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Many become develop allergies to foods that are difficult to digest - examples include peanuts, wheat, and dairy. Few people are allergic to easily digested foods. Some notable exceptions include shellfish & oranges.
Allergies may develop after an...
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? Fibromyalgia
Nerves and muscles, which function similarly, are highly sensitivity to changes in blood chemistry. These tissues are irritated by toxins, often arising from fermentation in the digestive tract, or other pathogenic factors including yeast.
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? Seasonal allergies
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 provo...
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? Animal/dander allergy
Allergies in the lungs may reflect some underlying weakness in the lungs itself. Allergies are also a sign that the immune system is on high alert, a sign of aggravated liver.
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? Dust allergy
Allergies in the lungs may reflect some underlying weakness in the lungs itself. Allergies are also a sign that the immune system is on high alert, a sign of aggravated liver.
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? Mold allergy
Kapha people have watery lungs, and are more vulnerable to mold allergies.
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? Anemia
Anemic blood is weaker than non-anemic. Blood that lacks umphh may leave you feeling cold, your skin pale, and your digestion weak. In fact, all blood intensive activities may be affected.
Some of the types of anemia include iron-deficiency, perni...
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? Osteoarthritis
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. Auto-immune conditi...
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? Rheumatoid Arthritis
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, the liver should be detoxified as well.
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? Asthma
There are many types of asthma, including excess mucus in the lungs (Kapha), inflammation causing constriction of the bronchial tubes (Pitta), and spasm of the bronchial tubes (Vata). In Vata type asthma, address adrenal exhaustion and employ anti-sp...
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? Pneumonia
Pneumonia may relate to infection, to poor circulation, or other factors. Breathing exercises, lung opener yoga poses, cleansing therapies, and herbs that are specific for the lungs and heart were traditionally Ayurvedic remedies for this condition.
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? Autoimmune Disorders
Auto-immune disorders are a sign the immune system is overstimulated, a condition of aggravated Pitta dosha. A lingering viral infection from the past could continue to irritate the immune system. Ayurveda recommends hypo-allergenic herbs and a Pitta...
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? High Blood Pressure
Kapha high blood pressure may be due to sweet, thick blood that is hard to circulate, forcing the heart to pump harder. Water retention compounds this type of high blood pressure. Pitta blood pressure may be due to excess anger and frustration, causi...
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? Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure could imply dehydration (Vata type) or low thyroid function (Kapha type).
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? Cancer
alkaline diet
Kapha pacifying
emotional trauma
detox ama
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? Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
MCS can have many causes. Often, the immune system is overstimulated by one or more allergies, or lingering viral and bacterial infections, especially Epstein Barr, from the distant past. Indigestion, stress and other factors can also overstimulate t...
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? Chest Pain
Pain should always be checked by a medical doctor. Angina is chest pain that gets worse during stress of exercise. It is due to insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle and can be dangerous. Chest pain that increases with breath or movement may ...
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? High Cholesterol
Essentially a problem of 'thick blood', high cholesterol is aggravated Kapha in the blood plasma. Since bile is a primary path of fat metabolism in many animals, production of bile may reduce cholesterol. A class of herbs, called cholagogues, stimula...
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? Dental Treatment
Mercury fillings can cause toxicity.
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? High Triglycerides
High triglycerides indicate high fat content of the blood. Often, the best way to deal with fatty foods cravings is to find a satisfying substitute. Sweet potatoes, beans and sunflower seeds provide heaviness but won't aggravate triglyceride levels a...
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? Diabetes
Diabetes Type I, is a generally a Pitta disorder where the immune system attacks and destroys insulin producing cells of the pancreas. Diabetes type II, from insulin resistance, is generally a Kapha disorder.
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? Fainting
Fainting may be due to a sudden drop in blood pressure, such as when a person quickly stands up, hyperventilates, is stressed, or is shocked by a traumatic event or news. Fainting is primarily Udana Vayu (upward moving Vata). It is a sign that a pers...
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? Dizziness
Dizziness upon standing is a sign of low blood pressure (postural hypotension). Electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, and low blood sugar level can also cause dizziness (Vata). Ear infection may cause dizziness as well (Kapha)
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? Feet or Ankles Swelling
Edematic swelling can result from stagnant circulation or low osmotic pressure in the blood compared to cells. Circulation becomes stagnant in Kapha dosha when the blood is too thick and sweet. "Sweet" blood means blood that is rich in sugars, fats, ...
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? Seizures
Seizures are considered a Vata disorder in Ayurveda, with episodes increasing with incidences of constipation, gas, or bloating.
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? Migraines
Migraines may come from imbalance of any dosha or guna. Migraines may come from food allergens such as wheat (78%), orange, eggs, tea, coffee, chocolate, milk, beef, corn, cane sugar, and yeast. To find the cause of your migraine, journal your diet, ...
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? Headache
There are many types of headaches, most of them symptomatic of an imbalance in the blood. Some headaches come from stress, cold, heat, dehydration, sinus, or toxicity.
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? Heart Murmur
The heart is sensitive to changes in blood chemistry, including hormones and toxicity. Heart palpitations and murmurs are aggravated by fermentation in the digestive tract. Regular, gentle extercise also strengthens the herat and circulation.
