Health Conditions

What Are Migraines? Migraines are a common primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of headaches often associated with nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and phonophobia. Let’s take a look at migraines and some Ayurvedic remedies for migraine relief. Previous World Health Organization estimates showed that  there  are  3000  migraine attacks  occurring  …

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is one of the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorders noted in the general population worldwide. Let’s look at IBS symptoms and Ayurvedic treatments and remedies for IBS. This condition used to be known by other names like mucous colitis, spastic colon, spastic bowel, and irritable colon …

The word psoriasis is derived from the Greek word psora which means “to itch”. Let’s take a look at Psoriasis causes, symptoms and Ayurvedic remedies and treatments for psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory, and autoimmune skin disease. In psoriasis, abnormal skin patches form on various body parts. Psoriasis patches …

Here we take a look at the symptoms and causes of dyspareunia or painful intercourse. We also take a look at Ayurvedic remedies and treatments for painful sex. Sexual intercourse can become painful for various reasons that range from structural problems to psychological concerns. The medical term for painful intercourse …

What Is Ama? The word ‘ama’ is the combination of ‘am’ dhatu (tissue) with ‘nich’ pratyaya1. Ama is a Sanskrit term for ahaar (food) that is absorbed into the system without being properly digested. The word ama found in Ayurvedic medical literature basically means incompletely fermented and unripened substances.2 The …

Menstrual pain or dysmenorrhea is centered mostly in the lower abdomen and lower back. Here we look at Ayurvedic remedies for menstrual pain along with yoga, dietary, and lifestyle recommendations for menstrual pain relief. Some surveys now estimate that almost 50% of all women experience some degree of painful menstruation. …

What Is Leukorrhea? Leukorrhea is a thick, whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge.  Here we take a look at leukorrhea causes, symptoms, and Ayurvedic remedies for leukorrhea. Excessive vaginal discharge associated with itching, burning sensation, and pain with body aches and fatigue is known as Leukorrhea in conventional western medicine and sweta pradara …

The word ‘urustambha’ consists of two words ‘uru‘ and ‘stambha‘. Uru means thighs and stambha means cramping or spasticity. This condition causes pain in the thighs or calves among other symptoms. Let’s look at Ayurvedic remedies and treatments for thigh and calf pain (urustambha). In the classical Ayurvedic medical text …

What Is A Bad Knee? Most of us would have come across at least one episode of knee joint pain, sprain, crackling noises in the knee, or swelling. During these times, we usually resort to over-the-counter medications. Let’s take a look at Yoga poses for bad knees along with other …

What is Amenorrhea? The term amenorrhea means the absence of menstruation. In this article, we’ll be focusing on how Ayurvedic treatments and remedies can help in managing amenorrhea. The term is used to characterize the absence of a menstrual periods/cycle (for 2-3 consecutive months) in women and adolescent girls.1  Types …

Whether it is heartburn, stomach ache, malabsorption, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, ulceration or other GI conditions, most people experience some manifestation of indigestion (ajirna) in their lives. Here, we take a look at the causes and Ayurvedic remedies for indigestion. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the root cause of these indigestion symptoms …

Hives are the outbreak of swollen red bumps or wheals on the skin. Hives are caused by exposure to allergens. Another popular name for hives is Utricaria. Hives Symptoms Itching Burning/stinging sensation Wheals/bumps can appear anywhere in the body Sometimes small bumps join together to form plaques Hives Causes Chemical …

Hyperlipidemia is the elevation of lipids (fats) in the bloodstream. These lipids include cholesterol, cholesterol esters (compounds), phospholipids, and triglycerides. Does Ghee raise cholesterol? Read on to find out! Hyperlipidemia or elevated lipids lead to atherosclerosis (blockage) of the heart’s vessels leading to vascular diseases. Hyperlipidemias may be associated with …

Prediabetes can be correlated to the 20 types of prameha as described in classical Ayurvedic texts. Prediabetes is well recognized in Ayurveda. Prediabetes causes, treatments, and remedies have been mentioned in these texts as well. The US Department of Health and Human Services and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) coined …

Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes hyperthyroidism or an overactive thyroid. Ayurveda recommends various remedies and treatments for thyroid conditions like hyperthyroidism.  What Is Graves’ Disease? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the front of the neck.  Thyroid hormones control how your body uses energy …

What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. It is a common problem with predictable symptoms, affecting about 1 in 5 people worldwide. Fortunately, Ayurveda recognizes the symptoms of tinnitus and recommends various remedies for tinnitus relief.  Tinnitus is very common in the U.S. …

Osteoporosis is a bone disease where the bones lose their mineral density and mass, resulting in abnormal bone tissue structure and fragility. Ayurveda suggests a slew of remedies and treatments for osteoporosis or bone loss.  As bone density is lost, the bones weaken and become more prone to fractures caused …

Asthma is a chronic condition of the airways or bronchioles which transport air to and from the lungs. Asthma causes inflammation and narrowing inside the lung which restricts air supply and makes it difficult to breathe. Thankfully, Ayurveda can help in managing asthma with Ayurvedic remedies.  The symptoms of asthma …

Coughs are one of the many natural protective mechanisms of the body. Coughing helps in expelling irritants and excess phlegm from the throat and lungs. In this article, we will discuss some simple Ayurvedic cough remedies and herbs that help in relieving cough. Repetitive or chronic cough not only interferes …

Sweating or perspiration is a normal bodily process. All mammals including humans have sweat glands in the skin that secrete a liquid called sweat. Sweat is mostly water along with trace amounts of electrolytes and minerals like sodium and potassium. Excessive sweating can have various causes but Ayurveda has remedies …

Earache is very common however it can be very debilitating and can interfere with one’s daily activities. Earache is well recognized in Ayurveda. Classical Ayurvedic texts mention various possible remedies for ear pain, earache relief and earache treatment. Anatomy Of The Ear  The human ear is divided into three parts, …

Ashwagandha, also known as Indian ginseng, is used as an Ayurvedic supplement very frequently. However, a commonly asked question is whether Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) interferes with one’s weight loss/weight gain goals or not. Well, find out the detailed answer in this article! Ashwagandha has been used extensively around the world …

A heel spur is a calcium deposit causing a bony protrusion on the underside of the heel bone. Though painful, heal spurs can be treated naturally with Ayurvedic home remedies and the guidance of a qualified practitioner. Heel spurs (calcaneal spurs) are frequently associated with plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is …

Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition. Some parts of the skin become darker compared to the immediate surrounding skin. Let’s discuss pigmentation on the face, melasma, and hyperpigmentation including its causes. While this can be managed topically, Ayurveda also offers remedies for hyperpigmentation. Let’s First Talk About Melanin When melanin …

Lower back pain is not a disease in itself. It’s a symptom which arises from incorrect use of the body or from an underlying disease. Low back pain is the most common health complaint in 35-50 year olds in both men and women. Above 50, it is associated with several …