CHRONIC INFECTION

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CHRONIC FUNGUS INFECTION

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Fungi grow easily in warm, damp areas of your body like the groin, armpits, vagina, and colon. They also tend to lodge in areas with poor circulation, including the toes and joints. Often a fungal infection in the foot is a sign of a deeper fungal...

FOOD ALLERGY (ALLERGIES)

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Food allergies are an abnormal immune reaction to certain foods. For many reasons, food allergies have become more common. This article explores the causes of food allergies, as well as ways to identify and manage them. Food allergies cause a range...

CELIAC DISEASE (GLUTEN ALLERGY)

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Celiac disease is an allergy to wheat. Wheat intolerance (the inability to digest wheat) and wheat allergies are different even though the symptoms may be similar. In celiac disease, the immune system attacks the gluten. The symptoms are generally...

AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS

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Auto-immune disorders happen when your immune system attacks part of your body. The protocol for autoimmune disorders is similar to the protocol for allergies. Follow tips to...

SKIN ALLERGY / CONTACT DERMATITIS

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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;...

SEASONAL ALLERGIES / HAY FEVER (ALLERGIC RHINITIS / RHINOSINUSITIS)

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Even though flowers release pollen all summer long, many people are more sensitive to pollen in the springtime. The body releases winter fats in the springtime, making the blood rich and sweet. When the blood is rich, any single grain of pollen...

ANIMAL/DANDER ALLERGY

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Allergies may be a consequence of chronic underlying inflammation (of the skin, lungs, or digestive tract) that exposes the immune system to allergens. For example, a respiratory infection can cause the immune system to overreact to dust or other...

DUST ALLERGY

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Allergies may be a consequence of chronic underlying inflammation (of the skin, lungs, or digestive tract) that exposes the immune system to allergens. For example, a respiratory infection can cause the immune system to overreact to dust or other...

MOLD ALLERGY

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Kapha people have watery lungs, and are more vulnerable to mold allergies.

RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS (AMAVATA, AMA VATA)

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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...

ASTHMA (SVASA)

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Asthma is chronic inflammation of the lungs characterized by easily triggered spasms of the bronchial tubes. These spasms, inflammation of bronchial tubes, and mucus induce wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Asthma is...

FEVER (CURRENT) (PYREXIA, JWARA)

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A fever is a condition where internal body temperature rises above 100.4F. A fever usually indicates a bacterial or viral infection is present. In Ayurveda, the root cause of fever is metabolic waste, or digestive toxins known as

MY FEVERS TEND TO BE LOW (BELOW 102F, 39C) (PYREXIA, JWARA)

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When the immune system fails to mount a significant response to overcome a pathogen, a low grade fever results. This is known as a wind-cold condition in Chinese medicine. It is caused by an underactive / sluggish immune system, or weak pathogen /...

MY FEVERS TEND TO BE HIGH (ABOVE 103F, 39.4C) (PYREXIA, JWARA)

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The onset of high fever is known as a wind-heat condition in Chinese medicine. It is caused by an overactive immune system, or strong pathogen / stimulant. See a complete breakdown of traditional approaches to fever on the

SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES

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Swollen lymph nodes are a sign of infection. In Ayurveda, tissues are most vulnerable to infection when the blood is too sweet and thick (an excess condition), and when there is toxic buildup. Traditional remedies include a light and mildly spicey diet...

SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES - HIPS

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Swollen lymph nodes indicate infection. When lymph nodes are swollen around the hips, it is usually a sign of a fungal infection, parasites, or dysbiosis of organs and tissues of the pelvic floor.A heavy, rich, diet of Kapha provoking foods can...

SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES - NECK

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Swollen lymph nodes in the neck are a sign of chronic sinus, ear or upper respiratory infection. Swollen lymph nodes are a sign of blood stagnation andmay indicate sweet, thick, Kapha blood.

MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY (MCS)

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Introduction Do people think of you as being hypersensitive and reactive - to food, chemicals, emotions, or situations that don't go your way? Food and chemical sensitivity can impact your life satisfaction in many difficult ways....

SWOLLEN LYMPH NODES - ARM PITS

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Swollen lymph nodes indicate infection and blood stagnation. In the hip and shoulder joints, it may indicate a fungal infection. Sweet, thick Kapha blood or Vata toxicity that becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus.

BEE, WASP, MOSQUITO & INSECT BITES & STINGS

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The ideal remedy will be analgesic, calm the immune system, reduce inflammation, antimicrobial,and reduce the effect of the poison (anti-poisonous). A plantain or chickweed spit poultice may help to relieve the sting. Essential ols such as mint,...

INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS (USHNA VATA)

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Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory bladder condition. It can cause recurring discomfort or pain in the bladder and the surrounding pelvic region. The symptoms can mimic a

TONSILLECTOMY

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A tonsillectomy is the surgical removal of the tonsils. This procedure usually occurs after several instances of tonsillitis, or when the tonsils are enlarged and causing an obstruction. Tonsils are round masses of lymph tissue at the back of the...

LEAKY GUT SYNDROME

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Are Your Intestines Keeping You Safe? Your intestinal walls are supposed to be bullet-proof, a wall between your body and the contents in your intestines. When this barrier is compromised, bacteria, toxins in the gut, as well as...

HIVES (URTICARIA)

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Hives are a sign of allergy and aggravated Pitta, or lymphatic congestion in aggravated Kapha.

CURRENTLY PREGNANT

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Over 40% of all Ayurvedic practitioners focus on pre-natal and post-partum care, reflecting Ayurveda's focus, insight, and interest in on fertility, pregnancy, and children. The first trimester is

CANCER (ARBUDA)

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Cancer is a disease characterized by the uncontrollable division of abnormal cells. This division can start in almost any part of the body, and may spread to surrounding areas via the blood (rakta vaha srotas) and lymph (rasa vaha srotas)....

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Leukemia is a type of blood cancer that causes an overproduction of immature or abnormal white blood cells. These defective white blood cells can't fight infection like their healthy counterparts. They also crowd out the red blood cells, meaning there...

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Itchy skin may be secondary to dryness (Vata pushing Pitta). Skin may be itchy due to cyst formation (Pitta/Kapha type). Skin may feel itchy when sweating, or when heat (Pitta) is trapped in the body. When wounds are healing, the skin is...

SKIN RASH

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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...

SENSITIVE TO POISON IVY

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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...

ECZEMA (ATOPIC DERMATITIS, VICHARCHIKA)

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Eczema is skin inflammation caused by hypersensitivity to allergens & irritants. Comparison of Eczema & Psoriasis Both: Dry heat with high Pitta

PAINFUL RASH

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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 a...

RAISED & BUMPY RASH

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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 a...

FLAT RASH

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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 a...