Categories in Bones MusclePostureJoint, Tendon, & LigamentMuscleBonesHairNailsOverviewLigaments are tough, inelastic fibers that are made of collagen. A ligament connects two or more bones together to form a joint. They are important for joint stability. Tendons connect muscle to bone. Don't know your body type? Take our free Dosha quiz!
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158 likes ![]() Ayurveda classifies pain into several types - inflammatory, tension related, and ama related (toxins), although the underlying cause of pain could be virtually any injury, disease or sickness. General aches & pains are often a sign of ama or toxic... 32 likes ![]() All tension originates from the pelvic floor. To help release neck pain, learn proper hip alignment and release tension in the lower abdomen. The neck is sensitive to the cold. For most cases, keep your neck warm to reduce neck... 30 likes ![]() The upper back supports the neck, rib cage, sternum, lungs, and heart. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as an upper back ache. Abnormal posture, such as hunching the shoulders, a sunken sternum, as well as scoliosis, can create... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The middle back is home to the solar plexus, liver, gall bladder, stomach, kidneys, and heart. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as a middle back ache. For example, gallstones or ulcers can mimic a back ache. Abnormal posture, such as... 77 likes ![]() The lower back is a fascinating and intricate part of the body that is home to the colon, intestines, uterus, urinary tract, prostate, kidney and spine. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as a back ache. Back Pain from... 152 likes ![]() Past injury, gravitational stress, auto-immune disorders, and candida or other infections lodged in the joints can cause joint pain. Hip pain is a sign of high vata dosha. Generally, Ayurveda treats joint pain with cleansing. Yoga teachers... 51 likes ![]() Proper alignment from studying yoga can help protect your knees from arthritis and pain. A significant cause of knee pain is carrying heavy objects, or gaining too much weight. Age can also cause arthritis in the knees. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The causes of joint pain can be multi-factorial. Poor posture or alignment of bones places stress on surrounding joints and muscles. The following procedure may help to correct alignment issues: Schedule an appointment with a chiropractor,... 16 likes ![]() 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... 48 likes ![]() Arthritis (osteoarthritis) is considered to be a Vata disorder. Generally, circulation is poor in the joints. Toxins (mostly from poor digestion) tend to buildup in these areas of poor circulation, causing local inflammation and degeneration.... 84 likes ![]() Detoxification of the colon is the first line of treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in Ayurveda, together with herbs to stimulate circulation in the joint space. Since there is an auto-immune component to rheumatism, the liver should be detoxified as... 36 likes ![]() According to Ayurveda, arthritic conditions are related to toxicity in the colon. Joint pain in the fingers can also indicate dryness and poor circulation to the extremities. 17 likes ![]() Joint pain after eating could imply an overgrowth of candida or other bacteria that become active whenever blood sugar levels increase. The bacteria may infest the joint space itself, or other tissues of the body. These pathogens release toxins into... 38 likes ![]() Swollen joints may be a sign of toxicity, an auto-immune disorder, or arthritic degeneration in the joint. 29 likes ![]() Overuse of a tendon, as well as Pitta type toxins can irritate the tendons. In Chinese medicine, the tendons are controlled by the liver. ![]() AYURVEDIC FACE ASSESSMENT
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