Tag Archives: Allergies

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 …

According to the Allergy & Asthma Foundation of America, 1 in 5 people, or an estimated 50 million Americans suffer from some type of allergies.1 We’re all pretty familiar with allergies. An allergy is a hypersensitive reaction to a substance that is in fact harmless. So what can you do? In …

Did you know that the seasons are governed by the five elements? As we enter fall, we are shifting from fire-dominated summer to wind-dominated autumn. All of nature is a dance between the elements – earth, water, fire, air and ether. Everything we see is comprised of these five elements …

The incidence of autism in the United States and Canada continues to increase at rates never before observed in recorded history. Diagnosis of autism and autism spectrum disorder conditions has increased nearly 50 fold over the last 40 years. While western medicine and research has seemingly stalled in respect to …

There are few seasons more anticipated than spring, am I right? If you’re a fan of the warmer months (and even if you’re not), you’ll be quite familiar with the feeling of waiting, and waiting, at the end of a long winter for those first hopeful signs… The slight increase in …

Ama, the toxic waste-product of inefficient digestion, can accumulate at any time of the year. Experiencing ama during the holidays is not uncommon. At this time of year we’re particularly susceptible to it. The bounty of festive meals and lots of sweets tempts us to overeat and eat at irregular …

It’s Springtime! The famous Indian poet Kalidas beautifully describes this colorful season: Gentle breeze, softens the chilly air of the winter. The land comes to life as the flora suddenly bursts into maturity and young flowers bloom all over. The air is filled with intoxicating smell of fresh flowers and …

Ayurvedic allergy treatments constitute a slew of natural remedies that are useful for all kinds of allergies. Allergies occur when a person’s immune system mistakenly believes an antigen (allergen) is harmful. Dust, pollen, and even the smell of roses are attacked by the immune system. Antibodies are produced in response …

Netra Basti or netra vasti is a restorative and preventative Ayurvedic treatment for the eyes. The dough is made using organic flour and placed around the eye orbit to create a small dam. Netra basti has a slew of health benefits. The dam is filled with luke-warm ghee (clarified butter), …