the ankles. When hips are forward of the ankles, there is a tendency to slouch. Exercise: Put your hands onto a table. Push the butt back. Drop the tailbone by rotating your...

ORANGE / RUBBERY STOOL

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The bile of man and carnivorous animals is of a deep orange-red color, turning to greenish-brown by decomposition of its coloring matter. The bile pigment of man and carnivora is chiefly the reddish form called bilirubin. It is insoluble in water but...

CLEAR / ABSENT TONGUE COATING

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A clear or absent tongue coating could indicate excess heat or high metabolism, especially if the tongue is also bright red - a pitta condition. A "well-oiled" individual with adequate nourishment will have a slight, very thin coating on the back of...

SHARP ABDOMINAL PAIN

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A sharp pain in the abdomen could indicate colic. Colic is an uncoordinated spasm of the digestive tract. It may feel like a ripping or tearing of the intestines. In contrast, a burning pain feels indicates irritation and inflammation of the digestive...

PAIN WAKES YOU UP AT NIGHT

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Pain that wakes you up at night is considered serious and should be checked immediately by a medical doctor.

CALM, GREEDY, STAGNANT

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Kapha individuals appear calm outwardly but often experience a storm of emotions internally. Their ability to remain calm in difficult situations is a source of great stability. Internally, Kapha individuals are also careful to maintain this sense of...

FRIENDS ARE WORK RELATED, CHANGE WITH JOB

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Because of heat in the blood, Pitta individuals tend to favor the mind over the heart, which they believe is practical. Pitta people must work to cherish others. Human dignity demands that each person be uniquely valued, loved and cherished. Anonymous...

OLIVE OR SALLOW SKIN

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Olive skin appears healthy and glowing. Sallow skin, on the other hand, looks slightly yellow or brown as it has lost its natural complexion. It appears dull and lifeless, particularly on the face. Olive skin is usually genetic, and tends to be...

SKIN PROBLEMS UPPER ARMS

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Dry, prickly red rash on the upper arms could indicate hypothyroid.

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Skin infections may cause the following signs and symptoms Itching or burning sensation Redness or rosy discoloration of the skin Bumps or

PREMATURE EJACULATION

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Premature ejaculation may occur if your nerves are on edge, and easily stimulated. In Chinese medicine, this comes from Kidney Yin deficiency. In Ayurveda, this is the dry quality of Vata. Rebuild ojas with rich, sweet, and salty drinks. Slow down in...

3+ CHILDREN

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Ayurveda promotes fertility and the creation of life. Children invite their parents to shift their attention from an ego-centric worldview, to love-centered attention towards others. In this sense, parenthood satisfies one of the most basic goals of...

2+ PETS IN HOME

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Many people are allergic to pet dander.

BLOOD DARK IN COLOR

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Dark blood is stagnant blood dur to poor circulation or thick, sweet Kapha blood.

LONG, LARGE STOOL (LINCOLN LOG)

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The satisfying daily release of a long, large lincoln log stool indicates adequate soluble and insoluble fiber in the diet. The fiber absorbs moisture which increases the size of the stool. Constipation accompanied by a long, large stool can...

MANY BUBBLES AFTER URINATING (PROTEINURIA)

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A large amount of bubbles after urinating indicates loss of protein in the urine. This occurs when the kidneys are irritating, perhaps by high blood sugar or ther factors.

PURPLE/BLUE LIPS

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Bluish or purple lips may be a sign of cold, such as when a child swims in cold water for several hours. Or, it may be a sign of blood stagnation due to other reasons.

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Slipping up does not make you a failure; when you start to change a habit around food, especially if its one you've had for many years, you are bound to go back to the old line of behavior every now and then. Instead of feeling like a failure,...

PRESSURE IN EYE

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Soreness in eye muscles is a liver issue.

1-2 BOWEL MOVEMENTS A DAY

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1-2 bowel movements a day is ideal. Stool should be like a banana in size, shape, and consistency with a medium brown color. The surface should be smooth but not slimy.

STRONG ABDOMINAL PULSE

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A strong abdominal pulse indicates that abdominal organs are stressed, perhaps due to proliferation of bacteria, or occlusion of blood vessels by gas and fecal matter.

VOMITING BLOOD (HEMATEMESIS)

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The picture to the left shows blood that has been digested in the stomach. The oxidation of hemoglobin by stomach acids gives the vomit has a brown granular appearance similar to coffee grounds. Bleeding in the upper GI is usually due to an ulcer or...

PUS IN STOOL

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Pus in stool is a sign of active infection. Please see a medical doctor promptly to address this condition.

STEADY, STRONG DIGESTION

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Pitta individuals have strong digestion and good production of enzymes. They get hungry on time and are irritable when meals are late. When their stomach is empty it feels irritated. Pitta individuals may overeat. Over time, Pitta digestion wanes and...

FRIENDSHIPS ARE LONG LASTING, SINCERE

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Kapha is the dosha of love and stability. Kapha people are generally homemakers, and do well in committed relationships.

BLUISH SKIN

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Blue skin is a sign of blood stagnation due to coldness or dryness.

THICK SKIN

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Thick skin is a sign of sweet or oily "dense" blood. This is a Kapha condition and may indicate poor circulation.

SKIN PROBLEMS ON CHEST

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When lung or circulatory conditions (Kapha) mix with toxicity, it can lead to rashes on the chest.

RED CAPILLARIES VISIBLE ON SKIN (SPIDER NEVI, SPIDER VEINS, TELANGIECTASIS)

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Capillary fragility and increased blood pressure can cause capillaries to become distended and visible in the skin. As a person ages, the capillaries become more fragile. Alcoholism, smoking, and cardiovascular diseases can increase blood pressure....

ORANGISH SKIN (CARTENOSIS)

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Orangish skin is skin that appears orange in color. This is a condition known as cartenosis. It may be mistaken for jaundice, which is a yellow...

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Saddness is often related to excess sweet taste in Kapha individuals. Sweet or rich blood becomes thick and difficult to circulate, congesting the lungs and heart area. The lack of good circulation creates a subjective feeling of heaviness and...

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Nerve damage results in chronic pain, loss of sensation, or loss of function. Causes include Metabolic disorders / diabetes Infection Toxins - Heavy metals, pesticides, etc. Chemotherapy Trauma / Repetitive motion...

ANAL SPASM

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Spasm in the anus, and muscle spasms in general, are caused by any of toxicity, electrolyte imbalance, tension, irritation, and blockage. Anal spasms may be caused by anxiety or nervousness as well.

HIGH BLOOD SUGAR (HYPERGLYCEMIA)

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Insulin resistance is one cause of abnormally high blood sugar levels. A kapha pacifying diet and reducing sweets / high glycemic foods in your diet will help. Exercises, and even breathing exercises (pranayama) can improve insulin uptake by...

PUFFY HANDS

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Puffy hands look enlarged and swollen. Hands generally become puffy due to lymphatic stagnation and sluggish circulation.Poor circulation often occurs as a result of a sedentary lifestyle and eating a diet in heavy, rich, sweet, and fried foods....

DILATED PUPIL

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A dilated pupil is often a sign of toxicity or drug use. When pupils are dilated, blood vessels may be dilated as well.