Skin diseases of adolescence affect upward of 85% of all adolescents in varying degrees of severity. Yet by enlisting compliance and utilizing appropriate polyphenol-rich oils, astringent and tannin-rich herbs and antibacterial herbs, acne can be controlled.

Even of those who do not complain of depression, Ayurvedic pulse diagnosis frequently reveals a vitiated sadhak pitta (the fiery humor of the brain and heart), indicating that low-grade depression is present.

Initially in the samprapti (pathogenesis) of asthma, vata is provoked with urdva gati (upward vector). Entering prana vaha srota, the respiratory tree, it aggravates kapha in the bronchial mucus membranes.

Restlessness, inattentiveness, wandering mind, poor memory, stuttering, stammering, nervousness, tics and dyslexia may all result from a serious disturbance of Prana vayu, the form of vata responsible for all higher cerebral functions.

With the widespread recognition that overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions worldwide, weight loss is a significant topic to address from an Ayurvedic perspective.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common ailment affecting one third of men over fifty, half of all men over sixty and ninety percent of all men over the age of eighty five. Like grey hair, balding or wrinkles, BPH--enlargement of the prostate gland-- is a part of the ageing process. With proper Ayurvedic care, it may be possible to avoid troublesome symptoms and invasive surgical treatment.

In this article we will look more deeply into one of the most common causes of menstrual irregularity, hormonal imbalances and infertility, a grouping of symptoms known as polycystic ovarian syndrome. We will see how Ayurveda brings added depth to the understanding of this poorly understood condition and can offer treatment options that are more than merely symptomatic.

Rasayana or rejuvenation for vata is needed in a variety of vata-related situations. In individuals of vata prakruti, during the management of diseases due to vata, in the vata season (autumn) and in the vata time of life, from age fifty onwards, it is important to address vata rasayana.

Ayurveda was the first form of medicine to describe erectile dysfunction and its famed Vajikarana recipes remain as valuable today as they were a thousand years ago. The remedies for ED offered in Ayurveda do not only address issues of virility but also strengthen ojas and improve general health.

This article discusses symptoms experienced by a few cats, Ayurvedic diagnosis, treatment protocols and responses with a view to demonstrating the immense potential benefits that Ayurvedic approaches have for the welfare of companion animals.

The rakta dhatu, comprising the blood, liver, spleen and gall bladder, needs to be cleansed at this season of the year, just as gardens need to be cleared of dead foliage and trees and shrubs need to be pruned. Rakta shodhan, or blood cleansing, is vital as a preliminary to spring pancha karma.

Known in Sanskrit as Vijaya, Marijuana is a muscle relaxant, euphoriant and analgesic. Unfortunately, it is also a liver toxin.

Skillfully applied pulse diagnosis can be used to dispel needless fears, to prevent relapses and to provide a non-invasive method of early diagnosis of life threatening problems.

By addressing simple lifestyle factors and providing vajikrana remedies offered in the Ayurvedic texts, the Ayurvedic practitioner can help male clients optimize their fertility.

Biomedicine and Ayurveda view influenza through different lenses and yet the two approaches can complement each other. Ancient texts provide detailed instructions regarding the prevention, treatment and aftercare of influenza.

In this article we will review the anatomy and physiology of the gall bladder and consider options for preventing gallbladder disease and for diagnosing and managing chronic gall bladder disorders.

Transplanting Ayurveda to the West raises a number of significant cultural issues. An ancient, indigenous indian art, Ayurveda has evolved within a specific cultural and religious milieu. The cultural context of a country such as the USA is in many ways the polar opposite of this milieu. How can we transplant Ayurveda to this culture without doing violence either to the integrity of the teachings or to the cultural bias of our students and patients?

Post Traumatic Stress disorder, with its components of terror, helplessness and horror fits the Ayurvedic understanding of vata invading majja dhatu and manovahasrotas (mind channels).

Support of a healthy menopause includes gentle rejuvenation of artava dhatu, the female reproductive system, as well as lifestyle measures for Vata management.

The Ayurvedic texts and Bhagavad Gita attest to the value and necessity of sleep for health, longevity and spirituality, yet chronic insomnia is a widespread and common disorder affecting 10% to 15% of adults, with an additional one third of all adults experiencing transient or occasional insomnia.