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If you feel a buzz from even a small amount of alcohol — like just a quarter glass of wine — or experience stronger hangover symptoms than others, you may have a sensitivity to alcohol. This kind of sensitivity can be a sign that your liver...
Sensitivity to poison ivy runs in my family genes including hospitalizations! But over the past several years I healed my allergies to poison ivy and can even pick up a leaf without blisters or itching. I now view poison ivy as 'sister ivy', a powerful...
Sensitivity to bright lights, especially at night, indicates a Pitta disorder in the liver with Pitta toxins. These toxins tend to dilate blood vessels and the pupil of the eye. Could also be a deficiency in Riboflavin.
Dark shadows under the eyes have two types Yellow / Black and Puffy => Gallbladder stagnation Purple and flat => Cyanosis / Blood pooling Anything that causes pooling of blood or thinning of the skin can lead to purple...
There are many types and causes of tremors. Circumstantial Tremors Cold-Induced Tremor (Shivering) When the body senses cold, the hypothalamus activates involuntary muscle contractions to generate heat. This...
The eyes are a window to the mind. Sharp eyes look alert, penetrating, and precise. They give the impression of clarity and intensity, as if nothing escapes notice. Focused eyes are directed with intent, showing mental concentration and...
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...
Sharp language indicates anger, aggression, focused attention, intelligence, or analysis. Sharp language is concentrated and penetrating. It implies frustration with an obstacle, and motivation to overcome, fix, or move beyond it. Focused thought tends...
Fatty poop, greasy stools, steatorrhea, or whatever you'd like to call it, one thing is certain: oily stool indicates dysfunctional fat absorption. Fatty stools can manifest in different ways. You may see oil floating in the toilet with stool, light...
Short bursts of energy may come from the liver's inability to regulate blood sugar levels, perhaps due to hyperthyroid. If you are Vata, your liver may be deficient, leading to erratic behavior. If you are Kapha, your energy may be stagnant and...
Short eyebrows refer to eyebrows whose length ends significantly before reaching the outer corner of the eye. Typically, eyebrows should extend at least to the line drawn from the outer edge of the nose through the outer corner of the eye. Short...
A short menstrual cycle is characteristic of progesterone deficiency. Normally, the corpus luteum sustains the uterine lining by producing progesterone. When progesterone is deficient, the menstrual cycle may end early. A short menstrual cycle may also...
Sudden onset of shortness of breath is a medical emergency and could indicate: A clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) Aspiration of a foreign body Heart attack Shortness of breath, even when mild,...
Many people who lead single lives are malnourished and sleep deprived. Motivation to cook for one is often difficult.
Sinking stool is a sign of a rich, heavy diet. Ice cream often makes the stool sink. When food sits in the bowels too long, the stool may become hard and dense. Easy to digest food, mild digestives and fiber should be used to clear the digestive tract.
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...
Skin allergies are common following exposure to cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and plants. Two factors are involved in the development of skin allergies. 1) A 'leaky' skin barrier that fails to prevent contact of the allergen with the immune system;...
If you have ever wished for a quick natural remedy for sunburn after lingering too long at the beach you’re in luck. Ayurveda, India’s 5,000+ years-old natural health system, can help. The other good news is these remedies are just as...
Disinfect and clean out wounds before attempting to use vulneraries. Otherwise, the tissue may heal with the dirt inside the wound, or with an active subcutaneous infection.
Skin infections may cause the following signs and symptoms Itching or burning sensation Redness or rosy discoloration of the skin Bumps or
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.
Dry, small lips imply a Vata imbalance. Cold sores imply a Vata imbalance (stress diminishing immunity) which aggravates Pitta (inflammation).
Skin problems in the abdominal area may arise from many sources, including indigestion, and stretch marks from past pregnancies. Acne in this area may indicate gas, bloating, inflammation and toxicity causing a Pitta imbalance. Fungal infections and...
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.
Skin problems in buttocks could be caused by too much time sitting with an improper posture (Vata) or fluid stagnation in the lower extremities (Kapha).
When lung or circulatory conditions (Kapha) mix with toxicity, it can lead to rashes on the chest.
Thick cystic acne in the chin area could indicate a hormonal imbalance.
Burning rashes on the ears (especially after eating) could be a sign of upward moving heat (Pitta). There may be an infection in the sinus or ear canal that is releasing through the skin. Try massaging around the ear, pulling the ear to see if there is...
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.
The eyes are a very bloody organ, and are easily affected when Pitta is aggravated.
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.
Skin problems in the genital area may imply a sexually transmitted disease, parasites, candida or toxicity.
Skin problems in the hands implicate poor circulation (Vata) when hands are dry, allergic conditions (Pitta), or fluid stagnation (Kapha) when hands are swollen.
The elbows and knees are sensitive to poor circulation and dryness (Vata). When this Vata condition mixes with heat, it could lead to allergic rashes on the elbows and knees.
Rosacea is often blood stagnation (Kapha) mixing with heat (Pitta). A Kapha pacifying diet often helps.
Dry, prickly red rash on the upper arms could indicate hypothyroid.
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...
Dermatographism, the ability to 'draw' on the skin, is a sign of capillary vasodilation due to Pitta type toxicity. It may indicate lymphatic stagnation as well.
Sensitivity to chemicals imply that the liver is overwhelmed, often due to leaky gut syndrome or chronic indigestion.
Skin tags are often a sign of poor fat metabolism. OVerweight persons are more likely to develop skin tags. Skin tags are more common in diabetics. Diabetes causes high blood sugar and imbalanced hormone levels. This can cause abnormal growth of skin...
On Joyful Belly, we've created an extensive categorization of food so you can easily match food to your imbalanced biocharacteristics. By eating an optimal diet that balances your biocharacteristics, your whole body is strengthened and the conditions that created the disorder are removed. Once the root causes of the disease are removed, the disease lessens in strength or disappears altogether. Additional remedies - such as herbs and lifestyle practices - focused on the specific disorder, can greatly enhance your healing.
Founder of Joyful Belly Ayurveda, John Immel, answers the question ‘What is Ayurveda?’