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? Hepatitis (Past/Current)
In hepatitis or liver inflammation, liver enzyme levels in the blood are elevated because of ruptured liver cells which contain high contents of liver enzymes. Many people with hepatitis are unable to digest wheat, broccoli, beans, and other difficul...
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? Irregular heartbeat, palpitations
An irregular heartbeat can indicate an electrolyte imbalance such as magnesium deficiency. Indigestion with gas or bloating can cause toxic buildup in the blood, causing heart palpitations. Foods with sour taste bring the "Shen back to the heart," ca...
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? Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome is generally a sign of high Vata in the bowels, but there are numerous types. Avoid foods that irritate the digestive tract or lifestyle choices that overstimulate the nervous system. Yoga poses that relax the lower belly wil...
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? Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a kind of eczema of the colon. Often associated with blood stagnation is Pitta Kapha.
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? Crohn's Disease
Bile acid malabsorption is common in crohn's patients.
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? Celiac Disease
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 m...
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? Implant / Prosthesis
Any structural damage to the body creates a Vata disorder.
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? Kidney Infection
Kidney infections primarily affect Kapha individuals. The kidney has to work extra hard to filter sweet, thick Kapha blood. Ayurveda traditionally recommended avoiding heavy, rich, or difficult to digest foods when there is an infection. Drinking wat...
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? Kidney Stones
Kidney stones are the result of accumulation. Kidney stones can be composed of calcium, oxylates, or uric acid crystals. They may be a sign of thick congested blood (Kapha), a diet high in oxalates (Pitta), or calcium leeching from the bones (Vata). ...
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? Staph infection
A chronic staph infection could be serious. Bacterial infections generally spread under the following conditions: poor circulation, sweet blood, heat and moisture buildup, and toxicity. A Kapha and Pitta pacifying diet low in carbohydrates may help "...
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? Bladder infection
Bladder infection arises from stagnant urine in the bladder, blood that is too sweet, or auto-immune disorders like cystitis. Often, toxicity and eating foods like spinach or tomatoes irritates the bladder. When combined with sweet, heavy, or thick u...
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? Mononucleosis (Past)
The virus that causes Mononucleosis remains dormant in the body lifelong once contracted. It can continue to aggravate the immune system and cause allergies and auto-immune disorders.
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? Gall Bladder Removed
Generally, stones form in the gall bladder when the bile is too thick. Kapha people tend to have thicker fluids than the other doshas. Cholecystectomy is thus a Kapha disorder in general. Depending on your body, there are various long term effects to...
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? Ringing ears
What is the pitch of the ringing in the ears? Low pitch is Kapha. It is caused by swelling and congestion in the ears. High pitch is Vata. It is generally caused by indigestion. Massage the ears noticing if there is any pain. Pay attention to a feeli...
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? Ear pain/infection
Ear infections are generally from high Kapha. Much of the inner ear is fluid filled. You might notice additional pressure in your ear after eating sugar or rich fatty meal, as this fluid becomes congested. Sinus congestion may also travel up the Eust...
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? Worms / Tropical / Parasites
Parasites should be addressed quickly because they adapt to the unique conditions of your gut and weaken your resistance to fight them. See a medical doctor promptly if you suspect parasites.
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? Chronic Infection
Castor Oil => Krumi Katar => Vidanga => later absorption issues.
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? Popping/clicking/locking jaw
A popping or clicking jaw is generally related to stress or poor alignment of the neck and spine.
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? Psychiatric Treatment
Psychiatric disorders are considered to be a Vata disorder. Past trauma, unsupportive belief patterns, and imbalanced blood can affect neurons. Often, the blood is imbalanced by constipation and fermentation in the intestines, infectious processes, s...
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? Shortness of Breath
Shortness of breath may be an advanced sign of poor circulation, degeneration of lung tissue from smoking, or blood deficiency from anemia. Thick, sweet Kapha blood is hard to circulation and congests the circulatory system. Clogged arteries, especia...
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? Hypothyroid
In Kapha individuals, Ayurveda considers hypothyroid to be a circulatory problem. The circulation can be improved through warm teas, turmeric, ginger, mild exercise, stretching, and massage. See Remedies for Hypothyroid CD. Avoid water containing flu...
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? Hyperthyroid
Ayurveda traditionally recommended an ojas building diet and regular meal times and sleeping routine to pacify high Vata. Coconut oil specifically nourishes the thyroid and metabolism.
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? Stomach Ulcer
See a medical doctor promptly if you suspect an ulcer. Ulcers can be caused by insufficient mucus in the stomach (V), infection, or too much acid (P). Symptoms vary depending upon the location of the ulcer. In peptic ulcers, pain occurs directly afte...
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? Duodenal Ulcer
A duodenal ulcer is the most common form of ulcer, more common than a stomach ulcer. Symptoms vary according to location of the ulcer. Pain and discomfort usually occurs along the midline above the belly button just below the rib cage. The pain is of...
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? Currently pregnant
Over 40% of all Ayurvedic practitioners focus on pre-natal and post-partum care, reflecting Ayurveda's focus, insight, and interest in this area. The first trimester is Kapha, second trimester Pitta, and last trimester Vata. Vata surges after birth b...
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? Taking Western pharmaceuticals
Some, but not all, Western pharmaceuticals weaken the kidney and liver, leading to a buildup in toxicity. Use of pharmaceuticals to treat acute conditions, short term generally fits well in the Ayurvedic model.
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? Under a physician's care
Please check with your physician before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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